Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center at Schertz

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“The 18-24 month classroom was found out of ratio.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 27, 2023.

Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

“Infant classrooms crib sheets were noted loose and not snugged.”

Rule 746.2409(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 26, 2023. Correction verified: May 25, 2023.

Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

“A toddler classroom was noted with a nap mat blocking the emergency exit.”

Rule 746.2909(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 25, 2023.

Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space

“Three classrooms were observed with nap mat placed right next to one another.”

Rule 746.2909(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 25, 2023. Correction verified: May 25, 2023.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“Two classrooms were noted with electrical cords accessible to children’s reach.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 26, 2023. Correction verified: May 25, 2023.

Annual Sanitation Inspection

“The operations health inspection was found outdated. The expiration date was 10/28/2021.”

Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 11, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 8, 2022.

Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

“Re-cite: One out of the two missing immunizations was not ready for review.”

Rule 746.613(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 11, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 10, 2022.

Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

“In the kitchen of the operation two sanitizing sprays were found in the food prep counter accessible to food. Note: Both sprays were removed during the inspection.”

Rule 746.3407(12). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 24, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2022.

Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

“One out of ten children’s files was found with incomple information on the authorization to obtain medical care.”

Rule 746.605(12). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 28, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control

“In the 2 1/2 -3 year old classroom, children were observed out of controlled.”

Rule 746.1203(5). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 24, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2022.

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

“9 out of 10 staff files did not have a first aid and CPR card training ready for review.”

Rule 746.1315(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 27, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2022.

Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Clear, Positive Statements

“A caregiver in the 3 year old classroom was overhead telling a child, “You better sit down,” in a loud voice. This was corrected when the person in charge went into the room to assist the caregiver and discussed positive methods of redirection.”

Rule 746.2803(4)(B). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 24, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2022.

Children Handwashing Before Eating

“During lunchtime, children in the three year old classroom were observed and did not wash their hands before eating.”

Rule 746.3417(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 24, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2022.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“A staff member’s purse in the two-year-old classroom was sitting on a shelf accessible to the children in care. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 24, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2022.

Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released

“Emergency preparedness plan was found missing how staff will ensure care for children in the new evacuation location.”

Rule 746.5202(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 28, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2022.

Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

“Two children’s files reviewed did not have a current immunization record for review.”

Rule 746.613(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 28, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2022.

Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child’s Name

“The nap mats were not individually labeled with the children’s names. The nap model arrangement was not being followed in two pre-k classrooms.”

Rule 746.4503(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 24, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2022.

Written Operational Policies - Duration

“Operation policies were missing the time durations on how the operation will be promoting indoor and outdoor physical activity.”

Rule 746.501(a)(18)(B). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 28, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2022.

Required Personnel Records

“Four out of ten staff records were not ready for review due to reorganization. That included the director’s file.”

Rule 746.901. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 27, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2022.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“The outdoor play fence was observed with a large gap big enough for a child to escape out of. The temporary blocks are not adequate enough to ensure the gap is covered at all times.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 7, 2022. Correction verified: Jun 20, 2022.

Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

“One out of three vans did not have a complete first-aid kit. It was missing a thermometer, guide, and gloves. This was corrected when these missing items were placed in the van.”

Rule 746.5617(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 20, 2021.

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

“An electrical outlet outside was missing a cover. This was exposed to all children when they go outside to play. This was corrected when a staff placed covers in each outlet.”

Rule 746.3701(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 20, 2021.

Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

“All tricycles that were found on the playground were missing the caps on the end of the handlebars and cracked seats which were sharp to the touch for children. A few were also missing peddles. This was CORRECTED when the tricycles were removed off the playground.”

Rule 746.3701(5). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 20, 2021.

Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

“The last fire inspection was conducted on 1-29-2020. Fire inspection are due annually.”

Rule 746.5101(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 22, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 29, 2021.

Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

“The fire extinguisher located in the kitchen had a tag showing that it was last serviced in February 2020.”

Rule 746.5307(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 22, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 29, 2021.

Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

“The carbon monoxide detector that is located in the director’s office was not being checked and documented.”

Rule 746.5537(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 20, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 30, 2021.

Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies

“The three vans did not have written plan to handle transportation emergencies located in the binders. This was corrected when the director printed it off from the transportation training to put in the binders.”

Rule 746.5619. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 20, 2021.

Documentation of Drills

“There was no documentation for a fire drill being conducted in the month of November. The office staff conducted one on November 29th while the director was off but it was not documented on the form.”

Rule 746.5205(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 20, 2021.