Sunshine Valley Child Care Center

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

“Based on the evidence obtained, there is substantial evidence that a caregiver was handling children in care in a rough manner and grabbing them by the arm for discipline.”

Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 14, 2023.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

“A frame for a canopy on the toddler playground has two broken pipe pieces that are suspended and only attached to one end. One piece is suspended at a 45 degree angle pointing to the ground. The canopy frame requires immediate repair to prevent the broken pieces from coming completely detached and falling into the outdoor space. The piece that was at a 45 degree angle was repaired at inspection and the other piece will require a taller ladder to reach for repair.”

Rule 746.4751(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 20, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 31, 2023.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child’s safety

“A caregiver did not timely intervene on the playground when a child’s safety was at risk. The plastic kitchen was pushed over onto the ground on top of a child and additional children were sitting on the child through the openings of the kitchen. Additional children sitting on top of the kitchen and pushing each other.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 27, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 6, 2023.

Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play

“Water was not observed being served after outdoor activities or during snack time.”

Rule 746.3301(f)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 27, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 6, 2023.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

“Two children were observed running out of their primary classroom into the kitchen of the operation. The primary caregiver stayed in the primary classroom with the first group of children but was unable to adequately supervise the two that left the room and were in the kitchen.”

Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 3, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 10, 2023.

Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training

“Two classrooms were observed making threats to the children in care that they won’t have snack time if they don’t behave. One placed the child in time out and withheld snack time while the rest of the classroom had snack. In another classroom, the caregiver told the child that they can either eat at the designated chair for snack or could go to time out. The child wanted snack but just wanted a different seat.”

Rule 746.2805(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 3, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 10, 2023.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control

“Two classrooms were observed at inspection with children out of control and the caregiver in charge unable to maintain control of the group. Children were observed climbing on shelves, immediately defying time out requests and running around the classroom.”

Rule 746.1203(5). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 3, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 10, 2023.

Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement

“A caregiver was observed at inspection communicating with a child that required re-direction and positive guidance. The caregiver told the child, “you want to listen or do you want to be a baby.” This statement does not encourage positive statement to the child.”

Rule 746.2803(4)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 3, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 10, 2023.

Children Handwashing Before Eating

“The toddler classroom was observed with the children engaging in afternoon snack but they did not have their hands washed prior to snack time.”

Rule 746.3417(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 3, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 10, 2023.

Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm’s Length of Child

“A caregiver was observed at inspection leaving a child on an above ground diaper changing surface in the classroom bathroom. The caregiver walked away and into the classroom to discipline other children in care.”

Rule 746.3503(c)(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 3, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 10, 2023.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 14, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 20, 2022.

Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served

“Water was not offered or served after coming inside from being outside for active play. Additionally water was not served during lunch time.”

Rule 746.3301(f). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 14, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 20, 2022.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 21, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 27, 2022.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“There were several trash cans without lids that were accessible to children that had items that could attract pests and have. Additionally, a cord to a radio is expended down a tall cabinet to the used outlet. The cord is not secured, and the radio could be pulled down easily. Additionally, there are several outlets in rooms used by children under the age of 5 that do not have outlet covers.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 14, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 20, 2022.

Maximum Height - Under Age 2

“Children under the age of 2 are limited to equipment no higher than 32 inches as the highest designated platform but the children under the age of 2 were observed playing on equipment higher than five feet in height.”

Rule 746.4607(b)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 14, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 20, 2022.

Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods

“The waiting period between the children coming in from outside and being seated for lunch was over a 30 minute period with books. The staff did attempt to sing songs prior to the books but the children immediately lost interest without the option of a different activity.”

Rule 746.2205(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 14, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 20, 2022.

Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation

“Multiple children were observed being placed in time out for 5-15 minutes when the ages of the children were 2 and 3 years of age.”

Rule 746.2803(4)(D). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 14, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 20, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control

“A caregiver was unable to maintain control of the group of children she was responsible for. Observations at inspection include multiple children climbing on toys, striking each other, climbing on shelves and multiple minor injuries were observed due to the behavior of the children towards other children.”

Rule 746.1203(5). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 17, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 19, 2022.

Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside

“Two classrooms were observed at inspection with children placing toys in their mouths and the toys were not placed aside. These same toys were then observed being placed in another child’s mouth.”

Rule 746.3407(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 17, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 19, 2022.

Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

“Diaper changing was observed at inspection and the caregiver did not wash hands in between any of the diaper changing changes or after handling cleaning supplies. The children additionally did not wash their hands.”

Rule 746.3415(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 17, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 19, 2022.

Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

“Older infants were observed seated and buckled at the multi occupancy table for over 20 minutes prior to the start of a meal time. A younger infant was seated in a restrictive device on the floor awake for over 20 minutes prior to being removed for a diaper change and then re-seated in the restrictive device.”

Rule 746.2417(2)(B). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 26, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 2, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control

“It was observed at inspection that a caregiver was unable to maintain control of the children she was responsible for. Children were climbing on shelves and tables. One child jumped off a shelf 16 times despite verbal requests to stop by the caregiver.”

Rule 746.1203(5). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 26, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 2, 2022.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“The playground used by older children has large amounts of weeds emerging from the loose fill of the playground structure within the use zone.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 1, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 2, 2022.

Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

“An infant was observed at inspection asleep in a restrictive device.”

Rule 746.2426. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 19, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 26, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control

“A caregiver was unable to maintain control of the children she was responsible for. Children were climbing on shelves and tables. Children additionally began pushing multiple shelves over as well as repeatedly hitting each other.”

Rule 746.1203(5). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 13, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 19, 2022.

Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside

“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, toys are not being put side for sanitizing after a child has placed the toy in their mouth.”

Rule 746.3407(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 9, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 17, 2022.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“The toddler classroom that had chipped shelving had it replaced and the broken tiles covered to prevent injury. The ants on the playground has been treated and eliminated the ants. Cigarettes’ butts were still present on the playground. These were removed at inspection.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 13, 2022. Correction verified: Jun 21, 2022.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“Various areas of the operation has areas that require attention and repair. The pre-k classroom has toy shelves with chipped protective covering on various areas. Two pieces of floor tile is exposed that is cracked and broken off. The larger playground has several cigarettes near the picnic tables that children use. The cigarettes were removed and disposed of at inspection. Both playgrounds have fire ants that are very active across various parts of the outdoor play space.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 10, 2022. Correction verified: Jun 13, 2022.