Galveston’s Brite Beginning, LLC

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

“In the restroom several bottles of cleaning supplies was observed under the cabinet in which children had access to. A photo was taken and the director removed the cleaning supplies.”

Rule 746.3407(12). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023.

Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

“In several classrooms, the diaper changing mat was torn. Note: Corrected when the torn mat was replaced.”

Rule 746.3503(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023.

Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings

“On the school age playground an airplane that teeters was on the playground. This was corrected at inspection when the air plane was removed from the playground.”

Rule 746.4603(5). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023.

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children’s Records

“The paperwork was not available for review upon request.”

Rule 746.801(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 15, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 15, 2023.

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

“Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, supervision was not maintained which resulted in child-on-child sexual misconduct. Although the caregiver was in the classroom, the caregiver was not able to intervene or have close enough proximity to a child to ensure their safety.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 25, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 6, 2023.

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

“A parent informed the operation of an incident that contained serious allegations concerns for children in care. The operation did not report the allegations to Child Care Regulation.”

Rule 746.305(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 25, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 6, 2023.

Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

“Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was on their cell phone while children were in care.”

Rule 746.1203(3)(D). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 25, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 6, 2023.

AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

“I observed 6 infants sleeping in playyards with blankets. The caregiver removed the blankets from the infants. Photos were taken.”

Rule 746.2415(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 16, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 3, 2023.

AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

“I observed a 3 month old infant sleeping in a gliding swing with a head positioned in the glider. The caregiver removed the child from the glider. Photos were taken.”

Rule 746.2427. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 16, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 3, 2023.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“One infant caregiver was caring for 8 infants ages 2 months, 7 months, 8 months, 8 months, 10 months, 12 months, 12 months, and 13 months. The specified age group is 0-11 months. The caregiver was over ratio for infants by caring for 4 more infants than allowed. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom and stayed.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 16, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 3, 2023.

Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

“The Operational Policies did not discuss the policies for outdoor play.”

Rule 746.501(a)(18). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 23, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 20, 2023.

Documentation of Drills

“There is no documentation that a drills were conducted in January 2023.”

Rule 746.5205(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 23, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 20, 2023.

Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training

“Both Directors did not have current annual training hours.”

Rule 746.1301(6)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 26, 2022. Correction verified: May 23, 2022.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“The classroom with children 17 months-2 years had 12 children with one caregiver. This was corrected when a second caregiver was moved to the room.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 19, 2022. Correction verified: May 23, 2022.

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

“One outlet in the 2-3 year old room was uncovered. This was corrected at inspection when an outlet cover was placed on the outlet.”

Rule 746.3701(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 19, 2022.

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

“Feeding sheets in the infant room were not updated and signed by the parent monthly.”

Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 25, 2022. Correction verified: May 23, 2022.

Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

“There was no activty schedule posted in the 2 year old room. This was corrected at inspection when the schedule was posted in the class.”

Rule 746.401(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 19, 2022.

Children’s Records - Immunizations

“One infant child was missing their immunization record.”

Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 25, 2022. Correction verified: May 19, 2022.

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

“The playground maintanence checklist was not available for review.”

Rule 746.801(8). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 24, 2022. Correction verified: May 19, 2022.