The Goddard School

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

“Staff did not use good judgment by not following operational procedures for release of a child. The child did not leave the building, but was released at pick up time to another family.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 14, 2023.

Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

“The director is missing the following training in; (1)Emergency preparedness (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, and (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”

Rule 746.1311(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 4, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 1, 2023.

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

“Five infant feeding instructions have not been updated.”

Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 4, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 1, 2023.

Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior

“It was determined that a child was redirected in an inappropriate manner, leading to an injury that required medical attention.”

Rule 746.2803(4)(C). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 23, 2023. Correction verified: Aug 30, 2023.

AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

“A caregiver without a complete background check had access to children. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection and the background check was reran.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 18, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 18, 2022.

Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center’s operational policies

“One staff file was observed missing that the staff have signed off on receiving the operational policies.”

Rule 746.901(6)(A). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 28, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 23, 2022.

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

“One staff is missing current training in First aid.”

Rule 746.1315(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 16, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 23, 2022.

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

“One staff is missing current training in CPR.”

Rule 746.1315(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 16, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 23, 2022.

Required Personnel Records

“Ten staff files were observed and missing the following: Ten staff files are missing how the staff qualify as a caregiver. Seven staff files are missing that the staff have signed off on receiving the operational policies, and Ten staff are missing orientation statement for Abuse and Neglect Training.”

Rule 746.901. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 16, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 5, 2022.

Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

“During the follow up, a caregiver was observed serving green beans on children’s plates with a gloved hand instead of a serving utensil.”

Rule 746.3317. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 12, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 6, 2022.

Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving

“During the follow up inspection, it was determined staff are unaware of the procedures if second servings of food are needed by children.”

Rule 746.3301(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 12, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 6, 2022.

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

“A caregiver did not use good judgment when not conducting a name to face of the class when coming back inside from a fire drill. This resulted in a child being separated from their class.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 22, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 3, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

“Based on information gathered, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for less than five minutes.”

Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 28, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 13, 2022.

Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily

“Infants are not given opportunities for outdoor activity on a regular basis. The operation does not have opportunities for outdoor activities on the written activity schedule.”

Rule 746.2417(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 7, 2022. Correction verified: Jun 16, 2022.

Nutrition and Food Service - Regular Meals and Snacks

“Based on information gathered, the operation does not have adequate food on hand to provide meals to every child enrolled at two days out of the week. Based on information gathered the operation does not provide alternative meals for children when they do not bring food from home or do not want to eat the food being served. Based information gathered operation does not follow the meal patterns established by the USDA and CACFP.”

Rule 746.3301(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 8, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 9, 2022.

Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

“Based on observations and information gathered, the cook does not ensure food is at the proper temperature before distributing the food. A caregiver was observed serving food with a gloved hand instead of a serving utensil and using the same gloved hand to operate a walkie-talkie.”

Rule 746.3317. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 8, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 9, 2022.

Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving

“Based on information gathered. The operation has not been providing enough food to allow children to have second servings.”

Rule 746.3301(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 8, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 9, 2022.

Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily

“Infants are not given opportunities for outdoor activity on a regular basis. The operation does not have opportunities for outdoor activities on the written activity schedule.”

Rule 746.2417(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 18, 2022. Correction verified: Jun 6, 2022.

Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward

“Based on the information gathered, it was determined that the operation used food as a reward to achieve desired outcome.”

Rule 746.3301(h). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 15, 2022. Correction verified: Jun 16, 2022.

Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Statement on Enrollment Agreement

“Based on information gathered, it was determined the operation encourages parents to provide meals and snacks for children enrolled, but has not included a statement in its enrollment agreement and has not added an addendum explaining that if a parent is choosing to provide meals and/or snacks from home, the operation is not responsible for its nutritional value or meeting daily food needs of the child.”

Rule 746.3309(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 15, 2022. Correction verified: Jun 21, 2022.

Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months

“A caregiver supervising infants has not received required training to care for children under the age of 24 months.”

Rule 746.1305(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 25, 2022. Correction verified: May 17, 2022.

Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

“An employee did not wash their hands after changing a toddlers diaper.”

Rule 746.3415(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 25, 2022. Correction verified: May 17, 2022.

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

“Based on information obtained, a 3-month-old infant has been placed in a crib multiple times with a bib around its neck while sleeping.”

Rule 746.2415(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 13, 2022. Correction verified: May 17, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children’s Names and Ages

“Two caregivers did not know the ages of the children that they were superving and did not attempt to find the information.”

Rule 746.1203(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 21, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 25, 2022.

Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

“An employee did not wash there hands after changing a toddlers diaper.”

Rule 746.3415(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 21, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 25, 2022.

Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

“A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a toddlers diaper.”

Rule 746.3417(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 21, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 25, 2022.

AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

“The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of an injury of a child in the care of the operation that required treatment by a medical professional within the required two day time fame. The operation was notified of the injury on 3/28/2022 and did not notify licensing until 3/31/2022.”

Rule 746.305(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 10, 2022. Correction verified: May 17, 2022.

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

“A toy was in an infant’s crib while the infant was sleeping.”

Rule 746.2415(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 4, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 21, 2022.

Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months

“One caregiver supervising infants has not received training to care for children under 24 months old.”

Rule 746.1305(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 5, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 21, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

“Based on information obtained, it was determined that caregivers conduct administrative and janitorial duties while supervising children.”

Rule 746.1203(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 20, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 21, 2022.

Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

“Children were observed eating food off of a bare table.”

Rule 746.3317(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 17, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 4, 2022.

Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink

“A caregiver did not wash an infants hands after changing their diaper.”

Rule 746.3421(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 17, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 4, 2022.

Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments

“The director placed an employee with zero annual training in classrooms to supervise children.”

Rule 746.1003(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 20, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 21, 2022.

Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

“A caregiver with no pre-service training was observed supervising children.”

Rule 746.1301(2)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 20, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 21, 2022.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“Based on information obtained, the center has been out of ratio three days out of one week.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 20, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 21, 2022.

Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

“The operation did not notify Licensing or all parents about positive Covid cases of staff and children.”

Rule 746.305(a)(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 20, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 21, 2022.

Required Personnel Records

“One employee did not have required documents in their personnel records.”

Rule 746.901. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 20, 2022. Correction verified: Apr 21, 2022.