Alvin Learning Tree Academy and Daycare

Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

“Based on the preponderance of information obtained during the investigation there is sufficient evidence to support a citation for prohibited punishment by a caregiver pushing a child down.”

Rule 746.2805(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 15, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 4, 2024.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for

“An infant was observed being left unsupervised in a classroom. The caregiver was unaware that the infant was under her care.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 20, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 12, 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 information obtained during the DFPS investigation, a child left a classroom without caregivers knowledge.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 29, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 27, 2023.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

“Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, a child was spanked with a ruler as a form of discipline.”

Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 29, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 27, 2023.

Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation

“Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, children have been placed in time out longer than allowed for their age. A 3-year-old child was in time out for approximately 5-10 minutes.”

Rule 746.2803(4)(D). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 29, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 27, 2023.

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions

“The operation purchased a new van that still have paper plates. The van was used to transport children prior to having the electronic safety alarm installed.”

Rule 746.5625(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 7, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 12, 2023.

Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

“Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation that a classroom was not free from choking objects.”

Rule 746.2401(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 21, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 29, 2023.

Screen Time Activities - May Supplement Activities Not Replace

“There are 6 infants in care from ages 12 months to 23 months old. The television was on and playing sing-along videos. This was corrected at inspection when the director turned the television off.”

Rule 746.2207(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 11, 2023.

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

“Two infant feeding sheets were not updated within the 30-day requirements.”

Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 16, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 18, 2023.

Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child’s Name

“The individual cots were not labeled to distinguish individual use. This deficiency was corrected during the visit when each cot was labeled.”

Rule 746.4503(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 11, 2023.

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

“I observed several bottles of bleach, Arm and Hammer, Lysol sanitizer on the wash machine in the restroom that was accessible to children. This was corrected when the director removed the chemicals.”

Rule 746.3407(12). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 12, 2022.

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

“I observed a van without the safety alarm installed on it.”

Rule 746.5625(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 4, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 8, 2022.

Annual Sanitation Inspection

“The annual report has not been done for this year. The last report was 09/02/2020.”

Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 19, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 8, 2022.

Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

“I observed that the monthly check had not been conducted nor documented for the month.”

Rule 746.5307(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 14, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 8, 2022.

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

“I observed that the monthly check had not been conducted nor documented for the month.”

Rule 746.5537(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 14, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 8, 2022.

Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

“I reviewed 4 files and none of the files had the hire date in the file.”

Rule 746.901(1). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 14, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 8, 2022.

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

“I reviewed 4 files and 2 files did not have the notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form completed.”

Rule 746.901(4). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 14, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 8, 2022.