Growth Academy, LLC

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

“A caregiver was present in the infant classroom caring for 6 children without a cleared eligibility check.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 17, 2023. Correction verified: May 19, 2023.

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

“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is suffient evidence to determine two caregivers were in a verbal alteration infront of the children in care.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 18, 2023. Correction verified: May 19, 2023.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

“Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, a caregiver was observed on video hitting a child on the hand and pushing them on the carpet. The video also showed the caregiver hitting another child in the mouth.”

Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 18, 2023. Correction verified: May 19, 2023.

Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

“Five out of five caregivers training record was not available for review.”

Rule 746.1309(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 28, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 6, 2023.

Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

“The director annual training was not available for review.”

Rule 746.1311(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 28, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 6, 2023.

Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

“The following is missing from the emergency preparedness plan: (b) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.”

Rule 746.5202(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 4, 2022. Correction verified: Mar 3, 2022.

Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

“A caregiver’s record evaluated is missing 11 annual training hours.”

Rule 746.1309(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 4, 2022. Correction verified: Mar 4, 2022.

Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

“Observed five children sitting in table chairs without the safety straps fastened. Four of the table chairs children were sitting in were missing the straps. Note: Two of the children were strapped in properly and the other three children were taken out of the table chairs that were missing the straps and placed in high chairs. The Director placed an order for new straps during the inspection.”

Rule 746.4501(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 1, 2022.

Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

“Observed three cribs with loose-fitted sheets in the infant room.”

Rule 746.2409(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 25, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 25, 2022.

Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

“Observed an infant bottle in the classroom’s refrigerator that was not labeled with the child’s name. Note: The bottle was labeled with the child’s name during the inspection.”

Rule 746.2419(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 18, 2022.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“The diaper changing pad in the schoolers classroom contains rips/tears in it. The caregiver stated the changing pad is used for a special needs child.”

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

Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

“A caregiver did not wash a child’s hands after changing the child’s diaper. Note: The caregiver washed the child’s hands when prompted to do so.”

Rule 746.3417(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 18, 2022.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“There is a door to an electrical room in the girls restroom and a door to another electrical room in the boys restrooms that are not locked nor has a safeguard to prevent children from going into the electrical rooms.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 18, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 21, 2022.

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

“Observed missing electrical outlet covers from a wall outlet in the 2 year old classroom. Also, observed a missing outlet cover from a wall outlet in the 3y-4y old classroom. Note: Outlet covers were placed in the outlets during the inspection.”

Rule 746.3701(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 18, 2022.

Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

“The operation does not have a complete and detailed emergency preparedness plan.”

Rule 746.5202(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 25, 2022. Correction verified: Mar 1, 2022.

Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

“The operation is not practicing fire drills monthly. There is no documentation to show a drill was practiced in January 2022.”

Rule 746.5205(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 22, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 22, 2022.

Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

“Three children records evaluated were missing the special needs acknowledgment from their admission form.”

Rule 746.605(13). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 22, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 21, 2022.

Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

“A caregiver’s record evaluated is missing 11 annual training hours.”

Rule 746.1309(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 25, 2022. Correction verified: Mar 1, 2022.

Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

“The director is missing 15 annual training hours.”

Rule 746.1311(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 25, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 25, 2022.

First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

“The operation’s first aid kit is missing cotton balls and a thermometer. Note: The items were placed in the first aid kit during the inspection.”

Rule 746.4003(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 18, 2022.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

“The operation does not have recent documentation of the building and grounds maintenance checklist on file. The checklist made available was from December 2021.”

Rule 746.4751(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 21, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 21, 2022.

Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

Rule 746.501(a)(18). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 25, 2022. Correction verified: Mar 1, 2022.

Report Number of Employees

“The operation failed to report two employees by January 15th who are no longer employed at the operation. The two employees background checks are currently active and are due for renewal.”

Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 21, 2022. Correction verified: Mar 1, 2022.