Bcs New Horizons Learning Center LLC

Required Personnel Records-Proof of DFPS background checks

“While reviewing files there was no proof of DFPS background checks in an employees file.”

Rule 746.901(7). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 31, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 25, 2023.

Director Certificate Not Renewed

“While reviewing qualifications it was found the current director’s certificate expired July 26, 2023.”

Rule 746.1057. Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 13, 2023.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“During a walk through a classroom was seen with 13 children and two caregivers. The classroom was out of ratio by 3. This was fixed when two additional caregivers came took 5 of the children to another classroom.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 3, 2023.

Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

“While doing a walk through there were two garbage bags with trash accessible to children on the outdoor play area.”

Rule 746.3407(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 25, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 2, 2023.

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

“While doing a walk through it was seen that loose fill was not maintained at the proper depth.”

Rule 746.4907(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 2, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 2, 2023.

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

“While reviewing the building ground checklist it was found checks had not been completed since 9/13/2023.”

Rule 746.801(8). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 18, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 2, 2023.

Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

“During a walk through there was an infant sleeping in a crib in front of the exit door. This was fixed when equipment was rearranged.”

Rule 746.2909(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 22, 2023.

Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

“During a walk through there were three bottles of chemicals within reach of children. This was fixed when the bottles of chemicals were put away up and out of reach of children.”

Rule 746.3407(13). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 22, 2023.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“During a walk through there was a refrigerator present on the ramp that is used by children.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 25, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 1, 2023.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“While doing an unannounced walk through there were cords accessible to children. This was corrected at the inspection when the cords were moved out of reach of children.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 17, 2023.

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

“During a walkthrough there were two people preesent at the operation during operating hours without an active background. This was corrected at the inspection when the two people left the operation.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 26, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 1, 2023.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

“While watching live video footage at the operation a caregiver was seen grabbing a child by the arm.”

Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 26, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 1, 2023.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“While doing a walk through there was an offensive odor present in the operation. During a walkthrough at the operation there were hazards present on the outdoor area such as cords, shovels wheelbarrier where children have access too.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 1, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 1, 2023.

Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used

“While watching footage caregivers was seen changing children’s diapers on the floor play area.”

Rule 746.3503(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 1, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 1, 2023.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

“While reviewing video footage a caregiver was seen laughing at a caregiver hitting and pushing children.”

Rule 746.1201(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 1, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 1, 2023.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

“While watching video footage at an unannounced investigation inspection a caregiver was seen displaying prohibited punishment to children in care.”

Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 26, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 1, 2023.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“While doing a walk through in a building used by children there was a storage cabinet wide open with tools accessible to children in care. During a walk through on the outdoor play area there was a bolt exposed in the play area and fencing coming up from the ground.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 3, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 19, 2023.

Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

Rule 746.5105. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 24, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 27, 2023.

Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

“While doing a follow up inspection the last annual fire inspection was conducted 2/10/2022.”

Rule 746.5101(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 27, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 1, 2023.

Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit

“While doing a follow up it was found that staff did not have signed affidavits on file.”

Rule 746.1105(3). Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 27, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 1, 2023.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“While doing a walk through there was a can of lysol sitting within reach of children in a restroom. This was corrected when the chemicals were put up in a high cabinet.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 24, 2023.

Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids

“While observing classrooms a caregiver was seen wiping childrens noses and not washing hands afterwards.”

Rule 746.3415(7). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 7, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 10, 2023.

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

“While doing a walk through in the outdoor play area the bolts at the bottom of the slide was visible due to pea gravel not being maintained.”

Rule 746.4907(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 7, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 10, 2023.

Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

“While reviewing childrens files there were two children with no up to date immunization records and one child with no immunization records on file.”

Rule 746.613(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 7, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 10, 2023.

Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

“While reviewing staff files it was found that 3 caregivers had no annual training available in their files.”

Rule 746.1309(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 7, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 10, 2023.

Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

“While reviewing records the liability insurance expired 12/29/2022. The operation did not have an updated policy available for viewing.”

Rule 746.203(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 7, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 31, 2023.

First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

“While going through the first aid kit there was no thermometer available. This was corrected during the inspection when a thermometer was added to the first aid kit.”

Rule 746.4003(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 24, 2023.

Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center

“While reviewing postings there was no menu posted for viewing.”

Rule 746.401(6). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 7, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 10, 2023.

Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit

“While reviewing staff files it was found that staff did not have signed affidavits.”

Rule 746.1105(3). Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 7, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 10, 2023.

Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR

“Based on preponderance of evidence during the investigation it was found first aid was not given when a child in care was injured.”

Rule 746.3607(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 1, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 1, 2023.

Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

“In a restroom used by children there was a can of lysol with in reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was placed on a high shelf behind a locked gate.”

Rule 746.3407(13). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 12, 2022.

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

“During an investigation it was found that a person was present at the operation while children are in care without a complete background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the person left the operation.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 12, 2022.

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

“During an investigation it was found that the director was aware of people being in the operation while children were in care without a complete background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the director sent the person home.”

Rule 746.1003(1). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 22, 2022.

Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

“During an investigation it was found that a caregiver did not have a copy of a diploma or transcript on file.”

Rule 746.1107(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 26, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 22, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children’s Names and Ages

“Observed one classroom caregiver not know how many children they had. The caregiver stated that they had 8 kids, but there were only 7 in the classroom. I spoke to the caregiver and director about the importance of knowing how many children they have at all times.”

Rule 746.1203(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 16, 2022.

Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

“Observed 8 infants sitting in highchairs and the straps were not being used. This was corrected when the caregiver strapped the infants in the seats.”

Rule 746.4501(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 16, 2022.

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

“A caregiver did not use good judgment when the caregiver spat water at a child’s face while playing with the child.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 16, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 22, 2022.

Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play

“It was found that the children in the classroom was told that they were not able to play outside due to the children spitting water the day prior. I spoke to the operation staff about not using outside time as a punishment.”

Rule 746.2805(9). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 16, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 22, 2022.

Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served

“Children were allowed to ride a bike and walk around while drinking out of their water bottles.”

Rule 746.3301(f). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 16, 2022.

AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

“During an investigation there was evidence to support a child was abused. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.”

Rule 746.1201(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 15, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 22, 2022.

Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

“During any investigation it was found that a caregiver pulled a child’s hair, and hit a child in the head and abdomen.”

Rule 746.2805(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 15, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 22, 2022.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“Observed one classroom with the specified age group of 12-17 months have one caregiver and 8 infants. There can only be 5 infants with one caregiver for the ages 12-17 months. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the room.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 13, 2022.

Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

“Observed 3 infants sleeping in bouncy seats. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the infants from the seats.”

Rule 746.2426. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 3, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 13, 2022.

Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

“It was found during interviews that at least one child and one caregiver had tested positive for covid and the operation failed to report the covid case to licensing within 48 hours. I spoke to the director about notifying licecnsing about all covid reports.”

Rule 746.305(a)(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 3, 2022.

Notification of Change in Space

“It was found that a new play area was fenced off and is currently being used and the operation did not notify licensing of the change prior to the children having access to the play area. The area was measured at this inspection.”

Rule 746.301(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 3, 2022.

Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food

“There were snack food left in the food preparation area of a classroom with no lids and accessible to the children and cleaning supplies (Lysol Spray). *This was corrected at inspection when the food was covered and properly stored away. There were soiled towels being stored in an area where food is being prepared and served. **This was corrected at inspection when the towels were removed and put in a dirty bin.”

Rule 746.3317(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 16, 2022.

Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

“One garbage container did not have a lid and had food items accessible to children. **This was corrected at inspection when the garbage can was closed with a lid.”

Rule 746.3407(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 16, 2022.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“The personal bag/purse of a caregiver staff was open and accessible to the children in the classroom. **This was corrected at inspection when the bag was properly stored in an inaccessible location.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 16, 2022.

Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

“The operation failed to follow up on a background check submission, as the results for a subject have been pending since 7/29/2022.”

Rule 745.651(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 16, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 16, 2022.

Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

“The operation failed to follow up on a background check submission, as the results have been pending since 5/27/2022.”

Rule 745.651(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 15, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 15, 2022.