Handprints Academy

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

“This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be in deficient. The caregiver did not use their best judgement while supervising a group of children by cutting a child’s hair.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 30, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 28, 2023.

Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

“This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. It has been observed caregivers raising their voices in front and at their students.”

Rule 746.2805(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 30, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 14, 2023.

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

“During an inspection of the vans, it was observed two van without working safety alarms.”

Rule 746.5625(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 19, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 2, 2023.

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

“During a review of staff records, it was observed only two staff members with current CPR training.”

Rule 746.1315(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 19, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 2, 2023.

Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

“Annual training records were not made available.”

Rule 746.1311(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 19, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 2, 2023.

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

“Based on recent supervision concerns, it has been determined that the Director is not ensuring that the operation is operating in compliance. Plans were not put in place to ensure compliance, following recent incidents.”

Rule 746.1003(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 8, 2023. Correction verified: May 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

“Supervision was not met, when a young child was found in a classroom alone. The caregiver did not have physical and auditory or visual awareness of the child’s on-going activity, as the caregiver was on the playground with their class.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 8, 2023. Correction verified: May 12, 2023.

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

“It was found that Pre-Service for the employee in question, had not been completed within the required timeframe. The employee was counted in child/caregiver ratio prior to receiving their pre-service training hours.”

Rule 746.1301(a)(2)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 15, 2023. Correction verified: May 22, 2023.

Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies

“This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers were not aware of how to handle the emergency that took place.”

Rule 746.5619. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 23, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 13, 2023.

AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

“Based on the information obtain during interviews and observation, a caregiver was left supervising children alone which is against their current background check conditions.”

Rule 745.635(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 14, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 19, 2023.

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

“This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised for more than 30 minutes in their classroom.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 28, 2023. Correction verified: May 12, 2023.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“During an inspection of the building, it was observed by licensing a hole in the closet door in the gym area.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 28, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 10, 2023.

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

“This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment while lining the children up which resulted in a child being left unsupervised in the classroom alone.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 18, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 22, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

“This standard was reviewed in relations to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child was left alone in their classroom napping while the class transition to the lunchroom.”

Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 18, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 22, 2022.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“It was observed by licensing an exposed hole in the cafeteria wall. This was discussed with the director.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 7, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 22, 2022.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

“Based on a DFPS investigation, this standard has found to be deficient. During collateral interviews, it was stated that the caregiver has used prohibited punishment by hitting, smashing hands and hitting in the face.”

Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 28, 2022. Correction verified: Mar 31, 2022.

Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

“Two children with documented food allergies did not have food allergy emergency plans.”

Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 11, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 23, 2022.

Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily

“The activity plan posted for the infants did not include outside time for the infants. One infant room did not have a schedule posted.”

Rule 746.2417(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 14, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 13, 2021.

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

“The feeding instructions in the infant 1 room were reviewed and have not been updated in the last 30 days.”

Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 14, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 13, 2021.