The Learning Experience

Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments

“Based on a review of information obtained during the DFPS investigation it was determined that although management had concerns regarding the management of the classroom by a caregiver, they did not provide adequate assistance to ensure the safety of children in care.”

Rule 746.1003(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 22, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 5, 2024.

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

“Based on a review of information obtained during a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child in care sustained injuries after being grabbed by a caregiver. The caregiver left scratches on the child’s arm.”

Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 22, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 5, 2024.

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

“This standard was found to be deficient as the operation did not have a current Fire Inspection.”

Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 15, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2023.

Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

“This standard was found to be deficient as two classrooms had entrances that were blocked by furniture. This was corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 746.2909(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 14, 2023.

AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days

“The operation notified the parents 7 days after receiving notification of a deficiency for standard 746.1201(4).”

Rule 746.311(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 12, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 12, 2022.

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

“During a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was found Reason to Believe for Neglectful supervision. It was determined that a caregiver neglectfully supervised children in care after a child was left outside sitting under a slide and the caregiver left her head count tablet in the classroom and did not conduct a head count on any of her children.”

Rule 746.1201(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 14, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 15, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

“This standard was found to be deficient as the caregiver transferred children to another class and failed to remove those children from her tablet and therefore did not have an accurate account of the children present in her group at one time. This resulted in a child being left on the playground unsupervised”

Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 14, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 15, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver

“This standard was found to be deficient as the caregiver did not ensure continuity of care of children when not communicating with another staff member clearly about which children were being transferred into the classroom which resulted in the caregiver not knowing which children she was responsible for.”

Rule 746.1203(11). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 14, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 15, 2022.

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

“During a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was found Reason to Believe for Neglectful supervision. It was determined that a caregiver neglectfully supervised children in care after a child was left outside sitting under a slide and the caregiver left her head count tablet in the classroom and did not conduct a head count on any of her children.”

Rule 746.1201(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 14, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 15, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

“This standard was found to be deficient as the caregiver transferred children to another class and failed to remove those children from her tablet and therefore did not have an accurate account of the children present in her group at one time. This resulted in a child being left on the playground unsupervised”

Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 14, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 15, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver

“This standard was found to be deficient as the caregiver did not ensure continuity of care of children when not communicating with another staff member clearly about which children were being transferred into the classroom which resulted in the caregiver not knowing which children she was responsible for.”

Rule 746.1203(11). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 14, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 15, 2022.

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

“One staff was missing their affidavit in their employee file.”

Rule 746.901(4). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 20, 2022. Correction verified: May 19, 2022.