Iexplore Montessori Fort Worth LLC

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 evaluated based on a reported allegation. Based on the evidence, a 3yo was left unsupervised on the playground.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 8, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 22, 2023.

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

“The operation allowed a caregiver to provide direct care to children in care prior to receiving a background check determination of, Eligible, Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, or Eligible with Conditions. The caregiver’s current status is pending. The caregiver left the operation during inspection.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 17, 2023.

Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

“Eight child records were evaluated during inspection. 2 of the children’s shot records were not current.”

Rule 746.613(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 30, 2023. Correction verified: May 11, 2023.

Storage for Individual Belongings

“At time of inspection, the children’s sleep sacks were not stored in individual spaces. The sleep sacks were stacked on top of each other. Photos were taken.”

Rule 746.4505. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 21, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 18, 2023.

Documentation of Drills

“At time of inspection, fire drills for 2023 were not documented. A photo was taken.”

Rule 746.5205(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 30, 2023. Correction verified: May 11, 2023.

Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments

“This standard was evaluated based on a reported allegation. The evidence shows that the director failed to provide adequate support to a caregiver who was struggling with a child’s behavior. This caused for mounting caregiver frustration which placed the child at risk.”

Rule 746.1003(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 12, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 17, 2023.

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

“This standard was evaluated based on a reported allegation. There was evidence provided showing that a caregiver was frustrated and inappropriately picked up a child. The caregiver grabbed the child by 1 wrist and lifted the child’s body from the ground.”

Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 12, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 17, 2023.

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

“The operation allowed a caregiver to provide direct care to children in care prior to receiving a background check determination of, Eligible, Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, or Eligible with Conditions. The caregiver’s current status is pending. The caregiver left the operation during inspection.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 10, 2023.

Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments

“This standard was evaluated based on information provided during the investigation. There is substantial evidence showing that the center director placed a caregiver with a group of children without the required skills and experience needed for working with young children. The director also failed to ensure that the caregiver had consistent support while working with young children.”

Rule 746.1003(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 30, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 10, 2023.

Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior

“This standard was evaluated based on information provided during the investigation. It is determined that a caregiver pushed a child’s head back and held in place, to prevent the child from looking around the corner. The caregiver failed to use positive statements to redirect the child’s behavior.”

Rule 746.2803(4)(C). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 30, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 10, 2023.

Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home

“This standard was evaluated based on a reported allegation. There was evidence found confirming that the child’s soiled pants were sent home without being placed in a sealed bag.”

Rule 746.3505(g). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 1, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 1, 2022.

Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

“8 children’s shot records were evaluated. 3 records were not up to date.”

Rule 746.613(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 14, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 21, 2022.

Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

“The operation did not have a written physicial activity plan on file.”

Rule 746.501(a)(18). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 14, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 21, 2022.

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

“8 staff records were evaluated. 3 staff did not have a notarized affidavit on file.”

Rule 746.901(4). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 14, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 28, 2022.

Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation’s child-care program

“8 child records were evaluated. 2 records did not have a written health statement on file.”

Rule 746.611(a)(1). Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 14, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 21, 2022.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“The playground was observed during inspection. Two active wasp nests were observed on the play structure located on the older children’s playground. The center director knocked the nests down during inspection and disposed of the nests.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 8, 2022.

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

“This standard was evaluated based on reported allegations. There is substantial evidence showing that the center director failed to notify parents of a broken water line which resulted in the school having no running water during hours of operation.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 31, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 7, 2022.

Animals - Notify Parents in Writing

“This standard was evaluated based on reported allegations. There is substantial evidence showing that parents were not previously notified of a dog brought to the school. The children were allowed to interact with the dog. A 3 year old child suffered an allergic reaction.”

Rule 746.3901(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 31, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 7, 2022.

Written Operational Policies - Animals

“This standard was evaluated based on reported allegations. There is evidence showing that a written animal policy was not included in the school’s parent handbook.”

Rule 746.501(a)(17). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 31, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 7, 2022.

Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

“This standard was evaluated based on reported allegations. There is evidence showing that parents did not receive a copy of the incident report within 48 hours. There was no parent signature on the form to verify receipt.”

Rule 746.707. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 31, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 7, 2022.

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children’s Records

“This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation and was found to be deficient. There were two children present at time of inspection and they did not have enrollment documents on file.”

Rule 746.801(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 2, 2022. Correction verified: May 3, 2022.