Highland Preschool and Childcare Center

Policies Comply with Rules

“The operational policies does not include the following information: 1. Safe sleep policy for infants 0-12 months old 2. Inform parents there is a comfortable place for a mother to breastfeed and that breastmilk can be provided. 3. The requirements for outdoor play and physical activity, 4. Vaccination policy for staff. 5. Child abuse and neglect training requirements for staff”

Rule 746.201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 3, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 29, 2023.

Required Immunizations

“Of the 10 children’s records evaluated, two were behind with immunizations.”

Rule 746.613(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 17, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 29, 2023.

Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training

“The director did not receive 30 clock hours of training for the August 2021-August 2022 training year. You will need to receive make-up training hours that won’t count towards the current training year.”

Rule 746.1301(6)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 28, 2023. Correction verified: May 19, 2023.

Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

“Infants were sitting in equipment without the safety straps being fastened. This was corrected at inspection.”

Rule 746.2407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 27, 2023.

Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

“The daily report sheet does not include the following information: 1. The times the child was fed. 2. The amount of food eaten if on baby food or table food 3. The times of all diaper changes.”

Rule 746.2431. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 28, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 3, 2023.

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

“Outlets were uncovered in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.”

Rule 746.3701(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 27, 2023.

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt

“Loose-fill surfacing has been installed over concrete. Pictures were taken.”

Rule 746.4907(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 6, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 3, 2023.

Posting of Activity Plan

“An activity plan was not posted in the infant classroom.”

Rule 746.2209. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 28, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 3, 2023.

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

“The written feeding instructions for one infant has not been updated since August 2022. Written feeding instructions must be updated every 30 days.”

Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 3, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 6, 2023.

Children’s Records - Admission Information

“Of the 10 children’s records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Five lacked the address for the emergency contact 2. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact 3. Two lacked the phone numbers for the people that can pick up the child 4. Two lacked the date of admission”

Rule 746.603(a)(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 3, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 31, 2023.

Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

“Of the 10 children’s records evaluated, five lacked a health care statement.”

Rule 746.611(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 3, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 29, 2023.

Required Personnel Records

“The personnel records evaluated did not contain the required information. The files lacked the following information: 1. Hire date 2. How the education requirement was met 3. Notarized affidavits 4. Signed documentation that a copy of the personnel and operational poilicies were received 5. Signed doucmentation that orientaion was completed 6. Training hours for the previous and current training years 7. Photo identification”

Rule 746.901. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 13, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 4, 2023.

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

“Of the 10 children’s records evaluated, four lacked a health statement from a health care professional.”

Rule 746.611(a)(1). Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 13, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 31, 2023.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

“A group of toddler age children were not properly supervised during nap time. The caregiver was sitting in the doorway of two classrooms in an attempt to supervise two groups of children.”

Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 26, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 10, 2022.

Director’s Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge

“The director was not present when I arrived at the center and staff did not know who was in charge. A qualified caregiver must be left in charge in the directors absence.”

Rule 746.1013(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 30, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2022.

Adequate Lighting During Naptime

“The rooms children were napping in did not have adequate lighting. The classrooms were dark and I had to give my eyes time to adjust.”

Rule 746.2911. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 30, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2022.

Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year

“The center is not practicing sever weather and lock down drills. These drills must be practiced four times in a calendar year.”

Rule 746.5205(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 6, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2022.

Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside

“The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram does not show the relocation area inside of the building.”

Rule 746.5207(a)(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 6, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2022.

Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

“The fire extinguishers are not being checked monthly to ensure the arrows is in the green area.”

Rule 746.5307(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 6, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2022.

Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

“The carbon monoxide detector is not being tested monthly.”

Rule 746.5537(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 6, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 26, 2022.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“There was one caregiver present in the room with 6 infants.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 1, 2021.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

“There were nails and metal flaps on the edge of the edged of the playground structure exposed to the children.”

Rule 746.4751(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 8, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 20, 2021.

Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less

“The use zone from the exit of the slide to the parimeter of the playground did not extend at least 6 feet.”

Rule 746.4805(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 8, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 20, 2021.