Richwoods Academy

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

“During an unannounced inspection, the electrical outlet in the preschool classroom was observed to have the cover plate removed, exposing the area around and behind the outlet. This outlet is on the lower part of the wall and is easily accessible to the children.”

Rule 746.3701(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 9, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 9, 2026.

Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

“During the unannounced inspection, a television monitor was observed on topp of a shelf in the preschool classroom and was not mounted to secure it and prevent it from tipping over. The Director removed the television from the classroom, so this was corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 746.3701(10). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 8, 2026.

Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

“During an unannounced inspection, a television was observed in a mixed-age classroom that includes children under the age of 2 years, which was confirmed to be used at least once per week on Fridays. Any use of screen time is prohibited with children under 2 years of age. The Director removed the television from the classroom, so this was corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 746.2207(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 8, 2026.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when she hit a child with a toy to demonstrate how it hurt and threw a ball at the child.”

Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 6, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 14, 2025.

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

“A copy of the incident report was obtained during an unannounced inspection. The report form was incomplete and was not signed by the operation or the parent.”

Rule 746.701(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 6, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 14, 2025.

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

“One employee who is on provisional status was observed to be alone with a child during the inspection. This provisional status requirements were reviewed with the Director.”

Rule 745.635(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 8, 2025. Correction verified: May 12, 2025.

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

“Employee training records were not available for review, and therefore, this standard is deficient.”

Rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 30, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 24, 2025.

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

“The Director training records were not available for review, and therefore, this standard is deficient.”

Rule 746.1301(a)(6)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 30, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 24, 2025.

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

“The Director records were reviewed and the required transporation training has not been completed.”

Rule 746.1301(a)(7)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 13, 2025. Correction verified: May 15, 2025.

Children’s Records Maintained

“10 child files were reviewed during the inspection. All 10 files were lacking required information and are incomplete.”

Rule 746.603(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 23, 2025. Correction verified: May 23, 2025.

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

“The record of emergency drills was reviewed during the inspection and was not complete. The operation has conducted one fire drill in March 2025.”

Rule 746.801(10). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 30, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 9, 2025.

Required Personnel Records

“10 employee files were reviewed during the inspection. All 10 were lacking required information and are incomplete.”

Rule 746.901. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 23, 2025. Correction verified: May 23, 2025.