Valley Ranch Academy

Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

“A can of Febreeze was accessible to children in two classrooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers moved the items to a child locked cabinet.”

Rule 746.3407(13). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2023.

Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups

“Children were observed to be walking around and playing on the play structure holding water bottles.”

Rule 746.2505(4)(C). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 6, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 20, 2023.

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

“One caregiver did not have trainings available for review at the operation.”

Rule 746.801(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 13, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 7, 2023.

Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

“There is evidence to show that a caregiver used their phone while supervising children.”

Rule 746.1203(3)(D). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 26, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2023.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

“Based on information received, a caregiver did not interact positively when she pulled a child’s arms to lift and move them, as well as push the child’s head back to wipe their face.”

Rule 746.1203(5). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 26, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2023.

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

“There is enough evidence to show that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they used Melatonin Spray on children’s nap mats and in the air during naptime.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 20, 2023.

Release of Children

“There is evidence to show that the operation did not release a child to their father when no court order is in place.”

Rule 746.4101. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 20, 2023.

Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

“While reviewing 10 childrens files, it was found that 6 children did not have an emergency contact address. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the operation called parents to obtain the information.”

Rule 746.605(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 15, 2023.

AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

“A 4 month old child was in a play yard with a play mat. Note: This was corrected during the inspection on 5/4/23 when the child and the play mat were removed from the play yard.”

Rule 746.2415(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 1, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 15, 2023.

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

“There is sufficient evidence to show that a staff member grabbed a child and picked him up as a disciplinary measure.”

Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 1, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 15, 2023.

Licensing may investigate any part of operation affecting health, safety, or well-being of children

“The operation denied interviews with children and access to children’s files during a DFPS Investigation.”

Rule 745.8415. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 6, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 6, 2023.

AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

“Based on the information obtained throughout the investigation, it is found that the operation did not notify licensing that an injury resulting in a fracture occurred at the operation.”

Rule 746.305(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 25, 2023. Correction verified: May 25, 2023.

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

“The operation did not have Pre-Service or any other training records available for one caregiver.”

Rule 746.801(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 20, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 6, 2023.

Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

“Based on video footage, it is shown that an infant is in a restrictive device for longer than 15 minutes.”

Rule 746.2417(2)(B). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 29, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 12, 2023.

Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

“Based on the video footage, an infant is shown sleeping in a restrictive device.”

Rule 746.2426. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 29, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 12, 2023.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

“Children were not being adequately supervised for multiple short increments of time.”

Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 11, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 13, 2022.

Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

“Two children’s files reviewed were missing the date of admission. Note: dates were added during the inspection.”

Rule 746.605(3). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 12, 2022.

Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

“One staff’s files reveiwed was missing the employment date. Note: the date was added during the inspection.”

Rule 746.901(1). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 12, 2022.