Kiddie Academy of New Braunfels

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

“Based upon evidence collected during this investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a child who was using the restroom alone in a classroom unsupervised, while the caregiver was assisting a parent outside the classroom. This resulted in a child being left in the classroom unsupervised for approximately four minutes.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 2, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 13, 2023.

Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

“The parent was not notified immediately when a child was left in a classroom unsupervised for approximately 4 minutes. The parent was notified the next morning about the incident.”

Rule 746.307(b)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 2, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 13, 2023.

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

“Based upon the evidence collected during the investigation, two children were playing on a piece of equipment in the classroom incorrectly with three caregivers in the room which resulted in one child having to receive medical care due to the equipment tipping over. It was determined through interviews/video that the caregivers responded adequately and professionally after an injury occurred to a child.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 13, 2023.

Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored

“Based upon the evidence collected during this investigation, a piece of equipment in the classroom was not properly secured according to the manufacturing guidelines. This resulted in the equipment tipping over on a child causing an injury. The center was proactive by bolting the play equipment against the wall.”

Rule 746.4601(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 13, 2023.

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

“Based on the video and interviews conducted, two staff did not conduct a name to face while lining the children up to go inside from the playground and when entering the room to ensure all children were accounted for. This resulted in a child being left outside of the classroom door unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 12, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 18, 2023.

Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

“Two dump trucks on the playground were broken and were sharp to the touch which could cause an injury to a child. This was corrected when the trucks were disposed of.”

Rule 746.3701(5). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 19, 2023.

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

“Based on the interviews conducted and video obtained, an infant teacher was observed in a rocking chair falling asleep while holding an infant.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 2, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 12, 2023.

Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered

“The medication form did not have the employee’s first and last name on the form.”

Rule 746.3805(c)(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 8, 2023.

Children’s Products- Annual Certification

“The Children’s Product Certification wasn’t available for review. This was corrected when the director printed the form and signed it.”

Rule 746.4135(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 8, 2023.

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

“Five out of ten employees were missing a required affidavit.”

Rule 746.901(4). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 22, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 21, 2023.

Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

“Based on the video, it was determined that positive methods of discipline were not used when a caregiver yanked a child several times by one arm as the child was upset after morning drop off and was trying to walk away as the caregiver was talking to her. The caregiver was seen tossing the child inside of a tent area that had pillows located in the room. Note: The operation immediately terminated the caregiver.”

Rule 746.2803(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 23, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 4, 2023.

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

“Parts of the Plan of Action was not being followed. There were no observations in classrooms or outside for the month of November.”

Rule 746.1003(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 7, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 20, 2022.

Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

“Several bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the child’s first name and last initial. This was corrected when the provider labeled them.”

Rule 746.2419(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 7, 2022.

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

“Three infants were missing an updated feeding instruction.”

Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 16, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 19, 2022.

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

“Two different incidents happened at the operation where the children had to seek medical care. The first incident happened on 8-5-2022 and the second incident on 9-12-2022. These two reports were not reported to licensing until 9-20-2022.”

Rule 746.305(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 2, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

“Based on the video, a caregiver was seen sitting on her bottom with her legs crossed on the playground while approximately (12) 3-year-olds were running around and some playing on the playscape. A 3-year-old was bumped by another child while one was going down and the other one was coming up the stairs of the playscape resulting in the 3-year-old falling through an opening and landing wrong on her arm fracturing it in several places. The caregiver did not see the incident.”

Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 25, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 3, 2022.

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

“A child was injured while at the daycare and sought medical attention on September 1 and the daycare did not report the incident to Licensing until September 8 which is past the 48 hours required.”

Rule 746.305(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 16, 2022.

Not Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance

“Based on the interviews conducted, a caregiver arrived to work under the influence of a Controlled Substance. The caregiver was never in the room alone with the children and was terminated from the job immediately that morning by management.”

Rule 746.3703(c). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 19, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 23, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

“A 12-month-old climbed up on the table during snack time and as he was trying to get back down, he fell hitting his head and bruising the lower part of his back. The two caregivers in the room at the time did not see what happened so the video was watched. The operation was pro-active by having the caregivers do some training before returning to work.”

Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 9, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 23, 2022.

Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Must Keep Hand on Child

“A caregiver walked away from a diaper changing table twice with a 14-month-old on it to tend to a child who got off his mat during nap time. The 14-month-old was not injured. The caregiver was terminated by the operation for her actions.”

Rule 746.3503(c)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 9, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 23, 2022.

Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

“Three out of ten children’s records were missing the statement of special needs. This was corrected when the director was able to get the parent to fill it in.”

Rule 746.605(13). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 12, 2022.

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

“A staff that was hired was in a classroom without receiving the eligibility notifications from the background check unit. This was corrected when the assistant director had the person leave the center.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 8, 2022. Correction verified: Jun 9, 2022.

Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

“Several rooms did not have the cleaning bottles marked and they were empty and not ready for use. This was corrected when a staff prepared the bottles and labeled them for the rooms.”

Rule 746.3407(12). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 8, 2022.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

“A maintenance active playground checklist was not available for review.”

Rule 746.4751(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 15, 2022. Correction verified: Jun 15, 2022.