Gateway Academy

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

“Based on a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers grabbed a child on at least 2 occasions as a form of discipline.”

Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 19, 2023.

Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

“During the investigation it was determined that the caregiver popped a child on the hand as a form of discipline.”

Rule 746.2805(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 28, 2023. Correction verified: Aug 1, 2023.

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

“During inspection an infant was observed to be in a bouncer for 40 minutes before being removed.”

Rule 746.2417(2)(B). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 10, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 18, 2023.

Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets

“During inspection, three pack n plays were observed with very loose fitting sheets. These sheets were removed during inspection.”

Rule 746.2411(2)(B). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 10, 2023.

Handwashing Procedures

“During inspection, children did not wash hands after playing outside and there is no soap in the restrooms for handwashing.”

Rule 746.3419. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 10, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 18, 2023.

Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

“During inspection, the following items were not found in the chidlren’s records: 746.605(6) Name, address, phone number of emergency contact for all 4 children Child #1 needs the special care statement box checked Child #1, #2, and #4 need the parent handbook (operational policies) boxes checked. Child #4 needs the healthcare Provider Statement or parent check box completed.”

Rule 746.605(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 17, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 18, 2023.

Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities

“During inspection it was observed that children did not have outdoor playtime.”

Rule 746.2206(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 10, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 18, 2023.

Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

“During inspection, children under two were able to watch a video on a tablet.”

Rule 746.2207(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 10, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 18, 2023.

Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

“During inspection, four infants did not have required feeding instructions.”

Rule 746.2421(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 17, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 18, 2023.

Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

“During the inspection an infant was observed to be sleeping in a bouncer seat for more than 8 minutes and was not moved when it was brought to the caregivers attention.”

Rule 746.2426. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 14, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 17, 2022.

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

“During inspection a 2m old infant and a 5m old infant were asleep in their pack n play covered with a blanket. The 2m old also had 2 empty bottles and 1 full bottle at the foot of the bed.”

Rule 746.2415(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 14, 2022.

Adequate Lighting During Naptime

“During inspection three rooms did not have adequate lighting during naptime to see the children.”

Rule 746.2911. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 14, 2022.

Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger

“Information about Safe Sleep is not included in the parent handbook.”

Rule 746.501(a)(9). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 21, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 22, 2022.

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

“A fire inspection report was not available at inspection”

Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 21, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 22, 2022.

Annual Sanitation Inspection

“A health inspection was available.”

Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 21, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 28, 2022.

Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Individual Attention

“Interest Centers were not available with toys, games, books, art, etc activities for any of the 10 classrooms.”

Rule 746.2601. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 21, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 22, 2022.

Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required

“The playground area is missing a section of fence and also requires a gate installed away from the operation.”

Rule 746.4307. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 21, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 22, 2022.

Storage for Individual Belongings

“Individual storage was not available for children’s personal belongings.”

Rule 746.4505. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 21, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 22, 2022.

Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

“The parent handbook needs information related to physical activity to include the following: Promoting Benefit Duration type setting”

Rule 746.501(a)(18). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 21, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 22, 2022.

Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules

“Update your policies to include the following information: Licensing Office contact: 903-232-3317 Access minimum standards hhs.texas.gov Abuse/Neglect reporting website: www.txabusehotline.org”

Rule 746.501(a)(22). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 21, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 22, 2022.

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report

“A gas inspection was not available for review.”

Rule 746.801(13). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 21, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 22, 2022.

Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone

“This information is not available and must be either posted, provided directly to parents or put in the handbook.”

Rule 746.501(b)(2). Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 21, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 22, 2022.