Gem Academy

Policies Comply with Rules

“The permit holder is operating in compliance with the Minimum Standard Rules. The operation has repeated deficiencies for operating more than 5 hours a day and requires records.”

Rule 744.201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 15, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 30, 2026.

Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified

“There were 11 children in care and the operation only had 5 children’s records available for review and stated that they are waiting on immunizations from 6 children and did not have records avalaible for them.”

Rule 744.613(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 20, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 30, 2026.

Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play

“The operation has been operating as early as 8:46am and as late as 4:02pm according to sign in documentation when their summer hours are from 10am until 2:59pm.”

Rule 744.2002(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 17, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 30, 2026.

Director Present During Operating Hours

“The Director was not present and does not clock in and out so their hours at the operation could not be verified.”

Rule 744.1011. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 10, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 30, 2026.

CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines

“Three of the six staff employed at the operation only had online CPR certificates that did not involve the hands on use of a manikin.”

Rule 744.1315(b)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 24, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 30, 2026.

Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Height = Depth of Loose Fill

“The operation was using an 8ft rock climbing wall in a classroom without surfacing.”

Rule 744.3251(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 7, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 30, 2026.

Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play

“The operation is offering summer care from 9am-3pm and the operations plan for summer use is between 10am-2:59am.”

Rule 744.2002(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 7, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 30, 2026.

Provide Access to Children’s Records - Licensing

“There were no records for 14 children in care at the operation with 23 chidlren enrolled.”

Rule 744.601(c). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 15, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 30, 2026.

Other Programs Must Not Use Licensed Indoor Space

“The operation has been renting out the gym and other areas of the operation to other organizations without notifying licensing or developing a planned for the shared space.”

Rule 744.2909. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 1, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 7, 2026.

Care Requirements 5 or More Hours - Provide Indoor and Outdoor Active Play

“The operation is offering summer care from 9am-3pm and does not have an outdoor area.”

Rule 744.2002(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 1, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 7, 2026.

Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation

“The operation has been operating form 10am-6pm, there were 6 children in care when the walkthrough was conducted and according to documentation they had been there since 9am.”

Rule 744.301(6). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 1, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 7, 2026.

Provide Access to Children’s Records - Licensing

“There was no access to children’s records during the operation and the site director did not have access to the computer.”

Rule 744.601(c). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 1, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 7, 2026.

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

“There was a caregiver with a provisional background left in the classroom alone with children.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 9, 2025.

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

“The operation does not have fire drill documentation available for review.”

Rule 744.801(9). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 11, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 14, 2025.

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

“One caregiver was present without a background check determination. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home until the background check results came back.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 26, 2024.