Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart

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

“During a walk through of the operation, it was observed a caregiver was left supervising a group of children alone which is against their current background check conditions.”

Rule 745.635(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 12, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 18, 2023.

Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

“During a walk through of the building, it was observed a hole going into the lunch room the size of an adult palm.”

Rule 746.3407(9). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 12, 2023.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

“This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed pushing a child when the child would not sit down. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.”

Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 29, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 12, 2023.

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

“This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver admitted to pulling children’s ears as a form of discipline and was observed by other caregivers pulling children’s ears. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.”

Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 29, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 12, 2023.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

“This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not properly supervise the children she was responsible for when she left them alone unsupervised in a room.”

Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 20, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 23, 2023.

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

“This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify Licensing within the required time frame.”

Rule 746.305(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 20, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 23, 2023.

Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

“This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify parents within the required time frame.”

Rule 746.307(b)(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 20, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 20, 2023.

Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

“Three staff did not have high school educational requirements for review.”

Rule 746.1107(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 8, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 18, 2022.

Children’s Records - Health Statement

“Four children did not have healthcare statements.”

Rule 746.603(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 8, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 18, 2022.

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

“This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not show good judgment when she was utilizing a personal digital device while children were in care.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 7, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 7, 2022.