Big Blue Marble Academy Allen

Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

“During the inspection time two babies’ diaper changes were observed and the children’s hands were not washed afterwards. This was brought to the teacher’s attention and immediately corrected while the inspector was still present.”

Rule 746.3415(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 10, 2026.

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

“In a classroom, there were cleaning supplies being stored in the cabinet under the children’s handwashing sink and in a lower cabinet in the children’s bathroom; these cleaning supplies were accessible to children. During the inspection, the cleaning supply in the bathroom was moved to an upper cabinet and a child safety lock was put on the cabinet under the children’s sink.”

Rule 746.3407(12). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 2, 2025. Correction verified: Dec 10, 2025.

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

“One of the ten personnel records reviewed was missing proof of current pediatric CPR training.”

Rule 746.1315(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 10, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 28, 2025.

Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

“The family handbook was missing a statement regarding Parent Rights.”

Rule 746.501(a)(20). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 3, 2025.

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

“In a classroom, there was a caregiver with children who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.”

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

Policies Comply with Rules

“The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan available for review during the inspection.”

Rule 746.201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 23, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 10, 2025.

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions

“During the inspection, the electronic child safety alarm in the school vehicle was not working.”

Rule 746.5625(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 8, 2025. Correction verified: Aug 13, 2025.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“In a children’s bathroom, there were exposed pipes from where a handwashing sink was removed. The pipes were at the children’s level. This was corrected at inspection when the operation covered up the pipes.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 9, 2025.

Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

“One child who had a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.”

Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 8, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 28, 2025.

Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

“In two of the classrooms, the emergency evacuation diagrams were not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the operation posted emergency evacuation diagrams in the classrooms.”

Rule 746.5207(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 9, 2025.

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

“One infant in care did not have an updated feeding schedule. The schedule was last updated on 5/27/2025. This was corrected at inspection when the grandparent of the infant updated the feeding schedule.”

Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 9, 2025.

First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass

“In the transportation vehicle and emergency backpack taken on the vehicle, there was no thermometer. This was corrected at inspection when the operation added a thermometer to the emergency backpack.”

Rule 746.4003(a)(7). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 9, 2025.

Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

“The operation had unitary surfacing on two playgrounds. The operation did not have documentation for the surfacing.”

Rule 746.4913. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 8, 2025. Correction verified: Aug 8, 2025.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

“This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver was not patient with an infant who would not eat from a bottle. The caregiver moved the infant from side to side in a jerking motion, causing the infant to hit their head. The caregiver was forcing the bottle in the infant’s mouth when the infant did not want to take it.”

Rule 746.1201(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 1, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 9, 2025.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

“This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver harshly moved children and set them down abruptly. This continued a minimum of 5 minutes with 3 different children.”

Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 1, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 9, 2025.

Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting

“This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined through staff interviews that an infant who was crying throughout the day was not comforted by the caregiver. In addition, in the video obtained during the investigation, the caregiver sets an infant down while the infant is upset.”

Rule 746.2401(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 1, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 9, 2025.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“This standard was found to be deficient as an electrical box in the Infant/Toddler playground was is in need of repair.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 2, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 28, 2025.

Children’s Records - Health Statement

“A child did not have a complete health statement on file.”

Rule 746.603(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 5, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 8, 2025.

Children’s Records - Immunizations

“A child did not have immunization records on file.”

Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 5, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 8, 2025.

Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

“The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is found not compliant. Management did not share an incident report with a parent of a child that was involved in an incident that placed them at risk.”

Rule 746.707. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 27, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 31, 2025.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver’s conduct during a behavioral incident did not demonstrate the expected level of patience or professionalism. The approach used failed to show the respectful and supportive attitude required when working with children.”

Rule 746.1201(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 3, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 10, 2025.

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. A caregiver used inappropriate physical force by grabbing a child?s arm, which caused visible injury. This type of physical action is not allowed and is considered overly aggressive in a childcare setting.”

Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 3, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 10, 2025.

Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior

“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. A caregiver attempted to manage a child’s behavior through physical intervention rather than using encouraging, constructive methods. The action lacked the positive guidance strategies that help build a child?s confidence and ability to self-regulate.”

Rule 746.2803(4)(C). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 3, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 10, 2025.

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

“This standard was found to be deficient due to cleaning liquids being accessible to children in classroom. Caregivers corrected the issue during the inspection.”

Rule 746.3407(12). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 29, 2025.

Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

“This standard was found to be deficient due to sleeping mats obstructing the exit/entrance door. During the inspection caregivers promptly corrected the issues by relocating the mats away from the door.”

Rule 746.2909(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 29, 2025.

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

“This standard was found to be deficient due to the absence of safety outlets in multiple classrooms and in the gym area posing a potential electrical hazard.”

Rule 746.3701(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 21, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 27, 2025.

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

“This standard was found to be deficient due to damaged and insufficient mulch in one of the playgrounds.”

Rule 746.4907(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 28, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 27, 2025.

Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child’s Name

“This standard was found to be deficient due to sleeping mats not being labeled with a name or number preventing proper identification for individual use.”

Rule 746.4503(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 28, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 27, 2025.