The Childrens Courtyard

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

“It was determined a child was left unsupervised in the classroom when a caregiver stepped out to gather remaining children from the playground.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 25, 2023. Correction verified: May 4, 2023.

Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

“10 children’s shot records were evaluated. Two of the records were not current.”

Rule 746.613(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 24, 2022.

Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting

“Based on information gathered from an investigation conducted by DFPS, there was evidence showing that a caregiver did not console or comfort toddlers when they showed signs of distress. Evidence shows that the caregiver did not comfort a toddler who fell off a table in the classroom and she failed to comfort a 2nd toddler who fell backwards on the floor and was crying.”

Rule 746.2501(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 2, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 2, 2022.

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

“This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation and was found to be deficient. It is determined that good judgment was not reflected in the caregiver’s actions. The caregiver chose to remain outside with the children from 1:38pm-2:54pm due to the front office not being available to check the children back in. The children’s normal PM outdoor time is 30 minutes.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 19, 2022. Correction verified: May 31, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

“This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation and was found to be deficient. The caregiver left her class of 18 children on the playground to go into the classroom to make a phone call to the front office. Although the caregiver left the backdoor open, the visibility to the playground was limited. The caregiver was inside from 2:38pm-2:41pm.”

Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 19, 2022. Correction verified: May 31, 2022.

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

“This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation and was found to be deficient. The two caregivers involved received pre-service training covering the supervision of children. The caregivers failed to adhere to the training received which resulted in 3 children being left unattended on the playground.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 5, 2022. Correction verified: May 20, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

“This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation and was found to be deficient. The caregiver did not accurately complete the face to name checks when transitioning the children from the playground back to the classroom.”

Rule 746.1203(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 5, 2022. Correction verified: May 20, 2022.

Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

“This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation and was found to be deficient. It is found that daycare staff failed to immediately notify parents of an incident that placed their children at significant risk. Children were left unattended on the playground on 4/7/2022 at approx. 5:16pm. Parents were notified of the incident on 4/8/2022 by daycare staff.”

Rule 746.307(b)(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 5, 2022. Correction verified: May 20, 2022.

Exceeding Maximum Group Size -Ratio Meet

“This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation and was found to be deficient. At the time of injury, the child’s class was over ratio by 2 children. The classroom ratio was 13:1.”

Rule 746.1611(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 27, 2021. Correction verified: Jan 4, 2022.

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

“The fire inspection was last conducted on 6/3/2019.”

Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 3, 2021. Correction verified: Nov 22, 2021.

Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

“9 caregiver training files were evaluated. 3 caregivers did not have child abuse training on file.”

Rule 746.1301(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 3, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 3, 2021.

Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training

“The director did not have all annual training hours available for review at time of inspection. 19 clock hours were verified.”

Rule 746.1301(6)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 3, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 3, 2021.

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training

“Transportation training for 3 caregiver drivers could not be verified at time of inspection.”

Rule 746.1301(7)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 3, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 3, 2021.

Children’s Records - Health Statement

“10 children’s files were evaluated. 3 children did not have a health statement on file.”

Rule 746.603(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 3, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 2, 2021.

Children’s Records - Immunizations

“10 child files were evaluated. 2 children did not have a current shot record on file.”

Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 3, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 3, 2021.