Westchase Academy

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“In the 12 to 24 months old classroom. One of the ceiling was missing. Picture was taken.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 14, 2023.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

“The wooden border covering the surfacing area had some nails which could be a hazard if not removed.”

Rule 746.4751(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 14, 2023.

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

“Notarized affidavit was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.”

Rule 746.901(4). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 21, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 14, 2023.

Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

“Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation that prohibited punishments have been utilized by staff.”

Rule 746.2805(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 14, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 29, 2023.

CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

“Based on investigation documentation CPR training for a caregiver was conducted online through National CPR foundation.”

Rule 746.1315(b)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 28, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 17, 2023.

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

“There were no covers in the electrical outlets in the 2yr-3yr old classroom. The electrical outlets are accessible to the children. Photos were taken. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.”

Rule 746.3701(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 30, 2022.

Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

“A child with a diagnosed food allergy and requires an epipen has a food allergy form on file at the operation however, the form is not signed by the healthcare professional and the child’s parent.”

Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 5, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 5, 2022.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

Rule 746.4751(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 7, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 22, 2022.

Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

“The operation has not conducted fire drills monthly. The last drill conducted was on 9/28/2022.”

Rule 746.5205(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 2, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 2, 2022.

Documentation of Fire Inspection

“The operation does not have the most recent fire inspection report available for review. The last fire inspection conducted was on 9/16/2021.”

Rule 746.5103. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 13, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 7, 2022.

Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

“Proof of liability insurance coverage is not available for review. The liability insurance coverage expired on 9/10/2022.”

Rule 746.203(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 13, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 6, 2022.

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

“During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver put a lit cigarette lighter to a child’s forehead. Sufficient evidence confirmed the caregiver keeps a cigarette lighter in their possession while at the operation.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 22, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 6, 2022.

AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

“Based on the information obtained during this investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of physical abuse. A caregiver demonstrated a pattern of hitting children when they do not follow directions.”

Rule 746.1201(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 22, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 6, 2022.

Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

“During this investigation, it was determined a caregiver used prohibited punishment by hitting a child/ren with their hand and a ruler.”

Rule 746.2805(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 22, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 6, 2022.

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

“The operational policy handbook is missing the safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old. Note: The Director added the safe sleep policy to the operational policy handbook during the inspection.”

Rule 746.501(a)(9). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 6, 2021.

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

“The child safety alarm on the operation’s transportation van does not work. The van is used to transport children to and from school.”

Rule 746.5625(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 10, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 10, 2021.