Little Dude Ranch

Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

“It was determined through video surveillance that a 3 year old child with special needs was required to remain inactive for a period of 24 minutes by being placed in a highchair.”

Rule 746.2805(10). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 10, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 14, 2023.

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

“An employee hired to clean the operation was present at the operation and cleaning in the toddler area before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding their eligibility. This was corrected at inspection when the employee left the operation.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 18, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 3, 2023.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“One caregiver was supervising 18 children age 18 months to 2 year olds. The co teacher lost all visual and auditory awareness when she exited the area to take a restroom break. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver returned to the room, bringing the classroom back into ratio.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 18, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 3, 2023.

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

“It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a caregiver neglectfully supervised children in care allowing them to exit the operation unsupervised.”

Rule 746.1201(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 18, 2023.

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 throughout the course of the investigation that 2 children exited the building unsupervised for an unknown amount of time.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 8, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 18, 2023.

Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

“A caregiver used their cell phone to take personal videos of their child while in care. This was corrected during the inspection because the caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.”

Rule 746.1203(3)(D). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 3, 2023.

AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

“A person was left in charge of a group of children, and this person did not have a clear background check. This was corrected when a qualified caregiver took over the class.”

Rule 745.621(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 16, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 17, 2023.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

“It was determined a caregiver did not demonstrate patience getting a child to nap when they tapped the child lips repeatedly to attempt to quiet the child. The caregiver is no longer associated with the operation.”

Rule 746.1201(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 21, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 21, 2023.

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

“The operation did not notify licensing within 2 days of becoming aware of an allegation of prohibited discipline.”

Rule 746.305(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 24, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 21, 2023.

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

“A caregiver transported a child that was not enrolled in the operation at the prompting of school personnel. The operation was not contacted by the driver to verify enrollment per their policies. Due to this miscommunication, the child was not restrained in the required safety seat.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 24, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 1, 2022.

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

“The operation did not self-report that a non-enrolled child was put on the school van by school staff and transported to the center.”

Rule 746.305(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 24, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 1, 2022.

Child/Caregiver Ratio - Swimming Activities - More Than 4 Children (Two or More Caregivers Required)

“A group of 22 5 year olds were in the pool, and there was only one qualified caregiver supervising. The pool was officially closed today, and the children returned to their classroom bringing the operation into compliance.”

Rule 746.2105(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 11, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 18, 2022.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“Multiple outlet covers were mssing in various classrooms. Cleaning chemicals were observed in the cabinet in the 3 year old room and the lock on the doors was not working correctly to keep children out of the cabinet. This was corrected during the insepction when the chemicals were put up out of reach of the children pending repair to the door locks. Outlet covers were reinstalled.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 12, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 26, 2022.

Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

“Medications were observed in the infant building classes, and there was no proper authorization form available. Infant tylenol was observed in the refrigerator and had no name or identifying information. These items were corrected when the medications were removed from the classrooms by the director.”

Rule 746.3803(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 12, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 26, 2022.