Carousel Learning Center

Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

“During the monitoring inspeciton it was observed that there was standing water, about 2 inches, on the playground’s sandbox cover, from the rain the night before.”

Rule 746.3701(9). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 27, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 9, 2023.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that 3 of the crib sheets appeared to have not been washed recently, with dried drool and spit up.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 27, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 9, 2023.

Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that caregivers were changing diapers and not having the children wash their hands afterwards.”

Rule 746.3417(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 27, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 9, 2023.

Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

“During the follow-up inspection the bathroom used by the school age children had dirt, dried urine, and other evidence that made it appear as if it had not been cleaned recently. This was recited but corrected at inspection when the bathroom was cleaned while Child Care Regulation was present.”

Rule 746.3407(9). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 14, 2023.

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

“During the inspection it was observed that there was an individual present at the operation with direct access to the children before the operation had received notification from the CBCU that the subject of a background check was eligible to be present. Caregiver left operation while Child Care Regulation was present.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 6, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 8, 2023.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards

“During the inspection it was observed that the caregivers were not familiar with the minimum standards and were not following them due to a lack of understanding of what is required by state.”

Rule 746.1203(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 14, 2023.

Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that a 8 month old infant was dropped off in a stroller and left sleeping in the stroller until I asked the caregiver to move the child.”

Rule 746.2426(a)(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 14, 2023.

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

“While reviewing staff files at the monitoring inspection one of the files reviewed did not have current CPR/First Aid.”

Rule 746.1315(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 12, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 14, 2023.

Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

“During the monitoring inspection the bathroom used by the school age children had dirt, paint, and other evidence that made it appear as if it had not been cleaned recently.”

Rule 746.3407(9). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 14, 2023.

Employee Handwashing After Arriving at the Facility

“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the staff were arriving at the operation and not washing their hands upon arrival.”

Rule 746.3415(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 14, 2023.

Children Handwashing Before Eating

“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the children were arriving at the operation and being served breakfast without washing their hands first.”

Rule 746.3417(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 14, 2023.

Posting Requirements - Child’s Food Allergy Plans

“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation did not have an emergency plan for the children with diagnosed food allergies.”

Rule 746.403(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 12, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 14, 2023.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

“During the monitoring inspection it was found that the operation was not completeing the daily grounds checklist each morning.”

Rule 746.4751(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 14, 2023.

Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily

“During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the operation had screen time for greater than 1 hour.”

Rule 746.2207(c)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 14, 2023.

Children’s Records - Admission Information

“During the monitoring inspection children’s records were reviewed and it was found that all 10 files reviewed were missing required admission information such as medical authorization, health statements, updated immunizations, emergency contacts, and acknowledge of receipt of required documentation.”

Rule 746.603(a)(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 16, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 14, 2023.

Janitorial duties

“It was found a caregiver was engaged in cleaning the classroom when they were responsible for a group of children in care.”

Rule 746.1203(3)(C). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 23, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 5, 2023.

Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance

“During the DFPS investigation it was found operation staff were placing children in time out for longer than one minute per their age.”

Rule 746.2803(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 23, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 5, 2023.

Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

“It was found the operation failed to notify parents of an incident that occurred when their child was in care.”

Rule 746.307(c). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 23, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 5, 2023.

Report Number of Employees

“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022, data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.”

Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 2, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 31, 2023.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

“A caregiver was observed on her cell phone during naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver put the phone away.”

Rule 746.1203(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 4, 2022.

Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

“2 of 4 personnel files reviewed did not have proof of allergy or hazardous materials training. 1 of 4 personnel files reviewed did not have proof of SIDS/Shaken Baby training.”

Rule 746.1301(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 14, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 20, 2022.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“There were two instances when classrooms were out of ratio. One caregiver was left alone with 37 school age children ages 6 to 12. On caregiver was left alone with 7 infants ages 6 to 12 months while the caregiver walked to other areas of the building. A second caregiver was added to the school age room and the infant teacher returned to the classroom.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 30, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 4, 2022.

Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway

“The young infant room is used as a passageway to the school age room and also the toddler room.”

Rule 746.2403(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 30, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 4, 2022.

Written Activity Plans

“5 of 5 classroom did not have a current activity plan with two classrooms having a plan posted from October 2021.”

Rule 746.2203(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 14, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 19, 2022.

Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant’s name, training date, training title, trainer’s name, length of training

“The operation did not have proof of CPR/First Aid training for a caregiver. The caregiver is current and will provide the proof to the operation.”

Rule 746.1329(c)(1)(A). Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 7, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 19, 2022.