Southmore Kiddie Kollege

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

“A caregiver was observed present and caring for children during the inspection without an eligible background. This was corrected when the caregiver was observed leaving the operation.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 16, 2023. Correction verified: May 16, 2023.

Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

“A 14 month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was observed being removed from the restrictive device.”

Rule 746.2426(a)(1). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 16, 2023.

Director’s Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge

“Employees did not know who was in charge while director was absent. This was corrected during the inspection when director arrived and informed who was in charge.”

Rule 746.1013(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 16, 2023.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children’s names and ages

“Caregivers did not know names or ages of children being cared for. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers retrieved a sheet with children’s information.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 16, 2023.

Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

“A sippy cup in the infant room was observed not properly labeled with child’s first name and first initial of last name. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed properly labeling the cup.”

Rule 746.2419(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 16, 2023.

Activities for Toddlers - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play

“A toddler was observed confined to a restrictive device for over 30 minutes and not provided an opportunity for moderate to vigorous active play that encourages movement. This was corrected during the inspection when the child was observed being removed from the restrictive device.”

Rule 746.2507(5). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 16, 2023.

Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids

“Caregiver was observed cleaning a child’s nose without washing hands afterwards. This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver was instructed and observed washing hands.”

Rule 746.3415(7). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 16, 2023.

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

“Electrical outlets were observed uncovered in three classrooms ( one outlet per room) accessible to children under 5-years old. This was corrected during inspection when outlets were observed being covered.”

Rule 746.3701(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 16, 2023.

Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

“An electric fan was observed sitting on top of shelf with chord hanging down to the floor accessible to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the fan was removed from the shelf and made inaccessible to children.”

Rule 746.3701(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 16, 2023.

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

“Loose fill materials were observed not maintained at proper depths leaving black tarp lining exposed throughout various areas of the playground.”

Rule 746.4907(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 30, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 1, 2023.

Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

“There was no record of monthly inspection of fire extinguishers documented and available for review during the inspection.”

Rule 746.5307(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 30, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 1, 2023.

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

“There were no current feeding instruction sheets available for review during inspection for two infants.”

Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 23, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 1, 2023.

Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

“One student file who has a diagnosed food allergy was observed not having a documented food allergy plan to review signed by parent and physician.”

Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 20, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 1, 2022.

Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

“There was no fire drill documented for the month of May to review during inspection.”

Rule 746.5205(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 6, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 1, 2022.

Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

“Two of the three staff files observed were missing the required training on handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

Rule 746.1309(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 30, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 1, 2022.

Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised

“A caregiver was observed to be sitting in the middle of two different classrooms observing children napping. The caregiver was sitting to the left of the room when I walked in and children on the right side of the room were not being supervised during nap time.”

Rule 746.2909(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 14, 2022. Correction verified: Mar 30, 2022.

Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Confine in a Restrictive Device

“A two year old child was observed to be a sleep in the infant classroom in a restricted device.”

Rule 746.2905(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 14, 2022. Correction verified: Mar 30, 2022.

Adequate Lighting During Naptime

“It was observed in the school age classroom were children were napping the room was dark on the right side of the classroom where children were laying down.”

Rule 746.2911. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 14, 2022. Correction verified: Mar 30, 2022.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“It was observed children sleeping on mats that had tears in the mat. Corrected: When director removed the mats that had tears in it.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 18, 2022. Correction verified: Mar 30, 2022.

Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

“The operation did not have any loose-fill surfacing material under the swings and moving equipment.”

Rule 746.4901(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 25, 2022. Correction verified: Mar 30, 2022.

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

“The outside structure does not have the required amount of surfacing under the play structure that is 3ft 24 inches tall.”

Rule 746.4907(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 25, 2022. Correction verified: Mar 30, 2022.