Ora Belinda Schoolhouse Early Learning Center

Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person

“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that caregivers did not ask for or obtain photo identification for a person that picked up a child in care.”

Rule 746.4103(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 13, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 13, 2023.

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

“A person with a pending background check was found to be serving in a classroom as a caregiver to children. This was corrected at inspection when the individual left the premises and will not return until an approved background check is received.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 10, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 23, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

“During interviews, it was discovered that a caregiver had been found sleeping when the children were awake and playing in a classroom in June of 2022. A video was obtained that showed this and confirmed that this did occur.”

Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 10, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 23, 2022.

AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

“An infant younger than 12 months of age was found sleeping in a crib with a blanket. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver took out the blanket from the crib.”

Rule 746.2415(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 10, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 23, 2022.

Smoke Detectors Testing

“There has not been a monthly smoke detector check since January 2022. This was corrected at inspection when the director checked all systems and found them in compliance.”

Rule 746.5319. High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 10, 2022.

Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant’s Hands

“Caregivers in two classrooms were not found to be using proper hand-washing proceedures following diaper changes.”

Rule 746.3505(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 10, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 23, 2022.

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

“Loose-fill was not properly maintained in an area with a play structure taller than 5 feet. The loose-fill measured between 2-4 inches when it was required to be a minimum of 9 inches in depth. The director agreed that children will not be allowed to play on the structure until the operation is able to bring in more loose-fill to reach the depth as required by minimum standards for child safety.”

Rule 746.4907(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 24, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 23, 2022.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

“A caregiver was heard by other staff and admitted to telling a child that they did not like them.”

Rule 746.1201(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 10, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 23, 2022.

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

“The fire inspection has expired. The last inspection was conducted on 8/31/20. The operation has reached out to the fire department, but they have not come out at this time.”

Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 15, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 1, 2022.