St. Helena’s Early Enrichment Pre-School

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

“One out of 4 staff files evaluated did not have any training certificates for the evaluation year of 2021-2022.”

Rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 5, 2023. Correction verified: May 17, 2023.

Report Change in Controlling Person

“The operation had a change in their controlling persons in March 2023 and had not updated this information.”

Rule 746.305(a)(7). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 18, 2023. Correction verified: May 4, 2023.

Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

“Children were observed eating morning snack outside on the concrete.”

Rule 746.3317(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 18, 2023. Correction verified: May 17, 2023.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“There were two caregiver purses on the classroom counter accessible to children. There was a container of Clorox wipes on a counter accessible to children. There were television and radio cords hanging in two classrooms within the reach of the children.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 18, 2023. Correction verified: May 17, 2023.

Administering Medication - Original Container with Child’s Name, Date

“Two rescue medications did not contain a prescription box or label.”

Rule 746.3805(b)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 21, 2023. Correction verified: May 17, 2023.

Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

“Three children with medication at the operation did not contain an allergy plan on file. One child’s allergy plan was not signed by the parent.”

Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 28, 2023. Correction verified: May 17, 2023.

Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

“Six out of nine booster chairs used did not contain safety straps.”

Rule 746.4501(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 18, 2023. Correction verified: May 17, 2023.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

“Monthly building and equipment maintenance checklists have not been conducted.”

Rule 746.4751(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 28, 2023. Correction verified: May 17, 2023.

Placement of Groups - Not Exceed Room Capacity

“During morning drop off time, between 8:30-8:45 am, there were 21 children, ages 2-4 years, in the enrichment room that has a maximum capacity for 11 children.”

Rule 746.1505(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 19, 2023. Correction verified: May 17, 2023.

Administering Medication - Original Container with Child’s Name, Date

“One child with medicaiton on file did not have the original medicaiton container with the prescription.”

Rule 746.3805(b)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 29, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 30, 2022.

Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings

“The upper playground had 2 missing fence boards creating a gap of over 3 inches that could cause possible entrapment. There was also a gap of more than 3 inches where slats of the fence do not meet the ground and create an area where children can attempt to climb under resulting in exiting to the street. Lower playground has a playhouse where the front of the house has come unattached from the house causing a possible entrapment or pinch hazard.”

Rule 746.4601(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 17, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 20, 2021.

Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

“The operation’s vehicle fire extinguisher was last inspected in 12/2020.”

Rule 746.5617(a)(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 14, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 20, 2021.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“Room E and the 3-4 year room both had cords hanging from a mounted television and Christmas lights that were within reach of the children. Upper playground had exposed wires on the ground leading from the building to the electrical and cable boxes accessible to the children.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 28, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 20, 2021.

Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

“The upper playground had a section of a wall that is used as part of the fenced area that was missing and does not meet the 4 foot height requirement. This creates the ability for children to climb over and exit the playground.”

Rule 746.4305. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 17, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 20, 2021.