Elgin Park Neighborhood Center

Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

“Two floor fans were in use at time of inspection; the fans were accessible to children in care. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection.”

Rule 746.3701(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 27, 2023.

AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605

“Operation did not submit an initial background check for a person over the age of 14 years old and who is present at the child care center.”

Rule 745.621(a)(7). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 11, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 27, 2023.

Children’s Records Maintained

“Three school-aged children, who are counted in ratio, did not have a current admission form on file at time of inspection.”

Rule 746.603(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 18, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 27, 2023.

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

“One staff record did not have a notarized affidavit of employment form on file.”

Rule 746.901(4). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 18, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 27, 2023.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

“Based on information obtained during the CCR investigation, a caregiver used harsh, cruel or unusual punishment by yelling at children and placing children in cribs and/or cots in a rough manner during naptime.”

Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 4, 2023. Correction verified: Aug 17, 2023.

Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

“Based on information obtained during the CCR investigation, a caregiver forced a child to sleep by roughly placing child on cot and covering child’s entire body, including head, with a blanket.”

Rule 746.2905(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 4, 2023. Correction verified: Aug 17, 2023.

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

“Inspector observed one person who requires an initial background check present in a classroom. The operation did not submit nor receive the results of the initial background check for this person before allowing them inside a classroom.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 18, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 18, 2022.

Smoke Detectors Testing

“The operation was not checking the carbon monoxide, fire extinguisher or smoke detector on a monthly basis. The last documented check was in September 2021.”

Rule 746.5319. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 25, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 2, 2022.

Documentation of Fire Inspection

“The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file. The last fire inspection posted at the facility was dated in April 2021.”

Rule 746.5103. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 25, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 18, 2022.

Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection

“The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection on file. Staff stated this operation does have natural gas located within the facility.”

Rule 746.5405. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 25, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 18, 2022.

Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

“Three out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training on file. Each caregiver only had 12 hours documented in their file.”

Rule 746.1309(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 1, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 15, 2022.

Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

“The director had 9 out of the 30 required annual training hours on file. Some but not all of the trainings missing were child maltreatment, communicable diseases including immunizations, food allergies, building and premises safety, and hazardous materials including blood borne pathogens.”

Rule 746.1311(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 1, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 15, 2022.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

“The operation could not provide daily building and grounds checklist for any weeks or months prior to this week.”

Rule 746.4751(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 1, 2022. Correction verified: Sep 15, 2022.

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

“Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff used poor judgment by not completing a walk through of the facility before leaving for the day. Staff also used poor judgment by signing a child out of the facility without verifying that the child left the operation with a parent/guardian.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 8, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 18, 2022.

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

“During the DPFS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to validate that a child was neglected while in care. A child was left unsupervised for approximately one hour after a staff member locked the facility at the end of the day.”

Rule 746.1201(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 8, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 18, 2022.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

“Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff did not properly supervise a child in care at the end of the day. As a result, the child was left unattended with no adult supervision in the facility until parents arrived.”

Rule 746.1203(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 8, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 18, 2022.

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

“The director failed to properly report an incident that occurred in her facility within the required 48 hours. The report was made approximately one month later.”

Rule 746.305(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 8, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 18, 2022.

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

“The operation failed to provide a copy of an incident/illness form to parents after a situation that placed a child at risk occurred.”

Rule 746.701(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 8, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 18, 2022.