First Baptist Preschool of Portland

AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check

“On 9/6/23 inspector observed one person present and having unsupervised access to children while conducting contract work. The operation stated they have had contracted work being conducted since August 18th, 2023. The operation failed to submit or wait to receive the results of an initial background check or FBI Fingerprint for contracted person(s).”

Rule 745.621(a)(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 7, 2023. Correction verified: Sep 13, 2023.

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

“The director failed to operate in compliance minimum standards, and during the course of the investigation, it was found that the rooms were not well ventilated after being painted, infants were placed in the cafeteria with children older than 18 months and no amendment was requested to licensing, the director also did not notify the operation that their playground had been finished for inspection and review, and the director chose to end a safety plan without discussing it with Licensing during the course of the investigation.”

Rule 746.1003(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 30, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2023.

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

“Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, the operation used poor judgment when they allowed children and staff to be placed in classrooms after being painted. As a result, staff became ill and it is believed that some of the infants became ill while being in care as well. After there had been complaints of the smell the infant children were moved for one day and then placed back into their classrooms.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 30, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2023.

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

“One out of four staff records was missing 10 hours of annual training for 2022-2023. The trainings missing were Sids, Shaken Baby, Early Brain Development, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Hazardous Materials including Blood borne Pathogens, and Emergency Preparedness.”

Rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 12, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 13, 2023.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“Multiple classrooms at the facility have chipped paint on the walls accessible to children. One infant room had a broken cabinet, another classroom had broken locks on the bathroom cabinets and cleaners were accessible to the children.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 12, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 19, 2023.

Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year

“The operation had one severe weather drill for 2022 and had no lock down drills documented at the time of inspection.”

Rule 746.5205(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 12, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 13, 2023.

Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan

“One child who required a food allergy plan did not have a plan on file.”

Rule 746.605(16). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 12, 2023. Correction verified: Jul 13, 2023.

Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

Rule 746.1301(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 19, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 19, 2022.

Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

Rule 746.1301(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 27, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 5, 2022.

Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

“One child who has a documented food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.”

Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 27, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 5, 2022.

Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

“The operation did not have documentation of fire drills, severe weather, or lock down drills. There was also no monthly documentation for smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, or carbon monoxide detectors.”

Rule 746.5205(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 27, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 5, 2022.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

“The operation did not have current documentation of daily buildings and grounds checklist. The last written documentation was from 2019.”

Rule 746.4751(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 27, 2022. Correction verified: Aug 5, 2022.

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

“Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff member used poor judgment while caring for children. Staff was seen on video by taking away toys from a child and tossing them across the table. The caregiver also used poor judgment when the child was upset and the caregiver did not comfort the child.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 27, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 28, 2021.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

“Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff used inappropriate discipline with a child in care. Staff pulled a child’s arm while in care. Staff was also observed pulling on a child’s shirt causing the child to fall to the ground.”

Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 27, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 28, 2021.