La Petite Academy Marbach

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

“During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director did not use good judgment when she allowed a two year old child who had been left behind in an infant room, to stay in the infant room for 20 minutes. This disrupted the routine for the two year old child as well as the infants in care.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 29, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 19, 2024.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for

“During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not know which children she was responsible for which resulted in a child being left behind in another classroom.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 29, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 19, 2024.

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

“During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was left alone, in a bathroom. Pictures were also received showing 4 toddler age children standing on tables.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 29, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 19, 2024.

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

“During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a situation that placed a child at risk was not reported to Child Care Regulation.”

Rule 746.305(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 29, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 19, 2024.

Infant Care Area - Not Used as a Passageway

“The infant classroom was used as a passageway for a two year old class to return to their own assigned classroom.”

Rule 746.2403(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 29, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 19, 2024.

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

“Certain caregivers did not exercise good judgment when purposely not notifying management of a broken toilet at the operation.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 5, 2023. Correction verified: Dec 15, 2023.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“A clogged toilet was not repaired attracting bugs in the children’s restroom creating unsanitary conditions.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 5, 2023. Correction verified: Dec 15, 2023.

Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

“Sprays containing sanitizing liquids were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the pre-k building accessible to the children in care. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the sprays were removed and placed out of reach during the inspection.”

Rule 746.3407(12). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 10, 2023.

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

“Three out of the three staff files reviewed during inspection did not inlucde a copy of their first aid and CPR.”

Rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 31, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 26, 2023.

Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child’s Name

“Two classrooms did have a number/child assignment map for the cots observed used by the children in care. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the map was created.”

Rule 746.4503(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 10, 2023.

Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline

“The operation’s policies did not inlcude the instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website.”

Rule 746.501(a)(23). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 10, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 26, 2023.

Required Personnel Records

“Staff trainings were not available for review during inspection.”

Rule 746.901. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 10, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 26, 2023.

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

“One out of the two files did not have current first aid and CPR training.”

Rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 30, 2023. Correction verified: Jun 16, 2023.

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

“The director failure to comply with minimum standards when she allowed multiple classrooms out of ratio and placing child safety at risk. Corrected at inspection 2 more employess came in to work in the classrooms and the asst. director came to work. So the director was able to come out of the classroom.”

Rule 746.1003(1). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 11, 2023.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“During the follow up inspection the first classroom had 30 children to 1 teacher and at 9:30 the director moved children to another classroom. In the infant room there were 8 infants 2 months to 11months and 2 children that were 1 year and 10 months and 1 year and 8 months and 2 teachers. Corrected at inspection the director separate the preschool children form the pre-k children and removed the 2 toddlers from the infant room.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 11, 2023.

Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities

“They preschool children returned into the classroom from outside play and went straight to the table and started playing with toys. The children nor the teacher washed there hands.”

Rule 746.3417(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 24, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 11, 2023.

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

“The director is did not ensure the center is meeting minimum standards and maintaining the ratio.”

Rule 746.1003(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 4, 2023. Correction verified: May 5, 2023.

Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

“The teachers were yelling at the children to shut up and be quiet, and sit down with a harsh tone in the toddler and preschool classroom.”

Rule 746.2805(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 11, 2023. Correction verified: Apr 11, 2023.

Caregiver Responsible for Each Child

“The teachers in the pre-k and toddler classrooms are out of ratio during morning routine.”

Rule 746.1501(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 4, 2023. Correction verified: May 5, 2023.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“The after school classroom was observed over ratio by four children in care. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection, when the inspector notified the office manager who had completed the bus runs to assist in the after school classroom.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 22, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 14, 2023.

Director’s Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge

“During inspection, while the director, assistant director, and office manager were out to lunch, the caregivers supervising children during naptime, did not know who was left in charge, nor for how long.”

Rule 746.1013(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 17, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 2, 2023.

Children’s Records - Immunizations

“One of the three children’s immunization records remain to be submitted. One of the two children’s healthcare statements remain to be submitted.”

Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 31, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 2, 2023.

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

“Re cited-Four of the four employees still have not had an employment affidavit added to their employment file.”

Rule 746.901(4). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 31, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 2, 2023.

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

“An employee was working in the toddler classroom with no background check. This was corrected during inspection when that employee was sent home and advised could not return until it is returned cleared. Director submitted background check while inspector in office.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 21, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 4, 2023.

Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

“During this investigation, it has been found that caregivers do yell at the children.”

Rule 746.2805(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 10, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 22, 2023.

Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play

“During the investigation it has been determined that the caregiver withholds active play from children as a result of bad behavior.”

Rule 746.2805(9). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 10, 2023. Correction verified: Feb 22, 2023.

Documentation of Drills

“The fire drill list did not show fire drills conducted for last two months. The smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers do not reflect checks for the past 5 months.”

Rule 746.5205(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 30, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 4, 2023.

Children’s Records - Immunizations

“The director has not received documents from parents for children’s records.”

Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 16, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 17, 2023.

Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

“The director has been unable to obtain employee documents as required.”

Rule 746.901(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 16, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 17, 2023.

Children’s Records - Immunizations

“Three of ten child records reviewed did not contain immunization records Two of ten files did not have required health care physician statements.”

Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 6, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 28, 2022.

Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

“Two of eight staff files did not have verification of employment qualifications. Four of eight files did not have employment affidavits.”

Rule 746.901(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 6, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 28, 2022.

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

Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 15, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 18, 2022.

Children’s Records - Immunizations

“Three of ten child records reviewed did not contain immunization records Two of ten files did not have required health care physician statements.”

Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 15, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 28, 2022.

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

“The operation did not have current, up to date documentation for playground maintenance checks.”

Rule 746.801(8). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 21, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 26, 2022.

Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

“Two of eight staff files did not have verification of employment qualifications. Four of eight files did not have employment affidavits.”

Rule 746.901(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 15, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 28, 2022.

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

“During the investigation, it has been determined that the staff did not display good judgment and self control while children were in care when a caregiver confronted another caregiver resulting in a verbal altercation in front of children in care.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 2, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 12, 2022.

Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

“Two tricycles observed in the playground had broken seats that had shear points. Corrected at inspection: The tricycles were removed from the playground.”

Rule 746.4601(7). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 29, 2022.

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

“Four out of six personnel staff records reviewed did not have proof of a valid First Aid training.”

Rule 746.1315(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 6, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 3, 2022.

Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

“Four out of six staff records reviewed did not have proof of a valid CPR training.”

Rule 746.1315(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 6, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 3, 2022.

Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway

“The classrooms had cots that were put to close together and the children would need to cross over other children to get out.”

Rule 746.2909(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 29, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 3, 2022.

Annual Sanitation Inspection

“The health inspection was last conducted on 05/10/2021 and another inspection has not been conducted since then.”

Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 13, 2022. Correction verified: Jul 11, 2022.

Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

“The previous inspection posted was from 2020. Corrected at inspection: The new inspection form was printed and posted.”

Rule 746.401(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 29, 2022.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

“The center could not produce a previously completed playground checklist. Corrected at inspection: The checklist was completed during the inspection.”

Rule 746.4751(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 29, 2022.