ABC & 123 Learning Center

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a staff person pulled a child by the wrists.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a staff person yelled at a child(ren).

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that children were left unsupervised. A staff member acknowledged that caregivers were not present in the same area as the children.

Nine children receiving transportation services did not have the required emergency medical information available for review in the transportation documents.

A caregiver who provides transportation did not have the required two hours of transportation training. Note: Training expired as of 10/15/2025

Four children receiving transportation services does not have parental consent/permission to provide transportation.

A child enrolled did not have the required immunization record on file and available for review.

The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection available for review during the inspection.

The operation continues to be deficient with the required standard. Based on the DFPS investigation information obtained during the investigation there is adequate evidence showing that the director failed to exercise good judgment when she grabbed the child by his arm causing nail imprint injuries. The director did not use an alternate means of redirection.

The operation continues to be deficient with the required standard. General Responsibilities for Child-Care Center Personnel ? Based on the DFPS Investigation information obtained there is sufficient evidence to show the caregivers lacked the ability to demonstrate skill to invoke order and redirect children?s inappropriate behavior assigned to their care. Also, there was nothing documented to show that the caregivers called via the walkie-talkie for assistance.

Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the director did not ensure that qualified staff were placed in the classroom who were able to ensure the classroom was meeting compliance during naptime. Based on the needs and abilities of the children, an additional caregiver should have been placed in the classroom for proper oversight.

General Responsibilities for Child-Care Center Personnel ? Based on the DFPS Investigation information obtained there is sufficient evidence to show the caregivers lacked the ability to demonstrate skill to invoke order and redirect children?s inappropriate behavior assigned to their care. Also, there was nothing documented to show that the caregivers called via the walkie-talkie for assistance.

Based on the DFPS investigation information obtained during the investigation there is adequate evidence showing that the director failed to exercise good judgment when she grabbed the child by his arm causing nail imprint injuries. The director did not use an alternate means of redirection.

Based on the DFPS information documented there is sufficient evidence to show that the operation failed to ensure they had updated contact information for a parent of a child enrolled in care.

There was no caregiver left in charge during the director's absence. Note: This was corrected when the director arrived at the operation.

There was one caregiver caring for 14 two year olds.

Based on the DFPS preliminary investigation findings, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver pulled a child by the arm and leg.

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation there is a preponderance of evidence to show that a caregiver physically abused a child in care.

Based on the DFPS preliminary investigation findings, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver subjected a child in care to harsh, cruel, and unusual punishment.

The second entry door that leads into the facility is not locking and is in need of repair. Note: The door does not lock automatically as it should and can be pulled open.

The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection available for review at the time of the inspection.

The operation did not have available for review a copy of the monthly maintenance checklist available for review during the inspection.

Both center directors did not have current transportation training available for review at the time of the inspection.

One caregiver did not have the required employment affidavit notarized. Note: The form was present in the file but not completed by the Notary.

Ant killer was on a shelf accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed the pesticide on a high shelf where children were unable to access it.

The fire drills for April 2021 and May 2021 were conducted but not documented on the emergency practice form. Note: The form was updated during the inspection. Note: Scanned copy of the form was made.

One child's feeding form had not been updated within the last 30 days. It was last updated 5/1/21. Note: A scanned copy of the form was made.

A caregiver in the toddler classroom did not wash her hands after using chemicals to clean the diaper changing pad. Note: When pointed out the caregiver washed their hands.

In the 2 yr old classroom there was a play mat that was torn and as a result could not be properly sanitized. On younger children's playground there was a plastic slide that was cracked. Note: The mat and the slide were both removed during the inspection. Note: Pictures were taken.

Two infant feeding instructions had not been updated within the last 30 days. They were last updated on 3/5/21. Note: Scanned copies were made of the forms.

In the 2 yr old room there was a electrical outlet accessible to the children that was not covered. Note: the outlet was covered the inspection.

In the older infant classroom the sink was being used to rinse bottles. Note: A picture was taken. Note: New procedures were put in place to wash the bottles in the kitchen.