Childcare Network #170

This standard was re-cited. The Director emailed me to inform me that he couldn?t locate the caregivers' personnel records. I requested that he either find them or create a copy by the end of the week, specifically by September 26.

The personnel records for one caregiver were not accessible when the DFPS investigator requested them for review during the investigation.

The child?s file record was not available to the DFPS Investigator following the child?s un-enrollment from the operation for review.

The director did not ensure the center?s daily operation complied with the Minimum Standards when required personnel and child records were not retained and available for review

The diaper rash cream was kept in a container on the storage table in the bathroom, within easy reach of the children.

The cleaning supplies stored under the sink were easily accessible to children, as no child safety lock was in place.

The operation was found to be deficient of this standard as incident report was not signed or shared by parent within 48 hours of incident.

A 3 year old child was left unsupervised for 5-10 minutes,

The operation was found to be deficient of this standard.

The seats in one of the buses were completely ripped apart.

One of the buses lacks a working safety alarm.

two buses were lacking scissors in their first aid kits.

The mulch in the playground did not reach six inches.

Bleach and toilet bowl cleaner were on the bathroom floor, making them easily accessible to children.

The bus driver still does not have transportation training.

The driver of the vehicle did not have current transportation training.

1 out of 6 staff records indicated that 1 employee did not receive CPR training.

4 of 10 staff files reviewed did not include TB tests.

2 of 10 staff files did not include orientation training.

1 of 10 student files reviewed did not include immunization records.

The operation did not report to licensing allegations that children were being mistreated by a caregiver.

One caregiver was observed caring for 15 (12-24 month old) children.

It was confirmed that a caregiver places infants in a crib as a form of discipline.

It was determined that a child was bitten by another student while in care at the operation and the child's mother was not notified.

It was determined that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for several minutes before being found.

A child was left unsupervised in the hallway for about 5 minutes, after escaping the classroom without the teacher's knowledge.

2 of 10 staff files reviewed did not include an employee affidavit.

1 of 10 staff files did not have a TB test on file.

1 of 10 student files reviewed did not include immunization records.

An individual was allowed access to children in care without having been issued an eligibility letter from the centralized background check unit. The deficiency was corrected as the individual was required to work in a room separate from children in care.

It was confirmed that incident reports were not provided to parents of children involved in a vehicular accident while the children were in care at the operation.

It was confirmed that the operation did not notify Licensing of a communicable disease case at the operation within 2 days of being made aware of the case.

Two infants in care did not have feeding instructions on file.

A water hose was left accessible to children on the playground. This deficiency was corrected during the inspection as the water hose was stored away.

1 of 10 children files reviewed did not include immunization records.

Sunscreen and bug spray were positioned on low shelves within reach and accessible to children in one classroom. This was corrected at inspection when the chemicals were moved.

One child had napping equipment that was blocking an emergency exit. This was corrected at inspection when the cot was moved away from the exit.

Paper towels were unavailable in one classroom. This was corrected at inspection when paper towels were made available to children and staff.

One staff member was present with children before receiving an eligible background check determination.

Five out of the ten incident reports shared from one child did not have a parents signature.

A child was temporarily left unsupervised and unattended on the playground. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection. The director of the operation has implemented several resolutions to help avoid similar occurrences in the future; ensuring all caregivers understand the importance of properly using face-to-name sheets and awaiting the assistance of an administrator to assist with transitioning.