Gingerbread House Academy

One out of six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.

The mats used by the children during nap time were not labeled with their name or a number. Corrected at Inspection: The mats were labeled during the inspection.

The sign in and out log was not maintained. The 12 children present were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.

Two classrooms were observed with a water stain ceiling tile. A light panel was observed with numerous dead insects. Three vents were observed with dust and debris. The outdoor fence was observed tilted and loose.

The fire drill for the month of July 2024 was not documented. Corrected at Inspection: The fire drill was documented.

The fire extinguisher in one of the transportation vehicles was not currently service. The last service date on the tag was April 2022. Note: This was CORRECTED as the fire extinguisher got serviced during inspection.

There was no documentation available for the fire drill conducted in the month of August. NOTE: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the director documented the fire drill conducted in the month of August.

The arrangement of the floor mats during nap time were positioned very close to each other and did not provide a walkway for the caregiver. The caregiver was observed having to walk over children in order to get around the room.

A water hose was not stored properly and presented a tripping hazard for children as it was located on the ground by the door that leads to the outdoor playground. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the water hose was stored and removed from the ground.

A child immnunization record available for review did not meet the acceptable documentation. The digital record availabe did not include information indicating that it was an oficial record from the Texas Immunization Registry, doctor's office, pharmacy, or clinic information.

A caregiver caring for a group of children did not have current training in Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing.

The sign in and out form was not being maintained as a total of 11 children were present at the operation and only 10 were signed in. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as all children present at the operation were accounted for on the sign in sheet.

Ratios were not met when a caregiver was caring for 11 children of varying ages.1 fifteen month old, 1 Eighteen month old, 5 Two year olds, and 4 Three year olds. According to the ratio chart when 12 or fewer children are in care at the operation, a caregiver may supervise 1 infant between 0-17 months old and no more than 5 children between 18 months - 4 years of age.

The most recent inspection form was not posted.

Several play yards in the infant room were not equipped with fitted sheets. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as sheets were provided for two play yards.

The attendance records or time sheets listing all days and hours worked for each employee and director were not available for review for at least three months from the date the record was created. The dates on the time sheet available for review at the center were for August 04-05, 2021 only.

Adequate lighting was needed during nap time, Room is L shaped and lights were turned off in room with door open for hallway light. CORRECTED at inspection when A flashlight was placed on table pointed towards ceiling.

Two plastic containers were observed with standing water, and several mushrooms were observed in the grass area accessible to children in the outdoor playground. Note: The containers of water were emptied out during the inspection.

Chipping paint was observed on a children's bench in the outdoor playground.

4 childrens restrooms doors had locks within children's reach. The unlocking mechanism to the doors was not avaialble during the inspection.