Hebron KinderCare

A child was left alone in a classroom.

The operation failed to notify a parent of child who was left alone in a classroom.

The operation did not have 2 feeding instructions completed with signatures from the parents.

The operation did not have outlet covers in the preschool children's indoor area.

The operation had cots that were not labeled in the preschool room with the child's name, or as an alternative with a number and have a number/child assignment map available.

The operation did not receive documentation for a completed child's file before the child's first day.

The operation has not maintained the building and ground checlikst. The last building and ground checklist was completed as of 1/8/2024. The operation has received form 1100 and has started using the form.

The operation was aware of a verbal altercation with two staff members, and obscene language was used in front of the child in care. During the inspection, this standard was corrected with the verification that both staff are no longer working at this operation.

The operation was aware of two staff that were in a verbal altercation in front of the children in care, and obscene language was used. The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of the incident. During the inspection, this was corrected by informing the operation of the standard and their responsibility to report at all incidents that put children at risk.

This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. It was found that a caregiver pitched children when the children were not sitting down as instructed.

This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. It was found that a caregiver hit children with a wooden stick when children were not sitting down as instructed.

The standard was evaluated as it relates to the report. As a result of the investigation, it was determined that a child left their classroom unsupervised and found in the hallway by a caregiver.

This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The operation did not notify licensing within 5 days when the director resigned from the operation. Her last day was on 4/15 and licensing became aware of the information on 4/28/2022.

This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver with provisional status with the condition of must never be left alone with a child or group of children in the care was left alone with children daily.

This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. Several operation staff stated the operation classrooms were regularly over ratio. For example, in the infant room, one caregiver cares for 6-10 infants, 0 to 12 months.

This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The operation did not report licensing when they were aware of the prohibited punishment/hitting incident in the beginning of April.

This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. It was found a caregiver hit children with her hand or with the stick. It was witnessed by three different caregivers.

A 7 year old child was in the infant room with 5 to 12 months old child. It was corrected when the child move to the school age classroom.

This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. Food/candies were used for rewarding and discipline.

This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A 4 year old child was left alone in the room.

This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The director was not aware that several prohibited punishments were used in the classroom by the caregiver.

This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. Outdoor play was withheld from children as a form of punishment.

This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A caregiver hit children's forearm as a punishment.

This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. Humiliation was used for punishment as a 4 year old child was placed in the infant cribs and called a crying baby.

The training certificates do not indicate the length of the training.

Five out of 8 children's records I evaluated did not have health statements.

Three out of 8 children's records I evaluated did not have emergency medical authorization signed.

The caregivers does not have 1 hour of required SIDS, shaken baby and early brain training.

This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. During the DFPS abuse and neglect investigation, it was found that the operation did not report the incident when the family brought a concern about a caregiver using prohibited punishment.

This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. During the DFPS abuse and neglect investigation, it was found that some school age children are out of control in the classroom as the boys fight often. One of the child received a carpet burn from the rough play.

This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. The operation violated the provisional condition of the caregiver and left the caregiver alone with the children in care.