Montessori Kids Universe of Hutto

Out of ten staff files reviewed, three were missing proof of emergency preparedeness training, five were missing proof of infection control training, five were missing proof of administering medication training, four were missing proof of food allergy training, and four were missing proof of hazardous material training.

Out of ten staff files reviewed, one staff was missing proof of education.

Out of ten children files reviewed, one child was missing a health statement.

Out of ten staff files reviewed, four staff were missing proof of annual training in early brain development and three staff were missing proof of annual training in SIDS.

During an investigation, it was found that there is mold on the ceiling tiles, air vents, curtains, and baseboards in multiple classrooms and bathrooms.

Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver failed to properly fasten the safety straps on a knee-high highchair as the safety straps were fastened, but not tightened resulting in an infant falling forward out of the highchair and hitting their head on the highchair tray on the ground.

Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that the operation did not obtain a parent signature or provide a copy of the incident report with parents within 48 hours.

Nap time cots in two classrooms did not have adequate spacing between them to allow for children and caregivers to access a walkway without having to walk over another cot or child.

One child did not have current immunization records.

One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a parent signature on their food allergy emergency plan.

During a DFPS investigation there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver used prohibited punishment by grabbing a child by the arm and pulling the child up to a standing position before guiding them to a table for timeout.

During a DFPS investigation there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver left children unsupervised for approximately 30 seconds while going into the bathroom with another child.

During a DFPS investigation there was sufficient evidence to support that a child was placed in the bathroom as a form of punishment.

There was a caregiver present in the care of children who did not have an active background check. The caregiver left the operation during the inspection.

Observed a caregiver retrieve a child's medication from a backpack located on the bottom of a cart in the classroom. This was corrected when the backpack with the medication was placed in a higher place.

A current gas inspection report was not available for review.

Current Sanitation inspection was not available for review.

A current children's product certification was not available to review. This was corrected when the operation updated the certification.

During an investigation there was sufficient evidence to support a child was neglected.