Schertz Christian Academy

During inspection, a caregiver who did not have an active background check was present in a classroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was removed from the classroom.

One out of ten children's files reviewed indicated a diagnosed food allergy listed on admission form, lacked the Food Allergy Emergency Care Plan signed by parent or doctor's or health professional signature.

Two out of ten staff files reviewed were missing health and safety trainings.

During inspection, there were two medications that were expired.

Two out of ten children's records were missing health statements

During investigation, it was determined director's responsibilities were not met.

During investigation, it was determined there was a change of space, accessible to the children.

During investigation inspection it was observed the placement of cones does not effectively caution or prevent children from entering construction area. In addition, during inspection it was observed children walking through a construction area.

A two year old child was left unsupervised for two minutes.

Caregivers did not know they were responsible for a child resulting in a child being left unsupervised for two minutes.

Operation policies were missing the time durations, and benefits, of how the operation will be promoting indoor and outdoor physical activity. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the policy was added.

The electronic safety alarm was not observed installed in two of the operation's vehicles used to transport children during the inspection.

The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year. Note: CPSC form was completed at inspection.

Two out of the ten children's files reviewed did not have current immunizations records.

Fire inspection was found past due. The last inspection was dated 7/22/2022.

At the time of inspection the changing pad had a small rip in the water proof fabric. This was corrected when the changing mat was replaced.

During the time of the incident the bungee cord used to secure the outdoor gate closed was never replaced after snapping due to weather elements. Which allowed the gate to be opened and easily accessible to children.

Neglect occurred when two 2 year old children were found unsupervised in the parking lot and in a field next to the operation. Caregivers did not know the children have exited the playground. The children were unaccounted for approximately 5 minutes. The children were at risk of possible injury such as being hit by a vehicle, kidnapping, stray dogs, or falling in a ditch.

Caregiver was unaware that two children had exited the playground during outdoor time. The children were unaccounted for approximately 5 minutes.