Walnut Creek Academy

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after a caregiver failed to account for the number of children she had in care causing a child to be left unattended in a classroom.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after a child was left unattended in a classroom for five minutes.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after the director failed to report to licensing that a child was left unattended in a classroom for at least five minutes.

746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report

The most recent health inspection was not available for review at the time of inspection.

746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths

It was determined that a child was not properly cleaned during a diaper change.

746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director

It was determined that the permit holder failed to provide notification when the center director left their position.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

It was determined that caregivers have been using their cell phones while being in direct care of children.

746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

It was determined that a child sustained an injury while in care that required medical treatment, and the operation failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The tile flooring is still visibly stained and dirty in one of the classrooms. The foam insulation around the toilet water valve is accessible to a child to ingest.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

There were two electrical outlets in the Discovery classroom and one electrical outlet in the Achievers classroom that did not have child proof covers. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were added).

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

It was determined that the director failed to ensure that the center?s daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards. The director did not ensure the pre-k class had a written activity plan for several weeks and the caregiver had to run the class without the required plan of activity. The director did not ensure the caregiver had a plan of structured activities for the children. The director also failed to ensure parents were being notified of incidents with their child.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The tile flooring in two of the restrooms (Achievers & Adventurers) were in need of cleaning. The flooring is visibly stained and dirty. In the Adventurer's restroom, the foam insulation around the toilet water valve is accessible to a child to ingest. The caulking around the base of the toilet needs to be replaced as the caulking is cracked and has turned brown. The baseboards also need to be cleaned.

746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

It was determined that the written activity plan was not being followed by the caregiver.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director did not ensure the center?s daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards as the director failed to ensure ratios were being maintained and in compliance as required. The director also failed to ensure that procedures for transitioning children were being followed by operation staff.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgement when the caregiver failed to properly account for children. The caregiver did not follow the operations procedures for transitioning children which resulted in the caregiver leaving a child unattended.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

Based on a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the caregiver was over ratio. There were 47 children ages 4 - 12 years old with one caregiver.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised as a child wandered away from the playground and was found in an empty classroom.