Burnet Early Head Start

745.8641 - Requirements during probation

The operation did not meet one of the probation condition. A caregiver did not have a review of updated reporting policies completed within 7 days of employment or before having access to children.

745.8641 - Requirements during probation

When the audit was completed the operation failed to document the required items that were missing or needed corrections.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

A classroom had an age gap of 23 months between the youngest and the oldest child. This was corrected at inspection when the operation moved the two oldest children to the next classroom, making the age gap 15 months.

745.8641 - Requirements during probation

The operation did not meet two of the probation conditions. A required Weekly Health and Safety Checklist was not found for one week. A post-training meeting was not held 10 days after the operation attended a required probation training.

745.8641 - Requirements during probation

The operation failed to follow two probation conditions. The operation is required to implement updated policies regarding incident report and review the policies with employees. This was not completed. The operation is required to create and submit a plan to audit staff files. This was not completed or submitted.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

One child did not have up to date written feeding instructions.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

One child did not have the medication required per their allergy plan.

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

One caregiver did not have completed 24 hours of annual training available for review.

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

One staff member completed CPR online and did not complete the hands-on portion of the training.

746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours

Two staff members did not have a copy of their cpr/first aid cards available for review. The operation supplied one caregiver's CPR/first aid card but did not send the remaining two.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

Fire drills were not completed for the month of August.

746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours

Two staff members did not have a copy of their cpr/first aid cards available for review. The operation supplied one caregiver's CPR/first aid card but did not send the remaining two.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Grass, weeds, and sticker burrs were growing on the playground in areas where children were playing. The operation did not meet the agreed upon compliance date.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Grass, weeds, and sticker burrs were growing on the playground in areas where children were playing.

746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours

Personnel training records were not available for review during inspection and were not sent when requested by CCR.

746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were not checked for the month of June.

746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours

Three staff members did not have a copy of their cpr/first aid cards available for review.

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

A caregiver failed to report concerns of a child placed at risk.

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

The operation waited 10 days before making a self-report that a child was placed at risk.

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

The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation within the required two days when a child was placed at risk.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

There was peeling paint and missing baseboards observed during an investigation.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver abused a child in care.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

During a DFPS investigation there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver choked a child around the neck.

746.705 - Incident/Illness Report Form Signed

An incident report was not completed or provided to the parent of a child that was injured while in care.

746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

The operation waited 3 weeks before reporting suspected child abuse by a caregiver.