Lil' Munchkins Child Care Center

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

The operation did not report the number of employees who left from the prior year by 01/15/26.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

At time of inspection, infant class had five children to one caregiver, specified age group was eleven months. Class was out of ratio by one child. This was corrected at inspection as a second caregiver was placed in the class.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

At time of inspection, cleaning solutions were observed at children's reach. At time of inspection, diaper creams were observed in children's reach. At time of inspection, a potty chair was observed to not be sanitized. This was corrected during inspection.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

The Twos room had 12 children with one caregiver. The specified age group was two. This was corrected at inspection when a child was moved to another room.

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

This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

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

Based on the DFPS investigation, a caregiver exercised poor judgment when the caregiver, at the time of transportation pick up, did not verify with either the parent or school whether a child went home sick from school that day.

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

Based on the DFPS investigation, the operation did not complete an accident report for a child who was left unsupervised in a transportation van within 48 hours of the incident occurring.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

The director was aware of a child being left unsupervised in a transportation van and chose not to report the incident to Child Care Regulation.

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

Based on the DFPS investigation, the operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation within the required 48 hours of a child being left unsupervised in a transportation van.

746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children

Based on the DFPS investigation, the caregiver did not account for all the children in the transportation van prior to exiting the vehicle.

746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

Based on the DFPS investigation, a child was left unsupervised in a locked van for 2 hours.

746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle

Based on the DFPS investigation and observation of the caregiver re-enacting transportation procedures, it was determined the caregiver did not walk to the back of the van to ensure there were no children in the last seat.

746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

Two of ten staff files audited did not have CPR training.

746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

Two of ten staff files audited did not have first aid training.

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

A wall in the Pre-K room had peeling paint and exposed drywall.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

Two of ten staff files audited did not have affidavits on file.

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

One of ten staff files audited did not have proof of educational requirements.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

The Pre-K class had 20 children, whose ages ranged from three to four years, with one caregiver. The specified age group was four. This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver came into the room.