Holy Word Early Learning Center

746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands

A caregiver did not wash the infant's hands after changing their diaper. This was corrected during the inspection when I asked the caregiver to wash the infant's hands.

746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date

A medication was expired at the time of the inspection.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

Of the ten staff files reviewed, one employee was missing the required 24 hours of annual training. Additionally, two employees lacked training in emergency preparedness, two in building and premises safety, two in emergency planning, one in child maltreatment, one in administering medication, and one in discipline and guidance.

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

Feeding instructions for multiple infants had not been updated within the last 30 days.

746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

Three EpiPens were observed not stored in their original labeled boxes

746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)

Out of the ten staff files reviewed, two employees did not have a notarized affidavit on file.

746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

The operation did not have a completed playground maintenance checklist available for review.

746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

The operation did not have written policies on the following: infant safe sleep, how to access the most recent M.S. inspection form, how to contact Licensing, how to access the DFPS website, and procedures for inclusive care.

746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

Of the ten children's files reviewed, four were missing updated immunization records, three were missing health statements, and all ten were missing emergency contact information.