Pals Activity Center

746.5537(b)(1) - Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Tested Annually by Company or State or Local Fire Marshal

There was no documentation to confirm the carbon monoxide detectors are serviced annually.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

Fire drills were not documented. This was corrected when licensing staff asked operation staff to conduct a fire drill and document it.

746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

This standard was evaluated in regard to report received and compliance was not met. The oeprational policies does not inform parents of their rights as a parent of a child who is enrolled in child care.

746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

During the investigation walkthrough inspection the booster seats in the vans were expired as of 2015.

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

During the review five staff were missing the required notarized affidavit in the file.

746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions

During the review one record was missing the schools name and phone number.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

During the investigation the director did not operate the daycare in compliance.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

During the investigation one staff member had an expired transportation certificate.

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

During the review of records 3 of 10 records were missing the doctors name, address, and phone number.

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

During the walkthrough the crib in the infant room was not snug it was lose fitted.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

During the personal record review four staff were missing the required pre-employment affidavit.

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

During the inspection it was observed that both caregivers in the toddler classroom were on their cell phones rather than directly supervising and interacting with the children in their care.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

An eight month old infant was observed with a blanket in their crib with them.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

During the inspection it was observed that the toilets used by the children had visible signs of dirt and did not appear to be effectively clean behind the toilets.

746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

During the inspection it was found that one out of the four staff who provide transportation was overdue on their annual transportation training by 7 months. Their last completed transportation training was on 03/10/2022. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver took the training required.

746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

During the inspection it was found that the first aid kits kept in the transportation vehicles all had expired antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit. This was corrected at inspection when new antiseptic wipes were added to each vehicle first aid kit.

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

During an investigation it was found that a child was left on the daycare van, sleeping and unattended.

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

The driver did not conduct a walkthrough of the vehicle this resulted in a child being left alone in the van.

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.

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

During the DFPS investigation it was found that safety precautions were not taken when unloading children from the daycare van, and a name to face check was not completed.