Happy Kidz Learning Center #2

746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

During the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not interact positively with a child in care. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver was terminated.

746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

A caregiver did not sanitize the changing table after changing a child's diaper.

746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

The operation did not have the required documentation for the impact rating of the unitary surfacing material used on the playground.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

A caregiver did not wash a child's hands after changing their diaper.

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

During the investigation, it was learned that children under the age of two years old watch television in the mornings at drop off.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

Based on information gathered for this investigation, a caregiver used a harsh and inappropriate tone of voice when disciplining a child.

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

Based on information gathered for this investigation, the director failed to notify CCR about a non-routine situation that risked harming a child.

746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

Based on the information gathered, the parent was not provided with an incident report.

745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

A caregiver counted in ratio in the Older Infant classroom did not have Eligible results to be counted in ratio. Note: This was corrected at inspection when an additional caregiver was placed in the room with the caregiver.

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

During the course of this investigation, it was found that the owner demonstrated poor judgment by asking a parent not to bring their child to daycare for two weeks in an attempt to obtain a better inspection grade from another agency.

746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion

Based on the information gathered during this investigation, it was discovered that the operation does not have a formal suspension policy in place and did not adhere to its operational policy when suspending a child from attending daycare for two weeks.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

Training record on SID's for the required staff were not received.

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

Transportation training for the director was not submitted for review as requested.

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

The director did not have transportation training available for review at the time of inspection.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

Two out five staff files did not have SID's training available for review at the time of inspection.

746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

The most recent investigation letter was not posted in the daycare. The most recent posted form was from April 2024.

746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

The first-aid kit used in the transportation vehicle was missing the following items: thermometer, gloves, tweezers, and scissors.

746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used

In the 18-24 month old room, there is no area for diaper changing area that is away from children's play areas or centers.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

A Step 2 Clubhouse Climber on the playground did not have loose fill surfacing under it. The climber was observed to be installed over concrete.

746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 Days

The operation had not notified parents of their violations regarding infant safe sleep and abuse/neglect investigation findings.

746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area

In the 18-24 month old room, there was no handwashing sink in the diaper changing area.

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

Video footage obtained shows a caregiver scrolling on her phone while supervising a group of napping children.

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

746.1205(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

Video footage showed the 2 year old caregiver stepping out of the classroom leaving napping children unattended. Video footage of the infant room shows an infant caregiver asleep while feeding a child leaving the children unsupervised.

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

Video footage reviewed shows an infant was asleep in a swing for approximately 8 minutes.