Royalties Childcare

746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

During the investigation, it was found infant daily reports were not being provided to the parents.

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

A group of school age children were not being adaquetly supervised when the caregiver was in the other classroom.

746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

The use zone for a stationary structure was not 6 feet from the piece of equipment to the fence at the front end of the vehicle.

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

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

One caregiver was missing the affidavit.

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

The fire extinguisher was observed in the red. A photo was taken.

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

The walls in the operation have both large and small areas where the paint is chipped in multiple places. The walls need to be cleaned, and the window tint in the front of the toddler room is peeling off the window.

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

A child was sitting in a high chair and was not strapped in. The child was too big for the straps to fit around the child.

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

I observed a changing table near the restroom that had a rip in it.

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

I observed situations in which children could have been seriously hurt or injured while the caregiver was standing there.

746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

The following items in the refrigerator were expired. Gallon of milk 11/5/24 Chocolate Syrup 2/1/24 Mustard 5/9/24, Salad Dressing 1/24/2024.

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

Two Infants ages 15 months and 7 months were not strapped into their high chairs. Note: Pictures were taken.

746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs

There were two potty chairs observed to not be sanitized after use. There was urine left in the potty chairs.

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

Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was seen picking infants up by their arms from the changing table and swinging the infants to their back.

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

Follow Up: The youngest child in the classroom is 14 months old and the oldest child is 4 years old, that is more than an 18 month gap.

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

In the infant classroom, the diaper changing mat was torn.

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

Follow Up: The youngest child in the classroom is 14 months old and the oldest child is 7 years old, that is more than an 18 month gap.

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

Children under 2 years old was observed watching television during the inspection.

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

The youngest child in the classroom is 14 months old and the oldest child is 36 months. That is a 22 month gap.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

One caregiver was supervising 22 children and the SAG was 2.