Belton Education Station

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

During an investigation, there was sufficient evidence to show a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when they picked a child up by one arm to prevent them from getting into spilled food.

746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs

During the investigation it was found preschool aged children are allowed to go to the restroom, located outside in the hallway, without proper supervision.

746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

Chemicals were in an unlocked lower cabinet that infants were able to access.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

Trash can in the 2-3yr old classroom had no lid.

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

Photos in library document that wooden balance beam was in disrepair with exposed sharp edges at least from October 1st-thru February 14 causing a child to be injured 2 times on it. The wooden beam was bonded over upon inspection at the operation.

746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

Two of two children enrolled with diagnosed food allergies did not have emergency food allergy plans on file.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

There were damaged toys and equipment observed on the outdoor playground. The operation will remove or repair the items before children are allowed access.

746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

One playground structure with a platform of 6 feet did not have the required 9 inches of loose fill in the use zone.