Learning For Life Child Development Center

746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control

The discipline used by a caregiver with a child in care did not demonstrate acceptable behavior. By hitting the child with the hand, the caregiver did not use self-control.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

A caregiver used physical punishment on a child in care. The caregiver hit the child on the back.

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

A caregiver responded to a child in care in a negative way, by hitting the child after the child displayed a behavior concern.

746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

The directors had not completed the required 30 hours of training. 16 hours in additional topics related to the care of children was missing. The second director was missing 5 hours.

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.

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

During a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was found to have picked up a child from their cot and slammed them back onto their cot resulting in the child sustaining an injury near their eye that required medical attention and liquid stitching.

746.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement

6 children records were observed missing these items: field trips, swimming, special needs, admission dates, signatures and dates, emergency information.

746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

A caregiver was observed not washing the hands of a child after diapering. The caregiver washed the child's hands, correcting the deficiency during the inspection.

746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)

A caregiver hired after September, 2023, did not have a pre-application affidavit. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was provided the form to complete.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

Marked cleaning supplies were observed on the hand washing sink in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver removed the cleaners.