Highland Forest Daycare and Early Learning Center

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

Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, five children were left unsupervised when the caregiver stepped out of the classroom to physically remove a child from the classroom to the room next door.

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

Based on the evidence and video footage received for the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not used when a caregiver forcefully picked up a child to physically remove them from the classroom.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

One child was missing current immunization record in file.

746.3505(g) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home

Two children's soiled clothes were observed on the floor of the classroom restroom.

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

One infant being fed did not have name on bottle.

746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

Food observed on counter in kitchen was not stored in a sanitary manner and or discarded after preparation.

746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather

Operational Policies did not discuss how operation will determine extreme weather conditions that will cause child to miss or limit outdoor play.

746.501(a)(18)(E) - Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing

Operational Policies did not discuss the recommended clothing items children while need to wear to participate in indoor and outdoor play.

746.501(a)(18)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity

Operational Policies did not discuss the type of physical activities.

746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits

Operational Policies did not discuss the benefits of active and outdoor play.

746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website

Operational Policies did not provide the procedures in which parents can access minimum standards online, texas abuse and neglect hotline number and websit, as well as HHSC website.

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

Parents Rights was not documented in Operational Policies.

746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening

Operational Policies did not discuss the procedures for vision and hearing screening.

746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions

Operational Policies did not state where breastfeeding mothers can breastfeed or formula feed their child within the center and other provisions.

746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

Operational Policies did not discuss how operation will support children with special needs in there care based on inclusive service requirements.

746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration

Operational Policies did not discuss how long children in their care will participate in indoor and outdoor play.