Big Blue Marble Academy Allen

2025

1. High riskStandard 746.340712/2/2025

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

   In a classroom, there were cleaning supplies being stored in the cabinet under the children's handwashing sink and in a lower cabinet in the children's bathroom; these cleaning supplies were accessible to children. During the inspection, the cleaning supply in the bathroom was moved to an upper cabinet and a child safety lock was put on the cabinet under the children's sink.

   Corrected 12/2/2025
2. Medium-High riskStandard 746.131510/14/2025

   746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

   One of the ten personnel records reviewed was missing proof of current pediatric CPR training.

   Corrected 11/10/2025
3. Medium riskStandard 746.50110/14/2025

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

   The family handbook was missing a statement regarding Parent Rights.

   Corrected 11/3/2025
4. Medium riskStandard 746.24217/9/2025

   746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

   One infant in care did not have an updated feeding schedule. The schedule was last updated on 5/27/2025. This was corrected at inspection when the grandparent of the infant updated the feeding schedule.

   Corrected at inspection
5. Medium riskStandard 746.40037/9/2025

   746.4003(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass

   In the transportation vehicle and emergency backpack taken on the vehicle, there was no thermometer. This was corrected at inspection when the operation added a thermometer to the emergency backpack.

   Corrected at inspection
6. Medium-High riskStandard 746.37017/9/2025

   746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

   In a children's bathroom, there were exposed pipes from where a handwashing sink was removed. The pipes were at the children's level. This was corrected at inspection when the operation covered up the pipes.

   Corrected at inspection
7. Medium-High riskStandard 746.52077/9/2025

   746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

   In two of the classrooms, the emergency evacuation diagrams were not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the operation posted emergency evacuation diagrams in the classrooms.

   Corrected at inspection
8. High riskStandard 746.56257/9/2025

   746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

   During the inspection, the electronic child safety alarm in the school vehicle was not working.

   Corrected 8/8/2025
9. High riskStandard 745.6417/9/2025

   745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

   In a classroom, there was a caregiver with children who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.

   Corrected at inspection
10. High riskStandard 746.2017/9/2025

    746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

    The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan available for review during the inspection.

    Corrected 7/23/2025
11. Medium riskStandard 746.49137/9/2025

    746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

    The operation had unitary surfacing on two playgrounds. The operation did not have documentation for the surfacing.

    Corrected 8/8/2025
12. Medium-High riskStandard 746.38197/9/2025

    746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    One child who had a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.

    Corrected 8/8/2025
13. High riskStandard 746.12015/29/2025

    746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

    This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver was not patient with an infant who would not eat from a bottle. The caregiver moved the infant from side to side in a jerking motion, causing the infant to hit their head. The caregiver was forcing the bottle in the infant's mouth when the infant did not want to take it.

    Corrected 7/1/2025
14. High riskStandard 746.28055/29/2025

    746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

    This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver harshly moved children and set them down abruptly. This continued a minimum of 5 minutes with 3 different children.

    Corrected 7/1/2025
15. Medium-High riskStandard 746.24015/29/2025

    746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting

    This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined through staff interviews that an infant who was crying throughout the day was not comforted by the caregiver. In addition, in the video obtained during the investigation, the caregiver sets an infant down while the infant is upset.

    Corrected 7/1/2025
16. Medium-High riskStandard 746.34074/24/2025

    746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    This standard was found to be deficient as an electrical box in the Infant/Toddler playground was is in need of repair.

    Corrected 5/2/2025
17. Medium riskStandard 746.6033/3/2025

    746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

    A child did not have a complete health statement on file.

    Corrected 3/5/2025
18. Medium riskStandard 746.6033/3/2025

    746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

    A child did not have immunization records on file.

    Corrected 3/5/2025
19. Medium riskStandard 746.7072/28/2025

    746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

    The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is found not compliant. Management did not share an incident report with a parent of a child that was involved in an incident that placed them at risk.

    Corrected 3/27/2025
20. High riskStandard 746.28052/19/2025

    746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

    This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. A caregiver used inappropriate physical force by grabbing a child?s arm, which caused visible injury. This type of physical action is not allowed and is considered overly aggressive in a childcare setting.

    Corrected 4/3/2025
21. High riskStandard 746.12012/19/2025

    746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

    This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver's conduct during a behavioral incident did not demonstrate the expected level of patience or professionalism. The approach used failed to show the respectful and supportive attitude required when working with children.

    Corrected 4/3/2025
22. Medium-High riskStandard 746.28032/19/2025

    746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior

    This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. A caregiver attempted to manage a child's behavior through physical intervention rather than using encouraging, constructive methods. The action lacked the positive guidance strategies that help build a child?s confidence and ability to self-regulate.

    Corrected 4/3/2025
23. High riskStandard 746.34071/29/2025

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

    This standard was found to be deficient due to cleaning liquids being accessible to children in classroom. Caregivers corrected the issue during the inspection.

    Corrected at inspection
24. Medium-High riskStandard 746.49071/29/2025

    746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    This standard was found to be deficient due to damaged and insufficient mulch in one of the playgrounds.

    Corrected 2/28/2025
25. Medium-High riskStandard 746.37011/29/2025

    746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    This standard was found to be deficient due to the absence of safety outlets in multiple classrooms and in the gym area posing a potential electrical hazard.

    Corrected 2/21/2025