Little Texans Academy of Allen, Inc.

746.4217(1) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level-Written Approval

The operation cares for children in a classroom on the second level of the building but do not have a copy of the documented approval from the local fire marshal to care for children above ground level.

746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

At the time of inspection, the operation did not have a copy of the fall test data for the installed unitary surfacing on file for review.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

The driver for the program did not have current transportation training on file for review at the time of inspection. The director also did not have their transportation training on file. Before the conclusion of the inspection, both the drive and director were able to complete the transportation training and certificates were reviewed.

746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

At the time of inspection three out of the four caregivers/staff had online based CPR/first aid certification training.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

An infant was observed asleep in a crib on top of a boppy with thei bottle in their mouth as well. The boppy was removed from the crib when brought to the director/teachers attention.

746.501(a)(13) - Written Operational Policies - Enrollment

The operational policies do not include enrollment procedures, including how and when parents will be notified of policy changes.

746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

The child records of nine out of nine children did not have signed child-care enrollment agreements for the current operation.

746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation

The operational policies do not include the policy regarding transportation which is provided.

746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect

The operational policies do not include Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect, or strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations.

746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion

The operational policies do not include a policy for suspension and expulsion of children.

746.901(7)(A) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies

The personnel records of four out of four staff members did not have a statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center's operational policies for the current operation.

746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times

The operational policies do not include the hours, days, and months of operation.

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

The operational policies do not include ur provisions to provide a comfortable place with an adult sized seat in th center or within a classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. The policy does not inform parents that they have the right to breastfeed or provide breast milk for their child while in care.

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

The operational policies do not include infromation regarding Parent's Rights.

746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

The operation does not have testing documentation for the unitary surfacing which is installed on the operation's playgrounds.

746.901(7)(B) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies

The personnel records of four out of four staff members did not have a statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center's personnel policy for the current operation.

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

Eight out of nine children's records did not have health statements signed by a medical professional.

746.501(a)(16) - Written Operational Policies - Field Trips

The operational policies do not include a policy regarding field trips which are provided.

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

The operational policies do not include information regarding how parents may access the Minimum standards online.