Kerrville's Bright Beginnings

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver who had unsupervised access to children did not have first aid certification.

746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

During the investigation, a caregiver reported putting a book on a child's back during naptime to create the feeling of a weight to put the child to sleep.

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

A caregiver was observed pulling a child by the leg twice while they were sitting outside to bring the child closer to the caregiver. The second time, the child fell backwards, hitting their head on the ground. The same caregiver was observed pulling a child by their clothing and pushing them away from an object while on the playground.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

The last Health Inspection was conducted on 11/6/2024.

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

Three classroom restrooms had mop buckets and water accessible to the children. Classrooms use soap and water buckets to clean table tops. Spray bottles were accessible in the restroom to children in the prek room. There was a toilet brush laying on top of the toilet lid in the 2 yr room.

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

A caregiver relieved another caregiver in the infant room for break and did not have an eligibility letter on file. NOTE: The caregiver was sent home and a background check request was entered during the inspection.

746.4601(6) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface

There wre three metal, stationary riding toys anchored to the ground that had the metal base exposed.

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

Two trash cans in the prek room restrooms, one in the toddler room restroom, and one outside of the gym restrooms did not have a lid.

746.3903(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian

There wasn't a health statement on file for the pet guinea pig in the Kinder-ready room. NOTE: The caregiver took the guinea pig home during the inspection.

746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

On the older playground, there was a balance beam and a bench within 3 ft of eachother.

746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

The red climber on the 2 yr old playground had peeling paint. One blue boat on the prek playground had broken boards. There were two carpets in the school-age room that were curling on the edges.