Second Baptist Preschool

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 information obtained in a DFPS investigation supervision was not in compliance when an incident in care occurred as caregivers were using cell phones and were sitting down at times and were not up and walking around and actively supervising the playground the entirety of their time on the playground.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

Based on the information obtained in a DFPS investigation two caregivers were using their cell phones on the playground when an incident in care occurred.

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

Information gathered in the investigation substantiated supervision was not compliant on a morning when a child was hurt twice by another child in care. There was ample staffing in the classroom, but caregivers were not positioned appropriately so that all children could be seen and there was a lack of awareness of tending to a crying child and assessing and comforting them.

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

The operational policies did not include the criteria the operation uses to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play. It was also noted the Licensing section needs updated and that the policies need to include procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.

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

One caregiver had CPR that was not compliant because it did not include hands-on based instruction.

746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date

When checking the stored medication it was observed an epi pen for a child expired October of 2024 and Children's Tylenol for a child expired November of 2024.

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

During the walk through three occupied classrooms had cleaning supplies and toxic chemicals accessible to children. A couple other classrooms children use also had the same issue, but the classrooms did not currently have children in them. Note: A few photos were taken. Note: During the inspection the assistant director immediately addressed the issue and the chemicals were locked or moved.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

During the walk through the caregiver in Room 2 said they had twelve children present, but there were thirteen children present. Note: This was a different caregiver than the caregivers who did not know the count during the inspection being followed up on.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

During the walkthrough the caregiver in the dark blue classroom stated they had six children, but there were seven children present. On the playground classes were combined and there were a total of 13 children. Both caregivers present gave the wrong number of children which only added up to ten children. One caregiver did not know how many children they had and the other caregiver did not account for the children they were watching when another teacher left to change a diaper.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

A playhouse on the playground had a cracked bench and a cracked grill. Note: Photos were taken.

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

In the pink classroom a cabinet was unlocked and cleaning supplies and chemicals were accessible to children. Note: A photo was taken. The cabinet was locked after it was addressed.