Kids R Us Academy

746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

First aide materials were dirty and expired, crumbling out of packaging.

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

The emergency preparedness plan does not address the following: how the operation will : How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram as outlined in ?746.5207 of this title (relating to Must I have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram?) How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and us How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

Operational policies handbook was missing the following: Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in subchapter H of this chapter (relating to Basic Requirements for Infants) that relate to sleep requirements and restrictions, including sleep positioning, and crib requirements and restrictions, including mattresses, bedding, blankets, toys, and restrictive devices The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play Parent rights that are consistent with the rules in Division 5 of this subchapter (relating to Parent Rights) Instructions on how a parent may access the Minimum standards online; Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and HHSC website. Your emergency preparedness plan You must also inform the parents that any area within 1,000 feet of a child-care center is a gang-free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty under the Texas Penal Code.

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

Two students were missing health statements from medical professionals.

746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

Two children have diagnosed allergies but there is not a Food emergency form on file signed by a medical professional.

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

Three students were missing emergency contact addresses.

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

Caregiver gave incorrect head count of 9 children, there were 10 children in care.

746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

The operation was observed to be out of ratio. One caregiver was caring for 10 children 4 of wich were under 17 months old.

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

Two children were missing copies of their current immunization records.

746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

Monthly maintenance grounds checklist was not available/current.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

Sanitation inspection was not current.

746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

Cribs were not labeled with infants name.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

Sand box enclosure has rotting boards. and the walkway ramp from indoor is rocking and insecure.

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

The special needs information was still missing for 1 child's file.

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

As of today September 30th, 2024 the operation has not submitted the following missing information for 4 children's files: - Completed Special Care Needs Information - Address to the Emergency Contact Person

746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released

The emergency preparedness plan does not address how the operation will continue caring for children until they are released

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

A current list of employees was not posted during the inspection. Note: The provider printed and posted the employee list during the inspection.

746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

The antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit to the van were expired. Note: The provider disposed of the expired wipes and replaced them with new antiseptic wipes during inspection.

746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

Observed expired medication that has not been disposed of or given back to the parents.

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

The first aid kit in the van did not contain a thermometer. Note: The provider put a thermometer in the first aid kit during the inspection.

746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

6 children's files were evaluated and were missing the following information: - Completed Special Care Needs Information - Address to the Emergency Contact Person

746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

2 out of 6 children's files evaluated were missing a completed health statement.

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

Feeding instructions were not available for review for one infant during the inspection. Note: The provider obtained the signed feeding instructions from the parent during the inspection.

746.2409(c) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Infant Not in Crib with Drop Gate Down

A caregiver placed an infant in their crib and walked out of the classroom with the drop gate down to the crib. Note: Another caregiver lifed and closed the drop gate during the inspection.

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

The indicator was in the empty range and has not been serviced as required by the manufacturers instructions. Note: The fire extinguisher was removed from the van and new one was installed.