La Petite Academy

746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge

The operation failed to notify Licensing of the director's extended absence or who the designated person in charge would be during the absence.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

It was determined that the operation did not report a situation involving concerns related to the possible mistreatment of a child.

746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person

The operation failed to report a change of controlling person.

746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection

At the time of inspection there were several health inspectoin violations noted on sight by City of Fort Worth Sanitation inspectors.

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

At the time of inspection there was evidence of insects and rodents in many areas at the operation. An on call inspector arrived to confirm rodent activity and recommended temporary closure of the operation for pest treatment and deep cleaning.

746.1003(5) - Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours

It was determined that caregivers worked over 10 hours of direct care on at least one day.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

It was determined that the operation exceeded child/caregiver ratio in at least one classroom with 7 children (SAG - 17 months) and one caregiver.

746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards

It was determined that the director did not ensure that all staff complied with minimum standards related to discipline, caregiver responsibilities, and safety.

746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

It was determined that a caregiver used a vaporizer in the presence off children.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

It was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement, competency or self-control in disciplining, interacting with, and supervising children.

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

It was determined that caregivers failed to provide adequate supervision to children when they fell asleep on duty.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

It was determined that a caregiver used yelling and harsh tones when disciplining children.

746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach

At the time of inspection a loose water hose was observed on the playground whien children were not using the equipment. This was corrected at inspection when staff disconnected the hose and wound it up to store so that it was inaccessible to children.

746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked

At the time of inspection the fence gate for the outdoor space was locked with a combination lock. Caregivers were not aware of the combination code to open the gate. This was corrected at inspection when management provided the code to all staff who verbally acknowledged receiving the code.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

At the time if inspection several areas at the operation were in need of organzing, cleaning, and maintenance. The fence separating the 2 playgrounds was observed to be leaning over. A work order has been submitted. The Pre K classroom was unoccupied due to incoming supply deliveries, this area was disorganied making the space unuseable.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

It was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when using a vaporizer on the premises.

746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

It was determined that an individual used a vaporizer in the building while children were in care.

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

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. It was determined that the caregiver did not demonstrate courtesy/respect when interacting with a child.

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

At the time of inspection one child was not current with immunizations.