Rice Village Childcare Center

“Climbing structure higher than 32 inches was in use in an outdoor play area meant for children under 3 years old.”

“Child was eating in a highchair without use of safety straps.”

“Operation did not have a current sanitation establishment report or lacking this, a premises only inspection report.”

“Potty chair had urine in the bowl upon inspection.”

“Records were evaluated for four children enrolled and the following was determined: One child needs an updated immunization record. One child needs an emergency contact other than the parent. One child needs a parent signature on the food allergy emergency plan.”

“Documentation of education equivalence is needed for one caregiver.”

“The operational policies were reviewed and the following policies are needed: -Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old. -Promotion of Indoor and Outdoor Activities -Emergency Preparedness Plan -Vaccine Preventable Disease -Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs -Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect consistent with requirements listed in 746.501 (26). -Instructions on how a parent may access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline and access the HHSC website. -Instructions on how the parent may access the minimum standards online.”

“Two caregivers needed pediatric CPR training.”

“The Emergency Practices form was reviewed and showed the operation had not conducted monthly smoke detection system testing.”

“The Emergency Practices form was reviewed and showed the operation had not conducted monthly carbon detection testing.”

“The Emergency Practices form was reviewed and showed the operation had not conducted monthly fire extinguisher inspections.”

“A caregiver was observed caring for a group of six children ages 9-15 months. The caregiver was present without an active background check.”

“Records were evaluated for four children enrolled and the following was determined: Two needed a special needs statement. Two needed updated immunization records. One needed a food allergy emergency plan signed by the parent and physician.”

“Two caregivers were in need of 24 hours of pre-service training.”

“One caregiver was observed caring for nine children ages 12 months, 12 months, 15 months, 16 months, 17 months, 18 months, 20 months, 20 months, and 20 months. The specified age group is 12-17 months which allows five infants. The caregiver was over ratio by four children. Note: An additional caregiver was added to the room during inspection.”