Harris Ross Head Start

“The operation has not had a designated director for over 60 days.”

“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation when the caregiver picked up a child inappropriately, demonstrating a lack of appropriate self-control.”

“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation when the operation failed to notify the child's parent immediately after the child was involved in a non-routine situation that placed or may have placed the child at risk of injury or harm.”

“This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation when the operation failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation.”

“The operation did not notify CCR about a change in director within five days of the change”

“Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that a caregiver used physical contact as a method of discipline rather than using positive guidance techniques that encourage the child's self-esteem, self-control, and self-direction.”

“The operation had an expired medication for a child with an allergy.”

“Information obtained in an investigation show that while the operation self-reported, they did not do so within the required two-day time period when they left a voicemail but did not call the statewide hot line for after-hours reporting.”

“An individual was present with an inactive status on their background check. This was corrected at inspection when the background check was resubmitted during inspection and the director had the person leave.”

“Information obtained through an investigation shows that infant's parents were not receiving daily written or electronic reports.”

“The medication container had a medication that expired on 5/2023. It was found that the child was no longer enrolled. This was corrected at inspection when the person in charge removed the medication to send back to the parent.”

“The first aid kit contained expired items including antiseptic that expired on 10/2021 and 2/2024, burn cream that expired on 1/2022, and eyewash that expired on 8/2022. This was corrected at inspection when the person in charge removed the expired items and placed them in the trash.”

“One child had a medication without a parent signature and date authorizing the medication to be used. This was corrected at inspection when the parent signed and dated the medication authorization.”

“One careigver was present without receiving a background check eligibilty letter. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.”

“One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric CPR.”

“Nine out of ten staff files did not have statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended training during orientation that includes an overview of your policy on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.”

“One caregiver did not have proof of training in pediatric first aid.”

“Three children with food allergy emergency plans did not have the medication listed on the plan present at the operation.”

“One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.”

“The last sanitation inspection available for review was from 10/27/21.”

“During inspection, the file drawer with staff records was locked and unable to be opened to verify that annual trainings were being completed.”