Central Texas 4c, Inc. Dba Janell'S House Head Start

“During the investigation, the operation was found deficient with this Minimum Standard. Investigation findings determined that a caregiver used inappropriate form of physical discipline towards a child in care.”

“Observed children being served crackers on the table without a plate or other barrier between the food and table. This was corrected when the caregivers put the food on napkins.”

“During an investigation it was found that a child had an outcry that a caregiver pulled their ear and this was not reported. I spoke with staff about ensuring that reports are made if there is ever an outcry of abuse.”

“During the inspection one classrooms stated that they had 12 children, but they had 13 children.”

“Observed broken tile in the bathroom in the hallway. Broken tiles can cut children and should be fixed or covered until it can be fixed. This was corrected when a mat was placed over the broken tiles until the tiles can be fixed.”

“The operation did not have a current gas inspection. The one on file was expired.”

“During an investigation, it was found a child was left unsupervised when the child walked down the hallway for one minute alone and then was brought back to the classroom by another staff.”

“During an investigation it was found that a caregiver hit a child on their leg/bottom area as a form of discipline.”

“During an investigation it was found that multiple caregivers suspected abuse and neglect and failed to report it to the abuse and neglect hotline.”

“During an investigation it was found that a caregiver was aggressively grabbing children and forcefully sitting children down.”

“Observed 3 classrooms with chemicals in the reach of children to include, bleach, clorox wipes, krud kutter, and goo gone. This was corrected when the chemicals were removed.”

“Observed 4 classrooms have been closed reducing the space used by children. The operation did not notify licensing of the reduction of space. I spoke to the director about notifying licensing anytime space is reduced or added.”

“Observed 2 live roaches and one dead roach in the building. I spoke to the director about having the exterminator come out sooner to service the building.”

“The operation did not report suspected abuse within the 48 hours timeframe, This was corrected when I spoke to the caregivers and director about reporting.”

“During an inspection, there was no annual fire inspection report available for review. The most recent fire inspection report was dated 09/24/2021.”