Anneke's Private Academy

The operational policies lacked a written policy for procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs).

A sampling of children records were evaluated. Two children's records lacked authorization for transportation for emergency care. One child's record lacked doctor/medical care facility information.

In one classroom, after a child's diaper was changed the changing mat was sanitized using a baby wipe. For effective germ reduction, use a disinfectant product designed for the surface.

A medium sized hole was observed in the ground on the playground posing as a tripping hazard.

One child's Epi Pen was observed in a zip lock back and not in the original container.

The last fire inspection was conducted 10/2024.

One child's Epi pen was not in the original container labeled with the child's full name and the date brought to the operation.

A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked the address of their designated contact. Three children's records lacked transportation permission. Three children records lacked special care statement. One child's record lacked documentation regarding whether or not the child has a diagnosed food allergy. Three children records lacked a health statement.

The operation had not validated their employee list since 12/2023. This was corrected at inspection as the employee list was validated.

The operation did not have documentation of a health inspection on file or documentation on file from a local sanitation official or county judge stating that a health inspection is not available.

The two pieces of equipment in the loose fill area with slides do not meet the required use zone.

The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written policies and/or procedures: 1) Procedures for parental notifications; 2) Procedures for parents to participate in the centers operation and activities; 3) provisions to provide a comfortable place with an adult sized seat in your center or within a classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. In addition, your policies must inform parents that they have a right to breastfeed or provide breast milk for their child while in care; 4) Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees; 5) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs; 6) Three children records lacked parents rights info.

One piece of play equipment with a slide, thats height of the highest designated play surface is 28 inches did not have loose fill surfacing. This was corrected at inspection as the operation removed the play equipment from the playground.

A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child';s record lacked the address of their designated contact. One child's record lacked documentation that the parent received a copy of the operational policies. Four children's records lacked a health statement.

A little Tyke slide was missing the part of the equipment the children sit on prior to sliding down which poses as an risk that can entrap a child's body or body part that has penetrated the opening. This was corrected at inspection as the piece of equipment was removed form the playground.

One staff member was observed caring for 24 children, ages 2 years to 5 years. These children were playing on the playground. This was corrected as another staff member was sent to help supervise the class on the playground.

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted it was determined that a staff member has yelled at children as a method of discipline.

This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. Per interviews conducted it was determined that a staff member has grabbed children in an abrasive manner by the arm to take them to time out as well as grabbed children on their face when addressing behavior.

There is a wooden pole on the playground with a protruding nail, staples, and two screws. One of the boards in the wooden fence around the playground has two nails protruding.

A caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was observed working in a classroom alone with and in charge of a group of children. This was corrected at inspection as another staff member went into the classroom with the staff member.

The director lacked one clock hour of training to complete last years annual training.

During inspection, one staff member walked out of the classroom on two occasions leaving the children unsupervised.

The director's CPR training was completed online. CPR training must consist of a curriculum that includes use of a CPR manikin.

A table was observed on the playground with a broken red cover that was attached to the table which had sharp edges. This was corrected at inspection as operation staff removed the table from the playground.

The last documented annual verification of the CPSC recall list was observed 12/2022. You must certify annually in writing that you have reviewed the CPSC recall list and that there are no recall items in your center.

In one classroom the children are being diapered on a changing mat that is placed on the teachers desk which is a potential for cross contamination of germs and the spread of infection.

The operation did not have documentation on file from a local sanitation official or county judge stating that a health inspection is not available.

The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written policies: 1) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include A- F; 2) Procedures for parents to participate in the center's operation and activities;3) how parents may access the HHSC website (www.hhs.texas.gov); 4) information regarding whether or not employees are required to obtain vaccines for preventable diseases; 5) Infomration informing parents that they may visit the center at any time during hours of operation to observe their child, the program activities, the building, the premises, and the equipment without having to secure prior approval.

The daily schedules did not cover the entire day in which children are in care at the operation, in two classrooms, as it stopped at 3pm or 3:15pm and the operation closes at 5pm.

In one classroom soiled pull-ups were observed in an uncovered trash that were not placed in an individual sealed bag. You must cover containers used for soiled diapers or keep them in a sanitary manner, such as placing soiled diapers in individual sealed bags.

This standard was reviewed on 8/26/2022 as a follow-up to a previous inspection and found deficient. One child's record lacked an immunization record. One child's immunization records was observed incomplete. Provided a list of the children and their missing information to the director.

The operation did not have documentation of a daily tracking system for when a child's care begins and ends on file for review by Child Care Regulation for the past three months.

A geometric dome climber was observed on the playground that is designated for all ages of the children enrolled.

The Emergency Preparedness Plan was evaluated and lacked written procedures for the following: 1) 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; 2) 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?); 3) The emergency telephone number that is on file with us; and 4) How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released.

The use zone to the front and rear of to-fro swings (single-axis swings) do not extend twice the height of the vertical distance from the swing beam to the protective surfacing below.

The operation did not have documentation of completed Playground maintenance checklists on file for review by Child Care Regulation.

A sampling of children records were evaluated. Four children records lacked the address of their designated contact. Two children's records lacked health statements. One child's record lacked an immunization record. Two children's immunization records were observed incomplete. Provided a list of the children and their missing information to the director.

Loose fill surfacing was not installed under and around the car spring rider and train spring rider.

The use zone around the sides of the to-fro swing structure (frame which supports the swings) are not at least six feet.

The loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at 6 inches around the swings.

The operation did not have attendance records or time sheets listing all days and hours worked for each employee and the director has worked.

One caregivers personnel record lacked documentation of completion of 24 hours preservice training.

At the inspection, the operation did not have a fire inspection.

At the inspection, the operational policy did not include information related to indoor/outdoor physical activity.