Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD Employee Daycare Academy

Three classroom were observed with an outlet cover missing. This was corrected at inspection when staff provided a cover.

After investigation, it was determined that a child was left in a classroom unsupervised.

A review of compliance history shows that the operation continues to receive high-weighted deficiencies involving supervision of children in care.

Through investigation it was determined that caregivers failed to provide the level of supervision necessary to prevent a child from being left on the playground alone.

Through investigation it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm while disciplining the child.

It was determined through investigation that a caregiver did not provide a level of supervision sufficient to prevent a child being separated from the group.

The walkway on the infant and toddler playground has an area that has lifted about two inches. The gap is large enough to entrap a small child's ankle or trip a larger child or adult Presenting a risk for serious injury..

A fence at the operation was locked with chain and padlock. Employees did not have immediate access to the key.

During the investigation, it was observed that children were able to leave the playground due to inadequate supervision.

A child was left behind in class and was found alone in the hallway.

A caregiver was observed pulling a child by the arm.

A caregiver was observed leaving the classroom during a transition time when closer supervision was needed.

A caregiver was observed spraying three children with a water bottle. The same caregiver was observed yanking a bow out of a child's hair.

A caregiver was observed taking a child's lunch while she was eating as a punishment for sticking her tongue out at another caregiver.

A caregiver was observed on video footage telling children to hit and kick each other.

A caregiver was observed on video footage yanking children, throwing objects at children, and speaking harshly to children in the classroom.

After investigation, it was determined that the operation delayed reporting an incident to Child Care Regulation that placed a child at risk of harm within the required two day period.

Through investigation, one caregiver was observed to be harsh in her treatment of a child when she repositioned him at nap time.

9 Infants at the operation did not have feeding instructions renewed for September 2024.

A caregiver placed a child in a dark, locked room as a form of discipline.

Video was reviewed and verified that the caregiver used inappropriate discipline.

The operation conducts two lock down drills in a calendar year.

Standard 746.1309(e)(4), Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction training was taken for the 2021-2022 training year, however a certificate was not generated.

The operation conducts two severe weather drills in a calendar year.

Diaper changing supplies were stored in an unlocked cabinet in one classroom. This was corrected at inspection when the diaper supplies were stored out of reach of children.

One caregiver was present without an eligible background check.This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.

Chemicals including bleach water, areosal spray cans and disinfectant were accessible to children in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning products were made inaccessible to children.

Garbage was accessible to children in four classrooms. This was corrected at inspection when the garbage was removed from the classroom.

Diaper changing supplies such as ointments and creams were accessible to children in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection when the ointments were moved out of reach.