Creative Children's Academy

This standard was reviewed during an investigation and was found to be deficient. There is sufficient evidence that supports that the operation has been caring for school age children without notifying CCR.

During the walk through it was found that the operation moved the infant classroom from the back of the building to the pre-k classroom without notifying CCR and amending the permit.

A caregiver was observed utilizing her personal cellphone while caring for children.

During the inspection there was a caregiver supervising two classroom during naptime. However, the caregiver was not physically present in the same area as both classrooms.

During the inspection there was an infant observed to be left unsupervised while asleep in their crib.

While reviewing children files I observed 4 out of 6 files were missing required information such as; information for emergency contacts, updated immunizations, release information, acknowledgment of operational policies, water activity permissions, and transportation permissions.

While reviewing personnel files one caregiver was missing the following; notarized affidavit, pre-employment affidavit, and orientation statement.

The operation's fire inspection expired on 3/14/2024 and a recent fire inspection has not been conducted.

While reviewing personnel files 5 caregivers did not have a current certificate for CPR/ First Aid.

There was an infant observed asleep in their crib with a bib on.

The first aid kit was incomplete and was missing gauze pads and the guide to first aid.

The children records were reviewed and one record did not have the emergency contact address.

The children records were reviewed. Two records were missing updated shot records.

The food allergy alert plan for 2 children with an allergy was not available at inspection.

An infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device at nap.

Upon arrival at the operation there was one caregivere caring for 26 children ages 6m-5years at nap time. This was corrected within 30 minutes when the other caregivers arrived from lunch and for their afternoon shifts.

The use zone for the rocking piece of equipment did not have a 6 foot use zone.

During inspection the two infant rooms were out of ratio. One infant room had 1 caregiver with 5 infants 3m-11m. The second infant room had 1 caregiver for 6 children SAG 17m. Both room ratios were corrected during inspection.

During inspection it was observed that the infant play yards did not have a name for each child on the cribs.

During inspection the infant daily reports were reviewed and did not have a spot for the summary of daily activities.

Immunization records were reviewed for the HASA. Two records were not current and up to date.

During inspection it was observed that a caregiver left 6 children alone in a room ages 11m-2 years, SAG of 17m, in high chairs when the caregiver left the room to go to their car. This was corrected when the caregiver returned to the room.

An infant was observed to be unbuckled in the highchair with the tray detached. The child was attempting to climb out of the highchair.

During inspection one classroom was observed to be over ratio while waiting for two caregivers to arrive for work. This was corrected during inspection when the caregivers arrived.

During a follow up inspection the operation was operating with 44 children present and capacity is 38 children for the operation total.

During follow up inspection, 1 infant was observed asleep unbuckled in a high chair, 3 infants were observed in high chairs unbuckled.

During follow up inspection, 1 infant was observed asleep unbuckled in a high chair.

During inspection, one classroom was over ratio. The 2 - 3 yrs old class had 16 children.

A follow up was conducted on this day. The SIDS and Shaken Baby training was not found in the employee file as complete. This standard was re-cited.

A follow up was conducted on this day. One of the children present did not have an updated feeding instruction. The standard was re-cited.

During a follow up inspection the operation was operating with 41 children present and capacity is 38 children for the operation total.

A follow up was conducted on this day. The immunization record has not been provided by the parent and is not current. The standard was re-cited.

The grounds checklist were observed for the HASA and had not been completed since February of 2022.

During inspection it was observed that there were only large play items availble for the children to play with in the room and accessible.

An employee was observed cleaning an infants hands after a diaper change with a baby wipe. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the infants hands with water and soap.

The operational policies were reviewed and were missing the activity portion, specifically the benefits of physical activity, duration of play and where the children will go in the event of extreme weather.

During inspection Lysol wipes were obsesrved to be on a low shelf in the bathroom that the children use and have access to. This was corrected at inspection.

The infant feeding instructions were reviewed and have not been updated in the last 30 days. The last date of review was on 4/1/22

The activity plans were reviewed and there is only one outdoor time listed for the children.

Four children files were reviewed for the HASA and one file did not have a current immunization record.

Training records were reviewed for the HASA and one record was missing training for SIDS and Shaken Baby.

Traning was reviewed for the HASA and one employee did not have child maltreatment training as required.

This standard was reviewed in relation to the DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. One substitute present at the operation did not have a complete orientation before being counted in child/caregiver ratio.