St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Early Childhood Center

During the inspection, the operational policy was viewed and the following information was missing: (9)Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in subchapter H of this chapter (relating to Basic Requirements for Infants) that relate to sleep requirements and restrictions, including sleep positioning, and crib requirements and restrictions, including mattresses, bedding, blankets, toys, and restrictive devices; (22) Procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities; (23) Instructions on how a parent may access the (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website. During the inspection, the operational policy was viewed and the following information was missing: (25) Your 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 the right to breastfeed or provide breast milk for their child while in care. (30) (b)You must also inform the parents that any area within 1,000 feet of a child-care center is a gang-free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty under the Texas Penal Code. You may inform the parents by: (A) Providing this information in the operational policies; (B) Distributing the information in writing to the parents; or (C) Informing the parents verbally as part of an individual or group parent orientation.

Operation people list has not been validated since 10-17-2024. Note: This was corrected at inspection.

Caregivers with hire date 04/05/2024 and 08/22/2022 do not have the required annual training: - Emergency preparedness - Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations ; - Administering medication; - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; - Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and - Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials

Follow Up: One of the Admission Information Form 2935 has not been updated with the information on a child s ability to swim without assistance.

Follow Up: One of the Admission Information Form 2935 has not been updated with the information for a child s reasonable accommodation or modifications.

In the Doodlebug classroom the ceiling tiles were stained and the floor had 2 holes in it. The repair have been completed.

Follow up: The operational policies have not been updated with the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.

Follow Up: One infant feeding sheet still has not updated within the 30-day requirements.

The Admission Information Form 2935 has not been updated with the information on a child s ability to swim without assistance.

In the Doodlebug classroom the ceils were stained and the floor had 2 holes in it. Also in Mudbugs classroom the ceiling was leaking. Photos were taken.

The operational policies have not been updated with the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.

Three infant feeding sheets were not updated within the 30-day requirements.

Four out of eight files reviewed did not have the completed address for the emergency contact.

The Admission Information Form 2935 has not been updated with the information for a child s reasonable accommodation or modifications.

Operational Policies did state if operation will administer unassigned epinephrine auto injectors.

The operational policy did not contain a completed promotion of physical activity section.

The changing mat in the infant classroom was observed with a tear.

One student record did not contain immunizations.

The operation last validated the background check list on 04/12/2022.

The operations last fire inspection is dated 4/9/2021. SN: Operation has scheduled a fire inspection 10/6/2022.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient evidence to indicate a child injury on 5/11/22 was not reported to statewide intake.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the incident report did not receive a parent signature.

During inspection, staff hired on 9/1/2020 had 18 hours of annual training.

During inspection, taff hired on 7/31/2018 had invaild CPR training.

During inspection, staff hired on 9/1/2020 did not have high school diploma or degree to show that they meet education requirements.

During inspection, notarized affidavit was not in file.

During inspection, 1 out of the 8 classrooms observed did not have children's name on cubbies.