The Tree of Life Children's Academy LLC

A child was misising the health statement in the file.

During the inspection, a child was able to leave the toddler class and open the front door without supervision.

The operational policies were lacking of parent's rights information.

During the investigation inspection it was found that a child had walked back to the classroom and the child was unsupervised for less than a minute.

It was found that the fire inspection expired on 10/10/2025.

During the walk through it was observed that two children 16 and 20 month old was provided screen time. The children were observed sitting in the high chair with their milk watching a show on the laptop. Corrected: This was corrected at inspection when the laptop was closed and turned off.

During the follow up completed one staff member was present in the building without a valid background check.

Based on the DFPS investigation completed and the video footage reviewed it was found that a caregiver was observed yelling at a child in care.

Based on the DFPS investigation completed and based on video footage a caregiver was observed pushing a child off another child. The child was pushed aggressively.

Based on the DPFS investigation completed and the video footage reviewed it was found that a caregiver was grabbing and pulling children as a form of discipline.

Based on the DFPS investigation and based on video footage reviewed it was found that a child was unattended in a restroom without the lights on.

Based on the investigation completed it was found that a staff member was using a personal cell phone while supervising the children at naptime.

Based on the investigation completed it was found that a caregiver was allowed to work at the daycare with an ineligible background check.

One out of six child records reviewed did not have the medical authorization on file.

The fire inspection report was not available for review. The fire inspection report available was from 09/20/2023.

It was found that the van drivers transportation training expired on 08/28/2024 and was completed 08/28/2023.

One child did not wash their hands after using the restroom. One classroom did not wash their hands after outdoor activities.

The push bar on the door leading to the playground was broken.

2 caregivers did not know how many children were in their care.

The operation did not have documentation to show they had a current health inspection but stated the health inspector had come to conduct the inspection. The last documented inspection was 6/22/22.

The operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 8/17/22.

There is evidence to show that a caregiver has hit, thumped and flicked children as a form of discipline.

Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation there is evidence to show that screentime is used with infants as they watch the show Cocomelon.

The Children's Product Certification form has not been completed since June 2020.

The first aid kit had expired alcohol pads.

The first aid kit was missing the tweezers.