Twinkle Wonders School of Learning

Based on the information provided through the DFPS investigation, a caregiver inappropriately restrained a child in care.

One caregiver was observed with 5 children 8mo-17 months old. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The caregiver was over ratio by 1.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there was sufficient information to support the operation was not operating during the hours of operation as outlined in the operational policies.

There were still some dips on the playground creating tripping hazards. The turf was still observed to be lifting. Concrete poured under the lifted turf was observed to prevent the turf from lying flat.

The director was still observed to be missing 6 hours of training.

Records for staff was re-reviewed, all staff still did not have the date of hire indicated on their file.

The posted menu was not reflective of the food served. Children were observed to be served turkey sausage, rice, cucumbers, and orange slices. The posted menu stated tomato, okra, rice, and chicken thighs

2 staff were observed to have a photocopied certificate for CPR/1st aid. Neither caregiver was able to provide a copy of the original certificate upon request.

Based on documentation made available, the operation was over ratio while on a field trip taken on 3/9 and 3/12. Both field trips the youngest present was 3 yrs old. On 3/9, there were 28 children with 4 caregivers, and on 3/12, there were 26 children with 4 caregivers. NOTE: Ratio required 1 caregiver for ever 6 children, an additional caregiver was needed for both trips.

A log was not made a available for review to verify check-ins were completed for children taken on field trips on 3/10, 3/11, 3/12, and3/13

Record for one child enrolled was not made available for review upon request.

There is a variance in effect related to the outdoor play equipment. The conditions are not being followed. The operation has not installed a protective barrier around a beam in the use zone of a slide NOTE: The temporary barrier made of pool noodles was still observed to be used. Two staff members were observed to be wrapping the beam with new pooll noodles and tape. The director stated they were not aware of the second condition that requires a staff to always stand near the slide when in use.

There were still some dips were observed in the loose-fill surfacing used on the playground creating tripping hazards. The turf was still observed to be lifting. There was disposable cups, napkins and a bottle of water on the playground.

35 children were observed to be in care. Based on the sign-in logs made available, only 32 children were signed in

Based on information obtained during the investigation, there was not enough seating in the classroom resulting in one child being left on the floor during a meal time to wait for an available seat.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the classroom exceeded ratio. There was one caregiver present with 6 children ages 12mo-2yrs old. The specified age group was 12-17 months. The caregiver was over ratio by one.

The operation failed to follow their suspension/expulsion policy when disenrolling a child. Updated termination policy states parents would be provided 1 week written notice. The operation did not follow their own policy regarding termination of care and did not have documentation to support parent was provided with the updated handbook

Based on information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver failed to ensure the trash can in their classroom was inaccessible to the children in their care. This resulted in a toddler pulling a used glove out of the trash and playing with it before being noticed by the caregiver.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, handwashing procedures were not followed when transitioning from play to mealtime and after a child played with garbage.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, an infant was placed in a bouncer and remained in the bouncer for approximately 45 minutes before being removed.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation failed to immediately notify the parent of an incident that resulted in the child requiring medical treatment.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver used a personal cell phone for browsing social media, while supervising children in care.

Based on information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver took a child with special needs to another classroom to complete a diaper change. After completing the diaper change, the caregiver returned to the original classroom carrying an infant. The caregiver did not bring the child with special needs back to the original classroom and instead left the child in the infant room.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver failed to use appropriate judgment by allowing children to play and climb on a stack of nap mats, which resulted in a child being injured while in care.

Based on information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver responsible for the child at the time of injury failed to inform the incoming caregiver that an incident had occurred involving the child. According to the caregiver, they did not witness the incident and did not believe the information was important to communicate during the transition.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver failed to sanitize the diaper changing area following a diaper change.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation failed to notify CCR within 48 hours of an injury sustained by a child while in care that required medical treatment. The operation became aware of the child’s medical treatment on 3/14 but did not notify CCR until 3/17. NOTE: An email was sent to the CCR representative 3/16

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver failed to wash a child's hands after completing a diaper change.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver failed to wash their hands after removing gloves following a diaper change.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the caregiver failed to maintain adequate supervision of the children in their care, including required physical proximity and visual awareness. Documentation reviewed indicates the caregiver left a group of children unsupervised on multiple occasions. Information obtained from staff further indicates that weekend staff are permitted to leave children unsupervised in order to complete other duties. Documentation obtained also verified the caregiver failed to provide an adequate level of supervision for a child in their care with special needs.

Based on the information obtained, the operation failed to provide parents with the operations updated handbook.

Doucmentation for one caregiver showed 25 hours of training was completed in one day while children were being cared for.

There is a variance in effect related to the outdoor play equipment. The conditions are not being followed. The operation has not installed a protective barrier around a beam in the use zone of a slide NOTE: The temporary barrier made of pool noodles and zip ties used prior to the variances approval was still observed on the beam. Several noodles were observed to have been picked apart and were missing pieces.

Based on the information obtained, the operation exceeded their capacity multiple days between 3/2/2026 and 3/5/2026.

3 staff ncluding the director were observed to have a photocopied certificate for CPR/1st aid. None of the staff were able to provide a copy of the original certificate upon request

8 records for staff were reviewed inclduding the director, 7 did not have the date of hire listed in their file

One caregiver hired 10/2023 had not completed 24 hours of training for the 2024-2025 training year. Only 18.5 hours were observed to be completed and available for review. One caregiver hire 11/2024 only had 10 hours of training for the 2024-2025 training year.

The director did not had not completed 30 hours of training including additional training in management for the 2025-2026 training year. Only 21.75 hours were observed to be completed and available for review

Several dips were observed in the unitary surfacing used on the playgroud creating tripping hazards. The turf was also observed to be lifting. A half eatten apple was observed on the playground and in the corner near the door, there was a pile of beans and rice. There was a small active ant bed on the playground.

Based on the log provided for children taken on a field trip, one child was not checked in at multiple times throughout the field trip.

The posted daily menu does not include weekend care hours.

The paper sigin in/out logs for children in care 3/2-3/5 was not made available for review uon request

of the 7 staff records reviewed, 3 of the most recent hires did not have signed documentation of completion of orientation, including the signature of who presented the training.

Transportation training for the director was not observed in the file or made available for review. NOTE: The last documented training certificate available in the file was dated 2022.

The operation notified parents on 3/8 at 3:43pm that there would be a field trip on 3/9. The notice did not include when children would return. Additional field trips planned for 3/10 and 3/13 did not include departure time or return time. A posted notice of the field trip was not posted until after CCR arrived and children departed for field trip. Information on the posting contradicts the information on the permission slip. The permission slip states the field trip is from 9:30 to 4:30. The posting stated it is from 10am-4pm. Children were observed leaving the operation at 10:30am.

47 children were in care including those away from the operation on a field trip. Based on the sign-in logs made available, only 34 children were signed in

The operation did not notify CCR prior to changing the space of the operation. NOTE: CCR was notoified at the time of inspection and the operation was remeasured.

Operational policies reviewed did not include information regarding parents rights.

A support beam for a pavilion was observed to be overlapping a slide exit.

Operational polices reviewed did not have information regarding inclusive care for children with special needs.

(C) The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather; (F) How children in attendance at the time of the emergency will be accounted for at the designated safe area or alternate shelter. (A) The emergency telephone number that is on file with CCR (B) How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and CCR How your staff will evacuate and relocate with the essential documentation How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.

Child's file was reviewed during the inspection has still not created an incident report for a child was placed at risk

Operation does not have a qualified director in place. Operation has not had a qualified director since 7/30/2024

Operation has failed to ensure staff are not aware of the careigver in charge. All staff identified one person as the caregiver in charge, the person denied being in charged when asked by CCR.

Based on the information from the DFPS investigation, children who do not want to sleep are required to remain quiet on their mat. An alternative activity is not provided.

Based on the information from the DFPS investigation, an incident report was not created for an incident that could have placed a child at risk for harm. According to staff, an incident report was not created because the child was not injured.

Based on the information from the DFPS investigation, there was a non-routine situation that could have placed a child at risk for harm when the caregiver used their body to restrict the child’s movements. The operation became aware of the incident on 8/20 failed to notify Child Care Regulation of this incident within the required 48hr time frame.

- Based on the information from the DFPS investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgement when they used their body to restrict a child’s movements and force a child to lay down at naptime.

3 nap mats in use in the pre-k classroom were observed to be torn and could not be properly sanitized.

Caregiver in charge was not able to produce a child's record upon request.

Several nap mats in use in the pre-k classroom were observed to be torn and could not be properly sanitized.

Feeding instructions for a 6mo old not yet on table food was last updated 3/4/24

Three month old was observed to be sleeping in a baby swing.

Caregiver did not know accurate head count. Children had to be lined up to verify count. Caregiver stated multiple times that there were 13 children in care, inspector headcount noted 12. Caregiver forgot child went home.

A "BOPPY" newborn lounger recalled on 9/23/2021 was observed in the infant room.

Caregiver in charge was not able to produce a childs record upon request.

The operation has not received an inspection from the Fire Marshal. Last inspection was dated 3/30/2023

Feeding instructions for a 6mo old not yet on table food was last updated 3/4/24

One caregivers received CPR training online with no hands-on training or assessment.

Several nap mats in use in the pre-k classroom were observed to be torn and could not be properly sanitized.

Health statement was missing on file for two records checked.

Physicians information was missing on file for three files checked.

One child who was on a table chair did not have any safety belt on. Another child in the same room had her seat belt on one leg. This was corrected durng inspection.

Date of admission was missing on file for two children and this was corrected during inspection.

Emergency Medical Authorization was missing on file for three files checked.

The transportation van does not have a child safety alarm installed. The van is currently being used to transport children to and from school.

A caregiver in the 17m-2yr. old classroom did not wash a child hands after changing the child's diaper.

There is a hole in the sheet rock (wall) in the 17m-2yr. old classroom that is accessible to the children. The hole is large enough to place an adult or child's finger into.

A former employee was observed at the operation and providing care to 7 children between the ages of 3yrs. and 4yrs. old. The former employee was observed on the playground as the only caregiver. The former employee's background check status displays "inactive". Note: The Director has the person leave the operation during the inspection. The Director submitted the background check today 11/29/2022 during the inspection.

An electrical outlet cover is missing from the electrical outlet in the 17m-2yr. old classroom. Note: Correction was made during the inspection.

A caregiver in the 17m-2yr. old classroom did not wash their hands after changing the child's diaper.

Four children records reviewed were missing the following information on their admission forms: -Authorization for medical attention -Special needs acknowledgment -Address for emergency contact person -School information for a school age child

A staff record reviewed what missing proof of education, such as a high school diploma.

The activity schedule was not posted in the infant and toddler classroom. Note: Corrected during inspection.

Three staff files reviewed were missing the trainer's qualifications on their annual training certificates. Note: Corrections were made during the inspection. The trainer qualifications were verified on the texas trainer registry website.

A personnel records evaluation checklist for a new hire employee was not made available for review during the inspection. Note: Correction made during the inspection.

A potential caregiver was observed at the operation caring for 8 children between the ages of 19m and 2 years old with a pending background check status. The potential caregiver was left alone in the classroom to provide care to the children. Another caregiver was observed walking into this classroom at the same time inspector entered to assist.

The probation letter was not posted during the inspection. Also, the ratio check was not completed in the infant classroom. Also, a personnel records evaluation checklist for a new hire employee was not made available for review during the inspection. Also, the Director has not completed a monthly observation of a caregiver to ensure compliance with Minimum Standards discussed the previous month. Note: The probation letter was posted during the inspection. The ratio check was completed during the inspection. The personnel checklist was completed and made available for review during the inspection.

There was not adequate lighting in the infant room during naptime. The light was off where the following was observed: a child napping, a child sitting in a swing, and the caregiver feeding a child. The lighting in the area where another child was playing was on but did not provide enough lighting for the entire room. Note: The caregiver turned on the light in the classroom during the inspection.

There was not adequate walk space in between cots during naptime in the 3y to 5y old classroom. Note: The caregiver arranged the cots to provide walk space during the inspection.

A four year old child was observed on their personal tablet, engaging in screen time during the naptime period. Note: The tablet was taken from the child during the inspection.

One child present in the infant room was not signed in on the attendance log. Also, four children present from the toddler classroom were not signed in on the attendance log. Note: The Director signed the children in on the Brightwheel app.

The operation failed to submit a renewal for a staff member who is currently employed background check no later than 5 yrs from the date last submitted. The background check was last submitted on 1/31/2017.

There is not a recent fire inspection report on file. The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/11/2021.

A child age 10 years old was observed laying on the floor in a classroom. The child was observed not supervised and the child was observed playing on their cellphone. Note: The child was placed in a classroom with a teacher so supervision can be maintained.

One caregiver was observed sitting in between a door. 2 children were outside of the classroom and the other 6 children were inside the room napping. In the preschool and pre-k room. One caregiver was observed supervising 2 classrooms. There were 8 children in the pre-k room and 10 children in the pre school room.

A diaper change was observed.The caregiver did not wash their hands or the infants hands until prompted.

A child was observed unsupervised during nap time in the preschool classroom. The child was the only child in this classroom sleeping. The caregiver was observed sitting in the door way of two classrooms (preschool and pre-k) while supervising the group of children in these classrooms. There were a total of 15 children between the ages of 2yr and 5yr old observed.

A caregiver did not change a child's soiled pull-up promptly. The child's poop started to show through their clothes. Note: The caregiver immediately changed the child's pull-up and clothes when prompted to do so.

The operation's current director was designated in April of 2021 and has not maintained director responsibilities. The current director has been observed in the classrooms caring for children during inspections conducted to the operation.

The Plan of Action Binder Checklist was not completed during the inspection for review.

Two children in the 18m to 23m classroom were observed sitting in table chairs without the safety straps fastened. Note: The caregiver removed the children from the table chairs when correction was addressed.

Observed a 9 month old holding the caregiver's cellphone and engaging in screen time. Note: The caregiver removed the cellphone from the child when prompted to do so.

Planned activities were not provided for one school aged child with special needs. The Owner brought the child into the office and the child was observed playing games on a Nintendo Switch until the other school age children arrived at the operation. Note: The Owner brought the child outdoor to play with other children when addressed.

A caregiver responsible for the 4y-6y group did not know the number of children present. There were a total of 7 children present. The caregiver stated there were 8 children present.

Children in the 4y to 6y old classroom was observed out of control.

Children in the 4y to 6y old classroom were observed sitting in chairs for a period of time without an activity. Note: The caregiver gave the children an activity to complete that follows the activity schedule posted.

A caregiver responsible for the 4y-6y age group left the classroom and the children they were responsible for unsupervised.

In the 12m to 16m classroom, an electrical outlet cover was missing from the outlet and accessible to the children. Note: The caregiver placed a cover into the outlet when prompted to do so.

Observed a caregiver's purse and coffee cup sitting on the shelf and accessible to the children in the 18m to 23m classroom. Note: The caregiver removed their purse from the shelf, placing it on a higher shelf, making it inaccessible to the children. The caregiver also removed the coffee cup from the shelf, placing it on a higher shelf, making it inaccessible to the children.

Two of three children records evaluated were lacking the following from their admission forms: (3)Date of the child s admission to the child-care center; (6)Address of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached

The center director does not have 2 hours of transportation training. The center director transports the children to and from school.

The infant room was observed to have one caregiver responsible for 5 children aged 0-11 months old. The specified age group of the children was 10 months old. Note: After this deficiency was brought to the attention of the Owner, another caregiver was instructed to go into the classroom so that child/caregiver ratio can be maintained.

Four infants who is not ready for table food does not have updated infant feeding instruction sheets.

Observed an infant bottle that was not labeled with the child's name. Note: The infant bottle was labeled with the child's name during the inspection.

A child with a diagnosed food allergy that requires an epipen does not have a food allergy emergency plan on file at the operation.

The food allergy list posted did not have a child's name listed on it that has a diagnosed food allergy. Note: The child with a diagnosed food allergy name was added to the posted food allergy list during the inspection.

The operation's emergency preparedness plan was missing the following: (1)Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down of children including: (B)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; (F)How children in attendance at the time of the emergency will be accounted for at the designated safe area or alternate shelter; (2)Communication, including: (B)How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and us; (3)How your staff will evacuate and relocate with the essential documentation including: (C)The child tracking system information for children in care; (4)How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released; and (5)How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted. Note: This information was added to the emergency preparedness plan during the inspection.

Two of three children records evaluated were lacking the following from their admission forms: (3)Date of the child s admission to the child-care center; (6)Address of another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached

The operational policies handbook is missing the following, specified in Subchapter 746.501: (a)You must develop written operational policies and procedures that at a minimum address each of the following: (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 review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online; (23) Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website; (b)You must also inform the parents that: (2)Under the Texas Penal Code 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. You may inform the parents by: (A)Providing this information in the operational policies [Low]; (B)Distributing the information in writing to the parents [Low]; or (C)Informing the parents verbally as part of an individual or group parent orientation. [Low]

It was determined the operation has not been testing the carbon monoxide detector but was documenting that the detector was tested. Note: The carbon monoxide detector was tested during the inspection and is working properly.

The napping equipment in the toddler and pre-k classroom did not have sufficient walk space in between each cot. Note: The napping equipment was rearranged to create sufficient walk space between each cot during the inspection.