Wise Owls Learning Center

The operation was observed to have multiple ceiling tiles with stains and needing replacement. Multiple vents where observed to have dust covering the vents. Lights where observed to be missing covers as well as those that had covers where seen with visible dust.

6 employee files were reviewed. 3 employees did not have proper first aid and CPR training.

One child was missing parent's authorization to administer medication.

Two children are missing their Health Statements.

Two children that are no longer in care had medication present. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the medications from the box and contacted family to return.

During the walkthrough inspection areas were observed to be dirty or unsanitary that could attract pests. Thorough cleaning and sanitizing is required to ensure a healthy environment for children.

The operation did not notify CCR of a reduction in space.

The operation was not following the written activity plan by not going outside.

The fire inspection was conducted on 6/20/2024 and was failed. Corrections have not been made at this point.

I observed the pea gravel to be at approximately 1-2 inches under the rocking equipment.

A caregiver had unsupervised access to children prior to completing first aid training.

I observed children not wash hands after using the restroom/after a diaper change in 3 classrooms.

A current fire inspection was not available for review at the time of the inspection.

I observed an excess of trash on the floor of the transportation bus.

A gas inspection was not available for review at the time of my inspection.

I observed a caregiver not wash their hands after removing gloves following a diaper change.

I observed a play yard to have lose fitted sheets.

Center did not report the number of employees who left in 2022

The operation did not report this incident to childcare regulation within the required 48-hour period.

Based on the DFPS investigation, a child was not appropriately supervised as the child was able to leave the operation unnoticed. The child was found outside of the operation by a person not associated to Wise Owls Learning Center.

The operation did not provide the parents with a copy of the incident report.

Based on the DFPS investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgement. The caregiver did not inform other caregivers on the playground about using the restroom, leaving her group of children unattended.