Ferris Christian Academy
425 W 6TH ST, Ferris, TX 75125 · Ellis County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 230
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Amanda Lujan
- Phone
- (972) 544-8388
- Regulated since
- Jul 19, 2004
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 249144 · number 838594
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 33 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (5), Supervision & ratios (10), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (7), Records & paperwork (2), Other (6) |
| 2021 | 18 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (7), Other (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 22, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The insurance policy expired 11-30-25. An email was sent to the operation on 6-11-26 regarding Liability Insurance information and/or verification is due soon. I asked the operation to log into the provider's portal to update and validate the insurance information. Informed the operation if the insurance information is not updated on or before the due date, the operation will incur a deficiency.
HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning supplies were found within children reach. The specific age group of the room was three.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jul 1, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation was found to be out of compliance with minimum standards.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-31.
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Illness & medication
CCR was not notified of a communicable illness in a timely manner.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the monitoring inspection, a Lysol can was found in the reach of the children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-18.
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Other
During the monitoring inspection electrical outlets were observed uncovered.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Dec 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver was observed not washing their hands after removing gloves used for diapering a child.
HHSC 746.3415(13) — Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Caregivers were observed to be using electronic devices for personal use.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-09. Correction verified 2024-12-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
All infants in care were observed to be sleeping in bouncers.
HHSC 746.2424 — Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-13.
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Supervision & ratios
There was not adequate lighting to allow visual supervision of all children in the group during naptime.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-06.
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Other
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Nov 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Caregivers did not wash childrens hands after diapering in the toddler room.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-15. Correction verified 2024-12-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Garbage was accessible to children in one of the toddler rooms.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection it was observed that caregivers in two separate classrooms did not wash their hands after changing a child.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-14.
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Other
During the inspection two separate toddler rooms outlets were observed without covers.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
2 electrical outlets did not have the safety covers in the lunch room.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have current testing documented.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-11-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have carbon monoxide detector
HHSC 746.5535(a) — Install CO Detection System-Number of CO Detection Devices
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have current testing documented.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-08. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
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Other
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Nov 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 2, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During my inspection, I observed the entire outdoor sidewalk play area for the toddlers was covered with rocks.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-07. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Other
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Mar 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A toddler caregiver did not wash their hands when they removed their gloves after changing a childs diaper. This was corrected at inspection when the inspector brought this to the attention of the caregiver before the caregiver was able to change another child. Caregiver washed their hands at this time. Inspector also discussed with director training for caregivers on handwashing.
HHSC 746.3415(13) — Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A toddler hands was not washed after diapering. This was corrected at inspection when the inspector brought this to the attention of the caregiver who then assisted the child with washing their hands.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-14.
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Illness & medication
There was no exemption for immunizations in a childs file who has refused immunizations.
HHSC 746.615(a) — Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-31. Correction verified 2023-03-16.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was observed that the operation was out of ratio in a school age classroom with a specified age group of 6-8 year old children. There were a total of 37 children present with two caregivers. The children in the class were later divided into two groups during this inspection.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-24. Correction verified 2022-11-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 20, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was determined to be deficient.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-03. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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Other Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and was determined to be deficient.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-03. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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Other Serious
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Sep 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver did not know the age of a child they were responsible for or have information with the age of the child. This was corrected at inspection when the director printed out the childs information for the caregiver.
HHSC 746.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-11.
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Staff background & training
The current designated director does currently meet minimum standard qualifications.
HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-25. Correction verified 2022-08-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two out of eight employees stated that they use hand sanitizer between diaper changing.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-17.
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Other
There were missing outlet covers in a classroom with 2-year old children. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed outlet covers on the outlets.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-11.
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Other
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Jul 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Caregiver has been in direct contact with children without a cleared background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation is still not in compliance with the minimum standards during the follow-up on 5/24/2022. There were multiple deficiencies. The director is not ensuring the operation is meeting the minimum standards.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Staff background & training
Operation is still not in compliance with the minimum standards during the follow-up on 5/24/2022. Out of 4 caregivers files evaluated 2 did not have current annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-06-16.
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Staff background & training
Operation is still not in compliance with the minimum standards during the follow-up on 5/24/2022. Director does not have current 30 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation is still not in compliance with the minimum standards during the follow-up on 5/24/2022. Operation does not have a current health inspection,
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-06-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation is still not in compliance with the minimum standards during the follow-up on 5/24/2022. The first aid kits in the 2 vans do not have the required equipment. All materials are expired and needs replacing.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-06-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There were multiple deficiencies. The director is not ensuring the operation is meeting the minimum standards.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-18. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Staff background & training
Out of 4 caregivers files evaluated 2 did not have current annual training hours.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-18. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Staff background & training
Director does not have current 30 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-18. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Other Serious
The caregiver in the 3-4 year old classroom was heard yelling at the children during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-04.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation does not have a current health inspection,
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-18. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Deficiency recited during the monitoring/ follow-up inspection on 5/04/2022. During the DFPS investigation the children's bathroom was observed having a broken light bulb on the ceiling having fire damage that resulted in the bathroom having black residue on the floor. The bathroom door did not have an out of order sign.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-18. Correction verified 2022-05-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There were multiple areas in the daycare that appeared to not have been cleaned for a while. There was visible dirt and debris on cabinets, floors, and restrooms accessible to the children. There are rooms that are not being used but are regulated space and those areas are dirty and items were observed on the floors.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-18. Correction verified 2022-05-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The caregiver in the older infant classroom did not sanitize the changing table after diaper change.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-18. Correction verified 2022-05-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current gas leak test. The test was due June 2021.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-18. Correction verified 2022-05-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
The first aid kits in the 2 vans do not have the required equipment. All materials are expired and needs replacing.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-18. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Records & paperwork
Out of 10 children files evaluated 5 did not have current health statements.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-18. Correction verified 2022-05-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 14, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the DFPS investigation the children's bathroom was observed having a broken lightbulb on the ceiling having fire damage that resulted in the bathroom having black residue on the floor. The bathroom door did not have an out of order sign.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-26. Correction verified 2022-05-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational polcies do include information about outdoor play but it does not address all areas required to be addressed.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-02-09.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The permit holder is not ensuring the minimum standards are being met. The permit holder was informed of the two issues on the playground and the concerns with minimal to no activities for the school aged children and they did not fix any of the three concerns.
HHSC 746.113(a) — Operating in compliance with MS Rules Licensed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-25. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Staff background & training
Caregivers still have not completed all of these trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Safety & premises
The activity plans still have not been updated to meet the new requirements of reflecting active play times.
HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Other
The school aged classroom still had minimal age appropriate activities. The only things present were the air hockey machine, construction paper and crayons.
HHSC 746.2707(3) — Activities for School-age - Provides Thinking Skills and Sensory Development
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-25. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The climbing structure on the school aged playground is missing a slide. I gave the operation a week to fix it prior to being cited and it has not been fixed more than a week later.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-18. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Safety & premises
The loose fill material was not 6 inches deep as required.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-25. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational polcies still did not include the updated requirement for active/outdoor play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-14. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 30, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There were multiple deficiencies. The director is not ensuring the oeration is meeting the minimum standards.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Other Serious
The caregivers in the 2 year old classroom and later in the 3-4 year old classroom was talking down to the children and being negative with all interactions with the children.
HHSC 746.1201(2) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-30. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Staff background & training
There was a caregiver that was hired in 02/21. She had no experience and there was no documentation of pre-service training. Another caregiver was hired 09/21 and had no experience. She did not have any pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-13. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Staff background & training
There were 3 caregivers without current 1st aid.
HHSC 746.1301(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-06. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Staff background & training
3 caregiver did not have current CPR.
HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-06. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Staff background & training
Five of the 10 employee files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of training for the previous year.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-13. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Staff background & training
Six of the 10 files reviewed did not have current abuse/neglect training.
HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-06. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Staff background & training
The caregiver in the infant/toddler classroom did not have current SIDS/SBS/EBD training.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-31. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Staff background & training
Eight of the 10 files reviewed did not have the required health/safety trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-06. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Safety & premises
The activity plans have not been updated to meet the new requirements of reflecting active play times.
HHSC 746.2206(1) — Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-06. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Other
The school aged classroom had no age appropriate activities.
HHSC 746.2707(3) — Activities for School-age - Provides Thinking Skills and Sensory Development
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-06. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Other Serious
The caregiver in the 3-4 year old classroom was heard yelling at the children and threatening to take away their outdoor time for not listening.
HHSC 746.2805(6) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-30. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There were Clorox wipes on the home center of the older infant/toddler classroom. There was also aresol spray can next to the cleaner. These items were moved during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There were multiple areas in the daycare that appeared to not have been cleaned for a while. There was visible dirt and debris on cabinets and floors accessible to the children. There are rooms that are not being used but are regulated space and those areas were dirty and debris was obsereved on the floors. Pictures were taken.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-06. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The caregiver in the older infant classroom did not wash infants hands after diaper changes. None of the children in the 2 year old classroom washed their hands after restroom break.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-30. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The caregiver in the older infant classroom did nto sanitize the changing table between diaper changes.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-30. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational polcies did not include the updated requirement for active/outdoor play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-06. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current gas leak test. The test was due June 2021.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-13. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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