Misha Shimek Home Daycare

During the follow up inspection it was found that the operation has not documented practicing exiting the playground through the garage window.

During the inspection it was observed that the gate leading to the in ground swimming pool was not self closing or self latching.

During the inspection it was observed that the operation, both inside and outside, were not being thoroughly cleaned regularly. The floors of the operation had crumbs, and dirt, visible. The changing pad and hand washing sink both had visible dirt specs, and the outdoor area needed to be cleaned and rinsed down to help prevent the dust/ pollen build up .

During the inspection it was observed that two children under the age of two were having screen time.

There were no instructions for contacting local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website in the operational policies.

There was no duration of indoor phyysical activity stated in the operational policies.

An annual certification of children's products has not been conducted or documented for review.

The 3A-40BC was not mounted properly but located on top of the refrigerator.

During the walkthrough, a cat litter box was found in the bathroom with cat poop being accessible to children in care.

There was no recommendation of clothing and footing for participation in physical activities.

5 antiseptic wipes found in the first aid kit were expired by 2009. This was corrected when those wipes were removed and thrown away.

A household member did not have a renewed background check submitted.

During the walkthrough of the home, it was found that cleaning supplies in the bathroom, gardening tools outside, trash, and pet food were made accessible to children in care. Additionally, the children's space to the bathroom was cluttered making trash, craft supplies, and cleaning supplies accessible to the children. Outside, the window attached to the garage used as the second exit from the outdoor play area was made inaccessible on the inside of the garage due to clutter of household items piled under the window creating an unclear pathway for exiting in case of an emergency.

The primary caregiver did not have active background check as it was inactivated on 11/28/22.

The trash in the restroom is accessible to the children in care. This was corrected at the inspection.

It was found that the first aid training was not completed.

The playground area does not have two exits on two different sides.

Household member lives at the home and does not have a clear background check.

The playground area does not have two exits on two different sides.

A cat present is not vaccinated and have access to children.

Provider changed a diaper and the cleaners were accessible to the child.

Household member lives at the home and does not have a clear background check.

Operational policy is lacking an emergency preparedness plan.

There are 2 dogs present and they are lacking current vaccines.

Primary caregiver moved out of the licensed child care home and still operated a daycare out of the home

Operational policy is lacking promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity

Last fire drill documented was 10/13/2021. Primary caregiver stated she forgot to practice in November.

Primary caregiver was unaware she needed liability insurance.

Primary caregiver has two smoke detections systems one of them is lacking batteries and the other one is defective.

TV was in use for a 19 month old child.

Cpr was obtain online and is lacking practice with manikin.

Operational policy is lacking promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity

There are 2 dogs present and they are lacking current vaccines.

Battery operated Carbon monoxide was last check on 10/13/2021. This was corrected at inspection when the primary caregiver tested the carbon monoxide at inspection.

Operational policy is lacking an emergency preparedness plan.