Second Baptist Preschool

Based on the information obtained in a DFPS investigation two caregivers were using their cell phones on the playground when an incident in care occurred.

Based on the information obtained in a DFPS investigation supervision was not in compliance when an incident in care occurred as caregivers were using cell phones and were sitting down at times and were not up and walking around and actively supervising the playground the entirety of their time on the playground.

Information gathered in the investigation substantiated supervision was not compliant on a morning when a child was hurt twice by another child in care. There was ample staffing in the classroom, but caregivers were not positioned appropriately so that all children could be seen and there was a lack of awareness of tending to a crying child and assessing and comforting them.

One caregiver had CPR that was not compliant because it did not include hands-on based instruction.

When checking the stored medication it was observed an epi pen for a child expired October of 2024 and Children's Tylenol for a child expired November of 2024.

The operational policies did not include the criteria the operation uses to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play. It was also noted the Licensing section needs updated and that the policies need to include procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.

During the walk through the caregiver in Room 2 said they had twelve children present, but there were thirteen children present. Note: This was a different caregiver than the caregivers who did not know the count during the inspection being followed up on.

During the walk through three occupied classrooms had cleaning supplies and toxic chemicals accessible to children. A couple other classrooms children use also had the same issue, but the classrooms did not currently have children in them. Note: A few photos were taken. Note: During the inspection the assistant director immediately addressed the issue and the chemicals were locked or moved.

In the pink classroom a cabinet was unlocked and cleaning supplies and chemicals were accessible to children. Note: A photo was taken. The cabinet was locked after it was addressed.

During the walkthrough the caregiver in the dark blue classroom stated they had six children, but there were seven children present. On the playground classes were combined and there were a total of 13 children. Both caregivers present gave the wrong number of children which only added up to ten children. One caregiver did not know how many children they had and the other caregiver did not account for the children they were watching when another teacher left to change a diaper.

A playhouse on the playground had a cracked bench and a cracked grill. Note: Photos were taken.

A staff member and the director that are required to have annual transportation safety training did not have documentation of current training. Note: Both completed the training during the inspection.

The operation did not complete the annual liability insurance verification as required.

A combined classroom with a specified age group of three years old was out of ratio as there were sixteen children with one caregiver. Note: One child was moved to another classroom to address the issue.

One caregiver who transports children did not have current annual transportation safety training as required.

The three vehicles used for transportation had electronic safety alarms that do not currently work.

There was no documentation that fire drills were conducted in July or August. The last documented fire drill was June.

One caregiver had expired first aid and cpr. Four other caregivers did not have required cpr.

2 of 8 personnel files evaluated were short the required number of annual training hours.

One child with a food allergy had an emergency plan but it was not signed by a healthcare professional and it stated an epi pen and Bendryl were required but neither of them were on site. Another child had an allergy that was not a food allergy and had a plan signed by a healthcare professional but the required epi pen and Benadryl were not on site.

The first aid kit was not complete and was missing tweezers.

10 of 27 staff members did not have the required cpr or cpr renewal.

10 of 27 staff members did not have the required cpr or cpr renewal.

3 of 4 staff members have not completed the annual transportation safety training.

The operation did not complete the liability insurance annual verification requirement.

The annual written CPSC notification had not been completed.

A fire inspection has not been completed in the last 12 months.

I observed two infants (over 12 months) in one of the infant rooms who were alseep in their cribs with cups.

The former director is no longer the director which was not reported to licensing. Note: This was reported to me during the inspection.

Documentation was not available showing the director has current First Aid and CPR.

Two children with medication stored at the center had medication that was expired.

I did not observe a background check submitted for a caregiver present at the center and working in a classroom. Note: The background check was submitted during the inspection.