La Petite Academy Marbach

Two diaper changing stations in the toddler classrooms had debrie all around the inside of the table and under the mat. Pictures were taken.

One crib had lots of debrie and stains on the crib sheet. The plexiglass was smeared. The other crib had paper rolls, and a balled up crib sheet. Pictures were taken of these findings.

A caregiver did not know which children they were responsible for when they left a child on the playground with a different group of children.

The floor in the boy's restroom was not clean during the investigation inspection.

One out of five children enrollment forms reviewed was missing the health statement.

One out five children enrollment forms reviewed during the visit was missing information on the emergency medical attention section.

The diaper changing mat in the toddler classroom was torn along one side of the seam. Corrected when the diaper changing mat was removed from the diaper changing table.

One out of five children enrollment forms reviewed during inspection was missing the emergency contacts.

The operation has failed to maintain the child-caregiver ratio logs for the month of October and November.

Four out of ten children files were missing the health statement information.

The operation failed to follow the probation condition on ratios when several of the classrooms were out of ratio on a visit conducted by CCR on 9/9/2025 for inspection 4074769.

One caregiver did not accumulate the required trainings with certificates for the year 2024-2025 period.

One caregiver had an expired CPR/1st aid certification since November 2024.

Five out of twelve staff files were reviewed. Two of the caregiver files were missing trainings on handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials ,understanding building and physical premises safety, preventing and responding to emergencies, administering medication, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, and emergency preparedness.

A caregiver providing care to seven children, ages four months to twenty- one months was over ratio by three children, and the assistant director providing care to twenty-seven children ages two to five years old was over ratio by sixteen children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was placed in both classrooms.

There was a hard plastic pipe sticking out of the mulch on the preschool/school age playground.

Several air vents had accumulated dust.

Three infant feeding instructions were not updated.

Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a pre-k classroom was not in control as majority of the children refused to nap and played on and around the cots.

Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a caregiver did not use positive interactions when they pulled a four year old child up by the arm and carried the same child by the arms to the other side of the classroom.

Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a caregiver was assigned to a classroom that did not math their skills and abilities as the classroom was not in control.

Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that the pre-k classroom was out of ratio as there were twenty children to one caregiver with majority of the children were awake and were not asleep or laying down on their cots. As majority of the children were awake the ratio of one caregiver to 15 three year olds or one caregiver to 18 four year olds must be followed.

Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a four year old was separated for thirteen minutes.

Based on the evidence gathered in the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a blanket was placed over a child's head by a caregiver while the child laid on the cot during naptime.

One out of the ten staff files reviewed during inspection did not have Pediatric First aid and CPR training.

Fees have not been paid.

Based on the investigation conducted, it can be determined that a caregiver did not exercise good judgement by failing to notify management of a child stating their arm hurt following a fall on the playground the caregiver again did not notify anyone when the child complained of arm pain again hours later.

The operation was not adhering to the requirements of the Plan of Action that was agreed upon between Child Care Regulation and the operation.

Playground maintenance inspections and repair records were not available for review during inspection.

Loose fill observed by the slides on the playground did not meet the required 6 inches of dept.

The caregiver in the twos classroom was observed caring for twelve two year old children. NOTE: This was corrected when the director called parents to pick up their children. A preschool classroom caregiver was observed supervising twenty two three year old children by herself. NOTE: This was corrected as the director arrived and assigned the cook/caregiver to assist in that classroom. As the cook stepped away to finish lunch preparation, the director stepped in to supervise.

Caregivers in the infant and preschool classrooms gave incorrect number of children they supervised. The infant class caregiver said she had nine infant, when she only had eight. The preschool class caregiver had 22 when she said she had 23.

6 infants did not have updated feeding schedules.

During the course of a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was left alone, in a bathroom. Pictures were also received showing 4 toddler age children standing on tables.

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not know which children she was responsible for which resulted in a child being left behind in another classroom.

The infant classroom was used as a passageway for a two year old class to return to their own assigned classroom.

During the course of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director did not use good judgment when she allowed a two year old child who had been left behind in an infant room, to stay in the infant room for 20 minutes. This disrupted the routine for the two year old child as well as the infants in care.

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a situation that placed a child at risk was not reported to Child Care Regulation.

Certain caregivers did not exercise good judgment when purposely not notifying management of a broken toilet at the operation.

A clogged toilet was not repaired attracting bugs in the children's restroom creating unsanitary conditions.

Sprays containing sanitizing liquids were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the pre-k building accessible to the children in care. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the sprays were removed and placed out of reach during the inspection.

The operation's policies did not inlcude the instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website.

Three out of the three staff files reviewed during inspection did not inlucde a copy of their first aid and CPR.

Two classrooms did have a number/child assignment map for the cots observed used by the children in care. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the map was created.

Staff trainings were not available for review during inspection.

One out of the two files did not have current first aid and CPR training.

During the follow up inspection the first classroom had 30 children to 1 teacher and at 9:30 the director moved children to another classroom. In the infant room there were 8 infants 2 months to 11months and 2 children that were 1 year and 10 months and 1 year and 8 months and 2 teachers. Corrected at inspection the director separate the preschool children form the pre-k children and removed the 2 toddlers from the infant room.

The director failure to comply with minimum standards when she allowed multiple classrooms out of ratio and placing child safety at risk. Corrected at inspection 2 more employess came in to work in the classrooms and the asst. director came to work. So the director was able to come out of the classroom.

They preschool children returned into the classroom from outside play and went straight to the table and started playing with toys. The children nor the teacher washed there hands.

The teachers in the pre-k and toddler classrooms are out of ratio during morning routine.

The director is did not ensure the center is meeting minimum standards and maintaining the ratio.

The teachers were yelling at the children to shut up and be quiet, and sit down with a harsh tone in the toddler and preschool classroom.

The after school classroom was observed over ratio by four children in care. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection, when the inspector notified the office manager who had completed the bus runs to assist in the after school classroom.

During inspection, while the director, assistant director, and office manager were out to lunch, the caregivers supervising children during naptime, did not know who was left in charge, nor for how long.

Re cited-Four of the four employees still have not had an employment affidavit added to their employment file.

One of the three children's immunization records remain to be submitted. One of the two children's healthcare statements remain to be submitted.

An employee was working in the toddler classroom with no background check. This was corrected during inspection when that employee was sent home and advised could not return until it is returned cleared. Director submitted background check while inspector in office.

During the investigation it has been determined that the caregiver withholds active play from children as a result of bad behavior.

During this investigation, it has been found that caregivers do yell at the children.

The fire drill list did not show fire drills conducted for last two months. The smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers do not reflect checks for the past 5 months.

The director has been unable to obtain employee documents as required.

The director has not received documents from parents for children's records.

Three of ten child records reviewed did not contain immunization records Two of ten files did not have required health care physician statements.

Two of eight staff files did not have verification of employment qualifications. Four of eight files did not have employment affidavits.

The operation did not have current, up to date documentation for playground maintenance checks.

Three of ten child records reviewed did not contain immunization records Two of ten files did not have required health care physician statements.

Two of eight staff files did not have verification of employment qualifications. Four of eight files did not have employment affidavits.

During the investigation, it has been determined that the staff did not display good judgment and self control while children were in care when a caregiver confronted another caregiver resulting in a verbal altercation in front of children in care.

Four out of six personnel staff records reviewed did not have proof of a valid First Aid training.

Two tricycles observed in the playground had broken seats that had shear points. Corrected at inspection: The tricycles were removed from the playground.

Four out of six staff records reviewed did not have proof of a valid CPR training.

The health inspection was last conducted on 05/10/2021 and another inspection has not been conducted since then.

The previous inspection posted was from 2020. Corrected at inspection: The new inspection form was printed and posted.

The classrooms had cots that were put to close together and the children would need to cross over other children to get out.

The center could not produce a previously completed playground checklist. Corrected at inspection: The checklist was completed during the inspection.