Connally ISD Child Care

An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer. The caregiver stated that the infant has to sleep in a bouncer due to acid reflux, but the operation only had a doctor's note on file, not an Infant Sleep Exception form. This was corrected during the inspection when the infant was removed from the bouncer.

Out of four children's records reviewed, one was missing an updated immunization record and one was missing the parent's acknowledgment of receiving the handbook.

Out of four staff files reviewed, one caregiver was missing SIDs and shaken baby training, four were missing training in emergency preparedness, three were missing training in communicable diseases and injury prevention, and two were missing training in admistering medication.

Out of four staff records reviewed, three employees were missing statement that they had received a copy of the parent handbook, one was missing proof of education, one was missing a statement that they received the staff handbook, one was missing a copy of their photo ID, and one was missing a statement that they attended orientation with an overview on abuse and neglect.

The parent handbook was missing policies for applying sunscreen and insect repellant, procedures for parent participation, information on the benefits of physical activity, the duration and setting physical activity will take place, recommended clothing, and weather conditions that will prevent children from playing outside, and a plan for children to get physical activity time when they can't play outside.

During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that the operation allowed children to play on a playground that did not meet minimum standard requirements without having a clause in their handbook informing parents that the playground is maintained by the school and does not meet minimum standards.

During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that caregivers were not providing adequate supervision when a child fell off the swing set and received a concussion without the caregivers being aware of the injury.

While reviewing video footage for an investigation, two caregivers were observed on their phones during naptime.

Three classes were combined outside, and the youngest child was 14 months old while the oldest was over three years old. This was corrected during the inspection when the older classes were sent back inside.

A caregiver stated that they had nine children in their group when they only had eight children.

During the investigation, it was found that the incident report was not signed by the parent within 48 hours as required. This was corrected during the investigation when a signed incident report was received.

During the investigation, it was found that a child in care left their class and got outside the daycare unsupervised twice.

Two children who had diagnosed food allergies had an allergy plan that was not signed by the physician.

The fire extinguishers were not checked monthly. This was corrected during the inspection when the director checked the gauges on the fire extinguishers.

Some of the first aid kit creams and hydrogen peroxide were expired. This was corrected when the expired supplies were removed from the first aid kit.

The children's product certification was last signed in November 2023. This was corrected during the inspection when the director confirmed that she receives recall emails and signed a new product's certification form.

There were several outlets in the toddler room that did not have covers. This was corrected during the inspection when covers were placed in the outlets.

One infant was observed seated at a feeding table without the safety strap buckled. The seat was buckled during the inspection.

It was found during the investigation that the operation did not currently have documentation notifying parents that the school maintained playground and its equipment did not meet minimum standards requirements.

There was sufficient evidence found to show that one caregiver did not interact positively with a child that was not following instructions.

It was found that the operation did not report a child injury requiring medical evaluation.

A child with a known allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan signed by a physician.