Central Storybook Village Day Care · 145 McGovern Rd, Houston

The parent letter did not explain the facility's lockdown procedure and plan to provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

A handwashing sign was not posted at one of the toilets in the boys bathroom on the 1st floor and at one of the sinks in the boys and girls bathrooms on the 2nd floor.

The record for child #1, a preschool child, lacked a current health report. The record for child #2, a preschool child, included a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report.

The record for staff #3 and #7 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment. The record for staff #6 included a current health assessment dated following their first day working in child care.

Staff #2 renewed their certification in pediatric first aid and CPR on 6/19/2024, following the expiration of their previous certification on 3/31/2022.

Staff #4 completed mandated reporter training on 9/25/2024, more than 60 months following the date of their previous training on 8/23/2019.

The record for staff #8 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Staff #5 and #6 completed PD in pediatric first aid and CPR on 6/13/2024, more than 90 days following their first day working in child care.

According to staff statements and documentation including pictures, it was determined that staff person #1 pulled child #1 out from under a table by their legs resulting in brush burns/red marks on the child's back. The incident was self-reported by the operator.

There was documentation of testing of the interconnected fire detection system by a fire safety professional dated 8-4-23. Documentation of a current test of the interconnected fire detection system within the last year was not on file at the facility.

The file for staff person #2 had current pediatric first-aid/CPR training with a completion date of 6-19-24 that was after the March 2024 expiration of the prior training.

Staff person #1 completed the following required pre-service training on 6-13-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.

The file for staff #5 did not contain documentation of applying for a DHS FBI clearance on or before their hire date. A valid DHS FBI clearance, dated 11/22/2023, is now on file. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)

Several containers of Clorox wipes, labeled keep out of reach of children, were observed to be accessible to children in an unlocked gray cabinet at the top of the front set of stairs.

Barbasol shaving cream, labeled keep out of reach of children was observed in room 12. Based on statements made by staff, the shaving cream has been used by the children during sensory activities.

Two first aid kits were accessible to children in the downstairs preschool room; one was observed in the bottom unlocked drawer of the sign in desk, the 2nd was observed in the emergency bag which was sitting in a stack of laundry baskets near the nap room.

A handwashing sign was not posted at the rear toilet in the preschool restroom.

Several pairs of Colorations brand, blue blunt tip scissors were observed to be accessible to preschoolers in the Fellowship Hall. Based on the manufacturer's description, the scissors are intended for ages 5+ and grades KG+.

A pinch point was observed on a child size gray chair in the downstairs preschool room. The back rest of the chair was not secured tightly to the frame.

The files for children #1 and #3 contained health reports dated more than 12 months apart. Current health reports are now on file for both children.

An Albuterol inhaler, which was not labeled with the child's name, was observed in a belted nylon carrier labeled for child #4.

A soiled pull up was observed in an unlined trash can in the preschool restroom.

The file for staff #1 contained consecutive health assessments conducted more than 24 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file is now current.

Documentation of the fire drills did not include the names of all staff participating in the drill. Only names of staff leading the drill were documented.

The file for staff #2 contained documentation of mandated reporter training dated more than 60 months apart; 5/25/18 and 6/02/23. Current training is now on file.

The file for staff #3, designated as an assistant group supervisor on the staff data sheet, did not contain documentation of the experience required for the position.

The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.

The file for staff #4 contained documentation of completing 9 of the 12 required annual training hours on time between December 2021 and December 2022. Three additional hours were completed late. The file is now current.

On 1/03/23, staff #1 placed her hands on both sides of a school age child's face while yelling at the child.

On 1/03/23, staff #1 placed her hands on both sides of a school age child's face while yelling at the child.

The file for staff #11 contained an FBI clearance and mandated reporter training which were not updated within 60 months. The FBI clearance was previously obtained on 8/05/15 and was updated on 12/15/21. Mandated reporter training was previously completed 6/03/16 and was updated on 7/07/22.

At approximately 9:15am on 12/16/22, 15 preschoolers and 4 staff were observed in the nap room. When asked to name their primary care groups, staff #3 named 2 children, staff #6 named 5 children, staff #12 named 4 children, and Staff #13 named 3 children. Staff in the room named 14 children leaving 1 child, child #5, unnamed. Staff #5 was assigned to child #5, but staff #5 was out of the room assisting another child in a restroom.

The nap room was observed to be over capacity on 12/16/22 and 1/09/23 during circle time. The nap room has a measured capacity of 11. The time period that the room would be over capacity was not designated on the schedule.

Two electrical outlets lacking protective caps were observed in room 9 and room 12.

A broken window was observed in room 12. Although the window is inaccessible to children, the cracks can be felt on the inside of the glass, there is significant spider webbing and the window sill is also used as a shelf. There is the potential for something to bump the cracked glass causing further breakage.

Peeling paint was observed on the fence surrounding the outdoor play space in the following areas; to the right of the storage shed, the section along the road, and the section along the neighboring residence.

The file for child #4 contained an immunization record which lacked documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine after 11/19/19. A written exemption was not on file.

The file for child #1 contained a medical exemption for the influenza vaccine written by the parent instead of the child's physician.

The files for staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #7, #9, and #11 contained health assessments which were not updated within 24 months. The file for staff #6 contained an initial health assessment conducted after their first day in a child care position. The most recent health assessments on file are now current. The file for staff #6 contained a TB screening which was conducted more than 12 months prior to their first day in a child care position and is therefore not valid.

The file for staff #5 contained a positive TB screening, but did not include the results of a chest x-ray and evaluation for chemoprophylaxis.

Consecutive drills conducted on 12/09/21 and 2/02/22 were 63 days apart.

Four consecutive drills indicated the same hypothetical location. The location was listed as "School" for drills on 12/09/21 and 2/02/22, then again for drills on 8/12/22 and 10/14/22.

Approximately 6-8 inches of dirty water was observed in a rolling mop bucket in the gym/cafeteria.

The file for staff #7 contained documentation of participating in fire safety training at an interval greater than 12 months. The trainings were completed on 7/27/21 and 8/10/22.

The file for staff #8 contained documentation of completing pediatric CPR/FA 120 days after their date of hire (See LIS code sheet). The training was completed on 3/15/22.

Staff person #10 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.

The files for children #2 and #3 contained emergency contact information and agreements which were not updated within 6 months. Both files now contain current documents.

The file for staff #4 contained 8 of the 12 required hours of annual training. The file for staff #11 did not contain any annual training hours.

There were 18 children in the main classroom and 5 staff. Staff #1 claimed 4 children, Staff #2 claimed 6 children age 3 and 4. Staff #3 claimed 2 children ages 3 and 4. Staff #4 & 5 did not claim responsibility for any children. 6 children ages 3 and 4 were not claimed by a staff and had not been assigned to a specific staff member.

The first aid kit in the front activity room lacked scissors.

There was a brown plastic shed against the fence with a hole on the left wall. The hole was approximately 6-8" and created a sharp edge. The poured in place rubber ground surface in the play yard has holes & is deteriorating away from other sections of ground surface material, creating a tripping hazard.

There was peeling paint on the purple wall of the Nap room by the shelf.

The file for Child #2,5,6 and 9 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP.

The emergency contact form for child #2 and 5 lacked home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

The emergency contact form for child # 6 and 8 lacked the child's health insurance policy number.

The emergency contact form for child # 2, 4, 5, and 6 lacks the address and phone number for the listed release persons.

The emergency contact form for child #1 was not present in the nap room where the child was receiving care.