Apple Grove Daycare and Preschool

One out of two transportation vehicles observed did not have a working alarm system.

The safety seats observed in two transportation vehicles were expired. Safety seats observed were manufactured ranged from between 2011-2015. One safety seat observed expired, 03/03/2018.

The pre-k/schoolers playground area loose fill was not maintained properly, in which dirt was exposed.

Two cribs in the infant classroom did not have snug fitting sheets during the walkthrough. One infant was observed napping in one out of the two cribs observed with loose fitting sheets. Sheets on the infant mattress were replaced during the inspection.

Several bags of mulch were observed on the pre-K playground area near the slide and underneath the play structure, posing a risk for a tripping hazard to children. While Licensing staff was present, the mulch bags were removed from children access.

Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the Pre-K classroom. This was corrected at inspection.

The diaper changing surface in the infant classroom has multiple tears' therefore it is no longer non-absorbent.

Of the 8 personnel records evaluated, one has not completed 24 clock hours of pre-service training

The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. Procedures for parental notification 2. Information regarding field trips 3. Parents Rights 4. Procedures for parents to review and discuss concerns with the director 5. Procedures for parents to participate with the center's activities 6. Information on how parents may access Minimum Standards and the correct HHSC website. 7. Staff vaccination policy 8. Procedures to support inclusive services for children with special care needs.

Activity plans were not posted in two classrooms. This was corrected at inspection.

One staff was observed with 5 children, 2-4 years of age amongst two pools. The staff did not have additonal staff present to assist in case of an emergency.

During the walkthrough, Licensing staff observed two inflatable pools on site. Licensing staff was not notified, and/or informed of pool services offered at the childcare facility.

During the walkthrough a water hose was observed accessible to children near two pools placed outside while children were engaged in swimming services.

The employee list was not validated by January 15th.

The most recent fire inspection is dated 12/07/2021. No recent inspection was observed.

One caregiver in the infant classroom was not aware of the ages of the infants in which they were responsible for. A total of 2 infants were present in the classroom.

Infant sheets observed in two cribs were loose and contained food stains. Extra padding was observed underneath infant sheets, which was the incorrect size. Infant sheets that were dirty were removed and replaced while present.

On 11/09/2022 children were observed having ramen noodles, corn, and cantaloupe for lunch. The food menu for Wednesday was documented to serve turkey grilled cheese, corns, and fresh fruit. There were not substitutions documented on the food menu.

One out of five children records observed did not include a start/admission date. The Director retrieved the start date from the computer system.

Two children were observed in the infant classroom. One child was 3 years of age, and the other child was an infant, 8 months of age.

The operation has not obtained the required annual sanitation inspection. The previous operation contained a health report dated 11/12/2020. The operation will serve meals, and is required to have an updated sanitation inspection.

Five out of five children files did not contain the address for the emergency contact listed.

The operational policies did not contain information pertaining to applying cream to children in care. The operational policies did not discuss requirements pertaining to diaper cream, insect repellant, and/or sunscreen.

The operational policies observed did not contain the type of physical activities that the operation will provide to children enrolled/present. The operation did not address alternate physical activities in case of bad weather conditions.

The fire inspection had not been completed for the new operation. The previous operation obtained a fire inspection on 3/17/2021. The operation has made changes to the infant classroom, which calls for a current fire inspection.

One caregiver observed within the Pre-K age group did not have a current CPR/First-aid certification. The caregiver was observed with 8 children, 3-4 years of age.