Austin Peace Academy

The director and four caregivers were missing documentation of annual training records.

At inspection, the playground had two play structures, that did not have loose fill surfacing.

At inspection, the operation did not have a playground checklist to provide for CCR.

At inspection, the director did not have a current CPR/First aid training certificate.

The operation hasn't had a fire inspection since 9/28/2023. They are awaiting a response for an appointment to obtain the inspection, as the invoice was paid on 5/14/2025.

A staff member was present in the classroom and did not have a background check. *Staff member was sent home until the background check is submitted. The governing body permit holder doesn't have a background check.

The last inspection was posted on 3/1/2022. The daily schedule wasn't posted in either classrooms. The licensing parent notification poster was missing. The required telephone numbers was missing. The current employee list wasn't posted.

The operation hasn't had a fire inspection since 9/28/2023.

The loose fill needs to be replenished and constantly meeting the required depth. The turf material on the play space was ripped and could possibly cause a tripping hazard. The lining under the surfacing material was exposed to possibly cause a tripping hazard.

Health statements was not available to review for five student records reveiwed.

Hearing and vision screening was not available to review for two of the children records reveiwed.

Employment affidavit was unavailable to review for five staff members.

Per allergy plan, current EpiPens for two children diagnosed with a food allergy was not available to review.

Food Allergy plan was not avialable for review for the one child with a doctor diagnosed food allergy.

Complete enrollement forms was unavailble to reveiw for five children records reviewed.

It was found the operation did not have a copy of their sanitation inspection.

It was found during the inspection the operation did not have a current fire inspection completed by the local fire marshal.

It was found during the inspection 4 caregivers had expired First Aid/CPR.

One Teacher did not state the correct amount of children that were in the classroom during inspection.

A copy of the current employee list was not posted at the operation.

The Keeping Children Safe Poster was not posted at the operation.

A copy of the most recent licensing report was not posted at the operation.

A copy of the Parent Notification poster was not posted at the operation.

The operational policies were missing statements on how to contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website. Also missing were how to access and review Minimum Standards and review the latest Licensing Report, that the operation is in a gang free zone, employee vaccinations requirements, and the physical activity policies.

A copy of the operation's license was not posted at the operation.

Four students files were reviewed. Two children needed address information for their emergency contact. This was corrected at inspection when the parents were called and gave the Director the information over the phone.

One caregiver had to count the number of children in care, and was not sure of the exact ages of the children.

4 staff files were reviewed. All four were missing the hire dates. This was corrected at inspection when the Director located the dates and added them to the personnel information sheet.

Once caregiver was missing training in child maltreatment.

One caregiver was missing 3 hours of child development training.

Four staff files were reviewed. Two staff members were missing their notarized affidavit.

One staff member was present without a background check eligibilty notification.