BCS New Horizons Learning Center LLC

There was a mop bucket left in a toddler's bathroom with used water. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the bucket from the bathroom to make it inaccessible to the children.

Children under the age of two were watching tv on a tablet while the caregiver was cleaning up after nap.

Operation did not have a current sanitation inspection. The last inspection was conducted on 8/16/23.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence of caregivers not demonstrating good judgement.

There were area's in the fence on one playground that had gaps in the fence at the bottom with protruding metal pieces. I spoke to the director about getting the fencing fixed. There was also a table leaning up against the fence that will need to be removed from the playground if not being used. On the middle playground there were 3 broken seats on the bounce toy/equipment. I spoke to the director about the pinching hazard that it poses.

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that diaper changes were not being provided promptly.

One trash can in a bathroom located inside of the children's classroom had garbage accessible to children. This was corrected when the director covered the trash can with a lid.

Children were observed coming in from playing outdoors without washing their hands. This was fixed when children were taken to wash their hands.

While reviewing qualifications it was found the current director's certificate expired July 26, 2023.

While reviewing files there was no proof of DFPS background checks in an employees file.

During a walk through a classroom was seen with 13 children and two caregivers. The classroom was out of ratio by 3. This was fixed when two additional caregivers came took 5 of the children to another classroom.

While reviewing the building ground checklist it was found checks had not been completed since 9/13/2023.

While doing a walk through it was seen that loose fill was not maintained at the proper depth.

While doing a walk through there were two garbage bags with trash accessible to children on the outdoor play area.

During a walk through there was a refrigerator present on the ramp that is used by children.

During a walk through there were three bottles of chemicals within reach of children. This was fixed when the bottles of chemicals were put away up and out of reach of children.

During a walk through there was an infant sleeping in a crib in front of the exit door. This was fixed when equipment was rearranged.

While doing an unannounced walk through there were cords accessible to children. This was corrected at the inspection when the cords were moved out of reach of children.

While watching footage caregivers was seen changing children's diapers on the floor play area.

During a walkthrough there were two people preesent at the operation during operating hours without an active background. This was corrected at the inspection when the two people left the operation.

While doing a walk through there was an offensive odor present in the operation. During a walkthrough at the operation there were hazards present on the outdoor area such as cords, shovels wheelbarrier where children have access too.

While watching live video footage at the operation a caregiver was seen grabbing a child by the arm.

While reviewing video footage a caregiver was seen laughing at a caregiver hitting and pushing children.

While watching video footage at an unannounced investigation inspection a caregiver was seen displaying prohibited punishment to children in care.

While doing a walk through in a building used by children there was a storage cabinet wide open with tools accessible to children in care. During a walk through on the outdoor play area there was a bolt exposed in the play area and fencing coming up from the ground.

While doing a follow up it was found that staff did not have signed affidavits on file.

While doing a follow up inspection the last annual fire inspection was conducted 2/10/2022.

While doing a walk through in the outdoor play area the bolts at the bottom of the slide was visible due to pea gravel not being maintained.

While reviewing childrens files there were two children with no up to date immunization records and one child with no immunization records on file.

While reviewing staff files it was found that staff did not have signed affidavits.

While reviewing postings there was no menu posted for viewing.

While doing a walk through there was a can of lysol sitting within reach of children in a restroom. This was corrected when the chemicals were put up in a high cabinet.

While reviewing staff files it was found that 3 caregivers had no annual training available in their files.

While observing classrooms a caregiver was seen wiping childrens noses and not washing hands afterwards.

While going through the first aid kit there was no thermometer available. This was corrected during the inspection when a thermometer was added to the first aid kit.

While reviewing records the liability insurance expired 12/29/2022. The operation did not have an updated policy available for viewing.

Based on preponderance of evidence during the investigation it was found first aid was not given when a child in care was injured.

In a restroom used by children there was a can of lysol with in reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was placed on a high shelf behind a locked gate.

During an investigation it was found that a caregiver did not have a copy of a diploma or transcript on file.

During an investigation it was found that the director was aware of people being in the operation while children were in care without a complete background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the director sent the person home.

During an investigation it was found that a person was present at the operation while children are in care without a complete background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the person left the operation.

Observed 8 infants sitting in highchairs and the straps were not being used. This was corrected when the caregiver strapped the infants in the seats.

Observed one classroom caregiver not know how many children they had. The caregiver stated that they had 8 kids, but there were only 7 in the classroom. I spoke to the caregiver and director about the importance of knowing how many children they have at all times.

A caregiver did not use good judgment when the caregiver spat water at a child's face while playing with the child.

It was found that the children in the classroom was told that they were not able to play outside due to the children spitting water the day prior. I spoke to the operation staff about not using outside time as a punishment.

Children were allowed to ride a bike and walk around while drinking out of their water bottles.

During an investigation there was evidence to support a child was abused. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.

During any investigation it was found that a caregiver pulled a child's hair, and hit a child in the head and abdomen.

Observed one classroom with the specified age group of 12-17 months have one caregiver and 8 infants. There can only be 5 infants with one caregiver for the ages 12-17 months. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the room.

It was found during interviews that at least one child and one caregiver had tested positive for covid and the operation failed to report the covid case to licensing within 48 hours. I spoke to the director about notifying licecnsing about all covid reports.

Observed 3 infants sleeping in bouncy seats. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the infants from the seats.

It was found that a new play area was fenced off and is currently being used and the operation did not notify licensing of the change prior to the children having access to the play area. The area was measured at this inspection.

The operation failed to follow up on a background check submission, as the results for a subject have been pending since 7/29/2022.

There were snack food left in the food preparation area of a classroom with no lids and accessible to the children and cleaning supplies (Lysol Spray). *This was corrected at inspection when the food was covered and properly stored away. There were soiled towels being stored in an area where food is being prepared and served. **This was corrected at inspection when the towels were removed and put in a dirty bin.

One garbage container did not have a lid and had food items accessible to children. **This was corrected at inspection when the garbage can was closed with a lid.

The personal bag/purse of a caregiver staff was open and accessible to the children in the classroom. **This was corrected at inspection when the bag was properly stored in an inaccessible location.

The operation failed to follow up on a background check submission, as the results have been pending since 5/27/2022.