East Dallas Development Center

Three of the ten children's files reviewed was missing parent signatures on their allergy action plan.

Caregivers were observed not using proper handwashing with soap and running water following diapering.

Children were observed not using proper handwashing with soap and running water after diapering and toileting.

The center director does not have current first aid training.

The operation did not conduct drills for February and April.

Two classrooms in the operation didn't have adequate lighting during naptime not allowing for proper supervision. This was corrected at inspection when the classrooms turned on a lamp in the classroom.

The center director does not have current CPR training.

2 out of 2 directors were missing annual training for administering medication, handling, storing and disposing of hazardous material, emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, and responding to emergencies due to allergic reactions.

8 out of 8 caregivers were missing annual training for administering medication, handling, storing and diisposing of hazardous material, emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, and responding to emergencies due to allergic reactions.

Two classrooms had cleaning supplies in reach of children. The operation came into compliance when the caregivers moved the items to higher shelves that the children could not reach.

The operation reports that severe weather drills are practiced less frequently than four times a year. Drills are reported to be practiced twice in a calendar year.

Infants daily schedules do not indicate opportunities for outdoor play. Posted daily schedules for toddler and pre-k classes do not align with the posted playground schedules.

The operation reports that fire drills are done less frequently than once a month. On average, fire drills are practiced and recorded quarterly.

The operation does not have record of the impact surface rating for the unitary surfacing on the playground.

The operation reports that lock down drills are practiced less frequently than four times a year. Drills are reported to be practiced twice in a calendar year.

A child's medicine for a know food allergy expired 06/26/23.

The required Gas Inspection expired 08/25/23.

Plastic Playground Equipment on PreK Playground has a large slit on bridge causing a possible injury hazard.

This standard was evaluated, and found to be deficient. The operation did not report timely of a Communicable Illness Outbreak.