Grapeland ISD Early Learning Center

There was no documentation that fire drills had been conducted in the months of June and July.

The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by the director. The required training topic was 3. administering medication.

Two caregivers lacked the training when caring for children under 24 months (Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and Early Brain Development.

There were 2 children's records that lacked the immunizations for their age.

The required annual training on the following topics had not been completed by 4 caregivers. The required training topics 3. administering medication One lacked 4.preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.

During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised on the playground.

The operation did not report via online provider account the number of employees who ceased working at the operation during the previous calendar year by January 15th, 2026 as required.

The parents whose child was involved in a DFPS investigation associated with abuse/neglect allegations requested to review the camera footage associated with the incident under investigation but were not allowed to do so as required.

The parents were not appropriately informed within the required timeframe of an incident involving their child which was associated with abuse/neglect allegations warranting DFPS investigation.

An incident under investigation by DFPS staff involving allegations of abuse/neglect was not reported to CCR staff/Statewide intake within the appropriate timeframe.

Witnesses confirmed that children were sprayed with water bottles as a means of discipline.

DFPS staff observed an infant left in an enclosed play area unsupervised.

Evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation concluded that a caregiver exercised poor judgment in her aggressive handling of an infant in care. The caregiver was terminated for her actions.

A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

A child who became ill in care was not separated from the other children appropriately. This was corrected at the time of inspection.

There was no tracking system to account for director's presence.

There were two garbage cans missing tops with food exposed. This was corrected at the time of inspection.

A caregiver's view of two infants in the classroom was blocked by a shelve as she was sitting on the floor with another infant. The caregiver changed positions so that visual supervision could be maintainend, therefore the deficiency was corrected at inspection.