Hearne Child Development Center

During a DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to determine a caregiver used corporal punishment to discipline children.

During the DFPS investigation, it was found there was a change in director without notifying child care regulation.

The parent handbook was missing information on what inclement weather will prevent children from playing outside and information on how to view minimum standards online.

The loose-fill was displaced in the use zones of the swings and at the exits of the slides.

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.

While doing a walk through it was found the carbon monoxide system had not been tested since 12/1/2022. This was corrected at inspection when the carbon monoxide was tested.

While walking the outdoor play area there was an unlocked shed with a bottle of wasp spray sitting on a table. This was corrected at the inspection when a lock was placed on the door.

While reviewing fire safety it was seen that fire extinguishers had not been inspected since 12-1-2022. This was corrected at the inspection when the fire extinguishers were checked.

While reviewing the first aid kit there was a thermometer and tweezers missing from the kit. This was corrected at the inspection when a thermometer and tweezers was added to the first aid kit.

While reviewing fire safety it was found that smoke detectors had not been tested since 12-1-2022. This was corrected at the inspection when the smoke detector was tested.