Mason Head Start

Enrollment package completed by a parent prior first day of school, was not review by director to follow up on possible food allergy and to establish a plan to avoid emergencies.

Based on information provided and documented by parent on child's enrollment packet, child had previous reaction to nuts. Child started in the program and no allergy plan was in file.

Caregiver knew about possible peanut allergy and did not inform other staff to make the adequate arrangements to avoid a medical emergency.

During enrollment process between parent and caregiver, parent informed and documented in child's paperwork about previous reactions to nuts and no prevention was taken to avoid a life threating emergency.

Program lack of proof that smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers are tested every month. Operation comply within inpsection by testing the smoke alarm and checking the fire extinguishers.

Operation did not have a record of training hours for a substitute staff. Proof of orientation, 24 pre service trainings and 24 annual trainings were not observed. Substitute has been working for Mason Head Start's administration Hill Country Community Action since 2/2021.

Program lack of safety documentation to proof that monthly Carbon Monoxide detectors has been tested. Deficiency was corrected during inspection. Staff in charge tested carbon monoxide detector.

2 out of 4 children's records evaluated are missing updated immunization records. A 26 months old child is missing 1 DTAP dose out of 4 A 41 months old child is missing 1 dose of MMR and Varicella. Child is also missing 2 doses of Hep A

During staff record's evaluation, one caregiver's record was missing the employment Affidavit.

Operation did not have proof that a current product safety certifcation was completed. Form was completed during inspection.