Round Rock KinderCare

One caregiver was missing annual training on the topics of allergy emergencies and hazardous materials.

At inspection, three classrooms did not have an evacuation plan, posted. This was corrected at inspection when the operation posted the missing evacuation plans.

A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a signed allergy action plan form.

The operation did not have a current, fire inspection report.

The investigation found that the caregiver left a child unattended, inside a hallway, for approximately five minutes, during operating hours.

Children were observed with long down times with nothing to do.

It was found that the three year old class does not have an activity plan in place.

It was observed that caregivers know the minimum standards regarding access to toys but are not following them.

The three year old room was observed without any toys available for children to access.

During an investigation inspection there were concerns regarding the potential for mold as well as the walls and ceilings not being clean.

Of the 10 children's records reviewed 6 children were missing immunizations.

During an investigation inspection it was found that supervision was not maintained during a transition outside.

Based on evidence gathered, mold was found to be present in multiple classrooms.

It was found that supervision was not maintained during transition time.

A child was left unsupervised in the classroom for approximately one minute. This was self reported by the director. This was corrected at the time of the inspection when all caregivers were observed supervising in compliance with minimum standards. The caregivers were counseled and retrained on supervision.

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and found out of compliance. A child was left unattended on the playground. This was corrected at the time of the inspection when all caregivers were observed supervising in compliance with minimum standards. The director stated the caregiver was terminated. The director stated that retraining in supervision would be provided during the next staff meeting.

This standard was evaluated during the investigation and found out of compliance. A caregiver used an inappropriate tone of voice when talking with children. This was corrected at the time of inspection when the caregiver was observed disciplining in compliance with minimum standards. The assistant director stated the caregiver will be re-trained on discipline and classroom management. The caregiver was also formally counseled regarding appropriate tone of voice and discipline.

A child was left unsupervised on the playground. This was corrected at the time of the inspection when all caregivers were observed supervising in compliance with minimum standards. The caregivers were counseled and retrained on supervision. Management assists with transitions to and from the playground.

A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a file available for review.

Two children were able to exit all four doors of the operation without any caregivers stopping them.