The Kindness Academy

During the investigation, it was determined that a staff member did not initially wear gloves when handling an injury that involved blood.

During the walkthrough, an infant was observed sleeping with a bib on. Note: The bib was removed immediately

At the time of inspection a caregiver stated there were seven children in care when there were eight. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the children were recounted

During the inspection, a child's nap mat was positioned in front of the emergency exit door. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the mat away from the door.

The operational policies do not include procedures for parents to review a copy of the center's most recent licensing inspection report and how parents may access minimum standards online. This information was shared via email with the operation.

During the insepction, six out of ten staff training files were incomplete and did not have training in all required topics.

During the inspection, two cabinet doors were observed broken, posing a safety risk to the children in the class. Note: This was temporarilly corrected at inspection when the maintenance person installed safety locks on the cabinets to prevent the children from opening them.

During the walkthrough, there was diaper cream accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in two rooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the creams were moved to an inaccessible location.

During the inspection, two caregivers did not have in-person CPR training portions and one caregiver did not have CPR training.

During the inspection, the fire extinguishers in the operation were last serviced in May 2024.

During the inspection, four out of the ten children's files did not have a physician's statement.

Operational polcies did not include information for discipline and guidance.

The operational polcies did not include information regarding Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.

The operational policies did not include information for meal services/practices.

The cots in the rooms were placed too close together and did not allow walking space for caregivers or children.

Licensed space was used like a storage area.

The operational policies did not include information for how parents could access CCR; website, minimum standards, or the Texas Abuse and Neglect hotline.

The operational policies did not include information regarding child immunization requirements.

The fire extinguisher in the van used to transport children was placed in the cup holder, unsecured, and had not been approved by the local fire authority.

The operational policies did not include information regarding provisions made for breastfeeding.

The operation failed to report the number of employees that left their employment by the required January 15th due date.