Tree House Christian Learning Center

Based on the information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that the caregiver did not wash her hands after changing a child’s diaper.

During the course of the investigation, a caregiver was observed on video clapping and stomping her feet aggressively to redirect the children. The caregiver was also observed getting close to a child’s face in an aggressive manner to redirect them.

Based on the information gathered during the course of the investigation, a caregiver was viewed on the video leaving children alone three times, within a one-and-a-half-minute window.

Based on the information gathered during the course of the investigation, when reviewing the video, a caregiver was on her personal cell phone for over two minutes and on the computer with her back to the children for at least 30 seconds. The caregiver was the only caregiver in the room.

Based on the information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined that the child did not wash their hands after getting their diaper changed.

During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the director failed to ensure compliance with the minimum standards when acting as a classroom caregiver.

Based on the information gathered during the course of the investigation, a caregiver was viewed on the cameras walking away from the changing table more than one time, leaving the child on the changing table for a minimum of 37 seconds the first time and then 6 seconds the second time.

The proposed center director has not submitted all of the required trainings.

While a Preschool class was transitioning from the restroom back to the classroom, the teacher failed to account the number of children in her care, resulted in a child being left behind unattended.

A caregiver was observed failing to utilize the four step process between children while diaper changing. This was corrected at inspection when the director explained the full process must be followed.

Lighting during naptime was observed not adequate. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the lights of the hallway were turned on creating sufficient lighting.

Three bottles and one sippy cup in the infant room were not labeled with the child's name. This was corrected at inspection when the infant caregiver labeled the bottles and cup.

A child enrolled with diagnosed food allergies did not have a food allergy emergency action plan on file.

Of the five infants required to have an infant feeding schedule, ( not ready for table food) only two infants feeding schedules were available/provided for review.

The infant caregiver was observed on their cell phone and wearing a headset while caring for infants as they napped.

During a follow up inspection. The infant room was observed with only one caregiver supervising seven infants aged five to twelve months. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver returned from her lunch break.

The Director failed to utilize tools provided by Child Care Regulation for observing staff monthly, resulting in non-compliance at the time of review.

Two caregivers did not have current First Aid certifications. A third caregiver did not have a current CPR or First Aid certification in her personnel file.

Four of eight children's files did not have up-to-date immunization records. Four of eight children's files did not include a signed physician's statement.

One of eight children's files did not have an address listed for the emergency contact.

The last fire inspection was conducted on 7/20/23. A fire inspection has not been conducted since. The fire inspection is overdue.

There was no fire drill documented as conducted in months of April and May/2024.

Two of the eight files reviewed did not have a current immunization record.

Two of six caregivers were not current with their First Aid certification.

A caregiver did not wash a toddlers hands after changing their diaper.

A caregiver gave the incorrect number of children in her care.

Toddlers (5) sitting around a table with built in seats, four children were not fastened in with the safety straps.

Two play yards had infants (12 and 13 months old) sleeping in them with a nap mat with the pillow and blanket attached.

The health inspection has not been conducted and expired as of 5/9/2023. There is an inspection scheduled on 7/27/23.

Three of four infants in the infant area were wearing pacifier leash/holders. NOTE: This was corrected as the caregiver took each off of the infants.

A child was observed in the restroom alone. The restroom is located right next to an exit door.

During a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was heard threatening a child of being spanked when they get home.

Three of nine staff did not have a current CPR card on file.

Two of four children did not have updated immunization records on file.

Three of nine employee files did not have an employee affidavit. One of nine staff did not have verification of their annual training hours in file.

The infant room did not have hand washing sink in the classroom. There is a portable sink in the classroom but is not set up for use.

The infant room was left with 6 infants to one caregiver during lunch time.

Three of the five classrooms at the operation did not have a daily activity schedule available.

An infant had her diaper changed and caregiver did not wash her hands. This was corrected when the caregiver took the child to the restroom to wash their hands.

During an investigation, it has been determined that the use of cell phones while supervising children; which takes their attention from the children in care.

During inspection, it was observed the operation do not keep record of monthly safety drills and/or smoke detector/carbon monoxide drills. The operation does not keep a long of maintenance checks for grounds, facility, or playground.

The operation cook, has not had a background check submitted, Has been employed since October.

Operation did not have employee records available for review.

Four of five children's records did not have addresses listed for any emergency contacts.

Two of five children's records did not have health statements included in their files. Two of five files did not have current immunization records in their files.

Operation did not have current health inspection.

Operation did not have current fire inspection.

The toddler classroom did not have current written activity plan posted.

Reviewing the immunizations records one child was missing two of the required shots for their age.

Operation allowed staff member to present with children without submitting an initial background check.

Floors in the boys and girls restroom had been cleaned. Floors had stains and two out of five toilets and urinals had be been flushed.

Caregiver was observed sleeping while children were in care. Another staff member had to wake the caregiver up to properly supervise the children.

Caregivers allowed Children between ages of 12- 23 months to watch tv. The children watched TV for about one hour before caregiver turn it off.