Twinkle Wonders School At Rice Ave

Staff still not completed training in caring for children with special needs.

Documentation of the most recent fire inspection was not available for review. NOTE: Only the second page was made available. The page that included the findings of the inspection was not available for review.

Rodent droppings were observed on the kitchen floor. A bag of apples was observed to have multiple holes in it. One apple was observed to be chewed. Pieces of apple skin was observed on a container below where the apples were stored. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the apples were thrown away and the droppings were cleaned.

Manual and electronic sign in-out log were reviewed for the period of 6/9-6/14. During the period reviewed, multiple children were observed to be signed in and never signed out. One child was observed to be signed out but here is no documentation of when the child signed in.

The wired fire alarm pull near the playground door was observed to be activated. Neither the director or owner was aware the alarm had been triggered. The pull was locked in place and could not be reset. NOTE: According to the owner and director, the fire department nor alarm company informed them of the alarm activation.

Based on the informed obtained from the DFPS investigation, the caregiver failed to provide an additional level of supervision for a child with known special needs .

Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient information to support a child was able to leave the operation without the caregiver's knowledge.

Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, staff did not have immediate access to a child’s parent or emergency contact.

Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, staff did not have current training in caring for children with special needs.

Based on the information provided through the DFPS investigation, there is enough information to support negligent supervision. A child was able to exit the operation and was found in the middle of the nearby street by a passerby. The child was away from the operation for approximately 15 minutes before being found and returned to the operation by law enforcement.

Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, there is enough information to support the caregiver was not aware of the children they were responsible for. No written head count with the names of children and time of count was available. The number of children signed in at the time of incident did not match the number of children reported to be in care.

Based on information obtained, the operation's franchise tax status is listed as ?Forfeited Existence.?

Based on information obtained, the operation's franchise tax status is listed as ?Forfeited Existence.?

During the inspection, dead roaches were observed to be in toddler restrrom, hallway and kitchen area, mutiple living roaches was observed crawling on the kitchen cabinet and in the hallway floor. and staff area.Rat droppings were observed in the staff area. Dead roaches were also observed to be stuck to a cabinet door

Based on multiple follow-up inspections resulting in re-cited and new deficiencies, the permit holder has failed to ensure the director and staff are following rules outlined in Minimum Standards. NOTE: This standard is being recited

The menu for the month of March was not posted or available for review.

Several follow-ups have been conducted and compliance has not been established. NOTE: This standard is being recited

The toilet in the toddler restroom was observed to be taped "do not use". The toilet was flushed but the water did not receed.

A spray bottle of bleach/water sanitzer was observed on the sink and in reach of children.

Based on information obtained, the operation's franchise tax status is listed as ?Forfeited Existence.?

Several follow-ups have been conducted and compliance has not been established.

White powder substance was still observed on several shelfs were food and eating/cooking utensils were stored.

Based on multiple follow-up inspections resulting in re-cited and new deficiencies, the permit holder has failed to ensure the director and staff follow rules outlined in Minimum Standards.

During the inspection, dead roaches were observed to be in pre-k room and kitchen area, mutiple living roaches was observed crawling on the kitchen floor and in the 3-compartment sink. Dead roaches, droppings were observed inside and along the seal of the refrigerator located in the garage. NOTE: According to the operation pest control is scheduled but has not been to the operation since 1/2026

A spray bottle of sanitizer (bleach/water solution) was observed to be on a counter near training cups/bottles and near a sink designated for child handwashing accessible to children.

A bowl of cut apples was observed to be stored in the refrigerator uncovered.

White powder substance was observed on several shelfs were food and eating/cooking utensils were stored. According to the director, they applied a roach powder to the kitchen to control pest.

Two toddler rooms are separated by a half door and wall. One room was empty during the inspection. A child was seen in the empty room with the caregiver, leaving nine other children unsupervised. The caregiver then returned to the group and left the one child unsupervised in the empty room. After returning, the caregiver their back to the child.

During the inspection, dead roaches were observed to be in pre-k room and kitchen area, a living roach was observed crawling in a drawer under the sink were pots were stored. Dead roaches, droppings and gnats were observed inside and along the seal of the refrigerator located in the garage. NOTE: According to the operation pest control is scheduled but has not been to the operation since 1/2026

The designated hand-wasking sink in the toddler classroom was observed to have a red bucket sitting in it filled with water and a towel. According to the caregiver, the sink and bucket was used to wipe and sanitize the room.

Based on information obtained, the operation's franchise tax status is listed as ?Forfeited Existence.?

The infant caregiver was observed to be feeding two children oatmeal from the same bowl. The caregiver was also observed to be hand feeding multiple children animal crackers off of one plate.

During the inspection, the stove was observed to have been used to cook noodles. The stove was previously tagged by the Houston Health Department not to be used. The operation failed to follow restrictions placed by the Health inspector.

During the inspection, several living german roaches were observed crawling around the sink and counter in the infant room and pre-k room, floor of the afterschool/night room. and in the kitchen on the floors, counters and sinks. Several dead roaches and droppings were also observed in the pre-k room and

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient information to verify that infants are placed in restrictive devices for more than 15 minutes, and is not associated with meal times.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation (CCR) the water was shut of resulting in a closure of the operation for multiple days.

Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation failed to immediately notify parents of an occurrence that there was no running water in the operation. The City of Houston notified the operation between 2-3pm the water was being shut off, however, the operation only notified parents 7pm that there would be no water the weekend.

Based on review of the available logs for children in care, Children's sign in/out was not being properly tracked. There were several days where children in care were never signed out.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient information available to determine caregivers did not consistently share information about children with the incoming caregiver during a shift change.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, children are placed in highchairs as a form of discipline.

During the investigation, the operation failed to provide access to all children's sign-in/out logs upon request.

Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation is not operating 24hrs as indicated in their operational policies. The operation is also not following their policies related to how parents request weekend care.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the 18-month age difference was not followed. During evening care hours, there were more than 13 children present in the building, the youngest in care was 3 months old and the oldest in care was 12 years old with one caregiver.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient information to verify the operation was out of ratio. One caregiver was left to care for 16-21 children ranging from 3months to 12yrs old.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation staff failed to demonstrate good judgement and allowed children to stay in care for several hours during an occurrence where there was no running water in the building. This created a health risk to the children in care who were not able to complete proper handwashing

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation failed to ensure physical proximity while in care of children. Children were left unsupervised when staff needed to use the restroom, answer the door, or complete diaper changing for infants in care.

Two individuals were observed to be present and incare of children without notification of eligibility from the background check.

Two bouce houses were observed to be installed on concrete

The operation was observed to be using outdoor space for an inflatable that has not been approved by CCR or is inclosed with a fence. Children present in this space were observed to be under the age of 5yrs old.

The manufacture instructions for an open inflatable was not observed to be followed. 10 children were observed to be on the inflatable at one time and the youngest child playing was between 3-4 yrs old. NOTE: The instructions state no more than 1 child at a time and the minumum age is 4 yrs old.

The manufacture instructions for an emclosed inflatable was not observed to be followed. More than 20 children were observed to be on the inflatable at one time and the youngest child playing was 2yrs old. NOTE: The instructions state no more than 6 children at one time and the minumum age is 3yrs old.

Based on the review of the fire drills. The operation has not completed an drill in under 3 minutes. All drills were completed in 5 minutes and one took 7 minutes to be completed.

During the walkthrough, one caregiver was observed to be sweeping their room and another caregiver was observed moping their room. Both caregivers were supervising children.

Children were observed asking for seconds. One child was given more food. The caregiver was told there was no more food for the other children.

The director did not have current traning in transportation. Training expired 3/27/2025

The diriver was observed returing from a bus run. After parking driver locked the door and walked inside the building without completing a safety check of the vehicle.

Several dead roaches and droppings were observed on a drawer on on the floor in the kitchen area. One living roach was observed crawing on the drawer.

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

A child was observed to be watching tv while eating breakfast. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the television was turned off

A 23 mo old was observed eating whole grapes.

Staff records were reviewed for 5 caregivers. Training in the following areas: Emergency preparedness Building and physical premise safety hazardous materials abuse and neglect communicable diseases

One caregiver was observed with 16 children 2y-6yr. The specified age group was 3yrs old. The caregiver was over ratio by 1.

2 booster seats manufactured in 2009 and expired 2019 were observed to be on the vehicle. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, the booster seats were disposed of during the inspection and new seats were purchased.

Records for 10 children was reviewed and observed to be missing the following: 4 did not have a health statement, one signed by the health care provider. 2 did not have address listed for emergency contact. 2 with listed diagnosed food allergies did not have an allergy plan on file. 1 did not have authorization for emergency medical treatment 1 did not have a special needs statement on file.

Director was observed to be missing the following trainings: Emergency preparedness Building and physical premise safety hazardous materials abuse and neglect communicable diseases Medication Allergy response

The caregiver in charge in the director's absence did not have access to field trip information requested by Child Care Regulation. The caregiver also could not access the keys to the vehicles used for transportation during the visit.

A television in the school-age group was observed to be on and napmats were observed on the floor. During the walkthrough caregivers were observed removing the school age children and taking them outside. According to the caregiver in charge, they only watched for 15 minutes beucase they didn't want to sleep.

In the school age room, A ceiling tile was observed to be missing and in need of repair. A large tarp was observed to be falling off of the playground cover.

A copy of the montly menu was not observed to be posted in a prominent and publicly accessible place.

One permission slip reviewed for a field trip did not include the child's name

Menu substitions were not observed to be recorded. The posted menu in the kitchen stated lunch for 8/6 included mangos, carrots, bread, turkey, and ham. Children in care were served spaghetti, manderine, and mixed veggies.

A written activity plan was not observed in the school-age group.

Several broken and torn nap mats were observed in the pre-k group and school age group. The torn mats exposed the foam padding underneath and could not be properly sanitized.

A box fan was observed to be on the floor and in reach of children.

A bowl of peeled manderine oranges and a can of tomato sauce was observed to be open and uncovered in the refrigerator. In the freezer, a bag of fish sticks was observed to be open and not properly sealed.

Emergency medical authorization for each child transported on a field trip was not available. Emergency and parent contact information was not listed for 2 children.

A can of spaghetti sauce dated 5/24/23 was observed to be open in the refrigerator. A gallon of milk dated 8/4/24 was observed in a second refrigerator.

A child was observed to be sleeping with a training cup.Milk was observed in the bottom of the cup. NOTE: The cup was removed from the child during the inspection

The operation failed to operate in compliance with the Minimum Standards regarding training requirements when the director provided altered documentation related to transportation training.

One caregiver did not have current 1st aid training. Training expired 11/30/2023

Of the 5 records reviewed for children, one did not have the address listed for an emergency contact.

One caregiver did not have current CPR. Training expired 11/30/2023

Transportation training was not available for the director who provided transportation for children.

One caregiver did not have current CPR. Training expired 11/30/2023

One caregiver did not have current 1st aid training. Training expired 11/30/2023

Of the 5 records reviewed for children, one did not have the address listed for an emergency contact.

Transportation training was not available for the director who provided transportation for children.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the director failed to ensure all employees were supervised. The director was unaware an incident where a caregiver placed an infant in a baby jumper that tipped over with the infant inside. The director was also not aware of incidents were the a caregiver left infants unattended on a diaper changing table, placed prohibited items (boppy pillows, bottles, and blankets) in cribs with infants, used profane and inappropriate language in the presence of children . According to the director, they were not aware of anything going on with the caregiver until CCR informed them of the allegations.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver failed to use good judgement when they placed an infant in a baby jumper to stop them from removing the shelves from a refrigerator located in the classroom. The infant exceeded the height and weight limits listed by the manufacture. This resulted in the jumper tipping over with the infant inside. The caregiver did not immediately give aid and continued to speak with a parent that was present in the room. The caregiver also failed to use self-control with they used profane and inappropriate language in the presence of children after being instructed by a food program representative that the snack prepared for the infants could not be served.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver with no prior experience, hired 1/29/24, was in care of children and counted in ratio before completing at least 8 hours of preservice training.

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver was allowed access to children prior to receiving notification of eligibility from the Centralized Background Check Unit. The caregiver provided care to children from 1/29-1/31. The background check was not submitted until 1/30. The operation did not receive results of the background check until 2/12.

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

The seats in the kidney shaped table in the toddler classroom are not equipped with safety straps.

The school-age children were watching televiosn during rest time. This was corrected at inspection.

A bottle of disinfectant spray was accessible to children in care. This was corrected at inspection.

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Six staff do not have signed documentation by the staff and the trainer that orienatin to the center was completed. Pictures were taken.

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Three children's records were behind with immunizations.

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Four children's records lack a health statement.

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. The school-age, pre-k and toddler classrooms do not have activity plans that include specifc activities and dates.

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Loose-fill surfacing has not been added to the playground use zones.

A follow-up inspection was completed and compliance was not met. Five lacked a signed statement that a copy of the personnel and operational policies were received and one lacked a notarized affidavit.

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The evacuation diagram does not show the relocation area inside of the building in the event of severe weather.

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The folloiwng infromaiton is missing from the operational polciies: 1. Procedures for handling medical emergencies 2 Procedures for parental notifications 3. Procedures for parents to review the most recent Licensing inspection report and a copy of Minimum Standards 4. The correct contact information for tLicensing website. 5. Requirements for staff vaccinations 6. Procedures for providing inclusive services for children with special care needs 7. Statement that the center is in a gang free zone. 8. Staff requirements for recognizing, reporting the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, things the center will do to increase staff and parent awareness. 9. Benefits of outdoor play, type of activities the children will participate in while outside, recommended clothing and footwear and the plan for physical activity when the weather prevents the children from going outside

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. A list of current employees is not posted.

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The folloiwng information was missing: 1. One lacked a hre date 2. Three lacked infromation on special needs.

The director and one staff are not documenting the daye and hours worked.

The correct contact infromation for the local Child Care Regulation office is not posted.

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 7 lacked a health statement.

Parents were not notified at the time of enrollment that the center does not have liability insurance.

The loose fill surfacing on one playground has been overgrown by grass.

Of the 7 staff records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. All lacked a hire date 2. All lacked notarized affidavits 3. Five lacked a signed statement that a copy of the operation and personnel policies were received.

The actuvity plans do not include the specific activities for each age group.

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 4 were behind with immunizations.

The evacuation diagram does not show the relocation area inside of the building in the event of severe weather.

A list of current employees is not posted.

The following information was missing from the operational policies: 1. Procedures for handling medical emergencies 2 Procedures for parental notifications 3. Procedures for parents to review the most recent Licensing inspection report and a copy of Minimum Standards 4. The correct contact information for the local Licensing office and website 5. Emergency Preparedness plan 6. Requirements for staff vaccinations 7. Procedures for providing inclusive services for children with special care needs 8. Statement that the center is in a gang free zone. 9. Staff requirements for recognizing, reporting the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, things the center will do to increase staff and parent awareness. 10. Benefits of outdoor play, type of activities the children will participate in while outside, recommended clothing and footwear and the plan for physical activity when the weather prevents the children from going outside

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. All lacked the date of admission 2. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact. 3. Two lacked the address of the emergency contact 4. One lacked the phone number for the people that can pick up the child 5. All lacked the required new information regarding special needs and water activities 6. Three lacked a shot record 7. One lacked a vision and hearing screening

Of the 7 staff records evaluated, 5 have not completed an orientation to the center.

Of the 7 staff records evaluated, 1 staff has not completed 8 clock hours of pre-service training prior to being counted in the child/staff ratios.