Valley Ranch Academy

Based on the information obtained during the investigation inspection, there is enough evidence to show that a child was left alone outside for approximately 1-2 minutes.

One caregiver did not have trainings available for review at the operation.

A can of Febreeze was accessible to children in two classrooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers moved the items to a child locked cabinet.

Children were observed to be walking around and playing on the play structure holding water bottles.

Based on information received, a caregiver did not interact positively when she pulled a child's arms to lift and move them, as well as push the child's head back to wipe their face.

There is evidence to show that a caregiver used their phone while supervising children.

There is enough evidence to show that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they used Melatonin Spray on children's nap mats and in the air during naptime.

There is evidence to show that the operation did not release a child to their father when no court order is in place.

While reviewing 10 childrens files, it was found that 6 children did not have an emergency contact address. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the operation called parents to obtain the information.

A 4 month old child was in a play yard with a play mat. Note: This was corrected during the inspection on 5/4/23 when the child and the play mat were removed from the play yard.

There is sufficient evidence to show that a staff member grabbed a child and picked him up as a disciplinary measure.

Based on the information obtained throughout the investigation, it is found that the operation did not notify licensing that an injury resulting in a fracture occurred at the operation.

The operation did not have Pre-Service or any other training records available for one caregiver.

The operation denied interviews with children and access to children's files during a DFPS Investigation.

Based on video footage, it is shown that an infant is in a restrictive device for longer than 15 minutes.

Based on the video footage, an infant is shown sleeping in a restrictive device.

Children were not being adequately supervised for multiple short increments of time.

Two children's files reviewed were missing the date of admission. Note: dates were added during the inspection.

One staff's files reveiwed was missing the employment date. Note: the date was added during the inspection.