Lil Explorers School of Boerne

A 6 mos old infant was observed sleeping on their stomach. Caregiver was asked how the infant was placed in their crib and stated on their stomach.

An infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a mattress that was too small for the crib.

Two out of 10 child files evaluated were missing health statements upon enrollment.

Two out of ten child files were evaluated. One child had a vaccination affidavit that expired 8/11/25. A second child's vaccination affidavit had partial exemptions noted but did not have a corresponding immunization record showing the vaccinations were received.

One out of ten child files evaluated were missing updated health statements from the pediatrician after being enrolled for a year.

Four volunteer files were evaluated and did not contain a documented orientation.

A storage closet in the restroom of the main house and an under the sink cabinet in the Sassafras room was unlocked. Both contained cleaning chemicals accessible to the children.

A child with a food allergy plan on file did not contain the parent's signature.

A child with a notarized vaccination affidavit on file did not indicate which vaccines the child was exempt from receiving.

Two caregivers did not have a current CPR certificate on file. One expired 7/2025 and the second expired 8/15/2025.

Two caregivers did not have a current first aid certificate on file. One expired 7/2025 and the second expired 8/15/2025.

A caregiver was observed yelling at a group of children in the Lilac room in an attempt to have the children clean up.

A sink cabinet in the Sassafras room had a broken safety lock allowing access to cleaning chemicals stored inside. An electric hot water heater in the closet of the Lavender room had a nap cot placed in front of it to prevent access. NOTE: During the inspection, the safety lock was replaced and a shelf was moved in front of the closet to prevent children from accessing the hot water heater.

The caregiver in the Hawthorne room with a specified age group of 2 year, provided an incorrect headcount of 11 children when asked. Upon review of the classroom attendance roster with the caregiver, it was determined there were 12 children in her care.

Diaper cream that did not belong to a child was applied during diaper changes.

A child was not thoroughly cleaned after having a soiled diaper.

The changing pad in the Sasafras room was a cloth material. NOTE: Changing pad was removed during inspection.

1 out of 10 child files evaluated for immunization records was missing an updated record.

A caregiver physically disciplined their own child who was enrolled at the operation.

The operation failed to maintain the cleanliness of a classroom where dirty toys, excessive clutter, dirt and dead insects were found throughout the room.

5 out of 10 child files evaluated were missing addresses and phone numbers for emergency contact people listed on the enrollment form.

There is a broken window in the Dogwood room that is covered by cardboard.

2 out of 10 child files evaluated were missing updated immunization records.

The trash can in the Dogwood room did not have a cover preventing children from accessing the debris inside.

1 out of 3 cats at the operation did not have a health statement on file. Note: The health statement was obtained from the veterinarian during the inspection.

4 out of 9 infant feeding instructions were not current in the Orange Blossom room. 5 out of 9 feeding instructions were not current in the Peach Blossom room. Feeding instructions were last updated in January and February.

2 out of 3 cats at the operation did not have a copy of their rabies vaccination on file. Note: The vaccination records were obtained during the inspection.

There was 1 loose outlet allowing children to potentially access the electrical outlet box in the wall and there were 2 outlet boxes exposed without covers in the Lavender room. A sink in the restroom between Hawthorn and Sassafras rooms was pulling away from the wall.

4 out of 10 staff files evaluated were missing annual training hours. One caregiver completed 12/24 hours of training, one caregiver completed 18/24 hours of training, one caregiver completed 6/24 hours of training and the director did not have any training certificates available to evaluate.

1 out of 10 child files reviewed was missing a health statement.

2 out of 10 child files reviewed needed updated immunization records. One child (9 mos) was missing their 3rd DTaP and 3rd PCV vaccine. One child (7 mos) was missing their 2nd Hep B vaccination.

A piece of drywall has been cut, resulting in exposing electrical wires that lead from a breaker box located in the Magnolia Room restroom. NOTE: This is a recite from investigation #2883999

The operation used poor judgment in allowing an 8 year old child in the kitchen.

A child, age 8 years, was observed in the kitchen playing on an electronic device alone without direct supervision. The child was on the floor of the kitchen behind a metal shelf. The closest caregiver was in the front office. There was a curtain that was closed separating the kitchen and office area and preventing a caregiver from being able to see the child.

A caregiver that has a provisional background check had direct access to 4 children ages 6-12 months of age. NOTE: The caregiver was moved to another classroom with a caregiver that had an eligible clearance.

This is a recite: 2 children had feeding schedules but were not signed by parents. 1 child's feeding schedule was last updated in Feb 2022.

This is a recite: The playground with the tire climber and slides had soft surface measurements of 1/2 inch - 1 inch at the end of the slides and measurements of 2-5 inches under the climbing unit. The 3-4 year old playground measured soft surface areas under the rocking climbers between 3- 5 inches in 3 areas measured.

This is a recite: One classroom bathroom contained cleaning solution and wet floor mop pads within reach of the children 2 years of age.

One infant in the 3-6 mos room was found in their crib in a sleep sack that restricted the child's arms. A second child was found in their crib swaddled.

A fire extinguisher was found in a 3 year old classroom that was not mounted and placed over 5 feet off the floor on top of a cubby.

The operation had not recorded monthly fire drills conducted for January or February. NOTE: The assistant director was able to update the emergency log using calendar dates of when the drills were conducted during the inspection.

Two arch climbers were found on the preschool playground not attached to the ground and could be moved or lifted.

The operation had not recorded monthly carbon monoxide detector testing for January and February. NOTE: The assistant director was able to reference past calendar dates and enter the dates the units were tested during the inspection.

The preschool playground had less than 6 inches of fall zone surfacing under the climbing tires, stationary rocking climbers and arch climbers.

6 out of 8 infants int he 3-6 mon classroom did not have a feeding schedule on file.

Two classrooms were found to have cleaning chemicals and sun tan lotion accessible to children in the restroom.