Little Disciples of Jesus Learning Center

The parent handbook was reviewed and it was lacking the following information: 1. Suspension and expulsion policy. 2. Requirements for outdoor/physical activity that includes the benefits, duration a nd type of indoor and outdoor physical activity, recommended clothing and footwear and the criteria used when weather prevents outdoor play. 3. Procedures for parents to participate in the center's activities 4. Instructions on how a parent may access Minimum Standards, contact information for the local Child Care Regulation office and the HHSC website. 5. Staff requirements for annual training in child abuse and neglect; steps to increase and parent awareness regarding abuse and neglect, community organizations that offer assistance, and actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should take to obtain assistance. 6. Staff vaccination policy 7. Steps the center will take to support inclusive services for children with special care needs. 8. Inform parents the center is in a gang free zone.

Disinfecting spray and air freshener were sitting on a shelf accessible to children. Also, cleaning products are being stored in the cabinet underneath the sink are accessible to children.

The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with their parents once the emergency is over.

The evacuation and relocation diagram does not show the inside relcation area,

The emergency preparedness plan does not state how parent and emergency contact information, emergency medical information and authorization and sign in/out logs will be evacuated.

Of the four children's records evaluated, two lacked a health statement.

The personnel files of both staff lacked a pre-employment affidavit.

The emergency preparedness plan does not state the center's emergency telephone number, how you will communicate with local emergency authorities and Child Care Regulation.

Of the four children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. All lacked a date of admission 2. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the emergency contact. 3. Three lacked the name and telephone number of the persons that can pick up the child. 4. Three lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 5. One lacked authorization for emergency medical care. 6. One lacked the name and phone number of the school the child attends. 7. One child's record lacked a shot record or an original exemption from vaccination forms.

The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.

The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be accounted for.

The fire inspection expired on 01/17/2025

The CPR certificates were not available for review.

The information regarding special needs care was nnot included in the enrollment form.

The two children's file reviewed did not have the health statement on their admissions forms.

The first aid certificates were not available for review.

The information for authorization to obtain emergency medical care was not inlcuded on the enrollment form.

The information for the parent rights was not included.

A monthly active play area chekclist was not available for review.

There was no documentation showing a fire drill had beeen conducted.

There was no documentation showing that the smoke detector had been tested,

There was a caregver that left a 2 year old and 6 year old alone in a room.

There were no smoke detectors installed at the operation.