Star Kiddos Child Care Center

Person in charge did not have access to the records.

The concrete was visible under the padding for the play equipment.

1 out of 8 files did not have a health statement.

In the toddler room a child was being changed on a changing table that was on the floor near the other children.

A video was observed of two children fighting and the teacher did not intervene.

A teacher was observed sitting down while two kids were fighting on the playground and did not intervene.

Based on information received during the DFPS investigation there was enough information to determine that a staff was observed vaping while caring for kids on the playground.

Based on information received during the DFPS investigation the director allowed a caregiver to take a child in care away from the center to go and transport other children.

Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, a child was left unattended on the van when the caregiver made a stop at their home to use the restroom. On another occasion, the caregiver also left children unattended on the van while the caregiver went in the school to get other children.

Based on information received during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver took a child to their home unauthorized.

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver physically abused a child in care. During the investigation, it was determined that another caregiver physically neglected a child in care.

During a DFPS investigation, there was evidence that a child was dragged from the classroom to the office as a form of punishment.

Evidence during a DFPS investigation determined that a caregiver did not exercise good judgment when the caregiver observed a child in care being physically abused and did not intervene.

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director was aware staff were using inappropriate discipline practices with children and did not take appropriate action to address or stop the behavior or ensure compliance with minimum standards. The director also did not ensure staff received proper training related to discipline and guidance, and accepted training certificates not signed or verified by staff. Additionally, the director allowed children to be brought to the front office for the purpose of discipline and redirection, which is not an appropriate method of behavior guidance.

The operation did not ensure compliance with minimum standards related to the care, supervision, and protection of children. The permit holder did not adequately monitor staff practices or take timely action to correct know concerns resulting in children being placed at risk.

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left children in the classroom unsupervised when the caregiver went to the front office with another child.

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregivers were not trained in discipline and guidance practices during orientation before having unsupervised access to children in care.

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation that children were being inappropriately disciplined.

Based on information provided during the investigation inspection and interviews, there was enough information to support the allegation of prohibited punishment.

The use zones for the slide is less than six feet required.

The toddler playground equipment does not have the required amount of loose fill of 6 inches,

The toddler playground equipment does not have the required amount of loose fill of 6 inches,

The use zones for the slide is less than six feet required.

In the infant room, there is no chair or rocking chair available in the area.

2 out of 3 infants did not have their feeding instructions signed or dated by the parent.

There was no current fire inspection available for viewing. The last fire marshal inspection was on 6/16/2022.

The Safety Alarm on bus was turned off.

Walkthrough was not made throughout the vehicle, to ensure all children were drop off at school.

Operation did not notify parents of child being left on the school bus.

The bus driver did not ensure and verify all children were accounted for when dropping off the children at school and as result a child was left on the bus.

The food menu differed from the one posted at the operation. Note: The director corrected it at inspection time.

The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection since 10/21/2020.

Ten children files were review. Nine of the ten children files do not have a statement of the child health from a medical professional.

The operation does not have a current annual sanitation inspection since 04/01/2020.

A child was seen running out of the classroom by himself to the director office.

One child was observe playing a video game name Fornite on their hand-held device.

One operational staff was observed texting a family member during the inspection.

An operational staff can be seen mimicking a child behavior during an argument.

A child can be seen leaving the classroom without proper adult supervision.

An operational staff is seen grabbing a child wrist during an argument.

During the interview an operational staff stated that she use food as a bargain chip in order to get the children to compiling the center.

The operational staff do not have the required annual training clock hours for guidance and discipline.

Six employee files were reviewed. There were no complete files to review. Six of the files did not have documentation of graduating high school or its equivalent. One of the files did not have an affidavit. Four of the files did not have acknowledgment of receiving a copy of the center policies. Three of the files did not have acknowledgment of receiving a copy of the personnel policies. Two of the five files did not have a copy of an ID or driver's license. Three of the five files did not have documented orientation.

Eight children's files were reviewed. None of the files were complete. Four of the files did not have documented immunizations. One of the files did not have an admission date. Three of the files did not have home addresses listed. Two of the files did not have emergency contact information completed. Five of the files did not have the transportation question answered. Four of the files did not have the field trip question answered. Two of the files did not have doctor statement or documentation from the parent stating the child is healthy. Eight of the files did not have emergency care authorization forms completed. Four of the files did not have documented immunization records to review. Six of the files did not have documentation that the operation policies were received by the parents.