Sharyland lil Institute, LLC

Operational policies were reviewed and missing the following information: (26)(B) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect; (26)(C) Methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; (26)Strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; and (26)(E) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention.

Last fire inspection was conducted on 06/04/2025.

A group of 20 children ages 9mo-5yo were combined in the multi-purpose room during supper.

Provider used a residential insent killer (Raid Ant & Roach) to treat part of operation's outdoor play area.

A frozen turkey was left at room temperature and on the kitchen floor to thaw. Note: This was corrected by inspection when provider placed the turkey on a container and in the fridge.

Hinges that hold the cabinet doors surrounding the water heater are broken making the structure unsteady. A wood cabinet within the playground has multiple protruding nails. A can of Raid Ant & Roach killer was observed at the operation's playground. Note: can of insect killer was removed by provider during the inspection.

One out of seven staff files reviewed is missing start date, personnel / center policies received statements, notarized affidavit (form 2985) and preemployment affidavit (form 2912).

Playground has missing patches of the unitary surfacing surrounding a play structure.

A health / sanitation inspection has not been completed.

Operational policies were reviewed and are missing the following information: (8) suspension and expulsion; (9) safe sleep policy; (10) meals - nutritional value responsibility for meals provided by parents; (12) hearing and vision screenings; (15) water activities; (18)(b) physical activity duration, (18)(c) type of physical activity, (18)(d) setting for physical activity, (18)(g) physical activity plan during extreme weather; (19) insect repellent and sunscreen policy; (20) parent's rights; (22) how parents can participate in operation's activities; (23) how parents may access (a) Minimum Standards online (b) Abuse/ Neglect hotline (c) HHSC website; (25) Breastfeeding policy; (26)(d) strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate organizations regarding abuse/neglect; (27) health checks policy; (28) Vaccine-preventable disses for employees policy; (30) procedures for supporting inclusive services for children with special needs.

There are four play structures not meeting the required 6 ft use zones, including a crawl and climb caterpiller, merry-go-round, school bus spring rider and train climber.

Part of the walls of the 3-4yo room are missing baseboards. There is a broken play structure with a gap of approximately two inches. Playground has missing patches of the unitary surfacing surrounding a play structure.