Gateway Baptist Child Development Center

A total of 23 out the required 30 annual training topics/hours were observed.

One child's file observed did not have an updated health statement. The health statement was signed by the parent 09/21/2022.

Based on the information obtained, the Director CPR/First-aid certification was dated 10/10/2019 and expired in October of 2021.

Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that a caregiver did not follow the proper procedures for transitioning children and a preschool-aged child was left on the playground without adult supervision.

I did not observe documentation of current transportation safety training for a staff member who transports children.

I did not observe documentation of current certification in first aid for two caregivers.

I observed that the center's operational policies did not include information concerning the following: 1. Promotion of Indoor and Outdoor Activity. 2. Procedures for parents to speak with the director about questions or concerns. 3. The contact information for the local Child Care Regulation office needs to be updated.

I did not observe cotton balls in the first aid kit.

I did not observe documentation of current certification in SIDS, Shaken baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma for two caregivers who work with infants.

I observed that the parent had not signed the emergency action plan for a child with food allergies.

I observed that the fire inspection on file for the operation expired in November of 2021.

Procedures were evaluated and documentation was evaluated. Interviews were also conducted with operation staff. It was determined that a caregiver had started working with children before her fingerprint check had cleared. NOTE: The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.

The number of employees who had left their employment in 2021 was not reported to HHSC - Child Care Regulation by the 1-15-22 deadline. NOTE: This deficiency has been corrected.

I did not observe evidence that a preschool group had washed their hands before afternoon snack. Follow up was not provided by the compliance date.

I observed that the center's operational policies didn't include information concerning the following: 1. Procedures for breastfeeding parents 2. Staff vaccinations NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.

I did not observe documentation of emergency medical authorizations on the bus for the children being transported.

I did not observe evidence that a preschool group had washed their hands before afternoon snack.

I evaluated 10 children's records and observed the following: 1. There wasn't an address documented for the emergency contact person in 3 records. 2. There wasn't an emergency action plan for a child who has a diagnosed food allergy. 3. An Emergency Action plan for a child with a food allergy had not been signed by the child's parent. 4. There was not vision and hearing screening for a child who turned 4 before 9-1.