Kaleidoscope ll Early Childhood Learning K.C.
Does Kaleidoscope ll Early Childhood Learning K.C. have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 27 child-care citations for Kaleidoscope ll Early Childhood Learning K.C. in MCALLEN, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 6 are recorded at the High level and 10 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 6 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A mop bucket with water was outside and accessible to children. *This was corrected at inspection when the mop bucket was removed and water was thrown out.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual without a background check received Inspector upon arrival and was assisting with serving meals/kitchen duties during the inspection. NOTE: The individual left the operation during the inspection.
- High
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer placed inside a play yard. The infant was not removed from the restrictive device as soon as possible by caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Caregiver removed child from device after being informed by Inspector.
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- High
745.8413 - Licensing must be allowed to inspect and investigate operation
Operation did not allow inspector to enter operation until after 20 minutes of knocking and ringing doorbell. Caregivers confirmed they were aware someone was at the door.
- High
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
4 bottles of cleaning/disinfecting liquid were observed within children's reach in the pre-k restroom. NOTE: Items were removed from the diaper changing station and put inside a closet out of reach from children.
- High
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for three children transported during inspection were not available for review in the transportation vehicle. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Transportation binder was updated with children's information.
- Medium High
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There were 9 children under the care of 2 caregivers in the infant classroom. The youngest child was 5 months old and the oldest child was 3 years old. The gap between the children was over 18 months. NOTE: 3 year old was moved to their designated classroom and compliance was met.
- Medium High
746.2507(1) - Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
As per staff, the toddlers, and infant children have not been provided with outdoor play opportunities in the past week.
- Medium High
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
6 child records were reviewed during the inspection. 1 out of these records were missing immunization records. 1 out of these records was missing an updated immunization record. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Immunization records were obtained.
- Medium High
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
A 2 month old infant was being fed by caregiver while child was laying on a bouncer seat. NOTE: This was corrected after caregiver was informed. Caregiver held child to be fed.
- Medium High
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Hand washing was not completed after a child's diaper was changed as observed during inspection. NOTE: Caregiver washed child's hands after Inspector informed them.
- Medium High
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver is missing 1 hours of training and the following topics for training year 3/2021-3/2022: - Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and
- Medium High
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Sign-in and Sign-out tracking system did not accurately reflected the number of children present during inspection. 11 children were signed in and 12 children were present. 2 of the signed in children had not been at the daycare today. Time of arrival was not documented. NOTE: This was corrected by Director during inspection. Director modified the log to reflect the accurate names and number of children present.
- Medium High
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver is missing 10 hours of training and the following topics for training year 3/2021-3/2022: -Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; - Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and -Understanding early childhood brain development. -Emergency preparedness; - Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; -Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
- Medium High
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Hand washing was not completed after a child's diaper was changed.
- Medium High
746.207(a) - Parent Notification of Liability Insurance - If No Insurance Must Notify Parent in Writing at Enrollment
Parents have not been notified in writing of no liability insurance at the operation.
- Medium
746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Several bottles and training cups were not labeled with first name and last initial. *This was corrected at inspection when the bottles and cups were labeled with first name and last initial.
- Medium
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
5 children were observed engaged in screen-time activities not related to planned activities. One child was watching television, and four children were watching a video on a tablet. NOTE: Electronics were turned off and caregivers transitioned to planned activities.
- Medium
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
There were 6 infants under the care of 1 caregiver. The specified age of the group was 12-17 months old. NOTE: A second caregiver entered the classroom and child-caregiver ratio was met.
- Medium
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Three children were napping in mats labeled with other children's names.
- Medium
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization records for 2 out of 6 records reviewed were not available for review. Immunization records for 2 out of the 6 records were not up to date. NOTE: Immunization records of 1 child were brought in by parent during inspection.
- Medium
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Record of 1 child present during inspection was not available for review.
- Medium
746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
The following posting were not posted at the operation: The child-care center's license. -Current Employee List
- Medium
746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
The menus at the center are rotated by 4 weeks. There was no documentation showing which menu was used on a specified week. Corrected at Inspection: The menu was updated.
- Medium
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
The activity plans at the operation were not dated. Corrected at Inspection: The activity plans were updated with a date for each age group.
- Medium Low
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
A notarized Affidavit was not available for review for one of the caregivers of the operation.
- Low
746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
1 out of 6 employee records reviewed is missing translation of education from Spanish to English.
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