Handprints Child Care 10 LLC dba Handprints Academy
Does Handprints Child Care 10 LLC dba Handprints Academy have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 65 child-care citations for Handprints Child Care 10 LLC dba Handprints Academy in KILLEEN, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 27 are recorded at the High level and 19 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 27 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
A child was observed laying face down in the crib. The child was turned face up on the back.
- High
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. The child was removed from the device and placed on the floor. Another child was observed sleeping face down on the stomach.
- High
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
The operation was not following the background check of an employee left in charge of the operation.
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- High
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A group of children were left unsupervised during the rest period.
- High
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
The first aid kit in the transportation vehicle was missing scissors, tweezers and a thermometer. The items were added to the kit, Bringing the kit into compliance.
- High
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During the inspection a caregiver was observed leaving children in a classroom. The caregiver returned to the room.
- 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 asleep in a restrictive device.
- 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 asleep in a restrictive device.
- High
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Staff was allowed to be present at the operation, with an pending background.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee with a pending background check was counted in ratio and has assess to children. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed from the classroom to complete training hours.
- High
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
An employee with conditions was providing care for children unsupervised.
- High
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
An ineligible caregiver was allowed to be present at the operation and have access to children in care.
- High
745.673 - If a subject of background check at your operation is under investigation for abuse or neglect you must notify Licensing immediately
The operation was notified by mail, that a caregiver was the subject of an investigation by DFPS. The operation allowed the caregiver to remain employed, while having access to children.
- High
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
A staff was allowed to be present at the operation, with an ineligible background.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver with a pending background was present at the operation, counted in the classroom and had access to children. The caregiver was removed from the operation and replaced with another caregiver.
- High
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Staff did not follow the regulations in accordance with the minimum standards. A caregiver was observed, by a staff member, wiping the face of a child with a towel used to clean a table. That caregiver was not reprimanded for her actions.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment. The caregiver was observed wiping a table with a dirty cloth and then wiping the face of a child with the same towel.
- High
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During the walk through, a child was observed asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the child was removed and placed in a crib.
- High
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During the inspection, the operation failed to follow CBCU guidelines for employees. One staff was observed alone and providing care for children. This was corrected when another employee came in to work. The employee did not have conditions.
- High
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver was left in charge of the operation but has a condition on their background check.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There were two caregivers present and directly working with children without cleared background checks.
- High
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have an up to date fire inspection.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present and caring for children who did not have a cleared background check.
- High
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
During the inspection it was found that the operation did not have a fire extinguisher or first aid kit in one of the vehicles used to transport children in care. This was corrected at inspection when a fire extinguisher and first aid kit was placed in the vehicle.
- High
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
From interviews completed during the investigation it was found that cleaning supplies was not inaccessible to children.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
From the interviews and completion of an investigation it was found that the caregiver did demonstrate use of good judgement.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
From interviews completed during the investigation it was found that a caregiver did not use good judgment during sanitization process.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Two classrooms were observed out of ratio. The toddler room was out of ratio by 1 child, while one caregiver was on break. In the three-year-old classroom, one caregiver was caring for 18 children during naptime, bringing the room out of ratio by 3 children. Another incident was observed when a caregiver stepped out of the room, leaving one caregiver with 22 children.
- Medium High
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
5 cribs was observed with loose fitted sheets. Two of the cribs had children asleep in them. The mattresses did not fit the crib base per manufacturing instructions.
- Medium High
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Staff providing transportation, did not have transportation training, medication, or responding to medical emergencies due to food or allergic reaction. This was corrected when the caregiver took the required transportation training.
- Medium High
746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
The diaper changing pad had tears in the surface. This was corrected when the pad was removed and replaced with an new one.
- Medium High
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Cribs were observed with loose fitted sheets.
- Medium High
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The changing pad in the infant classroom contained a hole.
- Medium High
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
During the inspection it was found that the infant cribs did not contain fitted sheets.
- Medium High
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
During the inspection a caregiver was observed changing a diaper but did not wash the child's hands.
- Medium High
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
During the inspection it was found that the fire drill had only been done for the month of September and November.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The toddler classroom had 12 kids total (18-23 months) with one caregiver. There were 15 preschool children (4 years) with one caregiver but then 9 school age children arrived increasing the total number of kids to 24 with a specified age of 4 years. That classroom is not in ratio once school-age children arrive. This was corrected at inspection as another caregiver went into the toddler classroom and the director went into the school age classroom.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The school-age classroom had 45 children (ages 2-10 years) with one caregiver. The toddler classroom (specified age 18-23 months) had 12 children with one caregiver. The two year old classroom had 13 children (ages 2-2.5 years) with one caregiver.
- Medium High
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The school-age classroom had a total of 45 children exceeding the maximum group size for children ages 4 years and up.
- Medium High
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Food was observed being prepped on a bare table instead of a sanitary surface.
- Medium High
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Outside, there was a broken fence, a water slide tied to the swing set to be used as a swinging rope, and some broken play equipment.
- Medium High
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Out of ten personnel records read, one caregiver did not have up to date first aid and CPR certification.
- Medium High
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have an up to date health inspection.
- Medium High
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
In the two-year-old classroom, outlets were observed uncovered and accessible to children.
- Medium High
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
From interviews for the investigation it was found that the operation was not properly using hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies.
- Medium High
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
From the investigation it was found that the area accessible to children was not free from hazards.
- Medium
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
A classroom was observed to have 5 children and 1 caregiver, bringing the room out of ratio by 1 child. A second classroom was observed during nap time ratios, where a child was observed under the age group. This was corrected when a second classroom combined and the child was moved to another classroom bringing the room into compliance with 10 children and two caregivers.
- Medium
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
A classroom was observed to have 5 children and 1 caregiver, bringing the room out of ratio by 1 child. This was corrected when another caregiver was placed in the room.
- Medium
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
One classroom were out of ratio. One room was observed with 17 3-year-olds, bringing the room out of ratio by 2 children. This was corrected when another caregiver was added to the room.
- Medium
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation had not practiced or documented fire, or disaster drills.
- Medium
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
The one classrooms were observed out of ratio. One classroom was observed to have 5 children, bringing the room out of ratio by 1 child. This was corrected when a second caregiver entered the room.
- Medium
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
The two classrooms were observed out of ratio by one child each. This was corrected when two children were moved to other classrooms, bringing both rooms into compliance.
- Medium
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
A classroom was observed to have 16 children, bringing the room out of ratio by 5 children.
- Medium
746.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
The enrollment agreement was missing parent signatures, shot records, and dates of admission on 5 of the 6 records evaluated.
- Medium
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Required documents for activity plans, menus, emergency phone numbers, evacuation plan and diagram, employee list, and emergency telephone numbers were missing.
- Medium
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Fire and disaster drills had not been conducted and documented.
- Medium
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
During the inspection, two classrooms were observed out of ratio. One classroom was observed with 6 children. The age group is 0-11 months old, bringing the room of ratio by 2. This was corrected during the inspection, when a second caregiver was placed in the room. The second classroom had 24 children, with one caregiver. The age group for the room is 3 years old. The age group for the room is 15. The room was out of ratio by 9 children.
- Medium
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
The operation has failed to provide parents with incident reports for less serious and serious injuries.
- Medium
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
During the inspection, first aid supplies was observed. The kit was missing supplies and had items that were expired.
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Children's records were evaluated and the following items were missing: health statements, parent signatures, allergy statements for children with diagnosed allergies, and immunizations.
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Out of ten children's records read, eight children did not have signed health statements by a health care professional in their first 12 months of enrollment.
- Medium
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
During the inspection it was found that the written feeding instructions have not been reviewed and updated every 30 days.
- Medium
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
From interviews and completion of an investigation it was found that the operation did not notify the parent of less serious injuries when the parent picks the child up from the child-care center.
- Medium
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During the inspection it was found that 1 out of the 9 children records reviewed did not have immunization records.
- Medium Low
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
6 employees did not have the required preemployment affidavit forms.
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