First Baptist Church CDC
Does First Baptist Church CDC have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 57 child-care citations for First Baptist Church CDC in GILMER, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 26 are recorded at the High level and 23 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 26 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient. There is evidence of a caregiver grabbing a child's arm multiple times and pulling that child across the classroom as a form of discipline.
- High
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
- High
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be deficient. An infant was found sleeping in a device that is restricted to use for sleeping purposes.
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- High
746.2409(c) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Infant Not in Crib with Drop Gate Down
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver stepped away from a crib before putting the gate up and an infant fell out of the crib.
- High
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver admitted to pulling the child's arm when she took the child by the hand while removing the child from an argument with another child.
- 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
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child was found in the hallway alone unsupervised and found by a parent.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate competency when the operations protocols were not followed when the children were in transition from the playground to the gym.
- 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
During inspection an infant was observed to be asleep in a swing for 5 minutes. The caregivers were observed on video looking at the infant asleep after 3 minutes. The infant was removed and placed in bed after the inspector asked the child to be moved.
- High
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
During the course of an investigation, it was viewed on video footage that a child was grabbed by the arm and taken to the bean bag for time out by a caregiver.
- High
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child got out of a gate on the playground that was not properly latched and was picked up in the parking lot by a caregiver. A group of children were left unsupervised in a classroom when the caregiver left work for the day and did not leave them with another caregiver.
- High
746.3607(2) - Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed on video failing to give aid to a child who was injured after hitting the wall with his head.
- High
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During inspection there was a sanitizing spray within reach of the children in a classroom. This was corrected at inspection.
- High
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
This standard was reviewed in relation to the investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed on camera cleaning a table that had food directly on it that a child was observed eating with a cleaning agent.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when a child was taken by the wrist and forced to walk around with the caregiver while she cleaned tables. The child tried to get away and sit down and the caregiver did not let go of the child.
- High
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not follow name to face transition and a child was left unsupervised in a classroom.
- High
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
During inspection it was observed that a cleaning/sanitizer bottle was down within reach of the children. The caregiver returned the bottle to a high cabinet during inspection.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A follow up was coducted on this day. This standard was re-cited. A caregiver was observed coming in the operation with the class for gym time and did not complete the transition name to face transition form as required by the operation. The caregiver did not use good judgment when this name to face transition was not completed which ensures all of the children are with the class as required and supervision is met. There were 3 opportunities for this to be completed. This was addressed by the operation during inspection.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when a child was lifted by the wrists when they were picked up.
- High
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The director failed to have the operation operate in compliance when the operation has been cited for supervision 4 times in the last 6 months and 7 times in a year.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment when the caregiver did not hold a child's hand that is a known "runner" which resulted in a child running away from the class and across the street in to the parking lot another business.
- High
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child walked away from the class while in the gym area and was found in the foyer area unsupervised.
- High
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child got out of the classroom and was down the hall and found by another teacher.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present supervising children that did not have an eligible status. The employee left the operation during inspection.
- High
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A caregiver did not properly supervise a group of children, which allowed a child to be left unsupervised outside.
- High
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed by licensing two infants in restrictive devices. One of the Two were asleep. The other was in the swing for 15 minutes. The caregiver removed both children.
- High
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child was left unsupervised in the classroom.
- Medium High
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A teacher left a child alone in a classroom unsupervised for a minute and half.
- Medium High
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The operation left a child in the classroom unsupervised for ten minutes. The caregivers failed to follow the daily protocol when transitioning from the classroom to the playground and did not count the number of children when leaving the room.
- Medium High
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
This standard was evaluated during an investigation and found to be deficient. Three buckets seats in the infant classroom were occupied by 3 infants that did not have safety straps fastened or did not have a safety strap present. Four straps were missing in the bucket seats.
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. A caregiver did not have prior experience working in childcare and did not have the 8 pre-service training hours that is required before supervising a group of children.
- Medium High
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Children were observed eating snack directly off of the table during inspection.
- Medium High
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. A child wandered away from the class line and went into a vacant room unsupervised.
- Medium High
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
During inspection it was observed that a caregiver did not sanitize a changing table after a diaper change.
- Medium High
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
During inspection it was observed that a child's hands were not washed after a diaper change.
- Medium High
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
It was observed during inspection that a caregiver did not wash their hands after diapering a child. It was also observed on video that a caregiver did not wash hands after multiple diaper changes of children.
- Medium High
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Staff files were reviewed and found that one staff had the on line only version of CPR certification.
- Medium High
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Allergy Alert plans were reviewed for the HASA and two plans were not complete for two children with diagnosed food allergies.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver stepped out of the room leaving one caregiver in charge of 14 two year old children. During this time a child was injured.
- Medium High
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
During follow up inspection, 2 infants were observed not strapped in the high chair table.
- Medium High
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not contact the parents of the children involved in the two incidents until the day after the incidents, when standards require immediate contact.
- Medium High
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
One electrical outlet was uncovered in a classroom that was accessible to the children. This was discussed with the caregiver.
- Medium High
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
A caregiver did not have access to the names and ages of the children they were responsible for at the time of inspection.
- Medium High
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation has operated out of ratio in the opening times in the infant room.
- Medium High
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. According to manufacturers instructions 100% bleach is required to be diluted with water before use. The caregiver did not complete this before bringing the bleach in the classroom to be used to clean up an accident.
- Medium High
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Three classrooms were observed with outlet covers that were not covered. This was corrected at inspection
- Medium High
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not report to the parent immediately a child who had been placed at risk by having bleach spilled on them in an accident.
- Medium High
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. A caregiver involved in the incident did not have documented orientation at the operation.
- Medium High
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
During inspection the children in the kittens classroom were not buckled in the high chair table. This was corrected at inspection.
- Medium High
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not report the Covid-19 cases in the required time frame.
- Medium
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The operation failed to share the incident report with the parent within the required 48 hours.
- Medium
746.3317(3) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Wash Napkins, Bibs and Tablecloths
This standard was reviewed in relation to the investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed on camera placing children's snack directly on the table for the child to eat.
- Medium
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Infant feeding instructions were not available for review at inspection for the infants.
- Medium
746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The director did not ensure that the staff were properly trained on cleaning procedures and orientation.
- Medium
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During inspection 10 children records were reviewed, two records did not have current immunization records on file.
- Medium
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
During inspection the training was observed for 10 employees. Seven of the employees had not completed the 6 additional topics as required.
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
During inspection the 10 children records were reviewed, one record did not have a health statement.
- Medium Low
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
During inspection staff files were reviewed and one fille was missing the signed affidavit.
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