Big Blue Marble Academy Allen

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

In a classroom, there was a caregiver with children who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver harshly moved children and set them down abruptly. This continued a minimum of 5 minutes with 3 different children.

746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver was not patient with an infant who would not eat from a bottle. The caregiver moved the infant from side to side in a jerking motion, causing the infant to hit their head. The caregiver was forcing the bottle in the infant's mouth when the infant did not want to take it.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. A caregiver used inappropriate physical force by grabbing a child?s arm, which caused visible injury. This type of physical action is not allowed and is considered overly aggressive in a childcare setting.

746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver's conduct during a behavioral incident did not demonstrate the expected level of patience or professionalism. The approach used failed to show the respectful and supportive attitude required when working with children.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

This standard was found to be deficient due to cleaning liquids being accessible to children in classroom. Caregivers corrected the issue during the inspection.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

One of the ten personnel records reviewed was missing proof of current pediatric CPR training.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

One child who had a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

In a children's bathroom, there were exposed pipes from where a handwashing sink was removed. The pipes were at the children's level. This was corrected at inspection when the operation covered up the pipes.

746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

In two of the classrooms, the emergency evacuation diagrams were not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the operation posted emergency evacuation diagrams in the classrooms.

746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting

This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined through staff interviews that an infant who was crying throughout the day was not comforted by the caregiver. In addition, in the video obtained during the investigation, the caregiver sets an infant down while the infant is upset.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

This standard was found to be deficient as an electrical box in the Infant/Toddler playground was is in need of repair.

746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior

This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. A caregiver attempted to manage a child's behavior through physical intervention rather than using encouraging, constructive methods. The action lacked the positive guidance strategies that help build a child?s confidence and ability to self-regulate.

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

This standard was found to be deficient due to damaged and insufficient mulch in one of the playgrounds.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

This standard was found to be deficient due to the absence of safety outlets in multiple classrooms and in the gym area posing a potential electrical hazard.

746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

This standard was found to be deficient due to sleeping mats obstructing the exit/entrance door. During the inspection caregivers promptly corrected the issues by relocating the mats away from the door.