Gloria's Angels Learning Academy

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

There were 2 groups combined outdoors, the caregivers stated there were19 children and it was determined there were 18 children in care.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspecton was completed in March 2024.

746.2411(2)(G) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Size of Mesh Openings

A play yard was observed to have a hole in the play yard and was bigger than 1/4 inch.

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

A child's admission form did not have the parent's signature for the Emergency Authorization.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

A caregiver informed she had 4 children in care and it was determined she had 3 children in care. The children were all grouped together during outdoor play.

746.3607(2) - Critical Injury - Give First Aid or CPR

Based on the evidence from the DFPS investigation, a child in care received an injury that required medical attention, and the caregiver did not provide first aid.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

The Director has not ensured the operation is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

An infant was observed asleep in a crib with a stuffed animal and a blanket. Another infant was observed in a play yard with a pillow

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

Two caregivers were unaware of the number of children they had in their group.

746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training

It was determined a caregiver informed a child they would not a cupcake, during a special occasion celebration, if they continued to cry and would get a regular snack instead.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

It was determined the operation did not report the supervision concern where a child was able to crawl under a fence to an unregulated area.

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, I observed a caregiver leave her classroom to adjacent classroom. There was not another caregiver supervising her children. In another incident, it was determined a child was able to crawl under a fenced door and get into an area that is not regulated. The area had hazards such as cleaning supplies, tools that could have been a safety risk for the child. The child was able to be removed from the area.

746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System

There was a room the children eat lunch in that did not have a smoke detector.

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 13 month old infant was observed a lone in a classroom during the inspection.

746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing

The operation did not test the smoke detector, carbon monoxide or inspect the fire extinguishers for the month of December 2024. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested during the inspection. The fire extinguishers were observed to be within the proper fill line during the inspection.

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

There was 1 person with a pending background check and 1 person with no background check submitted; both were observed caring for a group of children.

746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required

During the inspection it was observed there was only 1 caregiver present during naptime. There was not another caregiver in the building.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

There were several sleeping mats that were observed torn.

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

An infant was observed in a bouncer without the safety straps fastened.

746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

The fire extinguisher was observed to have last been serviced in April of 2025.

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

A parent documented on their child's file that there child had an allergy to peanut butter and there was no documentation of a food allergy plan for review, in the child's file.

746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

3 out of 7 personnel files did not have documentation of pre-service completed prior to the caregiver being in a classroom.

746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

4 out of 7 caregivers reviewed, did not have documentation of orientation completed.

746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

2 out of 7 personnel files did not have a high school diploma on file for review.-

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

During current inspection, there was a broken toys with sharp edges observed in the playground the children were in. The caregiver removed the toy during the inspection.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

During the inspection, there were 2 rocking toys and a slide on the playground that did not have loose fill around it. The caregiver removed the toys from the playground during the inspection.

746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

Based on the evidence from the DFPS investigation, it was determined there was no adequate lighting during naptime.

746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

It was determined a caregiver had not completed orientation prior to being in a classroom alone.

746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

It was determined a caregiver had not completed pre-service prior to being in a classroom.

746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets

During an inspection, the playpens were observed to not have snug fitting sheets.

746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

A sleeping infant was observed with a bottle in the crib.

746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

I observed an infant walking around their classroom with a bottle that contained milk.

746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers

A walker was observed being utilized in the operation. The walker was removed during the inspection.

746.4001 - First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation

The operation's first aid kit was missing a thermometer, tape, antiseptic wipes and gloves.

746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection

The operation does not have a permit to serve hot meals and was observed heating corn and ravioli for lunch. The caregiver ordered pizza for lunch during the inspection.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

The operation did not complete any fire drills for the months of November or December 2024. The operation only completed 3 shelter, severe weather and lock down drills for 2024.

746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

There were 2 caregivers that did not have orientation/pre-service on file, prior to being in the classroom.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The outdoor area had tree branches and debris that was observed throughout the yard. A fence was observed to be broken.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

A copy of the recent health inspection was not available for review.