Winners Children Academy
Does Winners Children Academy have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 44 child-care citations for Winners Children Academy in HOUSTON, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 14 are recorded at the High level and 21 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 14 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- 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 today's inspection a four year old child left the classroom unsupervised.
- High
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information obtained during the course of this investigation it was determined a caregiver used prohibited punishment when grabbing and pulling a child in care.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information obtained during the course of this investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when using their foot to move a child across the floor.
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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 child was observed wandering the hallway without a caregiver present.
- High
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
An infant was observed with a pacifier attatched to her clothing by a cloth like string while asleep in the crib. Note: The pacifier was removed during the inspection.
- High
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
A Caregiver did not know the number of children in the school age classroom during the inspection. The caregiver stated there were 12 children and there was only 10 children in the classroom.
- High
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
The caregiver in the toddler classroom was unaware of the number of children present in the room. The caregiver stated 11 children were present, however 10 were present in the room.
- High
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were reviewed and the following policies were not included: -Parent approval not needed for visitation. -Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity: -The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play. - The duration of indoor and outdoor physical activity at your operation. -The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation. -Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place. -A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
- High
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
A child in the 2-5 year old classroom was placed in a high chair as a form of discipline and guidance. The child was placed in the high chair due to throwing crayons. Note: The child was removed from the high chair during the inspection.
- High
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A group of 8 children age 2-5 years old was left unsupervised upon my arrival.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
I observed a volunteer pick up an 11 month old by one arm.
- High
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A three month old was observed sleeping in a bouncer during this inspection. I observed an eleven month old sleeping in a bouncer during this inspection.
- High
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were reviewed and the following policies were not included: -Suspension and expulsion policy -Enrollment procedures, including how and when parents will be notified of policy changes. -Transportation procedures. -Parent approval not needed for visitation. -Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity: -The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play. - The duration of indoor and outdoor physical activity at your operation. -The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation. -Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place. -A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
- High
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were reviewed and the following policies were not included: -Suspension and expulsion policy -Enrollment procedures, including how and when parents will be notified of policy changes. -Transportation procedures. -Parent approval not needed for visitation. -Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity: -The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play. - The duration of indoor and outdoor physical activity at your operation. -The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation. -Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place. -A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
- Medium High
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
I observed four children in the toddler classroom. The youngest child was 9 months and the oldest child in the room was 2 years and 4 months old.
- Medium High
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children did not wash their hands before eating.
- Medium High
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
An updated immunization record is needed for one child in care.
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
A caregiver was observed caring for a group of three children ages 18 months-2 years old. The caregiver had not completed orientation training.
- Medium High
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During today's inspection a caregiver did not wash a child's hands after diapering. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
- Medium High
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
A caregiver did not sanitize the diaper-changing surface after diapering children in care. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
- Medium High
746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
Based on the information obtained, it was determined the operations discipline methods does not teach acceptable behavior and self-control.
- Medium High
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Three caregivers are in need of Pediatric CPR training.
- Medium High
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Three caregivers are in need of Pediatric First Aid training.
- Medium High
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
The sign in and out log was reviewed and showed eight of nine children signed in. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant caregiver was observed caring for five infants age 6 months, 7 months, 11 months, 11 months, and 17 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The caregiver was out of ratio by one child.
- Medium High
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
When entering the infant classroom I observed the infant volunteer on her cell phone.
- Medium High
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
The volunteer in the infant classroom was unaware of the children's ages in the classroom. The volunteer was asked to provide documentation showing the ages but could not. Note: The permit holder provided information showing the ages of the children.
- Medium High
746.2415(c)(2) - Crib Mattress Cover - Snug-Fitting and Thin
Four cribs in the infant classroom needed snug-fitting sheets. Note: The permit holder taped the bottom of the sheets to the mattress.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
A volunteer was observed caring for five infants age 3 months, 6 months, 7 months, 11 months, and 17 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The volunteer was out of ratio by one child.
- Medium High
746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
I observed a volunteer who does not meet caregiver qualifications alone in the infant classroom.
- Medium High
746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and did not include the following: -Evacuation diagram -Procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance. -The emergency telephone number that is on file with us. - How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and Child Care Regulation. -How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released.
- Medium High
746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
During the inspection the infant daily reports were observed for five infants. No information as documented although infants were observed sleeping and during feedings. Note: The permit holder updated the reports during inspection.
- Medium High
746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed and did not include the following: -Evacuation diagram -Procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance. -The emergency telephone number that is on file with us. - How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and Child Care Regulation. -How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released. -The operation has two relocation sites listed.
- Medium High
746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
The evacuation and relocation diagram posted did not indicate the relocation address.
- Medium High
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The initial sanitation inspection has not been completed.
- Medium
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Children's records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Current immunization records are needed for three children enrolled. The admission date is needed for one child enrolled. School information such as name and phone number is needed for two children enrolled.
- Medium
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Expired medication was stored at the operation.
- Medium
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
There was no documentation showing the fire extinguishers and carbon detectors were inspected monthly. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
- Medium
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: 5 of 6 needed a special needs statement. 5 of 6 needed immunization records. 3 of 6 needed a health statement. 3 of 6 needed emergency contact information. 1 of 6 needed emergency care info. 1 of 6 needed food allergy information. 1 of 6 needed the admission date.
- Medium
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: 5 of 6 needed a special needs statement. 5 of 6 needed immunization records. 3 of 6 needed a health statement. 3 of 6 needed emergency contact information. 1 of 6 needed emergency care info. 1 of 6 needed food allergy information. 1 of 6 needed the admission date.
- Medium
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Updated feeding instructions are needed for one infant in care.
- Medium
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The written operational policies did not include a policy regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
- Low
746.1329(b)(4) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Name
Training certificates reviewed during today's inspection did not show the participants name and date of training.
- Low
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
A notarized affidavit was needed for one volunteer.
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