Whiz Kids Playhouse

746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

Based on the information obtained from the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to confirm that the caregiver in Schoolers Classroom was yelling, cursing, and calling children names while supervising them at the operation.

746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

The First Aid kit was observed not available in one transportation van at the operation. This was corrected, a first aid kit was added to the van during inspection.

746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

An 8 month old Infant was observed sleeping on the electrical bouncer during the walkthrough of the inspection.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, supervision for children in care was not maintained when a caregiver left the children unattended.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, good judgement was not implemented when a school age child was placed in the school age classroom for redirection purposes although there was a adult not responsible for a group of children they sent them with the assistant director whom was in the infant classroom. It is also confirmed that a caregiver was using their personal cellphone to send text messages to another employee informing them of an altercation at the operation instead of possibly intervening it.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

Based on the information obtained from the investigation, supervision was not maintained when a child was confirmed occasionally run out of the classroom without the primary caregiver's permission. It was confirmed that there were several times the child ran out of the classroom, and the primary caregiver was not aware.

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

1 infant under the age of 12 months old, was sleeping in the crib with a bib around the neck. Note: this was discussed at time of inspection with the director

746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach

The changing diaper surface was observed having Clorox wipes, Lysol spray bottle and extra diaper supplies that are accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the supplies were removed from the diaper changing surface.

746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the operation did not report to Child Care Regulation after being informed by the parent that the child was seen by a healthcare professional for the incident that occurred on 4/23/23.

746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

Two infants ages 14-18 months old from Baby Senior Room were observed eating snacks on the floor while playing with toys during the investigation inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver in charge was informed.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Toddler classroom and Pre-K classroom were observed to have water stain from the ceiling and the carpet was not intalled properly that can cause tripping hazard.

746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

Based on the information obtained during this investigation, child was sent home with soiled shorts.

746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training

The annual training for the director of the operation was observed missing 11 hours of training under the following topics as specified in subchapter 746.1311 of Minimum Standards.

746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

Based on the information obtained from the investigation, Child Care Regulatory office was not notified regarding the positive cases for COVID for the employees at this operation.

746.1203(7) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a school age caregiver did not interacting with children in a positive manner when the caregiver was cursing at the children and threated to whip them. It is also confirmed that a caregiver was humiliating a child by calling them names.

746.1013(a)(4) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Authority

Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a caregiver in charge when the director not present did not meet their task required when additional information requested for the investigation was not provided timely. It is also confirmed that parents were having difficulties reaching out to the operation when the director is out of office.

746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, the operation violating this standard by placing a school age child 10 years old in the infant classroom on 10/24/2021.

746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans

4 out of 6 classrooms failed to have a cover sheet over the Food Allergy List to protect confidentiality. Note: this was corrected at time of inspection when the lists were covered.

746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages

3 caregivers did not know the ages of the children they are in charge of and could not reference the ages in the class. Note- this was discussed with the director.

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

2 children were sitting in a high chair without safety straps fastened. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver fastened the safety straps.