Early Learning Academy - Westfield
Does Early Learning Academy - Westfield have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 14 child-care citations for Early Learning Academy - Westfield in HOUSTON, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 7 are recorded at the High level and 5 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 7 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the video footage observed, one staff was observed pulling/yanking a child by the arm in attempt to transition the child to the outdoor area during a fire drill.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A student was caring and present with children prior to having a completed initial background check with fingerprints.
- High
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the evidence obtained by DFPS, video footage was reviewed and showed a caregiver hitting a child with her hand. The caregiver also threatened and attempted to hit the child prior to actually hitting the child with the ruler.
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- High
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Video footage showed two caregivers yanking, grabbing and inappropriately handling a child.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
After reviewing video footage of the incidents, it is determined that the caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement and self-control by inappropriately grabbing a child.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver, hired on 10/18/22, was present and caring for children prior to having a completed initial background check with fingerprints. This was correct when the caregiver was removed.
- High
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, three were behind with immunizations.
- Medium High
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
The director reported that while reviewing video footage, she saw a caregiver using her cell phone while caring for children.
- Medium High
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director did not receive training in SIDS, Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma for the August 2020-August 2021 training year.
- Medium High
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked pre-seervice training in SIDS.
- Medium High
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated,three did not receive training covering SIDS, Shaeken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma.
- Medium High
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
A daily report sheet is not being compoeted for infants over 12 months old. Daily report sheets must be provided for all infants. An infant is descirbed a child aaged 0-17 months.
- Medium
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director did not receive training in handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials for the August 202-August 2021 training year.
- Medium
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 8 lacked training in food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
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Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.