BCS New Horizons Learning Center LLC

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

During a walkthrough there were two people preesent at the operation during operating hours without an active background. This was corrected at the inspection when the two people left the operation.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

While watching live video footage at the operation a caregiver was seen grabbing a child by the arm.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

While watching video footage at an unannounced investigation inspection a caregiver was seen displaying prohibited punishment to children in care.

746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

While reviewing video footage a caregiver was seen laughing at a caregiver hitting and pushing children.

746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

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

Based on preponderance of evidence during the investigation it was found first aid was not given when a child in care was injured.

746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

During any investigation it was found that a caregiver pulled a child's hair, and hit a child in the head and abdomen.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

During an investigation there was evidence to support a child was abused. An administrative penalty will be recommended as a result of this citation, per HRC ?42.078.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

During an investigation it was found that the director was aware of people being in the operation while children were in care without a complete background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the director sent the person home.

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

During an investigation it was found that a person was present at the operation while children are in care without a complete background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the person left the operation.

746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play

It was found that the children in the classroom was told that they were not able to play outside due to the children spitting water the day prior. I spoke to the operation staff about not using outside time as a punishment.

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

A caregiver did not use good judgment when the caregiver spat water at a child's face while playing with the child.

746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

Observed 3 infants sleeping in bouncy seats. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the infants from the seats.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

The director failed to ensure that the corrections to prior deficiencies were made in a timely manner. The director failed to ensure that she and the staff are properly maintaining compliance with all minimum standard requirements.

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

One infant was observed asleep in the crib with a prohibited Wub-A-Nub pacifier with a stuffed animal attached. This type of device is prohibited in the child care setting per the Consumer Product Safety Commission. * This was corrected at inspection, when the pacifier was removed and the stuffed animal was cut off of the pacifier.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

Operation did not have a current sanitation inspection. The last inspection was conducted on 8/16/23.

746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that diaper changes were not being provided promptly.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

There were area's in the fence on one playground that had gaps in the fence at the bottom with protruding metal pieces. I spoke to the director about getting the fencing fixed. There was also a table leaning up against the fence that will need to be removed from the playground if not being used. On the middle playground there were 3 broken seats on the bounce toy/equipment. I spoke to the director about the pinching hazard that it poses.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

One trash can in a bathroom located inside of the children's classroom had garbage accessible to children. This was corrected when the director covered the trash can with a lid.

746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities

Children were observed coming in from playing outdoors without washing their hands. This was fixed when children were taken to wash their hands.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

During a walk through a classroom was seen with 13 children and two caregivers. The classroom was out of ratio by 3. This was fixed when two additional caregivers came took 5 of the children to another classroom.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

While doing a walk through there were two garbage bags with trash accessible to children on the outdoor play area.

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

While doing a walk through it was seen that loose fill was not maintained at the proper depth.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

During a walk through there was a refrigerator present on the ramp that is used by children.

746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

During a walk through there were three bottles of chemicals within reach of children. This was fixed when the bottles of chemicals were put away up and out of reach of children.

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

During a walk through there was an infant sleeping in a crib in front of the exit door. This was fixed when equipment was rearranged.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

While doing an unannounced walk through there were cords accessible to children. This was corrected at the inspection when the cords were moved out of reach of children.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

While doing a walk through there was an offensive odor present in the operation. During a walkthrough at the operation there were hazards present on the outdoor area such as cords, shovels wheelbarrier where children have access too.

746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used

While watching footage caregivers was seen changing children's diapers on the floor play area.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

While doing a walk through in a building used by children there was a storage cabinet wide open with tools accessible to children in care. During a walk through on the outdoor play area there was a bolt exposed in the play area and fencing coming up from the ground.

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

While doing a follow up inspection the last annual fire inspection was conducted 2/10/2022.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

While reviewing childrens files there were two children with no up to date immunization records and one child with no immunization records on file.

746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids

While observing classrooms a caregiver was seen wiping childrens noses and not washing hands afterwards.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

While doing a walk through in the outdoor play area the bolts at the bottom of the slide was visible due to pea gravel not being maintained.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

While doing a walk through there was a can of lysol sitting within reach of children in a restroom. This was corrected when the chemicals were put up in a high cabinet.

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

During an investigation it was found that a caregiver did not have a copy of a diploma or transcript on file.

746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials

In a restroom used by children there was a can of lysol with in reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was placed on a high shelf behind a locked gate.

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

Observed one classroom caregiver not know how many children they had. The caregiver stated that they had 8 kids, but there were only 7 in the classroom. I spoke to the caregiver and director about the importance of knowing how many children they have at all times.

746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served

Children were allowed to ride a bike and walk around while drinking out of their water bottles.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

Observed one classroom with the specified age group of 12-17 months have one caregiver and 8 infants. There can only be 5 infants with one caregiver for the ages 12-17 months. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the room.

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

It was found during interviews that at least one child and one caregiver had tested positive for covid and the operation failed to report the covid case to licensing within 48 hours. I spoke to the director about notifying licecnsing about all covid reports.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

The personal bag/purse of a caregiver staff was open and accessible to the children in the classroom. **This was corrected at inspection when the bag was properly stored in an inaccessible location.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

One garbage container did not have a lid and had food items accessible to children. **This was corrected at inspection when the garbage can was closed with a lid.

746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food

There were snack food left in the food preparation area of a classroom with no lids and accessible to the children and cleaning supplies (Lysol Spray). *This was corrected at inspection when the food was covered and properly stored away. There were soiled towels being stored in an area where food is being prepared and served. **This was corrected at inspection when the towels were removed and put in a dirty bin.

746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present

One caregiver was present in a classroom and when utilizing the bathroom for handwashing, the staff would have to leave the children unsupervised in another area of the building.

746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection

The operation does not have a proper sewage system permit and has failed to meet the requirements set forth by the Brazos County Health Department in January 2021.

746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

The latch on one of the fence gates was not securing for proper closure to ensure that the playground is safely enclosed while children are present. The playground is steps away from a busy road.

746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence

The operation failed to notify licensing as soon as possible or within 2 days after they obtained a Health Department violation that their operation was deemed unsafe and unsanitary for children. The operation received a violation notice in January 2021 and again in June 2021. The operation was aware that their facility was unsafe and unsanitary due to the inappropriate and illegal septic system. The operation chose to continue operating without correcting the safety concerns, placing children at risk.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

A child was observed being diapered and not having their hands washed afterwards. *This was corrected at inspection when the child's hands was washed.

746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

During naptime, one of the classrooms was completely dark and inadequate for proper supervision. *This was corrected at inspection when the window curtains were opened to add more light to the room.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

There were 2 outlets uncovered in a classroom and accessible to children. *This was corrected at inspection when the outlets were immediately covered.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

The following were observed during the inspection: In 2 classrooms there were cleaning supplies accessible to children and near cups used by children. *This was corrected at inspection when the cleaning supplies were placed in an inaccessible location. There were items being stored on the diaper changing table in one classroom, observed on the table was a electronic tablet and 2 soft jumbo blocks. *This was corrected at inspection when the items were removed from the table. There was a container of food snacks observed laying on top of books on a bookshelf. The container was also in a location accessible to children. *This was corrected at inspection when the container was moved to an appropriate higher and inaccessible location. The trash in one room was observed uncovered with recently eaten restaurant food accessible. *This was corrected at inspection when it was discussed to cover the trash containers.