Form 2936

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Child-Care Inspection Form

Little Country Day Care and Preschool
# 868553

Arrival Date and Time 05/30/2018 10:09 am

Departure Date and Time 05/30/2018 11:52 am

Part I: OPERATION INFORMATION

Location: 900 SCHOOLHOUSE RD, HASLET, TX Phone Number: (817) 439-4922
76052-3703
Permit Type: License
Type: Licensed Child Care Program Capacity: 102 Infant Capacity: 12
Status: Full
Director/Administrator: Katherine Hill Designee/Registrant: Brenda Fontana-Ward
Type of Inspection: Unannounced Investigation
Investigation Numbers: 2452142

Licensing Staff: ROBIN PUTSCHE Phone: (214) 208-3017

Address: 535 S LOOP 288 STE 2001, DENTON, TX 76205

Licensing Supervisor: ELENA SLAY Phone: (940) 381-3401

Address: 535 S LOOP 288 STE 2001, DENTON, TX 76205

Part II: NOTIFICATION

The most recent Inspection Form or letter and any supplemental forms or letters must be posted in a
prominent place visible to all staff, parents, and others.

Controlling Persons have been verified.

Background Checks have been verified.

The following items regarding risk to children were evaluated:

The Supervision of Children Conditions of any Waiver/Variance, if applicable
Child/Caregiver Ratio Director and/or Caregiver Responsibilities
Obvious Fire, Safety, and/or Sanitation Deficiencies Restrictions and/or Conditions of the Permit
A Sampling of Serious Incidents Reports (RCCL only) Background Checks

Children in Care: 45 Director Present

Dir Qual Eval

All or part of the following laws, administrative rules or Minimum Standard rules have been inspected:
Standard x Standard Toddlers Nutrition and Food Services
Administration Pre-K Children Health Practices
Record Keeping School Age Children Safety Practices
Personnel Discipline Physical Facilities
Ratios and Group Sizes Naptime Active Play
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Activities Field Trips Pools

Infants Get Well Care (Centers only) Fire Safety
Nighttime Care Transportation
Inspection results from another state agency or political subdivision were used in the evaluation of some
standards.
Others:
746.611(a)(1),746.701(2),746.1201(2),746.3311(c),746.305(a)(5)
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The purpose of this inspection is to investigate a report received by the Department alleging a deficiency of the
Minimum Standard Rules or law. You have been informed regarding the nature of the report.

Failure to maintain compliance on an ongoing basis may result in enforcement actions.

In an effort to improve our inspection process, we are soliciting your feedback about this licensing inspection at your operation.
Please provide responses to the questions posed in the online survey. The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to
complete. Go to www.CCLinspectionfeedback.org. Your answers and comments are greatly appreciated.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT

An inspection was conducted at my operation on the date below. Deficiencies and, where applicable, technical assistance
were discussed with me during the exit conference. Failure to comply within the specified time limit or repetition of
deficiencies may result in an enforcement action without further opportunity to correct the deficiencies. I understand that if the
results of this inspection were not given to me on this date, they will be sent through a supplemental letter within ten days of
this inspection.

Signature (Person Signing for Operation) Date Signature (Licensing Staff) Date

Signed By:
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Part III: INSPECTION INFORMATION

Records Evaluated:
Number of Children's Records Number of Staff Records
Number of Children Enrolled Number of Staff Employed

Inspection Dates:
Fire Inspection 07/20/2017 Gas Pipe Pressure Test
Health Inspection 12/24/2017 Last LP Gas Inspection 03/27/2017
Liability Insurance (exp.date) 01/01/2019

Allegations:
An employee attempted to physically feed a child which caused the child to vomit.

The most recent Inspection Form or letter and any supplemental forms or letters must be posted in a prominent
place visible to all staff, parents, and others.

Findings for this inspection are listed below:

Standard/Rule
Specifics Findings Comply By TA Given
Description
746.611(a)(1) When evaluating child file for an
Required Health Statement - incident reported to licensing it was
Written, dated within past year, determined that the child did not have
indicates child is physically able a physician signed health statement Deficiency 06/08/2018 N
to participate in operation's as required.
child-care program
(Weight: Low)
This standard was evaluated in
regards to an investigation and was
746.3311(c)
found to be deficient. After interviews
Nutrition-children encouraged
conducted it was determined that an Deficiency 06/08/2018 Y
but not forced to eat.
employee held a child's head up and
(Weight: Medium)
put food in the child's mouth. This
action caused the child to vomit.
746.701(2)
Licensing Incident/Illness Report
Form - Situations Placing Compliance Y
Children at Risk
(Weight: Medium)
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This standard was evaluated in

regards to an investigation and was
746.305(a)(5)
found to be deficient. Based on
Report Situation Placing
information gathered from interviews Deficiency 06/08/2018 Y
Children at Risk
the operation did not report an
(Weight: High)
incident of inappropriate discipline of
a child.
This standard was evaluated in
regards to an investigation and was
found to be deficient. Based on
interviews conducted it was
746.1201(2)
determined that an employee did not
Responsibilities of Employees
relate to a child in a positive manner.
and Caregivers -Relate to Deficiency 06/08/2018 N
The employee yelled at a child to
Children
leave the room when the child
(Weight: High)
appeared to begin to vomit. The
employee then tossed a towel at the
child and told the child to clean up
the vomit.

The Technical Assistance provided for these standards described below:

Standard/Rule
Technical Assistance Given
Description
746.701(2)
Discussed that although the parent was notified verbally a written report signed by
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form -
parent is always required for any incident reportable to licensing.
Situations Placing Children at Risk
746.3311(c) Discussed with director to ensure all staff are aware that they can only verbally
Nutrition-children encouraged but not encourage a child to eat and should not put food in the mouth of a child who is old
forced to eat. enough and capable of feeding themselves.
Discussed with director that any allegation from a child (including staff children) of
746.305(a)(5)
inappropriate discipline or inappropriate actions regarding an employee must be
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
reported to licensing for investigation.

The findings related to an investigation of allegations may be mailed in a separate letter or form if not included as part of this
inspection form.

A supplemental form 2936 was created to change a word used in the citation narrative. This supplemental form will replace
the one that was left at the operation during inspection conducted on 05/30/2018.

Notification Date: 06/28/2018

If you disagree with the actions or decisions of the licensing staff, you may request an administrative review within 15 days of
the receipt of this inspection report by writing Mia Rawlins, CCL Program Specialist, 1200 E Copeland Rd., Ste. 400,
Arlington, TX 76011

Providers may comment on the findings of the inspection in the space below.
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