Holy Word Early Learning Center

746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands · Medium High

A caregiver did not wash the infant's hands after changing their diaper. This was corrected during the inspection when I asked the caregiver to wash the infant's hands.

746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date · Medium High

A medication was expired at the time of the inspection.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required · Medium

Of the ten staff files reviewed, one employee was missing the required 24 hours of annual training. Additionally, two employees lacked training in emergency preparedness, two in building and premises safety, two in emergency planning, one in child maltreatment, one in administering medication, and one in discipline and guidance.

746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985) · Low

Out of the ten staff files reviewed, two employees did not have a notarized affidavit on file.

746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services · Medium

The operation did not have written policies on the following: infant safe sleep, how to access the most recent M.S. inspection form, how to contact Licensing, how to access the DFPS website, and procedures for inclusive care.

746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained · Medium

Of the ten children's files reviewed, four were missing updated immunization records, three were missing health statements, and all ten were missing emergency contact information.

746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date · Medium High

Three EpiPens were observed not stored in their original labeled boxes

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days · Medium

Feeding instructions for multiple infants had not been updated within the last 30 days.

746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records · Medium

The operation did not have a completed playground maintenance checklist available for review.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium

Three children do not have updated immunization records on file.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional · Medium High

Three children do not have a complete food allergy plan. Two of the medicaitons were expired.

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly · Medium High

The operation does not have documentation of completing monthly fire extinguisher tests. This was corrected during the inspection when the fire extinguisher were inspected by the director.

746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing · High

The operation has not conducted monthly testing of smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors.

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

Two caregivers with a pending background check were present with access to children. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers were sent home.

746.2403(5) - Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats · Medium High

Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the room arrangement created a tripping hazard and injury to a child.

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

Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, good judgment was not used when the required notifications after a child is injured was not made.

746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement · Medium High

The missing Admission information has been corrected.