Bcs New Horizons Learning Center LLC

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: There was a mop bucket left in a toddler's bathroom with used water. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the bucket from the bathroom to make it inaccessible to the children. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Inspector's note: Children under the age of two were watching tv on a tablet while the caregiver was cleaning up after nap. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-15.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: Operation did not have a current sanitation inspection. The last inspection was conducted on 8/16/23. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-20.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence of caregivers not demonstrating good judgement. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-09-12.

• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-17.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
  Inspector's note: There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that diaper changes were not being provided promptly. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-14.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  Inspector's note: Children were observed coming in from playing outdoors without washing their hands. This was fixed when children were taken to wash their hands. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Required Personnel Records-Proof of DFPS background checks
  Inspector's note: While reviewing files there was no proof of DFPS background checks in an employees file. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-31.
• Non-critical Director Certificate Not Renewed
  Inspector's note: While reviewing qualifications it was found the current director's certificate expired July 26, 2023. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2023-11-03.

• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Inspector's note: While doing a walk through it was seen that loose fill was not maintained at the proper depth. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-02.
• Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Inspector's note: While doing a walk through there were two garbage bags with trash accessible to children on the outdoor play area. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-25.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
  Inspector's note: While reviewing the building ground checklist it was found checks had not been completed since 9/13/2023. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-18.

• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: During a walk through there was a refrigerator present on the ramp that is used by children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-25.
• Critical Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Inspector's note: While watching live video footage at the operation a caregiver was seen grabbing a child by the arm. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-26.
• Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
  Inspector's note: While watching footage caregivers was seen changing children's diapers on the floor play area. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-01.
• Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-26.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-01.

• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
  Inspector's note: While reviewing video footage a caregiver was seen laughing at a caregiver hitting and pushing children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-01.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Inspector's note: While watching video footage at an unannounced investigation inspection a caregiver was seen displaying prohibited punishment to children in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-26.

• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-03.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
  Inspector's note: Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-03-24.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
  Inspector's note: While doing a follow up it was found that staff did not have signed affidavits on file. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2023-02-27.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  Inspector's note: While doing a follow up inspection the last annual fire inspection was conducted 2/10/2022. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-27.

• Non-critical Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  Inspector's note: While reviewing records the liability insurance expired 12/29/2022. The operation did not have an updated policy available for viewing. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-02-07.
• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-07.
• Critical Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
  Inspector's note: While observing classrooms a caregiver was seen wiping childrens noses and not washing hands afterwards. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-07.
• Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Inspector's note: While reviewing childrens files there were two children with no up to date immunization records and one child with no immunization records on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-02-07.
• Non-critical Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
  Inspector's note: While reviewing staff files it was found that staff did not have signed affidavits. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2023-02-07.
• Non-critical First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  Inspector's note: While going through the first aid kit there was no thermometer available. This was corrected during the inspection when a thermometer was added to the first aid kit. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: While reviewing staff files it was found that 3 caregivers had no annual training available in their files. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-02-07.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
  Inspector's note: While reviewing postings there was no menu posted for viewing. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-02-07.