Bethany Christian Academy

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  Inspector's note: The last Fire Marshal inspection was completed on 10/24/2024 and expired on 10/17/25. 6 previous extensions have been completed for this deficiency that was originally cited on 11/5/25. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-30.

• Non-critical Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
  Inspector's note: The operation needs documentation for the unitary surfacing used on the playground and make available to both parents and CCR upon request. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-24.

• Non-critical Documentation of Drills
  Inspector's note: The director failed to document fire drills for the months of July, August and September 2025. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-12.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  Inspector's note: The last Fire Marshal inspection was completed on 10/24/2024 and expired on 10/17/25. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-18.
• Non-critical Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  Inspector's note: 1 out of 10 children's files is missing the health statement. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-07.

• Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Inspector's note: The CPSC recall list was last certified in February 2024. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director re-certified. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
  Inspector's note: A child had a cell phone watching a movie in the classroom. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver had the child hand in the phone. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Requirements during probation
  Inspector's note: Condition four was not being followed when the director allowed a caregiver to conducted the transportation checklist. Corrected: When director and I talked about the condition four and her doing the checklist. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Requirements during probation
  Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have documentation that they received the center policies or the updated policy for condition two. The caregiver was hired 6-13-2019. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-22.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
  Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have information that they received the center policies. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-19.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
  Inspector's note: Two caregivers did not have the required information for receiving orientation. The orientation form was not signed by an director or someone at the operation that gave the orientation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-22.
• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  Inspector's note: Two caregivers had online CPR training and it was not done in person with a manikin. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-03.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
  Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have information on how they meet education qualifications. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-22.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have an affidavit that was notarized. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2024-04-22.

• Critical Requirements during probation
  Inspector's note: The operation didi not ensure that the fire extinguisher on the van had been serviced. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-04.
• Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  Inspector's note: The fire extinguisher on the van was empty and needs to be serviced and needs to be approved by the local or state fire marshal. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-04.

• Critical Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
  Inspector's note: Two caregiver hired 7/27/23 and 2/2/24 caring for children 24 months and younger did not have preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, early childhood brain development and SIDS. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-05.
• Non-critical Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have the most updated inspection report posted, the last inspection form posted was from 7/14/2023. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-02-29.
• Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Inspector's note: The operation last updated the Children's Products on 1/1/2023. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-01.
• Critical Requirements during probation
  Inspector's note: Two caregivers did not have an observation completed for the month of January. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-03-01.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
  Inspector's note: Three caregiver did not have information that they received the center policies. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-01.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
  Inspector's note: Two caregiver did not have any documentation that they attended orientation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-01.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  Inspector's note: The director is not ensuring that the caregivers in the building are following minimum standards. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-12-20.
• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: It was not good judgment of the caregivers when they allowed children to run around the classroom and allow children to walk around and eat popcorn. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-12-20.
• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  Inspector's note: The school age caregiver was not aware of the children's ages, one of the caregivers in the toddler classroom was unaware of the children's ages. The caregivers did not have information showing children's ages. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-12-20.
• Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Inspector's note: A three year old child walked out of the classroom and walked to the classroom next door without the caregivers knowing. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-12-20.
• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  Inspector's note: The school age children were watching a movie while eating snack. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-12-20.

• Critical Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
  Inspector's note: They was a mixed age group of children in the lunch room in the morning, the ages of the children were 6 months to 3 years old. The youngest child from the oldest child was a 18 months difference. Corrected: When the infants went to their classroom and the rest of the children went to their classroom Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  Inspector's note: In one classroom their was 14 children with two caregivers. The youngest child was 10 months old and the oldest child was 3 years old. The oldest child was 18 months older then the youngest child. Corrected: When the two groups slip and the older children went to their classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
  Inspector's note: Three children are missing a health statement from their doctor. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-13.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: One child is missing their immunization records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-13.

• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: It was determined through the DFPS investigation that caregivers present in the classroom did not intervene or report inappropriate discipline by another caregiver. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-02.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Inspector's note: A caregiver inappropriately disciplined two children in care by use of harsh language, aggressively grabbing and pulling and by striking a child with an instrument. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-02.
• Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver with access to children in care did not have a current eligible background check. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-02.
• Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Inspector's note: Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of abuse. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-03.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  Inspector's note: During opening time, children are eating breakfast in the cafeteria and the tv is on showing age-appropriate programming. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned off the tv. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: 2 out of 6 infants on bottle only need written feeding instructions signed and dated by the parent. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-11.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
  Inspector's note: During the investigation inspection, the person left in charge did have not access to all requested documentation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-07-26.

• Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
  Inspector's note: The child safety alarm remains in need of repair in order to provide automatic activation when the van ignition is turned on. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-24.
• Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
  Inspector's note: Doing the follow up the child safety alarm was still observed not to be on when the van is turned on. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-24.

• Critical AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
  Inspector's note: It was observed in the lunch room there was a caregiver caring for children, and her background showed pending. Note: Caregiver background is pending, Caregiver left the premises immediately. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-14.

• Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Inspector's note: The operation failed to timely notify Child Care Regulation of a situation in which a child was placed at risk. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-07.
• Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Inspector's note: A six-year-old child was left unsupervised in a center vehicle for over an hour. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-08-16.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Transportation
  Inspector's note: Operational policies did not include transportation procedures at the time of the incident. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-08-23.
• Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
  Inspector's note: A six-year-old child was left sleeping in the center van when a caregiver failed to thoroughly conduct a visual check of the vehicle. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-07.
• Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
  Inspector's note: A list of children transported by the operation during transportation services was not completed. The operation maintained attendance for children transported by the operation utilizing an electronic attendance system located at the center. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-08-16.
• Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Inspector's note: Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was left on the daycare van alone for over one hour. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-08-16.
• Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
  Inspector's note: The child safety alarm requires activation by person and is not automated based on ignition. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-07.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Operation Open to Parents At All Times
  Inspector's note: Parents have been prevented from visiting their children inside the operation and/or go inside. The center has a COVID policy that says they cannot come in. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-04-17.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
  Inspector's note: A child was popped on the hand by a caregiver as a form of discipline. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-03-01.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.