Big Blue Marble Academy Allen

• Critical Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
  Inspector's note: During the inspection time two babies' diaper changes were observed and the children's hands were not washed afterwards. This was brought to the teacher's attention and immediately corrected while the inspector was still present. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: In a classroom, there were cleaning supplies being stored in the cabinet under the children's handwashing sink and in a lower cabinet in the children's bathroom; these cleaning supplies were accessible to children. During the inspection, the cleaning supply in the bathroom was moved to an upper cabinet and a child safety lock was put on the cabinet under the children's sink. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-12-02.

• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  Inspector's note: One of the ten personnel records reviewed was missing proof of current pediatric CPR training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-11-10.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  Inspector's note: The family handbook was missing a statement regarding Parent Rights. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-03.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: In a children's bathroom, there were exposed pipes from where a handwashing sink was removed. The pipes were at the children's level. This was corrected at inspection when the operation covered up the pipes. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Inspector's note: One child who had a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-08.
• Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
  Inspector's note: During the inspection, the electronic child safety alarm in the school vehicle was not working. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-08.
• Non-critical Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
  Inspector's note: The operation had unitary surfacing on two playgrounds. The operation did not have documentation for the surfacing. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-08.
• Critical Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
  Inspector's note: In two of the classrooms, the emergency evacuation diagrams were not posted. This was corrected at inspection when the operation posted emergency evacuation diagrams in the classrooms. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Policies Comply with Rules
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have a written emergency preparedness plan available for review during the inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-23.
• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: One infant in care did not have an updated feeding schedule. The schedule was last updated on 5/27/2025. This was corrected at inspection when the grandparent of the infant updated the feeding schedule. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
  Inspector's note: In the transportation vehicle and emergency backpack taken on the vehicle, there was no thermometer. This was corrected at inspection when the operation added a thermometer to the emergency backpack. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: In a classroom, there was a caregiver with children who did not have an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
  Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver was not patient with an infant who would not eat from a bottle. The caregiver moved the infant from side to side in a jerking motion, causing the infant to hit their head. The caregiver was forcing the bottle in the infant's mouth when the infant did not want to take it. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-01.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined a caregiver harshly moved children and set them down abruptly. This continued a minimum of 5 minutes with 3 different children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-07-01.
• Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
  Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. It was determined through staff interviews that an infant who was crying throughout the day was not comforted by the caregiver. In addition, in the video obtained during the investigation, the caregiver sets an infant down while the infant is upset. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-01.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: This standard was found to be deficient as an electrical box in the Infant/Toddler playground was is in need of repair. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-02.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: A child did not have immunization records on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-05.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
  Inspector's note: A child did not have a complete health statement on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-05.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  Inspector's note: The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation and is found not compliant. Management did not share an incident report with a parent of a child that was involved in an incident that placed them at risk. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-27.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. A caregiver used inappropriate physical force by grabbing a child?s arm, which caused visible injury. This type of physical action is not allowed and is considered overly aggressive in a childcare setting. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-03.
• Critical Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
  Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. A caregiver attempted to manage a child's behavior through physical intervention rather than using encouraging, constructive methods. The action lacked the positive guidance strategies that help build a child?s confidence and ability to self-regulate. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-03.
• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
  Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The caregiver's conduct during a behavioral incident did not demonstrate the expected level of patience or professionalism. The approach used failed to show the respectful and supportive attitude required when working with children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-03.

• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Inspector's note: This standard was found to be deficient due to damaged and insufficient mulch in one of the playgrounds. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-28.
• Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Inspector's note: This standard was found to be deficient due to the absence of safety outlets in multiple classrooms and in the gym area posing a potential electrical hazard. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-21.
• Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  Inspector's note: This standard was found to be deficient due to cleaning liquids being accessible to children in classroom. Caregivers corrected the issue during the inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
  Inspector's note: This standard was found to be deficient due to sleeping mats obstructing the exit/entrance door. During the inspection caregivers promptly corrected the issues by relocating the mats away from the door. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Inspector's note: This standard was found to be deficient due to sleeping mats not being labeled with a name or number preventing proper identification for individual use. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-02-28.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.