Big Blue Marble Academy Mckinney

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
  Inspector's note: It was determined during an investigation that the operation did not have manufacturing instructions for the kinder aged playground located at the operation. The operation did not provide documentation that they have taken action to correct the deficiency. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-06.

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 Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  Inspector's note: It was determined during the investigation that the caregiver did not intervene to provide the victim with first aid treatment. The victim's eye was injured. Ice or other medical aid was not provided to the victim. The caregiver took the child back to the classroom after the injury on the playground and did not notify her immediate supervisor or another caregiver that the victim needed first aid for their injured eye, nor did the caregiver attempt to provided first aid themselves for the victim. The victim remained in the classroom injured until the parent picked up without first aid being provided. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-03-26.
• Non-critical Activities for Toddlers - Provide Large Muscle Development
  Inspector's note: It was determined during the investigation that the victim was playing on equipment that is not age appropriate for a twenty-three-month-old. The playground equipment was designed for older children and presented an injury risk to the victim. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-26.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
  Inspector's note: It was determined during the investigation that the operation did not have manufacturing instructions for the kinder aged playground located at the operation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-04.
• Critical Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
  Inspector's note: It was determined during the investigation that the caregiver used her cell phone to complete an incident report while still on the playground with the children present. The caregiver was alone with eight children and completion of the incident report took her attention away from the children she was responsible for. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-26.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Inspector's note: Based on interviews with a parent and management, management did not contact Child Care Regulations to report a situation that placed a child at risk. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-01-28.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  Inspector's note: Based on interviews with staff and a parent, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-21.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
  Inspector's note: During the inspection, the door of the gate to exit the Pre-K playground would not open. This could pose a hazard for children to successfully evaluate away from the building. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-16.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Inspector's note: A trash can with half eaten food is accessible to children. This can pose a risk of children ingesting an ingredient that may cause an allergic reaction and can cause the spread of germs. The director corrected the deficiency by placing a trash can lid on the trash can to prevent child access and moved the trash can against the classroom wall. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• 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: The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation is not found compliant. Based on the interviews with caregivers, management, and the victim's parent, a caregiver did not supervise a child appropriately which resulted in a child finger caught in a door. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-09.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Inspector's note: A child with a diagnosis food allergy did not have a parent signature listed on the child's food allergy emergency plan. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-12.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  Inspector's note: Annual training is available for 5 caregivers. Transportation training is not available for 2 drivers. Annual training is not available for the director. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-12.
• Non-critical Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  Inspector's note: A child does not have a health statement on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-12.