Holy Word Early Learning Center

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
  Inspector's note: A medication was expired at the time of the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-27.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
  Inspector's note: Out of the ten staff files reviewed, two employees did not have a notarized affidavit on file. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2025-06-27.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-11.
• Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-18.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have a completed playground maintenance checklist available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-27.
• Critical Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  Inspector's note: Three EpiPens were observed not stored in their original labeled boxes Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-18.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-18.
• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: Feeding instructions for multiple infants had not been updated within the last 30 days. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-27.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: Three children do not have updated immunization records on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-29.
• Critical Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Inspector's note: Three children do not have a complete food allergy plan. Two of the medicaitons were expired. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-29.
• Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-15.
• Critical Smoke Detectors Testing
  Inspector's note: The operation has not conducted monthly testing of smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-29.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Infant Care Area - Space to Walk Between Cribs, Cots or Mats
  Inspector's note: Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the room arrangement created a tripping hazard and injury to a child. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-01.
• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-01.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Inspector's note: The missing Admission information has been corrected. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-27.