Kids Place At Grace

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  Inspector's note: One infant was observed sleeping, laying in a crib that was not bare, a blanket was in the crib with the child in addition to a bib. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-02-25.
• Non-critical Education Outside of U.S.
  Inspector's note: 1 of the 10 personnel records reviewed had records that were not transcribed to English. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-13.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  Inspector's note: 3 out 10 childrens' records monitored were missing some of the following: health care statements, authorization for emergency medical attention, and emergency contact address and phone numbers. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-20.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  Inspector's note: 2 of the 10 personnel records reviewed were missing affidavits, form 2912. 1 record of the 10 had the affidavit; however, it was not notarized. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2026-03-13.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: 2 personnel records reviewed were lacking all required training hours, 1 missing 10 hours, the other missing 18.25. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-20.
• Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Inspector's note: 2 out of 10 child records were observed to be missing up to date immunization records. 2 additional records had immunization records that were not current. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-03-20.

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 Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  Inspector's note: In the infant classroom, one infant was observed asleep in a crib with a loose fitted sheet. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-01.
• Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Inspector's note: In the 4 to 5 year old classroom, 8 electrical outlets were observed to not have safety outlet plug covers. ***this was corrected at inspection Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Inspector's note: A caregiver used an inappropriate method of discipline when she grabbed a child by his forearm to redirect his behavior. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-08.

• Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  Inspector's note: Seven children observed seated at the table with bucket type seats were observed to not be strapped properly in their seats. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-09.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan submitted for compliance did not have an address listed of where children will be evacuated or how children will continue to care for children until parents arrive. This is a re-cite. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-13.

• Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness is not provided to parents in the operational policy. The emergency preparedness information that was on file did not have information on how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, how children will continue to be cared for until parents arrive, and an address as to where they will go if they need to evacuate. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-01-08.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: The director was missing 17 out of thirty training hours. Some of the hours include but not limited to: Communicable diseases including immunizations, administering medication, building and premises safety, hazardous materials, and transportation training. One out of four staff was missing 24 hours of pre-service training. One out of four staff was missing 16 hours of annual training. The trainings include but are not limited to child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, communicable diseases, and food allergies. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-01-08.

• Critical No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
  Inspector's note: Inspector observed a 2 month old infant swaddled while asleep in a crib. Inspector asked staff to take the swaddle off the child but the staff left the swaddle on and only took the child's arms out. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-11-25.
• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: Inspector observed one staff in a classroom talking on a cell phone while children were napping. Inspector observed a second caregiver reading a book while caring for children who were napping and a third caregiver eating lunch while in a classroom with children who were napping. A fourth caregiver was observed coloring in a color book while supervising children who were napping. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-11-25.
• Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  Inspector's note: Inspector observed one 9 month old infant asleep with a swaddle outfit on top of him being used as a blanket. Inspector asked that staff remove it from the crib and staff member put it in the corner of the crib. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-11-25.

• Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  Inspector's note: The standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-01-21.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered by the DFPS investigation, a caregiver grabbed and threw a child on a table, causing bruising to the left and right arms, left shoulder and left lateral torso. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-01-21.

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: Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, one child was not properly supervised and as a result left the operation and went into a high-traffic road. At the time of the incident, four staff were observed in close proximity to one another instead of caring for children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-11-11.
• Critical Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
  Inspector's note: Staff used lollipops to bribe a child who was attempting to climb the fence and later left the operation unsupervised. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-11.
• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
  Inspector's note: One staff did not communicate with other staff about which incoming children they would be in charge of. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-11-11.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
  Inspector's note: At the time of inspection on 4/9/24 the operation was over their infant capacity. The operation's capacity for infants is 23 and they had 24 infants in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-11.
• Non-critical Notification of Change in Space
  Inspector's note: At the time of inspection the operation was using one room as an infant room without the approval of an amendment. The room has been used since March 2024 for infants however an amendment was not submitted until April 2nd, 2024 and has not yet been approved. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-11.

• Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  Inspector's note: Inspector observed two staff in two different classroom on cell phones. This citation was previously cited for an investigation. This is a re-cite. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-09.
• Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness did not have information on how children who are under 24 months or who have limited mobility will be evacuated or for how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-15.
• Critical AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
  Inspector's note: Inspector observed one infant 5 months of age asleep on stomach, when inspector spoke to staff they stated they placed the baby on her stomach to sleep. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-09.
• Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
  Inspector's note: Inspector observed two infants asleep in restrictive devices. One infant was four months in age and one was six months in age. One child was in a swing and the other was in a bouncer. Inspector observed the classroom a second time later during the inspection and an infant was again observed asleep in a swing. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-09.
• Critical AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  Inspector's note: The operation failed to submit and receive the results of a background check and FBI Fingerprint for one person who was present and had unsupervised access to children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-09.
• Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Inspector's note: There are no fire drills listed as of January 2024. The operation also has no documentation of checking the carbon monoxide, fire extinguisher, or smoke alarm. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-15.
• Critical Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
  Inspector's note: The operational policy on file was missing the following information: 1. Information on TB testing for children and adults 2. Transportation 3. Maintaining unassigned eppi-pens 4. Promotion of indoor/outdoor activity 5. Procedures for parents to contact the director for any concerns, or questions Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-15.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Inspector's note: Four out of four staff did not have complete training records on file. One out of four staff was missing training on Sids, Shaken Baby, and Early Brain Development, Food Allergies, and Emergency Preparedness. One out of four staff was missing six hours of training including child maltreatment. The caregiver needs in person training on file. One out of four staff had no trainings on file and requires pre-service. One out of four staff was missing training in child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby and early brain development, and food allergy. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-15.

• Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  Inspector's note: Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff were texting on cell phones while caring for children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-02.
• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff at the operation failed to report suspected abuse/neglect within the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-02.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: Operation did not have a current fire inspection at time of follow up inspection. This deficiency will be recited. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-12.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: Operation did not have a current fire inspection; the last fire inspection was completed on 4/8/2022. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-04.
• Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  Inspector's note: One out of the two transportation vehicles did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed in the vehicle. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-05-04.
• Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  Inspector's note: Two infant classrooms observed during lunchtime were not utilizing the safety straps on high chairs, half-moon bucket seats, and low-to-the-floor high chairs. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-20.
• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  Inspector's note: The outside playground area did not have the required six inches of loose fill around the play structure which also has a slide. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-25.
• Critical AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
  Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, a caregiver who had unsupervised access to children in care, was present with an ineligible background check. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-04-20.