Ruth Academy

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 Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
  Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated regarding an investigation, and a violation was found. It was determined that the caregiver interacted with the victim inappropriately by taking the equipment and not addressing the concern immediately with the parent and the child. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-31.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Inspector's note: One out of ten student files were missing updated immunization. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-17.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  Inspector's note: One of the five caregiver records reviewed do not have first aid training. Two of the five caregiver records reviewed are not current in pediatric first aid training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-20.
• Critical Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
  Inspector's note: Parents of infants in the 12-17 month classroom do not regularly receive daily reports. Daily reports do not include infant activities. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-06.
• Non-critical Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Inspector's note: Four of the 10 children's records reviewed have incomplete physician or emergency care facility information. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-10.
• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: Three infants that are not on table food do not have current feeding instructions. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-06.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
  Inspector's note: The operational policies are missing the following sections. 746.501 (18)(B),(C),(D),(E),(F),(G), (19),(22),(23),(26)(B),(C),(D),(E), (28) and (30). Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-13.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Inspector's note: Three of the 10 children's records reviewed have incomplete emergency contact information. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-10.
• Non-critical Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
  Inspector's note: One of the five personnel records reviewed does not have a notarized affidavit on file. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-06-10.

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: Caregivers are unable to properly supervise during times in which administrative duties were completed. This included preparing food. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-03-18.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
  Inspector's note: Children's attendance records are not properly maintained. Not all children are signed in and out daily. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-08.
• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  Inspector's note: A classroom was observed watching a movie during naptime. This was corrected at inspection when the movie was turned off. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-07.
• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  Inspector's note: Classrooms do not have the list of ages for children. Caregivers are not aware of children's ages. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-07.
• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: A tall bookshelf was not anchored to the wall. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-11.
• Critical Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
  Inspector's note: A class was not served water with snack. This was corrected at inspection when water was served. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-07.

• 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: This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Napping children were not properly supervised. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-04.
• Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  Inspector's note: This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. Caregivers were observed on their phones while supervising a classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-04.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
  Inspector's note: 5 out of 10 student files reviewed did not include a health statement. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-12-07.
• Non-critical Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
  Inspector's note: 6 out of 10 student files did not include a date of admission to the center. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-12-07.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Inspector's note: 2 out of 10 student files reviewed did not include all required information for emergency contcat persons. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-12-07.
• Non-critical Storage for Individual Belongings
  Inspector's note: There were no individual storage spaces designated for toddler and pre-k aged children. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-12-07.
• Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  Inspector's note: Vehicles used to transport children in care did not have fire extinguishers available when transporting children in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-12-07.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-01-31.
• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: Hazards on the playgrounds at the operation included several protruding nails, loose seat fixtures, and a large inoperable table. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-12-07.
• Critical Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
  Inspector's note: Operational policies did not include policies on the following: 1. Infant safe-sleep 2. Hearing and vision requirements 3. Water play 4. Indoor and outdoor activity physical activity promotion 5. Sunscreen/insect repellent 6. Procedures for parents to view the most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online 7. Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website 8. Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees 9. Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. 10. Any area within 1,000 feet of a child -care center is a gang-free zone Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-30.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Inspector's note: 1 out of 10 student files reviewed did not include a signature to confirm that staff mayy provide any necessary emergency medical attention required for the child. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-12-07.
• Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Inspector's note: 1 out of 10 student files reviewed did not include current immunication records. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-12-07.
• Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  Inspector's note: Staff did not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-12-07.
• Critical Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current gas inspection on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-12-14.
• Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current health inspection on file at the time of the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-31.