Sharpstown Kindercare

• Critical CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Inspector's note: Two caregivers completed online pediatric CPR training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-05.
• Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
  Inspector's note: Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Emergency contact information is needed for two children enrolled. A health statement is needed for eight children enrolled. The admission date is needed for four children enrolled. Current immunization records are needed for eight children enrolled. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-13.

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The last fire inspection was completed 01/02/2025. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-03-17.
• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  Inspector's note: Infant feeding instructions are needed for two children in care. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-02.

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.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Notification of Additional Services Offered
  Inspector's note: The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of transportation services. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-29.
• Critical Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
  Inspector's note: Upon arrival I encountered two caregivers and one kitchen personnel. All were asked who was in charge in the directors absence and they stated the assistant director who was not present. The staff were asked who was in charge at that moment and there was no qualified caregiver designated to be in charge. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-29.
• Critical Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 2 years of age and within weight and height limit of child safety seat
  Inspector's note: During today's inspection a three year old child was transported without a child passenger safety seat. Note: The director added a booster seat in the vehicle during inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-29.
• Non-critical Documentation of Training Requirements - Length
  Inspector's note: The transportation safety certificates did not specify the length of the training. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2025-09-02.
• Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  Inspector's note: The transportation binder was reviewed and it did not include emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for the seven children the operation transports. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-08-29.
• Non-critical First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  Inspector's note: The antiseptic wipes in the van used for transporting children expired 11/2020. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the director added antiseptic wipes that were not expired. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
  Inspector's note: The first aid kit in the van used to transport children did not have a working thermometer. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the director added a working thermometer to the first aid kit. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  Inspector's note: An Emergency Preparedness Plan consistent with the requirements listed in minimum standards 746.5202 has not been added to the operational policies. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-03-02.

• Critical Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
  Inspector's note: The operation has not added the Emergency Preparedness Plan to the operational policies. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-27.
• Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  Inspector's note: The Emergency Preparedness Plan reviewed did not have procedures for relocating children who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-09.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  Inspector's note: The caregivers in the Discovery Preschool room was unaware of the number of children responsible for. A caregiver stated 15 children were in the room, however 16 were observed in the classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-03.

• Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Inspector's note: Updated immunization records is needed for three children enrolled. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-04.
• Non-critical Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Inspector's note: During today's inspection I observed children laying on numbered nap cots in the Pre-K room. The number/child assignment chart posted was not followed. A number/child assignment list was not available in the Preschool room. Note: This was corrected during inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  Inspector's note: Three staff members need training in Understanding early childhood brain development. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-04.
• Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
  Inspector's note: The Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include information about how the operation will evacuate and relocate with information such as authorization for emergency care for each child in care. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-04.
• Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
  Inspector's note: The Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include information about how the staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-04.
• Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
  Inspector's note: The Emergency Preparedness Plan did not include How the operation will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-04.
• Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  Inspector's note: The Emergency Preparedness Plan was reviewed during inspection and the following is needed: Instructions for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency. The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather. The alternate shelter away information provided to parents needed updating. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-04-04.
• Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  Inspector's note: During today's inspection I observed a group of children napping in the Discovery Preschool class ranging from ages 14 months old-3 years old. The oldest child was more than 18 months older than the youngest child. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-25.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
  Inspector's note: Bottles in the Infant Room were missing a label. Note: The provider labeled the bottles during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
  Inspector's note: Training certificates were missing the following information: - Trainers Qualifications - Participants Name - Clock Hours Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2024-10-29.
• Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Inspector's note: A dead bug was observed on the floor by a shelf in the classroom that has not been disposed of. Note: The opreation disposed of the dead bug during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  Inspector's note: During the follow up, there were still two screws missing on the climbing equipment in the DPS classroom causing the equipment to be unstable. There are still uneven cracks on the outdoor play area that also pose a tripping hazard for children who are playing on or near the surface. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-10-29.

• Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  Inspector's note: Two screws are missing on the climbing equipment in the DPS classroom causing the equipment to be unstable. A shelf is not secured to the metal plates posing a tipping hazard. There are uneven cracks on the outdoor play area that also pose a tripping hazard for children who are playing on or near the surface. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-10-11.
• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  Inspector's note: 1 of the caregivers in the infant room stated there were 7 children in the classroom when there were 8 children accounted for. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-09-30.

• 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 DFPS Investigation, there is sufficient evidence to show the operation did not maintain adequate supervision of children in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-12-02.

• Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Inspector's note: Documentation provided does not show the specific dates of when each training topic was completed. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-09.

• Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Inspector's note: 3 out of 4 staff files evaluated were missing training certificates for the following topics: Emergency Preparedness Handling Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-09.
• Non-critical Posting of Activity Plan
  Inspector's note: An activity schedule was not posted in the Infant A classroom during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-02.
• Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Inspector's note: A completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan was not available to review for 1 child with a documented food allergy Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-02.
• Non-critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  Inspector's note: The monthly maintenance checklist for the building for May was not available for review upon request. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-02.

• Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Inspector's note: 2 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation of training in Responding to Food Allergy Emergencies. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-10.
• Non-critical Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
  Inspector's note: Mangos were served with lunch instead of pears as listed on the daily menu. Note: Provider corrected this at inspection by documenting the substitution on the provider's app. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Education Outside of U.S.
  Inspector's note: 2 staffs files evaluated contained education documentation written in a foreign language that has not been translated to English. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-04-10.
• Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Inspector's note: Documentation of a completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan was not available for review upon request. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-10.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  Inspector's note: 1 staff file evaluated did not contain the full 24 clock hours of annual training. An additional 8 hours is needed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-10.
• Non-critical Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
  Inspector's note: 2 staff files evaluated did not contain complete documentation of orientation, Signatures from the trainer were missing. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-04-10.

• Non-critical Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  Inspector's note: An incident report was not shared with a parent for a child who was injured while in care. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-05-10.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since November 15th, 2022. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-12-21.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Infant Not in Crib with Drop Gate Down
  Inspector's note: During the inspection a 2 month old was observed sleeping in their crib while the drop gate was down. Note: The caregiver secured the drop gate during the inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-12-04.
• Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  Inspector's note: An 11 month old infant was observed in their crib with a baby doll. Note: The provider removed the doll from the crib during the inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-12-04.

• Critical Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Inspector's note: Based upon the information obtained, the special care needs statement was incomplete. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-19.

• Critical Report Change in Controlling Person
  Inspector's note: The operation designee has not been listed as a Controlling Person. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-01.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  Inspector's note: During the follow up inspection, the operation has received repeated deficiencies and is not maintaining compliance with minimum standard requirements. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-10.
• Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  Inspector's note: A caregiver did not have a child's hands washed after changing their diaper during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-17.
• Non-critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Wash Napkins, Bibs and Tablecloths
  Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed serving food to children on the bare table with no sanitary napkin. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-17.

• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  Inspector's note: A caregiver stated there were 13 children in the classroom. After counting the children, there were 14 children present. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-28.
• Critical Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  Inspector's note: A caregiver did not have children to wash their hands after diapering. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver had the children to wash their hands. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: There was no toilet paper in the children's restroom during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-14.
• Critical Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  Inspector's note: During the inspection a classroom smelled of urine. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-22.
• Non-critical Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
  Inspector's note: Bottles were not labeled with the childs first name and last initial during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-22.

• Non-critical Incident/Illness Report Form Signed
  Inspector's note: Based upon the documentation obtained, the incident reports were not signed by the provider. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2023-09-26.
• Critical Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
  Inspector's note: Based upon the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a violation of this standard. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-26.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained, a caregiver has yelled at children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-14.
• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
  Inspector's note: During the inspection, children were observed fighting and caregivers did not intervene to ensure safety. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-14.

• Critical Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
  Inspector's note: As of today September 1st, 2023, documentation showing the name of an employee who administered medication and the date it was administered has not been received. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-13.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
  Inspector's note: As of today September 1st, 2023, documentation has not been received yet showing the completed health statements for 3 out of 4 children's files evaluated. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-13.
• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: As of today September 1st, 2023 an infant's feeding sheet that did not contain a signed date has not been submitted to CCR. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-13.
• Critical Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
  Inspector's note: As of today September 1st, 2023 documentation showing the operation has conducted the 4 required sheltering and lock-down drills within the last calendar year has still not been received. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-13.

• Critical Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
  Inspector's note: As of today August 7th, 2023 documentation showing the operation has conducted the 4 required sheltering and lock-down drills within the last calendar year has still not been received. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-18.
• Non-critical Training Criteria - Certificate
  Inspector's note: As of today August 7th, 2023, training certificates in the following topics are still not available for review upon request: Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety Understanding and Responding to Food Allergies Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-08-18.
• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: As of today August 7th, 2023 an infant's feeding sheet did not contain a signed date. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-08-18.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
  Inspector's note: As of today August 7th, 2023, documentation has not been received yet showing 3 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a completed health statement. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-08-18.
• Critical Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
  Inspector's note: As of today August 7th, 2023, documentation showing the name of an employee who administered medication and the date it was administered has not been received. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-18.

• Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since July 26th, 2022. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-16.

• Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Inspector's note: During the inspection a loose bolt to the bottom of a book shelf was loosened and the toilet roll dispenser in the restroom was broken. The bolts on the boarder of the playground are not secured down and pose a tripping hazard. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-03.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
  Inspector's note: 3 out of 4 children's files evaluated did not contain a completed health statement. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-08-04.
• Critical Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
  Inspector's note: The medicatication log did not contain the name of the employee who administered the medication or the date it was administered. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-03.
• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: Infant feeding sheets were last updated June 14th, 2023 and one sheet did not contain a date. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-08-03.
• 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: A child was observed in a classroom alone with no caregiver standing at the sink. Note: Sueprvision is criticial to the safety and well being of children in care. Caregivers must have visual and audio awareness to maintain an adequate level of supervision. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-21.
• Non-critical Training Criteria - Certificate
  Inspector's note: Training certificates in the following topics were not available for review upon request: Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety Understanding and Responding to Food Allergies Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-08-03.
• Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Inspector's note: During the inspection brown stains were observed on the ceiling tiles in the classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-03.
• Critical Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
  Inspector's note: The operation has not conducted the 4 required sheltering and lock-down drills within the last calendar year. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-04.

• Critical Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  Inspector's note: Children did not have their hands washed after coming inside from their outdoor activities during the follow up inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-17.
• Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Inspector's note: During the follow up inspection 2 caregivers were observed with direct access to children. The operation has not received an eligibility determination from CBCU stating the caregivers can be present. Note: Discussed with the director that caregivers must have an active and eligible background check before being allowed direct access to children in care. Caregivers left the operation during the inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-11.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Inspector's note: A child in the two year old classroom was grabbed by the upper arm and sat down in their chair. Note: It was discussed with the provider the proper way to direct children to sit down by holding and picking them up from underneath their arms. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-29.

• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
  Inspector's note: Documentation of current liability insurance was not available for me to review during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-06-28.
• Critical Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
  Inspector's note: During the inspection the Pre-Kindergarten classroom did not have 3 children signed in. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver signed the 3 children in. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  Inspector's note: During the inspection a child was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier that contained an attachment piece to their clothing. Note: This was addressed during the inspection by explaining to the operation that pacifiers with attachments are a strangulation and choking hazard. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-14.
• Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  Inspector's note: During the inspection, a black cap was missing from a play structure on the younger children's playground. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-28.

• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: Based upon the information obtained there is sufficient evidence to support the maintenance of the building is not being maintained. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-11.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  Inspector's note: A caregiver does not have current CPR and First Aid training. The caregivers training expired on April 26th, 2023. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-06-28.
• Critical Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained, caregivers did not wash their hands properly after changing diapers. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-07-11.

• Critical Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
  Inspector's note: During the DFPS Investigation Inspection, soiled diapers were left in an uncovered trash can. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-03.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.