St. Mary Of The Miraculous Medal Early Childhood Center

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Policies Comply with Rules
  Inspector's note: During the inspection, the operational policy was viewed and the following information was missing: (9)Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in subchapter H of this chapter (relating to Basic Requirements for Infants) that relate to sleep requirements and restrictions, including sleep positioning, and crib requirements and restrictions, including mattresses, bedding, blankets, toys, and restrictive devices; (22) Procedures for parents to participate in the child-care center's operation and activities; (23) Instructions on how a parent may access the (A) Minimum standards online; (B) Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and (C) HHSC website. During the inspection, the operational policy was viewed and the following information was missing: (25) Your provisions to provide a comfortable place with an adult sized seat in your center or within a classroom that enables a mother to breastfeed her child. In addition, your policies must inform parents that they have the right to breastfeed or provide breast milk for their child while in care. (30) (b)You must also inform the parents that any area within 1,000 feet of a child-care center is a gang-free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to a harsher penalty under the Texas Penal Code. You may inform the parents by: (A) Providing this information in the operational policies; (B) Distributing the information in writing to the parents; or (C) Informing the parents verbally as part of an individual or group parent orientation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-10.

• Non-critical Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  Inspector's note: Operation people list has not been validated since 10-17-2024. Note: This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.

• Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Inspector's note: Caregivers with hire date 04/05/2024 and 08/22/2022 do not have the required annual training: - Emergency preparedness - Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations ; - Administering medication; - Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; - Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and - Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-09.

• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: Follow Up: One infant feeding sheet still has not updated within the 30-day requirements. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-11-03.
• Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Inspector's note: In the Doodlebug classroom the ceiling tiles were stained and the floor had 2 holes in it. The repair have been completed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-07.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Inspector's note: Follow Up: One of the Admission Information Form 2935 has not been updated with the information for a child s reasonable accommodation or modifications. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-07.
• Non-critical Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
  Inspector's note: Follow Up: One of the Admission Information Form 2935 has not been updated with the information on a child s ability to swim without assistance. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-11-07.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  Inspector's note: Follow up: The operational policies have not been updated with the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-11-07.

• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: Three infant feeding sheets were not updated within the 30-day requirements. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-06.
• Critical Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
  Inspector's note: Operational Policies did state if operation will administer unassigned epinephrine auto injectors. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-10.
• Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Inspector's note: In the Doodlebug classroom the ceils were stained and the floor had 2 holes in it. Also in Mudbugs classroom the ceiling was leaking. Photos were taken. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-17.
• Non-critical Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
  Inspector's note: The Admission Information Form 2935 has not been updated with the information on a child s ability to swim without assistance. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-10.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Inspector's note: Four out of eight files reviewed did not have the completed address for the emergency contact. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-10.
• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  Inspector's note: The operational policies have not been updated with the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-10.
• Critical Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  Inspector's note: The Admission Information Form 2935 has not been updated with the information for a child s reasonable accommodation or modifications. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-10.