Valley Ranch 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.

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 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 investigation inspection, there is enough evidence to show that a child was left alone outside for approximately 1-2 minutes. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-23.

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.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
  Inspector's note: A can of Febreeze was accessible to children in two classrooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers moved the items to a child locked cabinet. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have trainings available for review at the operation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-13.
• Non-critical Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
  Inspector's note: Children were observed to be walking around and playing on the play structure holding water bottles. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-06.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
  Inspector's note: There is evidence to show that a caregiver used their phone while supervising children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-26.
• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
  Inspector's note: Based on information received, a caregiver did not interact positively when she pulled a child's arms to lift and move them, as well as push the child's head back to wipe their face. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-26.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Release of Children
  Inspector's note: There is evidence to show that the operation did not release a child to their father when no court order is in place. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-08.
• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: There is enough evidence to show that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment when they used Melatonin Spray on children's nap mats and in the air during naptime. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-08.

• Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Inspector's note: While reviewing 10 childrens files, it was found that 6 children did not have an emergency contact address. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the operation called parents to obtain the information. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

• Critical AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  Inspector's note: A 4 month old child was in a play yard with a play mat. Note: This was corrected during the inspection on 5/4/23 when the child and the play mat were removed from the play yard. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-01.

• Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  Inspector's note: There is sufficient evidence to show that a staff member grabbed a child and picked him up as a disciplinary measure. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-06-01.

• Critical Licensing may investigate any part of operation affecting health, safety, or well-being of children
  Inspector's note: The operation denied interviews with children and access to children's files during a DFPS Investigation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-04-06.
• Critical AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained throughout the investigation, it is found that the operation did not notify licensing that an injury resulting in a fracture occurred at the operation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-25.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have Pre-Service or any other training records available for one caregiver. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-04-20.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.