Big Blue Marble Academy McKinney

Medium-high risk Active-play equipment must be used according to the manufacturer's instructions.

State rule 746.4601(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions"

Inspector's note: It was determined during an investigation that the operation did not have manufacturing instructions for the kinder aged playground located at the operation. The operation did not provide documentation that they have taken action to correct the deficiency.

Corrected May 6, 2026, verified by the state May 18, 2026.

High risk Caregivers must step in when needed to keep each child safe.

State rule 746.1205(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety"

Inspector's note: It was determined during the investigation that the caregiver did not intervene to provide the victim with first aid treatment. The victim's eye was injured. Ice or other medical aid was not provided to the victim. The caregiver took the child back to the classroom after the injury on the playground and did not notify her immediate supervisor or another caregiver that the victim needed first aid for their injured eye, nor did the caregiver attempt to provided first aid themselves for the victim. The victim remained in the classroom injured until the parent picked up without first aid being provided.

Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified by the state Apr 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not do administrative or clerical work that takes their attention away from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children"

Inspector's note: It was determined during the investigation that the caregiver used her cell phone to complete an incident report while still on the playground with the children present. The caregiver was alone with eight children and completion of the incident report took her attention away from the children she was responsible for.

Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified by the state Apr 13, 2026.

Medium-high risk Active-play equipment must be used according to the manufacturer's instructions.

State rule 746.4601(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions"

Inspector's note: It was determined during the investigation that the operation did not have manufacturing instructions for the kinder aged playground located at the operation.

Corrected May 4, 2026, verified by the state May 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Activities for Toddlers - Provide Large Muscle Development

State rule 746.2507(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Activities for Toddlers - Provide Large Muscle Development"

Inspector's note: It was determined during the investigation that the victim was playing on equipment that is not age appropriate for a twenty-three-month-old. The playground equipment was designed for older children and presented an injury risk to the victim.

Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified by the state Apr 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: Based on interviews with a parent and management, management did not contact Child Care Regulations to report a situation that placed a child at risk.

Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified by the state Feb 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: Based on interviews with staff and a parent, the operation was found not to be in compliance with the standard evaluated.

Corrected Jan 21, 2026, verified by the state Feb 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required

State rule 746.4307 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, the door of the gate to exit the Pre-K playground would not open. This could pose a hazard for children to successfully evaluate away from the building.

Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified by the state Oct 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Garbage must be kept out of children's reach and handled in a sanitary way.

State rule 746.3407(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"

Inspector's note: A trash can with half eaten food is accessible to children. This can pose a risk of children ingesting an ingredient that may cause an allergic reaction and can cause the spread of germs. The director corrected the deficiency by placing a trash can lid on the trash can to prevent child access and moved the trash can against the classroom wall.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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: The standard is evaluated for a standard investigation is not found compliant. Based on the interviews with caregivers, management, and the victim's parent, a caregiver did not supervise a child appropriately which resulted in a child finger caught in a door.

Corrected May 9, 2025, verified by the state May 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"

Inspector's note: A child with a diagnosis food allergy did not have a parent signature listed on the child's food allergy emergency plan.

Corrected Mar 12, 2025, verified by the state Mar 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The child's health statement must be on file within one week of admission.

State rule 746.611(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission"

Inspector's note: A child does not have a health statement on file.

Corrected Mar 12, 2025, verified by the state Mar 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Personnel and training records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records"

Inspector's note: Annual training is available for 5 caregivers. Transportation training is not available for 2 drivers. Annual training is not available for the director.

Corrected Mar 12, 2025, verified by the state Mar 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).