Escuela Hispanoamericana de Texas

Medium risk The naptime child-to-caregiver ratio may be reduced by 50 percent only when the state's conditions are met.

State rule 746.1613(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met"

Inspector's note: There were 14 children observed to be in a shared sleeping location with one care giver and three children under 18 months. The director corrected this by removing the three children under 18 months.

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

High risk Infants must never be left unsupervised.

State rule 746.2401(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised"

Inspector's note: An infant was observed asleep in a nap room that was separated from the main classroom by closed curtains and a sound machine was on at a loud volume. The caregiver in the adjoining room had no auditory or visual awareness of the infant. This was corrected at inspection when the curtains were opened, the volume reduced, and the caregiver began providing active supervision of the infant.

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

High risk Infants under 12 months may sleep with only a snug-fitting sheet and mattress cover in the crib.

State rule 746.2415(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age"

Inspector's note: An infant was put to sleep with a hat on which came off and was under the infant's head. This was corrected at inspection when the loose item was removed from the crib.

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

Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.

State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"

Inspector's note: Three highchairs in use in the infant room did not have safety straps properly installed and available for use. The operation confirmed the highchairs had been used on the day of inspection. This was corrected at inspection when the straps were put back through the seat covers so they could be used.

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

Medium-high risk There must be enough light at nap time for caregivers to see each child.

State rule 746.2911 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Adequate Lighting During Naptime"

Inspector's note: The lighting in the nap room was lowered to the point that not all children were visible. This was corrected at inspection when the shades were opened on the window.

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

Medium risk The naptime child-to-caregiver ratio may be reduced by 50 percent only when the state's conditions are met.

State rule 746.1613(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met"

Inspector's note: There was one infant present in a group of 21 children with a reduced naptime ratio. This was corrected at inspection when the infant was removed from the room

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