Harvest Christian Academy

High risk Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

State rule 746.2417(2)(B) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes"

Inspector's note: One infant was observed in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes. The caregiver stated the child was in the highchair for 30 minutes.

Corrected Sep 23, 2026, verified by the state Oct 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.

State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: The following cleaning supplies were accessible to children: disinffectant spray and wipes, detergent pods. This was corrected at inspection.

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

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers when the children in a group differ in age by 18 months or more (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1605(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age"

Inspector's note: There were 9 month infants combined with children as old as 4 years old.

Corrected Sep 23, 2026, verified by the state Oct 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"

Inspector's note: There were uncovered outlets in the cafeteria. This was corrected at inspection.

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

Medium risk Each child's file must hold the required admission information.

State rule 746.603(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Admission Information"

Inspector's note: Follow up inspection was conducted and the requirements were not met. This deficiency is being recited. Out of the ten children evaluated the following things were missing: Five lacked the date of admissions One lacked the name and telephone numbers of the persons child can be release to All lacked updated water permissions activities Six lacked the name, telephone, and addreess of the Doctor's telephone number Eight lacked the updated needs Special Needs Information

Corrected Oct 7, 2026, verified by the state Oct 8, 2026.

Low risk A child's health statement must be written, dated within the past year, and say the child can take part in the program.

State rule 746.611(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program"

Inspector's note: Follow up inspection was conducted and the requirements were not met. This deficiency is being recited. All ten children lacked a Health Statement.

Corrected Oct 7, 2026, verified by the state Oct 8, 2026.

High risk Background checks must be submitted when the operation becomes aware someone requires one.

State rule 745.621(a)(7) (licensing rules for every operation): "Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605"

Inspector's note: Caregiver was observed supervising four two year olds without a background check on file. Note: This was corrected when Caregiver left the building.

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

High risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.

State rule 746.201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Policies Comply with Rules"

Inspector's note: The operational policies were reviewed and the following information was missing: Immunization requirements Enrollment Procedures Criteria used when the weather prevents outdoor play Parent's Right Emergency preparedness plan Vaccine requirements for staff

Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry each child's emergency medical information.

State rule 746.5617(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information"

Inspector's note: Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms are not on the vehicles used for transportation.

Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Sep 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry emergency telephone numbers for each child.

State rule 746.5617(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child"

Inspector's note: Emergency contact information is not on the vehicles that are transporting children.

Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Sep 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a fire extinguisher.

State rule 746.5617(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher"

Inspector's note: One vehicle transporting children did not have a fire extinguisher.

Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Sep 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a first-aid kit.

State rule 746.5617(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit"

Inspector's note: One vehicle transporting children did not have a first aid kit.

Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Sep 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must complete orientation as the state requires.

State rule 746.1301(a)(1)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation"

Inspector's note: All seven staff have not completed an orientation to the childcare center.

Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 2026.

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing"

Inspector's note: There are three staff that does not have staff First Aid training.

Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 2026.

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(4)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: One staff does not have CPR training.

Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 2026.

Medium-high risk The director and employees must complete 2 hours of transportation-safety training every year.

State rule 746.1316(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually"

Inspector's note: The Director has completed any transportation safety course.

Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified by the state Sep 3, 2026.

Medium-high risk Diaper-changing surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.

State rule 746.3503(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface"

Inspector's note: Diapers were being changed on a blanket which is an non-absorbent surface.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"

Inspector's note: Electrical outlets in multiple classrooms were found without safety covers.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk Active-play use zones must have loose-fill or unitary surfacing.

State rule 746.4901(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing"

Inspector's note: A piece of rotating equipment does not have loose-fill surfacing installed in the use zone.

Corrected Sep 25, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 2026.

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional.

State rule 746.2421(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional"

Inspector's note: In the infant room, one child did not have written feeding instructions.

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

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: In the infant room, one child's feeding Instruction. was not updated within 30 days.

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

Medium risk The first-aid kit must be complete.

State rule 746.4003(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit"

Inspector's note: One vehicle that transports children does not have a thermometer.

Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Sep 3, 2026.

Medium risk The first-aid kit's supplies must not be expired.

State rule 746.4003(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired"

Inspector's note: One vehicle that transport children had expired antiseptic wipes.

Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Sep 3, 2026.

Medium risk Each child's file must hold the required admission information.

State rule 746.603(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Admission Information"

Inspector's note: Out of the ten children evaluated the following things were missing: Five lacked the date of admissions One lacked the name and telephone numbers of the persons child can be release to All lacked updated water permissions activities Six lacked the name, telephone, and addreess of the Doctor's telephone number Eight lacked the updated needs Special Needs Information

Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 2026.

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 746.901 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records"

Inspector's note: Out of seven records reviewed: Five lacked how they meet the education requirements. One lacked photo identification. Seven lacked documentation that a copy of the parent handbook was received.

Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 2026.

Low risk A child's health statement must be written, dated within the past year, and say the child can take part in the program.

State rule 746.611(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program"

Inspector's note: All ten children lacked a Health Statement.

Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified by the state Sep 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each caregiver must know the names and ages of the children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages"

Inspector's note: The caregiver overseeing four children did not accurately identify the ages of the children in they were responsible for.

Corrected Jun 24, 2025, verified by the state Jul 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers when the children in a group differ in age by 18 months or more (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1605(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age"

Inspector's note: During the inspection, two children under 17 months old were observed in the same designated area eating their snack with children as old as 12 years old.

Corrected Jun 24, 2025, verified by the state Jul 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must list the child's allergies and hold a completed food allergy plan.

State rule 746.605(15) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan"

Inspector's note: One child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a Food Allergy Plan on file signed by the doctor and parent available for review.

Corrected Jul 3, 2025, verified by the state Jul 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The director must complete one hour of annual training on preventing, recognizing and reporting child maltreatment.

State rule 746.1311(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment"

Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered during the investigation, the director's training in this topic was last completed on 03/19/2024.

Corrected May 7, 2025, verified by the state May 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must operate the center in compliance with the minimum standards.

State rule 746.1003(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the director allowed a newly hired employee to have unsupervised access to children without first completing the required 8-hrs of Pre-Service Training nor had the individual completed an abuse/neglect training.

Corrected May 7, 2025, verified by the state May 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers when the children in a group differ in age by 18 months or more (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1605(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age"

Inspector's note: Based on the findings from the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support infants are mixed with older children. Two children under 18 months of age, were observed in the same designated area eating dinner with children as old as 12-years old.

Corrected May 7, 2025, verified by the state May 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers must complete one hour of annual training on preventing, recognizing and reporting child maltreatment.

State rule 746.1309(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the investigation, two caregivers did not have up-to-date training on this topic on 04/10/2025. One caregiver completed their training on 04/25/2025 and the other caregiver's training was last completed on 04/28/2023.

Corrected May 7, 2025, verified by the state May 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen time must not be used during eating or rest times.

State rule 746.2207(c)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times"

Inspector's note: Based on the findings from the investigation, screen time was observed while a group of children were being served and eating dinner.

Corrected May 7, 2025, verified by the state May 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The current fire inspection available for review was conducted on 11/28/2023.

Corrected Jan 17, 2025, verified by the state Jan 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must make sure no child is abused, neglected or exploited.

State rule 746.1201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited"

Inspector's note: This standard was found to be deficient as part of a DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence to validate that Neglectful Supervision of a child occurred when a child was left on the vehicle unattended.

Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified by the state Dec 31, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children

State rule 746.5605(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children"

Inspector's note: Based upon the information gathered during the investigation, evidence was available to support safety precautions for loading and unloading children to ensure all children were accounted for was not followed. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended.

Corrected Dec 12, 2024, verified by the state Dec 31, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

State rule 746.5605(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended"

Inspector's note: Based upon the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support, the driver who transported a group of children failed to follow the facilities safety precautions for loading and unloading children. As a result, a child was left on the van unattended.

Corrected Dec 12, 2024, verified by the state Dec 31, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The driver or another employee must walk through the vehicle to check that no child is left.

State rule 746.5625(d)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the driver who transported a group of children failed to conduct a walk-through and/or a visual check to all children were unloaded before disabling the alarm system in the rear of the vehicle.

Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified by the state Dec 31, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).