Holy Word Early Learning Center

Medium-high risk The infant's hands must be washed after a diaper change.

State rule 746.3505(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not wash the infant's hands after changing their diaper. This was corrected during the inspection when I asked the caregiver to wash the infant's hands.

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

Medium-high risk Medication may not be given after its expiration date.

State rule 746.3805(b)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date"

Inspector's note: A medication was expired at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified by the state Mar 2, 2026.

Medium-high risk Medication must be given from its original container labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.3805(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date"

Inspector's note: Three EpiPens were observed not stored in their original labeled boxes

Corrected Jul 18, 2025, verified by the state Jul 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training, and it must be documented.

State rule 746.1309(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: Of the ten staff files reviewed, one employee was missing the required 24 hours of annual training. Additionally, two employees lacked training in emergency preparedness, two in building and premises safety, two in emergency planning, one in child maltreatment, one in administering medication, and one in discipline and guidance.

Corrected Jul 18, 2025, verified by the state Jul 15, 2025. 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: Feeding instructions for multiple infants had not been updated within the last 30 days.

Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jul 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation's written policies must support inclusive services.

State rule 746.501(a)(30) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have written policies on the following: infant safe sleep, how to access the most recent M.S. inspection form, how to contact Licensing, how to access the DFPS website, and procedures for inclusive care.

Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified by the state Jul 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.

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

Inspector's note: Of the ten children's files reviewed, four were missing updated immunization records, three were missing health statements, and all ten were missing emergency contact information.

Corrected Jul 18, 2025, verified by the state Jul 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Playground maintenance records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have a completed playground maintenance checklist available for review.

Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jun 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the minimum qualifications, including the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.1105(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: Out of the ten staff files reviewed, two employees did not have a notarized affidavit on file.

Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jun 27, 2025.