TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMISSIONER John J. Specia, Jr. October 13, 2015 Deborah Bailey 306 E RANDOL MILL RD ARLINGTON, TX 76011-5839 Operation #1517282 Above and Beyond Center for Children Investigation # 2169334 Dear Mrs. Bailey: Your operation, Above and Beyond Center for Children located at 503 E 6TH ST, IRVING, TX 75060-4205, was recently investigated because the Department received a report concerning possible deficiency or deficiencies of the Minimum Standard Rules or the law. Specifically, the report states the following that led to this investigation: It is alleged a child was injured while in care. The applicable laws, administrative rules or Minimum Standard rules have been evaluated and findings are below: Child-Care Licensing 1501 CIRCLE DR STE 110, FORT WORTH, TX 76119 Deborah Bailey October 13, 2015 Page 2 Inspection Start Date 09/24/2015 09/24/2015 09/24/2015 09/24/2015 09/24/2015 09/24/2015 Standard/Rule Description Specifics The caregiver was too engaged in play with other children that she 746.1203(4) lost supervision Responsibilities of of other children Caregivers- Supervision of in care which Children allowed a child to be bitten by another child in care six times. 746.701(1) The operation did Licensing Incident/Illness complete an Report Form - Injuries incident report. Requiring Medical Attention The operation did not share an 746.707 incident report Incident/Illness Report with the parent Form Shared with Parent when the child was picked up. 746.1301(a)(5) The caregivers Training Requirements for had current Employees - CPR and training for CPR First Aid and First Aid. The operation did 746.305(a)(5) not report the Report Situation Placing incident to Children at Risk licensing. The parent was notified of one bite mark on the 746.307(b) cheek. The Parental Notification of operation did not Less Serious Injuries notify the parent of the other five bites. Deficient? Comply By Y 10/13/2015 N Y TA Given Y N 10/13/2015 N Y N Y 10/13/2015 N Y 10/13/2015 Y Child-Care Licensing 1501 CIRCLE DR STE 110, FORT WORTH, TX 76119 Deborah Bailey October 13, 2015 Page 3 A medication authorization form was not 746.3803(a)(1) completed by a Medication Authorization parent for a child Signed and Dated who received neosporin on an injury. Y 10/13/2015 N The Technical Assistance provided for these standards described below: Standard/Rule Description Technical Assistance Given Supervision is basic to the prevention of harm. Parents have 746.1203(4) an understanding that caregivers will supervise their children Responsibilities of Caregiversin their absence. Adults who are attentive and who Supervision of Children understand young children’s behaviors are in the best position to safeguard their well-being. 746.707 Requiring a parent to sign the report verifies the parent was Incident/Illness Report Form informed of serious situations, which affect the health or Shared with Parent safety of their child. Communication between caregivers and parents is essential 746.307(b) to both the safe and healthy operation of the center and to Parental Notification of Less the parent’s ability to assess the care their children are Serious Injuries receiving. If an inspection was conducted as part of this investigation, you received an inspection report form. Failure to maintain compliance on an ongoing basis may result in remedial actions. If you disagree with the actions or decisions of the licensing staff, you may request an administrative review within 15 days of the receipt of this letter by writing Erin Ragsdale, Program Specialist, Child Care Licensing, 1200 E. Copeland Rd., Ste 400, Arlington, TX 76011 This notice must be posted next to your most recent Licensing inspection letter or form. Child-Care Licensing 1501 CIRCLE DR STE 110, FORT WORTH, TX 76119 Deborah Bailey October 13, 2015 Page 4 If you have any other questions or need additional information, please contact me. Sincerely, AMY CALKINS Licensing Investigator (682) 215-5372 Child-Care Licensing 1501 CIRCLE DR STE 110, FORT WORTH, TX 76119