Cedars International Academy

Medium risk Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence

State rule 744.2007(b)(5) (rules for school-age programs): "Screen Time Activities - Does not include Advertising or Violence"

Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection, a classroom was seen playing the fortnite video This was brought into compliance when the caregiver turned the game off during the 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 all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 744.605(10) (rules for school-age programs): "Required Admission Information - Physician Information"

Inspector's note: At the time of the inspection, 2 children's files reviewed did not have their physician's inforamation.

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

Medium-high risk The operation must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 744.2501(a) (rules for school-age programs): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: At the time of this inspection, the annual sanitation report had expired.

Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified by the state Oct 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Smoke Detectors Testing

State rule 744.3619 (rules for school-age programs): "Smoke Detectors Testing"

Inspector's note: The smoke detectors were not tested in the month of February 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted the inspection.

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

Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.

State rule 744.3559(1) (rules for school-age programs): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"

Inspector's note: During the January 2025 fire drill the staff and children were not able to safely exit the building within three minutes. This was corrected at inspection when a drill was conducted and everyone was able to exit under 3 minutes.

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

Medium-high risk Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

State rule 744.3607(a) (rules for school-age programs): "Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly"

Inspector's note: The fire extinguishers were not inspected in the month of February 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted the inspection.

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

Medium-high risk Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector- Director or Designee Check All Detectors Monthly

State rule 744.3757(a)(2) (rules for school-age programs): "Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector- Director or Designee Check All Detectors Monthly"

Inspector's note: The carbon monoxide detection system was not tested in the month of February 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted the inspection.

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

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

State rule 744.2753(b) (rules for school-age programs): "First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired"

Inspector's note: The operation had two different types if antiseptic ointment in the first aid kit that expired in 2017 and 2022. The director removed these from the first aid kit during inspection.

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

Medium risk Drills must be documented.

State rule 744.3559(4) (rules for school-age programs): "Documentation of Drills"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have any documentation showing the time of fire drills to ensure that they were able to exit in 3 minutes. The staff had to call another staff during inspection to obtain this information as it was not available for review during inspection.

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

Medium-high risk Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

State rule 744.2507(5) (rules for school-age programs): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"

Inspector's note: Four classrooms had garbage accessible to children as the trash cans contained garbage in them and did not have a lid on them. This was corrected when all four trash cans were removed from the classrooms.

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

Medium risk Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

State rule 744.2007(b)(4) (rules for school-age programs): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times"

Inspector's note: One group of kids were observed in a classroom eating snack while watching cartoons. This was corrected when the caregiver shut off the television.

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

Medium risk Safety documentation for emergency drills must be kept and made available.

State rule 744.801(9) (rules for school-age programs): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors"

Inspector's note: The provider did have any documentation of inspecting the carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, or fire extinguishers monthly. This was corrected at inspection when the provider completed all 3 inspections.

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 744.603(a)(2) (rules for school-age programs): "Children's Records - Admission Information"

Inspector's note: Ten children's admission files were missing the following information: emergency contact address, Name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or anemergency-care facility, and authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment.

Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified by the state Jan 2, 2025. 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 744.1205(a)(4) (rules for school-age programs): "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: One staff allowed children outside on the playground without knowing who the children were left in care with at the end of his shift. During the inspection another staff stated she was only responsible for half of the children and I was able to observe other staff outside present with the other children.

Corrected Dec 2, 2024, verified by the state Dec 11, 2024. 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 744.1205(a)(3) (rules for school-age programs): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages"

Inspector's note: Four staff did not know the children's ages or have anything to locate what the children's ages were during the inspection.

Corrected Dec 9, 2024, verified by the state Dec 11, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

State rule 744.2401(b) (rules for school-age programs): "Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns"

Inspector's note: The operation is not following the meals and snacks must follow the meal patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) that is administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Corrected Dec 20, 2024, verified by the state Dec 11, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Care Requirements for Children Younger Than 5 - Written Plan

State rule 744.2003(1) (rules for school-age programs): "Care Requirements for Children Younger Than 5 - Written Plan"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have a written activity plan for any of the children in care including those under 5 years old.

Corrected Dec 20, 2024, verified by the state Jan 1, 2025.

Medium risk Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

State rule 744.2007(b)(1) (rules for school-age programs): "Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities"

Inspector's note: Two staff had children watching cartoons in their classrooms. The staff shut off the televisions during the inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium risk The most recent licensing inspection or investigation letter or form must be posted.

State rule 744.401(2) (rules for school-age programs): "Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation."

Inspector's note: The letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation was not posted.

Corrected Dec 6, 2024, verified by the state Dec 5, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Children's records must be kept and made available.

State rule 744.801(1) (rules for school-age programs): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have children's records available for review during inspection.

Corrected Dec 20, 2024, verified by the state Dec 11, 2024.

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 744.901 (rules for school-age programs): "Required Personnel Records"

Inspector's note: Ten staff personnel files were incomplete and missing the required documents.

Corrected Dec 20, 2024, verified by the state Jan 2, 2025.

Medium-low risk Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

State rule 744.1331(a) (rules for school-age programs): "Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have documentation of training for ten staff.

Corrected Dec 20, 2024, verified by the state Jan 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).