Premier Early Learning Center

High risk Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children

State rule 746.3807(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children"

Inspector's note: Several sunscreen spray bottles were observed in a child's cubbie in a Ziploc bag. NOTE: This was corrected as it was stored out of reach.

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

High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: The caregiver in the PreK classroom didn't know the number of children in the summer classroom.

Corrected Jul 2, 2026, verified by the state Jul 9, 2026. 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 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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: The teacher in the Preschool class was seen on the other side of the classroom partition, leaving the summer group children unsupervised on the opposite side of the partition.

Corrected Jul 2, 2026, verified by the state Jul 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.

State rule 746.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"

Inspector's note: Two of the eight children didn't have emergency medical authorization information.

Corrected Jul 2, 2026, verified by the state Jul 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: Two of the eight caregivers were missing first aid and CPR at the time of inspection.

Corrected Aug 2, 2026, verified by the state Jul 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Garbage must be kept out of children's reach and handled in a sanitary way.

State rule 746.3407(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"

Inspector's note: The trash can in the hallway restroom had diapers but had no lid.

Corrected Jul 2, 2026, verified by the state Jul 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.

State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"

Inspector's note: Six of the eight employees didn't have training available at the time of this inspection.

Corrected Jul 16, 2026, verified by the state Jul 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The director must complete the additional annual training topics the state requires.

State rule 746.1311(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Additional required topics"

Inspector's note: No training was available at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Jul 16, 2026, verified by the state Jul 9, 2026. 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: Two school-age summer group children were observed using their tablets during rest time.

Corrected Jul 2, 2026, verified by the state Jul 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.

State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"

Inspector's note: Two of three staff files evaluated did not have the required health and safety trainings available for review.

Corrected Feb 12, 2026, verified by the state Feb 16, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The director must complete the additional annual training topics the state requires.

State rule 746.1311(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Additional required topics"

Inspector's note: The director did not have health and safety trainings available for review.

Corrected Feb 12, 2026, verified by the state Feb 16, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Drills must be documented.

State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"

Inspector's note: The Sheltering/Severe Weather Drills exit times were not documented.

Corrected Feb 12, 2026, verified by the state Feb 16, 2026. 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 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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: A caregiver left the children unsupervised for four minutes.

Corrected Oct 2, 2025, verified by the state Oct 17, 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 deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

Corrected Dec 8, 2025, verified by the state Dec 12, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"

Inspector's note: Based on the video provided, a caregiver was observed kicking a child.

Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified by the state Nov 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: A caregiver without an eligible background check was observed in a classroom caring for children. This was addressed with the director and the caregiver left the operation. The director said she will submit a background check for caregiver today.

Corrected Jan 17, 2025, verified by the state Jan 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each caregiver must know how many children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for"

Inspector's note: A caregiver stated they had 13 children in their classroom but they actually had a total of 14 children. The caregiver was not made aware an extra child was moved to their classroom during naptime.

Corrected Jan 15, 2025, verified by the state Jan 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Cots and mats at nap time must be arranged as the state requires (for example not blocking exits, with room to walk).

State rule 746.2909(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits"

Inspector's note: A toddler was observed sleeping on their nap mat in front of an emergency exit in the classroom.

Corrected Jan 15, 2025, verified by the state Jan 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).