Cornerstone Kids Academy

There was a classroom of children ages 20 months to 4 years old and they were watching a television show that was on the lesson plan. There was one child under the age of 2. Television is not permitted for children under the age of two. It was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver turing the television off.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

There was a classroom of children ages 20 months to 4 years old and they were watching a television show that was on the lesson plan. There was one child under the age of 2. Television is not permitted for children under the age of two. It was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver turing the television off.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

This standard was evaluated regarding a report received and found to be deficient. Evidence received through interviews supports the fact that a caregiver did not properly supervise a child resulting in the child being left on the playground alone for 35 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-21

This standard was evaluated regarding a report received and found to be deficient. Evidence received through interviews supports the fact that a caregiver did not properly supervise a child resulting in the child being left on the playground alone for 35 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-21

Based on the information obtained a caregiver did not use positive discipline when she was directing a child on laying his head down to sleep.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-02

Based on the information obtained a caregiver did not use positive discipline when she was directing a child on laying his head down to sleep.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-02

The television was on in the school age room and it was not related to the activity list on the activity plans. It was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver turing the television off.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

The television was on in the school age room and it was not related to the activity list on the activity plans. It was corrected at the time of the inspection by the caregiver turing the television off.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

The operation did not have a current copy of a fire inspection. The last copy shows the fire inspection expired on 10/26/2023. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-30

The operation did not have a current copy of a fire inspection. The last copy shows the fire inspection expired on 10/26/2023. The Director is going to correct this by getting the fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-30

The Director did not have current transportation training. The Director is going to correct this by getting the transportation training done.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-24

The Director did not have current transportation training. The Director is going to correct this by getting the transportation training done.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-24

Caregivers admitted and were seen on video footage doing end of day janitorial duties while supervising children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

Caregivers admitted and were seen on video footage doing end of day janitorial duties while supervising children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

There were three trash cans with no lids in the operation that had trash in them that consisted of diapers, drinking cups that had been used and hand washing paper towels. The Director corrected this by getting new trash cans with lids.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

There was a nap mat that was blocking an entrance/exit to the room. The Owner corrected this at the time of the inspection by moving the nap mat.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

The playground check list had not been done in five days. The Director is going to correct this by making sure the playground checklist is done everyday.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-05

There was a nap mat that was blocking an entrance/exit to the room. The Owner corrected this at the time of the inspection by moving the nap mat.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

There were three trash cans with no lids in the operation that had trash in them that consisted of diapers, drinking cups that had been used and hand washing paper towels. The Director corrected this by getting new trash cans with lids.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

The playground check list had not been done in five days. The Director is going to correct this by making sure the playground checklist is done everyday.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-05

During the DFPS investigation inspection, speaking with staff and reviewing video footage three children under the age of 12 months were seen sleeping in cribs with blankets.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-03

It was found during the DFPS investigation inspection that two infants were left two sleep in restrictive devices.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-03

Both caregivers in the infant room did not have the proper documentation stating they received safe sleep training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-04

The child that was swaddled did not have the proper documentation-the Sleep Exception Form that allowed the child to be swaddled when sleeping.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-04

Both caregivers in the infant room did not have the proper documentation stating they received safe sleep training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-04

It was found during the DFPS investigation inspection that two infants were left two sleep in restrictive devices.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-03

During the DFPS investigation inspection, speaking with staff and reviewing video footage three children under the age of 12 months were seen sleeping in cribs with blankets.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-03

The child that was swaddled did not have the proper documentation-the Sleep Exception Form that allowed the child to be swaddled when sleeping.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-04

There was not a fire extinguisher in the van. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by putting a fire extinguisher in the van.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

In the 14-19 mo old room there were 8 children with one caregiver. The ratios are 1 teacher to 5 children for that age group. This was corrected during the inspection by the director having another teacher go into the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-24

In the 14-19 mo old room there were 8 children with one caregiver. The ratios are 1 teacher to 5 children for that age group. This was corrected during the inspection by the director having another teacher go into the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-24

There was not a fire extinguisher in the van. The Director corrected this at the time of the inspection by putting a fire extinguisher in the van.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

Based on the information obtained through interviews and viewing video footage, the operation was combining children that had an 18 month age difference. It was see that children 3mo were combined with 7 year olds for at least 2 hours in the mornings.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-02

Based on interviews and video footage, it was found that all of the children ages 3mo-7 yrs or older were being put in the infant room with one teacher and were out of ratio and it was also seen when a 2nd teacher came into the room, the room was still out of ratio.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-02

Based on interviews and video footage, it was found that all of the children ages 3mo-7 yrs or older were being put in the infant room with one teacher and were out of ratio and it was also seen when a 2nd teacher came into the room, the room was still out of ratio.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-02

Based on the information obtained through interviews and viewing video footage, the operation was combining children that had an 18 month age difference. It was see that children 3mo were combined with 7 year olds for at least 2 hours in the mornings.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-02

A caregiver was seen on video twice walking out of the classroom for approx. 20 seconds leaving children 2-3 year unattended.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-05

A caregiver was seen on video twice walking out of the classroom for approx. 20 seconds leaving children 2-3 year unattended.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-05

A caregiver was seen on video pulling a child up from off the floor by his arm in a harsh manner.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-05

A caregiver was seen on video pulling a child up from off the floor by his arm in a harsh manner.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-05

The Director was involved in a minor car accident with a 4 year old child in the vehicle. The Director called Lufkin Police Department, but the operation did not notify Licensing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-05

The Director was involved in a minor car accident with a 4 year old child in the vehicle. The Director called Lufkin Police Department, but the operation did not notify Licensing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-05