Stch Ministries
9243 F M 2617, Pettus, TX 78146 · Bee County
Program
- Type
- General residential operation
- Licensed capacity
- 130
- Ages
- 0-17
- Hours
- -
- Director / administrator
- Douglas Young
- Phone
- (361) 375-2101
- Regulated since
- Dec 6, 1985
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 94167 · number 6005
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1) |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not submit 4th Quarter 2025, EBI report to licensing.
HHSC 748.2953(b) — Evaluation-Operation's quarterly data on EBI's must be reported to Licensing no later than 15 days after the end of each quarter.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-18. Correction verified 2026-02-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Two first aid kits were inspected and found to be missing thermometers.
HHSC 748.3273(7) — First Aid Kits-Each one must contain sterile gauze pads
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-17. Correction verified 2025-09-15.
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Safety & premises
There were expired driver licenses in 4 or 6 employee files reviewed.
HHSC 748.363(12) — Personnel records-For each person who transports a child, include copy of valid driver's license or DPS driver's license check done in last 12 months.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-10.
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Food & allergies
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Sep 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Five preliminary service plans have been reviewed. The plans do not address supervision.
HHSC 748.1331(a) — Preliminary Service Plan-Complete plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was not able to provide records to show that a fire or emergency relocation drills have been conducted for calendar 2025 for two cottages.
HHSC 748.3239(a) — Evacuation-Must practice unannounced fire drill at least once every 6 months from date of last fire drill
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two smoke alarms were not porperly maintained in 2 seperated cottages.
HHSC 748.3109(a) — Smoke Detector-Smoke detectors installed & maintained according to manufacturer's instructions or in compliance with fire inspector's instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was a hole on the side of the wall of Hoipe Cottage that required maintenance.
HHSC 748.3301(i) — Physical Site-Equipment and furniture must be safe for children and must be kept clean and in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-23.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
A staff member made a comment of hitting a child in care with a shoe.
HHSC 748.2307(4) — Other Prohibited Punishments-using sarcastic or cruel humor, and verbal abuse
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-12-24.
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Discipline & child guidance
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Sep 27, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Preliminary service plan did not address supervision needed for children in care.
HHSC 748.1331(a) — Preliminary Service Plan-Complete plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-01.
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Other
Caregivers forgot a child in care at home during an outing.
HHSC 748.685(a)(1) — Caregiver responsibility - knowing which children they are responsible for
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 18, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
A child was not moved cottages after disclosing she was being bullied by another child in care.
HHSC 748.1101(b)(1)(C) — Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to receive fair treatment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregivers would not provide supervision checks as needed.
HHSC 748.685(a)(4) — Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-23. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
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Other
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Jun 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A staff member grabbed the arm of a child in care for redirection when the child threw the finger.
HHSC 748.507(1) — Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-26. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Other
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Jun 11, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The serious incident report did not have any documentation of adults present during the incident.
HHSC 748.311(4) — Serious Incident Documentation-Includes names of all adults involved and their role in relation to the child(ren)
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2025-05-30.
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Records & paperwork
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May 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication Serious
The Service Plan indicated a youth involved required constant supervision. In addition, change in psychotropic medication also indicated the youth required supervision as well for any health issues.
HHSC 748.685(a)(4) — Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-16. Correction verified 2023-08-14.
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Illness & medication Serious
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May 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
The serious incident report did not document the names of all adults involved and their role in the relation to the child.
HHSC 748.311(4) — Serious Incident Documentation-Includes names of all adults involved and their role in relation to the child(ren)
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-23. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
While reviewing the serious incident report there were two deficiencies that were noted, all names of the children involved and adults that were present were not included in the report as required.
HHSC 748.311 — Serious Incident Documentation-Documented in written report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 5, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Three charts evaluated did not contain the required information for religion.
HHSC 748.1205(a)(1) — Admission Documentation-Includes child's name, gender, race, religion, date of birth
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-12.
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Other
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Sep 22, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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