Open Arms Open Hearts Foundation, LLC
252 COUNTY ROAD 4111, Dayton, TX 77535 · Liberty County
Program
- Type
- General residential operation
- Licensed capacity
- 14
- Ages
- 8-16
- Hours
- -
- Director / administrator
- Darnell Onana Grant
- Phone
- (936) 776-2449
- Regulated since
- Jan 20, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1345224 · number 1701291
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (3), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 7 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (3), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Discipline & child guidance (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection, I observed one of four staff records reviewed did not include documentation of a pre-employment drug test.
HHSC 745.4151(c)(4)(A) — Mandatory drug testing-all applicants intended to be hired are subject to pre-employment testing, must have results prior to child access
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-10. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Records & paperwork Serious
During the inspection, I observed one of four child records showed a medical follow-up due on 3/26/26 with no documentation indicating the completion of this follow-up.
HHSC 748.1531(d) — Medical care-Obtain follow-up medical treatment as recommended by the health-care professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-10. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection, the operation was not able to provide us immediate access to their records for review, requrining the permit holder to travel to the operation which took over two hours from the start of the inspection.
HHSC 748.399(a) — Records Available for Licensing-all active records immediately available for review and reproduction
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-10. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection, I observed the administrator was not present at the operation and three of three staff questioned stated they did not recognize the administrator's name.
HHSC 748.535(1) — Child-care administrator responsibilities-Daily supervision and on-site administrative responsibility for the overall operation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-10. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 5, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to report Quarterly EBI data to CLASS within 15 days of the end of the quarter.
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 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 31, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A child in care had access and consumed raw foods from Open Arms Open Hearts Foundation refrigerator.
HHSC 748.3441(a) — Food Preparation-Food & drinks must be of safe quality, stored, prepared, distributed, & served under sanitary & safe conditions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child in care that needs to be supervised closely with a history of eloping/AWOL was able to get Open Arms Open Hearts Foundations roof of the house.
HHSC 748.685(c)(1) — Caregiver responsibility - be aware of children's habits, interests, and any special needs including supervision
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-12. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Feb 24, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Evacuation diagram doesn t have the designated shelter in place nor the meeting place outside locations.
HHSC 748.3233(b)(3) — Evacuation-Emergency evacuation & relocation diagram must include designated location inside operation to take shelter from threatening weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-19. Correction verified 2024-06-05.
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Safety & premises
The first aid kits were observed to be missing adhesive tape, scissors, thermometer, and tweezers. Staff place thermometer and scissor in first aid kit.
HHSC 748.3273(1) — First Aid Kits-Each one must contain a current guide to first aid and emergency care
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-12.
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Other
One bedroom was observed with five beds.
HHSC 748.3357(b)(2) — Bedroom Space-Must have at least 60 square feet of space for each occupant & no more than 4 occupants per bedroom unless certain exemptions met
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-19. Correction verified 2024-06-05.
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Other Serious
One bedroom was observed with a triple decker bunk bed.
HHSC 748.3367(1) — Bedding-Triple-deck beds are not allowed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-19. Correction verified 2024-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A package of thawing meat was observed in the refrigerator without any plastic bag. The meat was removed from the refrigerator and prepared for dinner.
HHSC 748.3441(m) — Food Preparation-Food must be thawed in the refrigerator, in cold water in a leak-proof bag, or in the microwave
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection.
HHSC 748.3101(2) — Fire Inspection-Must have fire inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last fire inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
3 of the 3 staff files reviewed did not include the required abuse and neglect training.
HHSC 748.881(2) — General pre-service training curriculum-Includes measures to prevent, identify, treat, report suspicion of child abuse, neglect, and exploitation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-26. Correction verified 2024-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Child in care were able to fish for crawfish in a large ditch in front of the operation. Multiple children in care were horseplaying in a body of water that was not permitted to be in as a water activity. Staff allowed children in care to fish in the ditch.
HHSC 748.3765(a) — Swimming in a body of water-dangers of the body of water & rules of the activity must be explained to children before activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-03-31.
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Supervision & ratios
children in care were not being properly supervised as they were allowed into a body of water to fish for crawfish and horseplay around the body of water.
HHSC 748.683(1) — Caregiver Supervision-Provide oversight of caregivers to protect children's health, safety and well-being
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-03-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
During inspection, it was noticed that 4 of 4 of the reviewed records were without medication side effects in their 72 hr prelimary service plan.
HHSC 748.1331(b)(2) — Preliminary Service Plan-For child receiving treatment services, include a description of child's immediate educational, medical, and dental needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-12-14. Correction verified 2023-01-11.
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Illness & medication
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Dec 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 21, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not reported EBI quarter 2 ? April through June.
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 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 9, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 20, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A staff member initiated a restraint (by placing her hands on the child in care and began pulling him out of the car) for non-compliance which led to a nosebleed.
HHSC 748.2455(a)(1) — Emergency Behavior Intervention-Before using EBI, the caregiver must attempt less restrictive interventions that prove to be ineffective
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-02-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 27, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
It was noted that 3 out of 4 child records did not have TB test result in their file.
HHSC 748.1583(b) — TB exam-Documentation of baseline test or chest xray results in person's record w/in 40 days of beginning to live, work, volunteer at facility
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-01-07. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
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Discipline & child guidance
During inspection of staff files it was noted that 1 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have report abuse and neglect form.
HHSC 748.363(8) — Personnel records - Include signed dated statement by the employee that he must immediately report suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-07. Correction verified 2022-04-11.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 9, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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