Serenity, Children's Center Of Texas, LLC
429 HORIZON POINTE, Seguin, TX 78155 · Guadalupe County
Program
- Type
- Child-placing agency
- Ages
- -
- Hours
- 09:00 AM-02:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Mayra A Butler
- Phone
- (512) 662-9657
- Regulated since
- Dec 16, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1467885 · number 1790385- 16351
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2025 | 20 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 18 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 23, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 12, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Annual trainings were taken late.
HHSC 749.933(a)(1) — Annual Training Timeline-Each person must complete required annual training within 12 months from date of employment or date verified as foster parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-12. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 12, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Annual trainings were taken late.
HHSC 749.933(a)(1) — Annual Training Timeline-Each person must complete required annual training within 12 months from date of employment or date verified as foster parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-12. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Licensing observed and photographed prescription medication in a purse left on the kitchen table where foster children were sitting. The foster parent present in the home removed the medication to the home's secure medication storage area.
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication Serious
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May 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Licensing observed and photographed prescription medication in a purse left on the kitchen table where foster children were sitting. The foster parent present in the home removed the medication to the home's secure medication storage area.
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-05-24.
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Illness & medication Serious
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May 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 25, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 25, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 30, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Pictures or sketches of the outside of the home showing all the required areas were not included in two out of the two foster home files that were reviewed.
HHSC 749.2470(3)(B) — Verification-Includes obtaining pictures of outside of foster home showing buildings, fences, storage areas, recreation areas, bodies of water, etc
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-12-17. Correction verified 2025-12-31.
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Supervision & ratios
The placing agency did not provide temporary or new verification to the foster home when the home changed addresses. The administrator rectified the situation by having the case manager conduct a expedited inspection of the home to generate a new verification, and the new verification was subsequently created.
HHSC 749.2803(b) — Foster Home Changes-new or temporary verification certificate must be issued for change in location, extend expiration date or change to non-expiring
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-17.
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Other
During a unannounced monitoring inspection two out of two homes did not have unannounced supervisory visits.
HHSC 749.2815(b) — Supervisory Visits-At least two supervisory visit per year must be unannounced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-17. Correction verified 2025-12-31.
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Safety & premises
During an unannounced monitoring inspection, it was discovered that a home file was missing the annual fire inspection.
HHSC 749.2905(b) — Fire/health safety evaluations conducted by child placement staff using the State Fire Marshal?s checklist for foster homes is current for one year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-17. Correction verified 2025-12-17.
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Safety & premises
During an unannounced monitoring inspection it was discovered a home did not conduct the yearly fire and weather emergency drill.
HHSC 749.2908(a) — Disaster and Emergency- foster homes must practice disaster and emergency plans each year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-17. Correction verified 2025-12-31.
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Other
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Dec 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Pictures or sketches of the outside of the home showing all the required areas were not included in two out of the two foster home files that were reviewed.
HHSC 749.2470(3)(B) — Verification-Includes obtaining pictures of outside of foster home showing buildings, fences, storage areas, recreation areas, bodies of water, etc
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-12-17. Correction verified 2025-12-31.
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Supervision & ratios
The placing agency did not provide temporary or new verification to the foster home when the home changed addresses. The administrator rectified the situation by having the case manager conduct a expedited inspection of the home to generate a new verification, and the new verification was subsequently created.
HHSC 749.2803(b) — Foster Home Changes-new or temporary verification certificate must be issued for change in location, extend expiration date or change to non-expiring
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-17.
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Other
During a unannounced monitoring inspection two out of two homes did not have unannounced supervisory visits.
HHSC 749.2815(b) — Supervisory Visits-At least two supervisory visit per year must be unannounced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-17. Correction verified 2025-12-31.
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Safety & premises
During an unannounced monitoring inspection, it was discovered that a home file was missing the annual fire inspection.
HHSC 749.2905(b) — Fire/health safety evaluations conducted by child placement staff using the State Fire Marshal?s checklist for foster homes is current for one year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-17. Correction verified 2025-12-17.
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Safety & premises
During an unannounced monitoring inspection it was discovered a home did not conduct the yearly fire and weather emergency drill.
HHSC 749.2908(a) — Disaster and Emergency- foster homes must practice disaster and emergency plans each year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-17. Correction verified 2025-12-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Aug 13, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It has been confirmed that foster parents use camera monitors in two children's bedrooms to supervise four children in care who are over the age of 5, and the service plan has no documentation regarding the legal guardian's consent for this arrangement.
HHSC 749.2595(b)(2) — Supervision-Video camera not used in child's bedroom unless child under 5 years old, has primary medical needs, or has service plan that permits use
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-23. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 13, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It has been confirmed that foster parents use camera monitors in two children's bedrooms to supervise four children in care who are over the age of 5, and the service plan has no documentation regarding the legal guardian's consent for this arrangement.
HHSC 749.2595(b)(2) — Supervision-Video camera not used in child's bedroom unless child under 5 years old, has primary medical needs, or has service plan that permits use
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-23. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
During the review of child records and personnel records, it was noted that several records were not included in the active records. The administrator rectified this by printing the documents and adding them to the records.
HHSC 749.535(a)(1) — Active records-All documentation in the record no later than 30 days after the occurrence or event
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-13.
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined that one of the personnel records was missing the notarized licensing affidavit form. The operation rectified this issue by completing another notarized affidavit form, as the previously completed affidavit could not be located.
HHSC 749.553(6) — Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-13.
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Staff background & training
During the review of training files, it was noted that three out of three foster records reviewed had completed only one hour of training in Normalcy, instead of the required two hours.
HHSC 749.863(a)(2) — Caregivers must have 2 hrs normalcy; one FP must have training before a child is placed, other FP must complete in 90 days of child being placed.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-13.
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Records & paperwork
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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
During the review of child records and personnel records, it was noted that several records were not included in the active records. The administrator rectified this by printing the documents and adding them to the records.
HHSC 749.535(a)(1) — Active records-All documentation in the record no later than 30 days after the occurrence or event
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-13.
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined that one of the personnel records was missing the notarized licensing affidavit form. The operation rectified this issue by completing another notarized affidavit form, as the previously completed affidavit could not be located.
HHSC 749.553(6) — Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-13.
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Staff background & training
During the review of training files, it was noted that three out of three foster records reviewed had completed only one hour of training in Normalcy, instead of the required two hours.
HHSC 749.863(a)(2) — Caregivers must have 2 hrs normalcy; one FP must have training before a child is placed, other FP must complete in 90 days of child being placed.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jun 4, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
Background checks reviewed for this investigation indicate the previous foster parents have active background checks as of 08/01/25. The foster parent home close on 4/8/25.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 4, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
Background checks reviewed for this investigation indicate the previous foster parents have active background checks as of 08/01/25. The foster parent home close on 4/8/25.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 22, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
It was observed a child in care being transported did not have a seatbelt on. Foster parents transported 4 children in a five-seater vehicle.
HHSC 749.3103 — Driver & passengers must follow all laws when driving, including laws on use of child passenger safety seat systems, seat belts & liability insurance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 22, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
It was observed a child in care being transported did not have a seatbelt on. Foster parents transported 4 children in a five-seater vehicle.
HHSC 749.3103 — Driver & passengers must follow all laws when driving, including laws on use of child passenger safety seat systems, seat belts & liability insurance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-16. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 14, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One admission assessment was reviewed and was missing information regarding the cirumstances leading to the child's referral for substitute care.
HHSC 749.1133(b)(2) — Admission Assessment-Includes description of circumstances that led to child's referral for substitute care
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-01. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Supervision & ratios
A chid's record was reviewed and did not contain documentation that a tuberculosis screening test was completed.
HHSC 749.1417(a) — TB exam-Persons over 1 yr old who live, work, volunteer at operation have exam w/in 30 days, unless person had previous exam that meets requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-01. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One admission assessment was reviewed and was missing information regarding the cirumstances leading to the child's referral for substitute care.
HHSC 749.1133(b)(2) — Admission Assessment-Includes description of circumstances that led to child's referral for substitute care
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-01. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Supervision & ratios
A chid's record was reviewed and did not contain documentation that a tuberculosis screening test was completed.
HHSC 749.1417(a) — TB exam-Persons over 1 yr old who live, work, volunteer at operation have exam w/in 30 days, unless person had previous exam that meets requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-01. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Other
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Aug 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A foster home's floor plan did not contain information regarding dimensions of each room.
HHSC 749.2470(3)(A) — Verification-Includes obtaining floor plan showing dimensions and purposes of all rooms in the home and identifying indoor areas for children's use
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
A foster home did not have record of a completed fire inspection.
HHSC 749.2903(a) — Fire Inspection-FFH not serving PMN children must have fire inspection or fire safety evaluation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
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Safety & premises
A home file was missing specific information on how foster parents will relocate children that are under 24 months of age or otherwise have limited mobility.
HHSC 749.2907(A)(1) — Emergency Plans-Each foster home must have written plans and procedures for handling potential disasters and emergencies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
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Records & paperwork
Two pets listed in a foster home did not have updated proof of rabies vaccinations.
HHSC 749.2917 — Animals-animals at the home must be kept free of disease; must be vaccinated and treated by a licensed veterinarian, must not be a health risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-09-30.
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Other
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Aug 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A foster home's floor plan did not contain information regarding dimensions of each room.
HHSC 749.2470(3)(A) — Verification-Includes obtaining floor plan showing dimensions and purposes of all rooms in the home and identifying indoor areas for children's use
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
A foster home did not have record of a completed fire inspection.
HHSC 749.2903(a) — Fire Inspection-FFH not serving PMN children must have fire inspection or fire safety evaluation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
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Safety & premises
A home file was missing specific information on how foster parents will relocate children that are under 24 months of age or otherwise have limited mobility.
HHSC 749.2907(A)(1) — Emergency Plans-Each foster home must have written plans and procedures for handling potential disasters and emergencies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
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Records & paperwork
Two pets listed in a foster home did not have updated proof of rabies vaccinations.
HHSC 749.2917 — Animals-animals at the home must be kept free of disease; must be vaccinated and treated by a licensed veterinarian, must not be a health risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-09-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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May 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During review of staff record, current training certificates were not found in employee file.
HHSC 749.553(11) — Personnel records-Include record of training and training hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During review of staff record, current training certificates were not found in employee file.
HHSC 749.553(11) — Personnel records-Include record of training and training hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-08.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 14, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation was closed and no staff was present during hours of operation.
HHSC 749.151(4) — Operational responsibilities - Allow Licensing to inspect the CPA during its hours of operation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-20. Correction verified 2024-02-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 14, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation was closed and no staff was present during hours of operation.
HHSC 749.151(4) — Operational responsibilities - Allow Licensing to inspect the CPA during its hours of operation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-20. Correction verified 2024-02-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During review of documents, documentation of reserve funds or available credit was not available for review.
HHSC 749.101(2)(B) — Plans to submit-Fiscal plan-documentation of reserve funds or avail credit at least equal to op costs for first 3 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Dec 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During review of documents, documentation of reserve funds or available credit was not available for review.
HHSC 749.101(2)(B) — Plans to submit-Fiscal plan-documentation of reserve funds or avail credit at least equal to op costs for first 3 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-21.
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Other
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