Kaufman County Children's Emergency Shelter
None, None, TX
Program
- Type
- General residential operation
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- Ages
- 0-17
- Hours
- -
- Phone
- (469) 376-4510
- Regulated since
- Sep 9, 1988
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 100777 · number 204641
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 14 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (3), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 21, 2026 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation left 1 staff member with a calculated ratio of 1:15 for an undetermined amount of time. The operation ratio should have been 3:15 due to 2 children in care being under the age of 5.
HHSC 748.1003(a) — Child/caregiver ratio-Caregiver may care for 5 children if any require tx svcs, 8 children if not; children under 5 yrs old count as 2 children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-07-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
The operation did not report a serious incident within the timeframe alloted.
HHSC 748.303(a)(5)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing soon as aware of an incident of sexual abuse of a child against another child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-15. Correction verified 2026-04-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was a hole on the door to the heater in the boys hallway. The bathroom had floor lining pulling apart from the wall. The outside playground had two ant piles that children had access to.
HHSC 748.3301(a)(2) — Physical Site- Buildings must be clean and in good repair.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-15. Correction verified 2026-04-20.
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Other
The trampoline pads were torn in multiple areas and the springs were visible. In addition, the poles on the trampoline were broken and leaning into the middle area of the trampoline.
HHSC 748.3891(a)(2) — Trampolines-must have shock-absorbing pads covering the springs, hooks and frame
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-15. Correction verified 2026-04-20.
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Discipline & child guidance
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Jan 27, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
4 out of 5 children in care reported a staff driving recklessly during an outing and 5 out of 5 children in care reporter this same staff member being verbally aggressive with another staff member.
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 2025-06-25. Correction verified 2025-06-25.
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Records & paperwork
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Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
After reviewing the preliminary service plans there were no documentation of the child's supervision requirements.
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 2025-04-22. Correction verified 2025-04-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
The CPR/First Aid training expired on 3/21/25 for two caregivers.
HHSC 748.911(a) — Each caregiver must have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-22. Correction verified 2025-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
2 staff files that were reviewed did not have current suicide training.
HHSC 748.125(c)(1) — Suicide Training-All caregivers and employees must complete at least one hour of annual suicide prevention training.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-02. Correction verified 2024-08-29.
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Safety & premises
The trampoline had part of the padding that was tore and the safety netting was detached from the top of the poles.
HHSC 748.3893(10) — Trampolines as Gym Equipment-must be checked for tears, rust, & detachments at least monthly & repaired prior to its next use
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-02. Correction verified 2024-08-29.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
2 initial and 1 preliminary service plan did not provide a method or protocol for how supervision must be carried out.
HHSC 748.1337(b)(1)(D)(ii) — Initial Service Plan-Include instructions to caregivers about level of supervision required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was one staff with 10 children in care.
HHSC 748.1003(a) — Child/caregiver ratio-Caregiver may care for 5 children if any require tx svcs, 8 children if not; children under 5 yrs old count as 2 children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-18. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Supervision & ratios
Agency policy requires staff not sleep during their shifts; one staff member was found sleeping on their shift.
HHSC 748.151(2) — Operational responsibilities - Operate according to your approved plans, policies, and procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-18. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
3 children in care placement extension expired on 06/17/2024.
HHSC 748.4207(a)(2) — Placement Extension-if there is appropriate reason for continuing care, a child five or older may continue placement for a total of 90 days
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Children in care and an SIR support that children were engaged in an altercation on the playground. This happened without a direct care staff being present.
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 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Other
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Apr 26, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Staff were humiliating children in care by using derogatory statements about the children and calling children names.
HHSC 748.2307(8) — Other Prohibited Punishments-humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-12. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Safety & premises
Children in care confirmed that a caregiver pulled a child by the arm and escorted to the child's bedroom.
HHSC 748.2463(3) — Emergency Behavior Intervention-Never used as a means to get a child to comply
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-12. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Other Serious
The children were not being supervised while outside on the playground and got into a fight.
HHSC 748.685(a)(5) — Caregiver responsibility - being able to intervene when necessary to ensure child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-12. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Other
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Feb 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two files that were reviewed did not have verfication of TB testing. One file did not have a affividat notorized. 748.363(7). One file did not have the current driver license in the file. 748.363(11)(A).
HHSC 748.363(6) — Personnel records- Include copy of a cleared tuberculosis screening conducted prior to the person having contact with children in care.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-27. Correction verified 2024-02-22.
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Staff background & training
Two files that were reviewed did not have verification that the caregiver completed high school or received a GED.
HHSC 748.681(2) — Caregiver qualifications- HS diploma or GED from program recognized by TEA, TPSAC, other state or documentaion of equivalency from home schooling
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-27. Correction verified 2024-02-23.
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Other
Two files that were reviewed did not have the documentation that references were contacted.
HHSC 748.753(c)(2) — Pre-Employment Screening-You must document your diligent efforts to contact the reference, which must include more than one attempt to contact.
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-02-27. Correction verified 2024-02-22.
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Staff background & training
Two files that were reviewed one caregiver had expired EBI and the other caregiver did not have enough EBI hours. One file had expired trauma training 748.930 (b)(2). One file did not have transportation training documented for a driver.748.930(a)(3).
HHSC 748.930(b)(1)(A) — Annual Training-Caregivers in operations other than cottage homes must have 4 hrs of EBI every 6 months.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-27. Correction verified 2024-02-21.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
All fire extinguishers have not been inspected since November 2022.
HHSC 748.3117(a) — Fire Extinguisher-Company licensed by State Fire Marshal must inspect each fire extinguisher at least annually & conduct any service or testing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2023-12-14.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
The operation did not report to licensing an alleged incident in the required timeframe.
HHSC 748.303(a)(3)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing as soon as aware of allegations or indications of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-07. Correction verified 2022-11-01.
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Discipline & child guidance
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Mar 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was one vehicle that had a fire extinguisher that was not inspected since 2019. One vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher.
HHSC 748.3117(a) — Fire Extinguisher-Company licensed by State Fire Marshal must inspect each fire extinguisher at least annually & conduct any service or testing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-08. Correction verified 2022-03-14.
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Safety & premises
One of the first aid kits were missing the following: Cotton balls, Multi-size bandages, gauze pads, thermometer and the antiseptic wipes expired on 1/2022.
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 2022-03-08. Correction verified 2022-03-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There were two-bathroom doors that had holes in them, mini blinds in one room were broken, a tile in the restroom was missing and speakers in the boys room was detached from the ceiling.
HHSC 748.3301(a) — Physical Site-Buildings must be structurally sound, clean, and in good repair. Paints must be lead-free
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-08. Correction verified 2022-03-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
A staff member that had direct contact with the children did not have a TB test completed.
HHSC 748.505(b)(2) — Minimum qualifications for employees-Record of a TB screening showing the employee is free of contagious TB as provided in 749.1583
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-08. Correction verified 2022-03-14.
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Staff background & training
Two out of two staff files that were read, the caregiver did not have a current EBI training.
HHSC 748.931(a)(1)(B)(iii) — Annual Training-Every 6 months a caregiver must complete at least 4 hours of training in EBI
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-08. Correction verified 2022-03-09.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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