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Refuge House

5301 ALPHA RD STE E80, Dallas, TX 75240 · Dallas County

36cited violations
28serious
139inspections & investigations
1enforcement actions

Program

Type
Child-placing agency
Ages
-
Hours
09:00 AM-04:30 PM
Director / administrator
Kelsey Batista
Phone
(972) 662-5112
Regulated since
Apr 28, 2006
HHSC IDs
Operation 294151 · number 859955- 2027
Official record
HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Year by year

YearViolationsSeriousMain categories
202611 Supervision & ratios (1)
202563 Illness & medication (4), Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (1)
20241917 Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Records & paperwork (3), Other (7)
202344 Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1)
202221 Staff background & training (1), Other (1)
202142 Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1)

Enforcement actions

HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.

Inspections, investigations & assessments

  1. Aug 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  2. Jun 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  3. Jun 7, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  4. May 16, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  5. May 7, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      A caregiver determined that a child was unsafe to leave home alone due to behaviors that presented that day. A caregiver then left the child in a vehicle for approximately 1 hour, unattended, while working.

      HHSC 749.2593(b)(4) — Supervision-When supervising a child, a caregiver must take into account the surrounding circumstances, hazards, and risks

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-25. Correction verified 2026-04-29.

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  6. Apr 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  7. Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  8. Apr 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  9. Mar 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  10. Feb 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  11. Feb 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  12. Jan 23, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  13. Jan 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  14. Jan 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  15. Dec 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Illness & medication Serious

      A medication log recorded on 12/26/2025 that a child in care's glucose level was 175. The log also indicates that the child was given 7 units of Humalog. The instructions for administering Humalog read that the child should receive 1 unit per 12 grams of carbs per day, 3 x a day. Or 1 unit per glucose level over 150. The log does not record how many carbs were administered to the child that morning. It was also reported that carbs are not being counted.

      HHSC 749.1463(b)(3) — AP Administration of Medication-Administer medications according to label instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's subsequent orders

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-11. Correction verified 2026-02-20.

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  16. Dec 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  17. Dec 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  18. Dec 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  19. Nov 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  20. Nov 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  21. Nov 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  22. Aug 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  23. Aug 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  24. Aug 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  25. Jul 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  26. Jul 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  27. Jul 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  28. Jul 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  29. May 19, 2025 Report

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  30. Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  31. Apr 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  32. Mar 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  33. Mar 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Illness & medication

      3 medication reviews were conducted (Oct. and Dec.). When the services plans were updated, the new medications were not documented on the form.

      HHSC 749.1335(5) — Service Plan Review and Update-To review and update a service plan, evaluate possible effectiveness and side effects of psychotropic meds

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-07-07.

    • Illness & medication Serious

      Medication logs for a child did not have a cumulative record of medications provided to the child.

      HHSC 749.1541(a) — Medication Record-Maintain cumulative record of prescription medications dispensed to child, include nonprescription meds for child under five yrs old

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-07-07.

    • Other

      7 agency home files did not have signatures for both foster parents present during 4th quarter visitations.

      HHSC 749.2815(e) — Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-07-07.

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  34. Mar 20, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Illness & medication Serious

      Medication was observed on the dresser next to the TV in a bedroom.

      HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-31. Correction verified 2025-04-10.

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  35. Feb 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  36. Feb 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  37. Feb 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  38. Feb 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  39. Jan 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  40. Jan 9, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  41. Jan 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
    • Discipline & child guidance

      The foster parent failed to make the self-report as required.

      HHSC 749.509(b) — Reporting serious incident-If involves child under care of foster parent then must be reported directly to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-13.

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  42. Jan 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  43. Dec 4, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  44. Oct 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  45. Oct 28, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Other Serious

      Caretaker admitted using profane language to a child in care

      HHSC 749.1957(9) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-23. Correction verified 2024-12-18.

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  46. Oct 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  47. Oct 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Other Serious

      Foster parent yelled and used harsh language with children in care.

      HHSC 749.1957(8) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-08.

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  48. Sep 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Other Serious

      Foster parent was seen demeaning and intimidate child in video.

      HHSC 749.1003(b)(4)(A)(vii) — Children's rights-Adhere to child's rights to be free from being subjected to demeaning behavior to embarrass, control, harm, intimidate or isolate

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-19.

    • Other Serious

      Foster parent is seen cursing at a child in care. Foster parent admits to cursing at children in care.

      HHSC 749.1957(9) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-19.

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  49. Sep 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  50. Sep 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  51. Sep 7, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  52. Sep 4, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  53. Aug 15, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  54. Aug 10, 2024 Report

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  55. Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  56. Jul 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      A child under 16 cared for an infant without prior agency approval.

      HHSC 749.2599(1) — Supervision-16-year-old or older may serve as babysitter with child placement management staff approval and established limits on duration/frequency

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-13.

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  57. Jul 20, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  58. Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  59. Jul 3, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Records & paperwork Serious

      Safety plans were not created for the children in care that exhibits high risk behaviors at the time of admission.

      HHSC 749.1107(a)(12) — Child Admission Records-Include identification of child's high risk behaviors and related safety plan staff and caregivers will implement

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-13.

    • Records & paperwork Serious

      A safety plan was not created at the time of admission to address suicidal risk factors for children in care.

      HHSC 749.1107(a)(13)(B) — Child Admission Records- Must include the safety plan employees and caregivers will implement related to the risk factors and warning signs

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-13.

    • Other

      Foster parents did not attempt to use any de-escalation strategies towards the children in care to diffuse the situation from happening.

      HHSC 749.1951(c) — Disciplinary Measures-Goal must be to teach a child acceptable behavior & self-control; caregiver must explain the reason for discipline when imposed

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-13.

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  60. Jul 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  61. Jun 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  62. Jun 18, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  63. Jun 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  64. Jun 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      The initial service plan did not include specific details regarding the supervision of a child with high-risk behaviors.

      HHSC 749.1309(b)(1)(H)(i) — Initial Service Plan-For children who exhibit high risk behavior, must include minimizing risk of harm to self or others

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-02-11.

    • Records & paperwork

      The agency did not provide timely notice of the service plan meeting.

      HHSC 749.1313(a) — Initial Service Planning Team-Agency must give child's parent and foster parent at least two weeks advance notice of the review

      HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-07-10. Correction verified 2024-08-19.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      A child in care exhibiting high-risk behaviors was not provided with supervision to meet their needs.

      HHSC 749.2593(b)(5) — Supervision-When supervising a child, a caregiver must take into account the child's needs

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-10. Correction verified 2024-08-19.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      The foster home's upstairs and downstairs fire extinguishers were ten months past due to be inspected.

      HHSC 749.2913(b)(2) — Fire Extinguisher-Have a maintenance check once a year by a person qualified to inspect fire extinguishers.

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-10. Correction verified 2024-08-19.

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  65. May 27, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      A caregiver failed to follow provisions of 3 children's service plans by leaving the children unattended at a movie theater and allowing a person that was an unapproved visitor to have access to children in care.

      HHSC 749.2593(c)(6) — Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-22. Correction verified 2024-08-01.

    • Other Serious

      A caregiver was under the influence of alcohol and began to behave inappropriately and erratically while providing care for children in the home.

      HHSC 749.607(1) — Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-25. Correction verified 2024-08-01.

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  66. May 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  67. May 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  68. May 17, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Discipline & child guidance Serious

      Several witnesses overheard a caregiver making demeaning remarks to a child in care.

      HHSC 749.1957(1) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Any harsh, cruel, unusual, unnecessary, demeaning, or humiliating discipline or punishment

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-08-20.

    • Other Serious

      A caregiver made a child in care hold out his arms as a form of discipline.

      HHSC 749.1957(5) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Maintaining an uncomfortable physical position

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-08-20.

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  69. May 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  70. Apr 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  71. Apr 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  72. Apr 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  73. Apr 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  74. Mar 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Cleanliness & sanitation Serious

      Child bed was observed to be broken with wooden slates exposed.

      HHSC 749.3041(2) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that equipment and furniture are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-12. Correction verified 2024-03-19.

    • Food & allergies Serious

      Flower food bottles were observed in child bed room

      HHSC 749.3041(7) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-05.

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  75. Feb 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  76. Feb 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  77. Feb 20, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      Teenage children in care, who have a history of conflict, were left unattended. At that time, items accessible to children increased risk of harm.

      HHSC 749.2593(b)(4) — Supervision-When supervising a child, a caregiver must take into account the surrounding circumstances, hazards, and risks

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-27. Correction verified 2024-03-27.

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  78. Feb 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  79. Jan 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  80. Jan 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  81. Jan 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  82. Jan 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  83. Jan 4, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  84. Jan 3, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  85. Jan 1, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  86. Dec 18, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  87. Dec 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  88. Nov 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  89. Nov 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training Serious

      A household member was present in the home with access to children, without a required background check

      HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-04-29.

    • Discipline & child guidance Serious

      This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

      HHSC 749.1003(b)(1)(B) — Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-04-29.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      Caregiver engaged in a physical altercation with another individual while in the presence of children in care putting them at significant risk of harm or injury.

      HHSC 749.2593(c)(2) — Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must provide a safe environment

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-04-29.

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  90. Oct 28, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  91. Oct 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  92. Aug 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  93. Aug 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  94. Apr 25, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  95. Mar 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  96. Mar 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  97. Feb 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  98. Feb 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  99. Feb 13, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Other Serious

      Caretaker admitted to using profane language to children in care.

      HHSC 749.1957(9) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-28. Correction verified 2023-03-21.

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  100. Feb 8, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  101. Jan 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  102. Dec 27, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Other Serious

      Caregivers were not testing a diabetic child's blood sugar despite physician's instructions to do so.

      HHSC 749.1401(a)(3) — General medical requirements-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for ongoing maintenance of medical health

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-21. Correction verified 2023-06-14.

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  103. Dec 13, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  104. Nov 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  105. Oct 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  106. Oct 21, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  107. Oct 21, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  108. Oct 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  109. Oct 7, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  110. Oct 7, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  111. Sep 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training

      Operation failed to validate background check list since 05/26/2022. Employee list validated and corrected at inspection.

      HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-27.

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  112. Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  113. Sep 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  114. Aug 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  115. Aug 30, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  116. Aug 16, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  117. Aug 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  118. Jul 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  119. May 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  120. May 20, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  121. May 18, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  122. May 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  123. May 16, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  124. May 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  125. May 6, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  126. May 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  127. May 4, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  128. Apr 27, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  129. Mar 25, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  130. Feb 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  131. Jan 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  132. Jan 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  133. Dec 20, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Illness & medication Serious

      Several medications were observed on the bathroom counter and not stored in a locked container. While still at the foster home the foster mother put the medications in the locked storage container for compliance.

      HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-20.

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  134. Dec 15, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Discipline & child guidance Serious

      Foster parent admitted to having a child in care sit on a stool and hold a bible as a form of discipline.

      HHSC 749.1953(a) — Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-24. Correction verified 2022-01-20.

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  135. Dec 14, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  136. Dec 10, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  137. Oct 21, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Illness & medication

      A review of 2 foster child files showed that the foster parents who administers medication only used their initials when completing the form and not their full signature as required by minimum standards.

      HHSC 749.1541(c)(6) — Medication Record-Must include name & signature of person who administered each medication

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-04. Correction verified 2021-11-09.

    • Supervision & ratios

      A foster home file was reviewed and the home screening and the CLASS information does not match the verification on the service provided.

      HHSC 749.2445(c)(3) — Verification-Foster home screening must document evaluation of info obtained in order to make recs about applicant's capacity to work with children

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-04. Correction verified 2021-11-09.

    HHSC inspection history

  138. Sep 14, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

  139. Oct 2, 2017 Report · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.