Shepherd Kidz Cares
11455 FALLBROOK DR STE 301C, Houston, TX 77065 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Child-placing agency
- Ages
- -
- Hours
- 09:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Mofoluwaso Funke Odofin
- Phone
- (281) 701-7782
- Regulated since
- Jan 5, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1417960 · number 1751047- 15411
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 15 | 7 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Medication errors were observed in three out of eight children's files with no error reports detailing the mistake. Errors included missed doses of medications and medications administered more than the prescribed dosage.
HHSC 749.1563(c) — Medication Error-Caregiver documents required information within 24 hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-03. Correction verified 2026-07-06.
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Other
Supervisory visit documentation was missing information in three out of 5 home files reviewed: missing information included individuals present during visit and signatures of both caregivers and case managers.
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 2026-06-03. Correction verified 2026-07-06.
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Other
Seven service plans reviewed had missing or incorrect information. Items included missing youth signatures, if the child participated in the meeting, missing medical/dental exam dates, missing services the child receives.
HHSC 749.663(a)(3)(A) — Child placement staff responsibilities-Developing and updating service plans of a foster child
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-03. Correction verified 2026-07-06.
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Illness & medication
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Mar 7, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Caregiver left child at school against teacher's recommendations. Child was later taken to hospital from school due to the illness.
HHSC 749.1003(b)(1)(A) — Children's rights-Safety & care including right to good care & treatment that meets child's needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
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Illness & medication
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Jan 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Children's prescribed medications and OTC medications were observed unlocked in the kitchen cabinet, kitchen counter, and refrigerator.
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-22. Correction verified 2025-12-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
The infant was observed sleeping on top of a plastic mattress cover that partially covered the pack and play.
HHSC 749.1815(b) — Infant requirements-An Infant must not have his head, face, or crib covered at any time by an item such as a blanket, linen, or clothing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Both foster children were left in care of unapproved caregiver upon arrival of the home.
HHSC 749.2593(a)(3) — Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for ensuring each child's safety and well being, including auditory and/or visual awareness of the child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-22. Correction verified 2025-12-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
An unapproved caregiver who lives in the home has not had her background checks completed.
HHSC HRC42.056(g) - BGC-persons cannot provide direct care/have d — HRC42.056(g) - BGC-persons cannot provide direct care/have direct access to children without all required background checks unless they meet certain criteria.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-16. Correction verified 2025-12-19.
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Illness & medication Serious
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May 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The previous agency?s corrective action plans show the foster parents were cited in 12/24 for failing to report a child?s injuries and delaying medical care, and in 06/24 for allowing an unauthorized caregiver. These issues were not addressed prior to verification, resulting in repeated violations involving unauthorized care in the parents? absence.
HHSC 749.2447(23)(B)(i) — Foster Home Screenings- address the closure or identified risk with home prior to verification if home was previously closed by a CPA
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-06-24.
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Records & paperwork
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May 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A child in care was not enrolled into school timely.
HHSC 749.1101(b) — Admission-Each placement must meet the child's physical, medical, recreational, educational, and emotional needs as identified in their assessment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-04. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
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Staff background & training
The foster parents confirmed that a caregiver for the children do not live in the home, however the caregivers background check was run a household member.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-04. Correction verified 2025-07-03.
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Other
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
The supervision plans documented for two different children were noted to have the same wording and not specific to their individual needs.
HHSC 749.1309(b)(1)(D)(ii) — Initial Service Plan-Caregiver instructions must include specific information about child's level of supervision
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-05.
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Other Serious
Service Plans for two children in care did not include strategies to address or minimize 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 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Children in care reported being hit and/or threatened by a 17-year-old home member.
HHSC 749.2593(a)(4) — Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being able to intervene when necessary to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-05.
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Records & paperwork
Two separate incidents involving children in care acting on suicidal ideations were not reported as required.
HHSC 749.503(a)(12)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing as soon as aware of a suicide attempt by a child.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 20, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Serious incident report states that foster mother tried to put her hands around a child in care neck.
HHSC 749.1003(b)(4)(A)(ii) — Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free from being subjected to corporal punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-16. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Other
A family member threatened a child in care's placement by stating that she was going to call his DFPS caseworker and pack his belongings.
HHSC 749.1957(3) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Threatening with the loss of placement as discipline or punishment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-16. Correction verified 2025-05-24.
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Discipline & child guidance
The serious incident report from 2/4/25 states that a child in care tried to set a fire and had suicide ideations, threatened to jump from the window. The foster parents did not report the incident to the state wide intake.
HHSC 749.509(a) — Reporting serious incident-All serious incident reports to Licensing must be made to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-16. Correction verified 2025-05-24.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Feb 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During a walkthrough of the home, actively working camera's were observed inside children's bedrooms.
HHSC 749.2595(b)(1) — Supervision-Video cameras may not be used with children other than infants and toddlers unless parent or person legally authorized gives consent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-14. Correction verified 2025-05-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection it was found that all children over the age of 3 were not interviewed in the foster home screening
HHSC 749.2449(a)(2) — Interview For Foster Home Screening-Must include at least one individual interview with each child 3 yrs old or older living in the home
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-12. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
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Other
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May 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
There were multiple incidents of unauthorized absences which did not meet the requirement for reporting however it should have been documented as required.
HHSC 749.503(c) — Serious Incident?Doc unauthorized absence that does not meet the reporting time reqs defined in subsection (a)(8)-(10) of this section in 24 hrs
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-12. Correction verified 2024-06-18.
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Records & paperwork
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Apr 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There were inconsistencies with the child's signature on multiple documents in the child's record.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Other
The agency moved locations without notifying licensing 30 days prior.
HHSC 749.153(a)(1)(B) — Notification - At least 30 days in advance - Change in agency location
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Illness & medication
The medication logs reviewed did not have the time written for when the medication was given.
HHSC 749.1541(c)(5) — Medication Record-Must include date (day, month, year) & time each medication was administered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Illness & medication
The name and signature was missing from the medication log on multiple medications.
HHSC 749.1541(c)(6) — Medication Record-Must include name & signature of person who administered each medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.