Ray's Of Life
None, TX
Program
- Type
- General residential operation
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Ages
- 6-17
- Hours
- -
- Director / administrator
- Adrienne Michelle Lee
- Phone
- (832) 710-2244
- Regulated since
- Jun 11, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1439293 · number 1768076
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 13 | 8 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (5), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 14 | 7 | Illness & medication (3), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (4), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 28 | 5 | Supervision & ratios (7), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (9), Other (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During review of the personnel records it was found that staff is missing schooling documentation.
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 2026-08-14. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A staff involved did not practice self-control during an escalated incident.
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 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-05.
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Other Serious
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Jan 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The evacuation diagram was observed without a shelter in place indicating the designated location.
HHSC 748.3233(b)(3) — Evacuation-Emergency evacuation & relocation diagram must include designated location inside operation to take shelter from threatening weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-11-10.
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Other Serious
During the inspection is was discovered that the light fixture in the common area children have access to is not in working condition. The light switch was flipped up and the light fixture did not turn on. There were steps with large wood chips pieces missing. The fence in the backyard was in need of repair. The wooden panel & slate need to be nailed into the fence post. The staircase railing on the left side was observed being loose as children walked up and down the stairs.
HHSC 748.3307(b)(2) — Physical Site-Common use rooms, such as dining rooms, living rooms, laundry rooms, and gymnasiums must be lighted to avoid accidents
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Discipline & child guidance
Upon review of staff files, it was seen that 1 of 1 file did not have a start date to reference. Operation had no employment history verified. Operation had no job description for the staff in the file. Operation did not have a signed statement that confirms employee read operational polices. No signed statement confirming that the employee will immediately report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation per policy.
HHSC 748.363(1) — Personnel records-Include date of employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Staff background & training
Upon inspection of 1 of 1 staff file's it was viewed that no physical copy background check was input into personnel record.
HHSC 748.365 — Personnel records-Background check results must be kept confidential and protected from unauthorized access or release
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Other
Upon review of June, July, & August recreational calendars there was no indication of scheduled indoor/outdoor activities.
HHSC 748.3701(a) — Recreation responsibility-Must provide daily indoor/outdoor recreational & other activities appropriate to needs, interests, and abilities of children
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-11-10.
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Other
The unauthorized absence annual summary log presented during the inspection did not include the age, gender, or date of admission.
HHSC 748.453(a)(1) — Unauthorized Absence - Annual summary log must include name, age, gender, date of admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-11-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation doesn't have an unauthorized absence debriefing form.
HHSC 748.455(a) — Unauthorized Absence-After a child returns from unauthorized absence, foster parent must conduct debriefing w/child no later than 24 hrs after return
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-15. Correction verified 2025-11-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Six children in care were observed with only one staff member present.
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 2025-09-16. Correction verified 2025-09-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the inspection it was determined that the last validation date of the employee background checks was completed on 02/24/2025.
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 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection, it was determined that the gas inspection certificate of the operation was expired.
HHSC 748.3061(2) — Gas Inspection-Operation inspected at least once every 24 months from date of last inspection for gas leaks
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-08-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
When RCCR Inspector arrived at the operation for inspection, a caregiver was outside seated in a car while multiple children in care were awake and walking about in the living room of the home. The caregiver was the only one on duty at the time.
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 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-08-08.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
It was observed that a child did not receive the morning dosage of his prescribed medication on 03/19/2025.
HHSC 748.2003(b)(3) — AP Administration of prescription medication-Administer medications according to instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's orders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Illness & medication Serious
A child's evening medication log was observed to be documented early in the day on 03/19/25 showing that the medication was administered, although it was not.
HHSC 748.2151(b)(1) — Medication record - update cumulative record within 2 hours of administering medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-04-07.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Dec 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Upon review of a DFPS investigation, it was determined that staff member put a child in care in the closet as a means to control or immediate the child.
HHSC 748.1101(b)(4)(A)(vii) — Children's rights- Free from demeaning behavior to embarrass/control/harm/intimidate/isolate the child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-17.
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Other Serious
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Oct 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Upon arrival at the operation, RCCR Inspectors knocked on the door. Staff was not around and one of the children at the operation answered the door allowing Inspectors inside the operation.
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 2024-10-15. Correction verified 2024-10-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the inspection, all beds were observed missing flats sheets.
HHSC 748.3365(c)(1) — Bedding-must provide each child with pillow/bed linens appropriate for temperature including pillowcase, top sheet, fitted or bottom sheet
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-29.
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Records & paperwork
During the inspection, 1 out 3 employee files did not contain verification of TB.
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 2024-03-07. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection, 1 out of the 3 files reviewed did not contain verification for all requirred trainings.Staff did not complet EBI training.
HHSC 748.863(a)(2) — If EBI not allowed, caregivers for childcare prog. or treat. svc must have 8hrs EBI. 4 before counted in ratio, rest w/in 90 days.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-07. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Other
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Jan 31, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One out of three youth files reviewed did not contain a PLSP signature on the admission assessment.
HHSC 748.1215(b) — Admission Assessment-Professional level service provider must sign & date assessment, which must be in child's record
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-02-07. Correction verified 2024-02-07.
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Illness & medication Serious
Two out of two youth medication files reviewed were missing either a signature, date, and/or time to indicate the medication was given.
HHSC 748.2151(c)(5) — Medication record - must include date (day/month/year) & time each medication was administered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-07. Correction verified 2024-02-07.
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Records & paperwork
Two out of three employee files reviewed did not contain a TB test or drug test. One out of three employee files reviewed did not contain verification of educational requirements.
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 2024-02-07. Correction verified 2024-02-07.
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Records & paperwork
One out of three youth files reviewed did not contain an initial or preliminary service plan. One out of three youth files reviewed did not contain an admission assessment.
HHSC 748.395(1) — Active child record - All documentation in the record no later than 30 days after occurrence or event
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-02-07. Correction verified 2024-02-07.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 31, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
One child's medication record was reviewed and did not contain a signature of who administered the medication.
HHSC 748.2151(c)(5) — Medication record - must include date (day/month/year) & time each medication was administered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-07. Correction verified 2024-02-07.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jan 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
One child's medication record was reviewed and did not contain the time a dosage was given or a signature of who administered the medication.
HHSC 748.2151(c)(5) — Medication record - must include date (day/month/year) & time each medication was administered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-01. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
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Food & allergies Serious
One child's file reviewed did not have the required criteria on the exterior or in a clearly visible location.
HHSC 748.393(b)(2) — Active child record-Includes known allergies and chronic conditions or
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-01. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
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Staff background & training
One child's file reviewed was missing the Admission Assessment, Child Orientation, and Service Plan.
HHSC 748.395(1) — Active child record - All documentation in the record no later than 30 days after occurrence or event
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-02-01. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jan 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguisher on the second floor expired October of 2023.
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 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two out of three employee files reviewed contained a drug test taken more than 1 year prior to employment with the operation.
HHSC 745.4151(c)(4)(A) — Mandatory drug testing-all applicants intended to be hired are subject to pre-employment testing, must have results prior to child access
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-27. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Records & paperwork
Three out of three admission assessments reviewed were not signed by the PLSP.
HHSC 748.1215(b) — Admission Assessment-Professional level service provider must sign & date assessment, which must be in child's record
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-11-27. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Other
Three out of three youth files reviewed did not contain a preliminary service plan.
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 2023-11-27. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Supervision & ratios
Several documents reviewed contained errors such as wrong dates or names listed on the documents.
HHSC 748.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-27. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Staff background & training
One employee of the operation is under age 21 and has been the only staff working on shift with the group of youth who are more than 13 years old.
HHSC 748.681(1)(B) — Caregiver qualifications-Must be at least 21 yrs old if all children in group are 13 yrs old or older
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-11-27. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Two out of two employee files reviewed did not included a concrete date of employment. One out of the two employee files reviewed did not have the affidavit for employment notarized.
HHSC 748.363(1) — Personnel records-Include date of employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
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Food & allergies Serious
One out of one child files reviewed did not contain in a visibly accessible place the known allergies or medical conditions for the child.
HHSC 748.393(b)(2) — Active child record-Includes known allergies and chronic conditions or "no known allergies" on exterior of record or in a clearly visible location
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Several documents reviewed in employee files contained another operation's name.
HHSC 748.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-08. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Staff background & training
One out of four employee files reviewed did not include any record of trainings.
HHSC 748.363(11) — Personnel records-Include record of training and training hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-08. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Records & paperwork
Two out of four employee files reviewed did not contain a job description.
HHSC 748.363(3) — Personnel records-Include current job description
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-08. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Records & paperwork
One out of four employee files reviewed did not contain an affidavit for employment. Another employee file reviewed did not have the affidavit for employment notarized.
HHSC 748.363(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 2023-08-08. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation needs to hire a Treatment Director based on the services they will provide. Verification of this will need to be by the intended Treatment Director having an active background check under the operation.
HHSC 748.601 — Treatment Director-Facility providing treatment services to 25 or more children or to more than 30% of children in care must have treatment director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Staff background & training
4 out of 4 files that were reviewed were missing complete pre-service trainings.
HHSC 748.863(a)(1) — Pre-Service Training-All caregivers must receive 8 hrs of general pre-service training & 4hrs before being counted in child/caregiver ratio.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-08. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Missing from policy
HHSC 748.111(12) — Child-care policy - Child grievance procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-08.
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Safety & premises
Missing from policy
HHSC 748.111(14) — Child-care policy - Procedures for routine and emergency diagnosis, including treatment of medical and dental problems
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
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Other
Immediate dental needs not included in preliminary service plan.
HHSC 748.1331(b)(2) — Preliminary Service Plan-For child receiving treatment services, include a description of child's immediate educational, medical, and dental needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The menu doesn't indicate snacks to be given, the date, or any substitutions.
HHSC 748.1703(a) — Menus-must maintain daily menus showing all meals and snacks that the operation prepares and serves
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-22.
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Records & paperwork
Not included in mock incident report form
HHSC 748.311(11) — Serious Incident Documentation-Must include an update regarding the unauthorized absence and the child?s return.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
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Records & paperwork
Not included in mock incident report form
HHSC 748.311(8) — Serious Incident Documentation-Includes interventions made during and after the incident, i.e. medical interventions, contacts made, other actions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Missing from evacuation diagram.
HHSC 748.3233(b)(3) — Evacuation-Emergency evacuation & relocation diagram must include designated location inside operation to take shelter from threatening weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
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Food & allergies
Missing form 2/3 first aid kits.
HHSC 748.3273(8) — First Aid Kits-Each one must contain thermometer
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-22.
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Supervision & ratios
A copy of operational policies were not available at operation upon request.
HHSC 748.341(a) — Operating policies retention requirements - Maintain copy at operation available for review upon request
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-08.
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Records & paperwork
Missing from 2/2 employee files.
HHSC 748.363(1) — Personnel records-Include date of employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-16.
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Staff background & training
Missing from 2/2 employee files.
HHSC 748.363(11) — Personnel records-Include record of training and training hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
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Records & paperwork
Missing from 2/2 employee files.
HHSC 748.363(3) — Personnel records-Include current job description
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-16.
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Records & paperwork
Missing from 1/2 employee files.
HHSC 748.363(5) — 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 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-24.
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Supervision & ratios
Missing from 2/2 employee files.
HHSC 748.363(7) — Personnel records - Include statement signed and dated by the employee that he has read a copy of the operational policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
Missing from 2/2 employee files.
HHSC 748.363(9) — Personnel records-Include proof of request for background checks
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
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Other
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