Buckner Children & Family Services INC
1014 S HIGH ST, Longview, TX 75602 · Gregg County
Program
- Type
- Child-placing agency
- Ages
- -
- Hours
- 08:30 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Wendy Mcmillan Robuck
- Phone
- (903) 757-9383
- Regulated since
- Jun 27, 2001
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 165741 · number 549600- 511
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 | Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (6) |
| 2025 | 6 | 4 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2) |
| 2024 | 10 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (4), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 24 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (6), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (6), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 16 | 6 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (4), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (6) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 27, 2026 Inspection · 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.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
While reviewing foster home records it was determined several templates of the form was being used and the form does not indicate that the drill completed was a severe weather drill.
HHSC 749.2908(a)(3) — Disaster and Emergency-must conduct a severe weather drill each year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-06.
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Safety & premises
While reviewing foster home records, it was discovered 3 of the 4 homes did not document the discussion of disaster and emergency drills.
HHSC 749.2908(b) — Disaster and Emergency-foster home must document discussions and drills, including date and time of each
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-06.
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Staff background & training
While reviewing employee records, it was discovered one of the four records reviewed was missing EBI training.
HHSC 749.864(a)(2) — Administrative and prof. staff excluding those working only with adoption or PMN services must have 8hrs EBI training within 90 days of employment.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-06.
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Staff background & training
While reviewing employee records it was determined one of the four staff 2025 training was incomplete.
HHSC 749.931(b)(2) — Annual Training-Must include 2 hours trauma informed care.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-06.
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Staff background & training
While reviewing employee records, it was determined one of the four staff records reviewed trainings was not complete.
HHSC 749.931(b)(3) — Annual Training- Must include 1 hour of normalcy.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Mar 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
While reviewing foster home records it was determined several templates of the form was being used and the form does not indicate that the drill completed was a severe weather drill.
HHSC 749.2908(a)(3) — Disaster and Emergency-must conduct a severe weather drill each year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-06.
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Safety & premises
While reviewing foster home records, it was discovered 3 of the 4 homes did not document the discussion of disaster and emergency drills.
HHSC 749.2908(b) — Disaster and Emergency-foster home must document discussions and drills, including date and time of each
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-06.
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Staff background & training
While reviewing employee records, it was discovered one of the four records reviewed was missing EBI training.
HHSC 749.864(a)(2) — Administrative and prof. staff excluding those working only with adoption or PMN services must have 8hrs EBI training within 90 days of employment.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-06.
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Staff background & training
While reviewing employee records it was determined one of the four staff 2025 training was incomplete.
HHSC 749.931(b)(2) — Annual Training-Must include 2 hours trauma informed care.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-06.
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Staff background & training
While reviewing employee records, it was determined one of the four staff records reviewed trainings was not complete.
HHSC 749.931(b)(3) — Annual Training- Must include 1 hour of normalcy.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-06.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Three children in care stated they were spanked by foster parents. The foster parents admitting to spanking one foster child on the hand using their hand and spanking the other two children on their hands/bottoms using their hand or a rubber spatula.
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 2026-01-27. Correction verified 2026-01-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Dec 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Three children in care stated they were spanked by foster parents. The foster parents admitting to spanking one foster child on the hand using their hand and spanking the other two children on their hands/bottoms using their hand or a rubber spatula.
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 2026-01-27. Correction verified 2026-01-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 30, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection, it was discovered a child was almost 60 days late having a TB test completed.
HHSC 749.1417(a) — TB exam-Persons over 1 yr old who live, work, volunteer at operation have exam w/in 30 days, unless person had previous exam that meets requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection, it was discovered a child was almost 60 days late having a TB test completed.
HHSC 749.1417(a) — TB exam-Persons over 1 yr old who live, work, volunteer at operation have exam w/in 30 days, unless person had previous exam that meets requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
During the walk-through medication was discovered in the master bathroom drawer, The drawer was not locked, nor was the bedroom or bathroom door locked.
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication Serious
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Mar 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
During the walk-through medication was discovered in the master bathroom drawer, The drawer was not locked, nor was the bedroom or bathroom door locked.
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-17.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Feb 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
During the inspection, interviews confirmed medications are occassionally administered by an untrained and unqualified household member.
HHSC 749.1463(b)(6) — Administration of Medication-Ensure a person trained in & authorized to administer prescription medication administers the medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
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Illness & medication
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Nov 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
During the inspection, interviews confirmed medications are occassionally administered by an untrained and unqualified household member.
HHSC 749.1463(b)(6) — Administration of Medication-Ensure a person trained in & authorized to administer prescription medication administers the medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Nov 1, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the inspection, I confirmed the presence of live bedbugs in the foster child's bed.
HHSC 749.3041(8) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that house is free of rodents and insects
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Nov 1, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the inspection, I confirmed the presence of live bedbugs in the foster child's bed.
HHSC 749.3041(8) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that house is free of rodents and insects
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
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Other Serious
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Jul 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 4, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 4, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Out of the 4 foster home files reviewed one foster home file's fire inspection did not have the phone number of person who conducted the inspection.
HHSC 749.2903(b) — Fire Inspection-Inspection or fire safety evaluation must be documented for each FFH not serving PMN children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-26. Correction verified 2024-04-25.
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Safety & premises
Out of the 4 foster home files reviewed one foster home file did not have a second fire extinquisher. This foster home is a 2 story home.
HHSC 749.2913(a)(2) — Fire Extinguisher-A foster home must have a fire extinguisher on each level of the home
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-26. Correction verified 2024-04-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Apr 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Out of the 4 foster home files reviewed one foster home file's fire inspection did not have the phone number of person who conducted the inspection.
HHSC 749.2903(b) — Fire Inspection-Inspection or fire safety evaluation must be documented for each FFH not serving PMN children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-26. Correction verified 2024-04-25.
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Safety & premises
Out of the 4 foster home files reviewed one foster home file did not have a second fire extinquisher. This foster home is a 2 story home.
HHSC 749.2913(a)(2) — Fire Extinguisher-A foster home must have a fire extinguisher on each level of the home
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-26. Correction verified 2024-04-25.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 25, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the sampling inspection, the trampoline was observed as not having the required shock absorbing pads over the springs and hooks.
HHSC 749.3039(e)(2) — Trampolines-must have shock-absorbing pads covering the springs, hooks and frame
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-03-28.
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Other
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Mar 25, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the sampling inspection, the trampoline was observed as not having the required shock absorbing pads over the springs and hooks.
HHSC 749.3039(e)(2) — Trampolines-must have shock-absorbing pads covering the springs, hooks and frame
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-03-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Dec 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Ms.Washington was unable to locate her verification certificate during her inspection and visit with the home members.
HHSC 749.2481(b) — Verification Certificate-The home must post the current verification certificate or have it immediately available upon request
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-12-27. Correction verified 2023-12-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Ms.Washington was unable to locate her verification certificate during her inspection and visit with the home members.
HHSC 749.2481(b) — Verification Certificate-The home must post the current verification certificate or have it immediately available upon request
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-12-27. Correction verified 2023-12-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 1, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the sampling inspection, it was discovered the neighbors babysit the child in care but has not completed a background check with the agency.
HHSC 745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Other Serious
During the sampling inspection, there were several outlets throughout the home that were not protected with outlet covers.
HHSC 749.1841(b) — Toddler requirements-A toddler's caregiver must ensure that the environment is safe
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the sampling inspection, the playground equipment was observed to be not well maintained and needing repair. There was missing wood and protruding nails.
HHSC 749.3039(d) — Outdoor Equipment-must be appropriate, cleaned, maintained, and repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 1, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the sampling inspection, it was discovered the neighbors babysit the child in care but has not completed a background check with the agency.
HHSC 745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Other Serious
During the sampling inspection, there were several outlets throughout the home that were not protected with outlet covers.
HHSC 749.1841(b) — Toddler requirements-A toddler's caregiver must ensure that the environment is safe
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the sampling inspection, the playground equipment was observed to be not well maintained and needing repair. There was missing wood and protruding nails.
HHSC 749.3039(d) — Outdoor Equipment-must be appropriate, cleaned, maintained, and repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One of the four child records reviewed did not have child/parent signatures indicating child rights had been reviewed within seven days of the child's admission.
HHSC 749.1005(a) — Informing child of rights-Review rights with child/parents within 7 days of child's admission; provide child/parents with written copy of rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Records & paperwork
One of the four child records had a Preliminary Service Plan that was thirteen days late.
HHSC 749.1301(a) — Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Records & paperwork
One of the four records failed to provide notification to the foster parents.
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 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Illness & medication
Both child discharge summaries did not include the current medication at the time of discharge. The summary indicated the medication regimen as n/a, however, the medical forms for both children show they are currently taking a prescribed medication.
HHSC 749.1371(5) — Discharge/Transfer Documentation-Must include list of medications child is taking, dosage, frequency, and reason prescribed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Illness & medication Serious
Two of the four records reviewed indicated the two children were prescribed a daily medication, however, medication logs indicated "none at this time." There is no evidence on medication logs supporting that medication was administered daily. One child record indicated a child was prescribed a daily supplement, however, there is only one record indicating that the child was administered the medication. The one child record does not show that this supplement was discontinued.
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 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Illness & medication
During a review of a child's record, a file labeled March over the counter medication was actually a daily note log.
HHSC 749.571 — Client records-Maintain master records for all clients that are individualized, current, and complete
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One of the four child records reviewed did not have child/parent signatures indicating child rights had been reviewed within seven days of the child's admission.
HHSC 749.1005(a) — Informing child of rights-Review rights with child/parents within 7 days of child's admission; provide child/parents with written copy of rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Records & paperwork
One of the four child records had a Preliminary Service Plan that was thirteen days late.
HHSC 749.1301(a) — Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Records & paperwork
One of the four records failed to provide notification to the foster parents.
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 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Illness & medication
Both child discharge summaries did not include the current medication at the time of discharge. The summary indicated the medication regimen as n/a, however, the medical forms for both children show they are currently taking a prescribed medication.
HHSC 749.1371(5) — Discharge/Transfer Documentation-Must include list of medications child is taking, dosage, frequency, and reason prescribed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Illness & medication Serious
Two of the four records reviewed indicated the two children were prescribed a daily medication, however, medication logs indicated "none at this time." There is no evidence on medication logs supporting that medication was administered daily. One child record indicated a child was prescribed a daily supplement, however, there is only one record indicating that the child was administered the medication. The one child record does not show that this supplement was discontinued.
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 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Illness & medication
During a review of a child's record, a file labeled March over the counter medication was actually a daily note log.
HHSC 749.571 — Client records-Maintain master records for all clients that are individualized, current, and complete
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 18, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 18, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One of the four staff files reviewed had a Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form that was not notarized.
HHSC 749.605(b)(4) — Minimum qualifications for employees-Complete notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-08-07.
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Staff background & training
One of the four employee records reviewed had a Psychotropic Medication training that was two months late.
HHSC 749.933(a)(1) — Annual Training Timeline-Each person must complete required annual training within 12 months from date of employment or date verified as foster parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-08-10.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One of the four staff files reviewed had a Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form that was not notarized.
HHSC 749.605(b)(4) — Minimum qualifications for employees-Complete notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-08-07.
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Staff background & training
One of the four employee records reviewed had a Psychotropic Medication training that was two months late.
HHSC 749.933(a)(1) — Annual Training Timeline-Each person must complete required annual training within 12 months from date of employment or date verified as foster parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-08-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 12, 2023 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 12, 2023 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 5, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 5, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
In all four records reviewed, the home study did not specify that 60-days or two consecutive calendar months were collected to verify the family's monthly income.
HHSC 749.2447(6)(B)(i) — Foster Home Screening-Document and assess for each prospective parent proof of income for last 60 days or 2 complete months
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-06. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
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Safety & premises
In all four records reviewed, the fire/severe weather drills lacked documentation of the start and end time of the drills.
HHSC 749.2908(b) — Disaster and Emergency-foster home must document discussions and drills, including date and time of each
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-06. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
In all four records reviewed, the home study did not specify that 60-days or two consecutive calendar months were collected to verify the family's monthly income.
HHSC 749.2447(6)(B)(i) — Foster Home Screening-Document and assess for each prospective parent proof of income for last 60 days or 2 complete months
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-06. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
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Safety & premises
In all four records reviewed, the fire/severe weather drills lacked documentation of the start and end time of the drills.
HHSC 749.2908(b) — Disaster and Emergency-foster home must document discussions and drills, including date and time of each
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-06. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
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Records & paperwork
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May 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 23, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The agency failed to report the quarterly EBI data timely.
HHSC 749.2383(b) — Operation's quarterly data on emergency behavior interventions must be reported to Licensing no later than 15 days after the end of each quarter.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-26. Correction verified 2022-05-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 23, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The agency failed to report the quarterly EBI data timely.
HHSC 749.2383(b) — Operation's quarterly data on emergency behavior interventions must be reported to Licensing no later than 15 days after the end of each quarter.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-26. Correction verified 2022-05-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 20, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 20, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
6 out of 6 children records reviewed were missing contact information between child placement staff and child. The length of contact was not mentioned in any of the records.
HHSC 749.1291(f) — Contact between child placement staff and child-non/pre-verbal child, length of contact sufficient to observe placement is meeting needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-06. Correction verified 2022-05-06.
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Records & paperwork
1 out of 6 children's records reviewed had a late 72 hour preliminary service plan.
HHSC 749.1301(a) — Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-06. Correction verified 2022-05-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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May 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
6 out of 6 children records reviewed were missing contact information between child placement staff and child. The length of contact was not mentioned in any of the records.
HHSC 749.1291(f) — Contact between child placement staff and child-non/pre-verbal child, length of contact sufficient to observe placement is meeting needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-06. Correction verified 2022-05-06.
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Records & paperwork
1 out of 6 children's records reviewed had a late 72 hour preliminary service plan.
HHSC 749.1301(a) — Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-06. Correction verified 2022-05-06.
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 25, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
One caregiver stated that a child in care has been told that if the child in care hit a child, the caregiver would hit the child in care. Both the child in care and caregiver reported that the caregiver has a spoon "Stormie," that was used to discipline the biological children in the home. The child in care reported being spanked with "Stormie," by the caregiver.
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 2022-04-04. Correction verified 2022-04-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 25, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The child in care, biological child, and caregiver stated that the caregiver popped the child on the buttock in the store using the caregiver's hand.
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 2022-04-05. Correction verified 2022-04-04.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 25, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The child in care, biological child, and caregiver stated that the caregiver popped the child on the buttock in the store using the caregiver's hand.
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 2022-04-05. Correction verified 2022-04-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 25, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
One caregiver stated that a child in care has been told that if the child in care hit a child, the caregiver would hit the child in care. Both the child in care and caregiver reported that the caregiver has a spoon "Stormie," that was used to discipline the biological children in the home. The child in care reported being spanked with "Stormie," by the caregiver.
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 2022-04-04. Correction verified 2022-04-04.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 24, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
There were two medications out in the kitchen that were not in the locked box with the other medication.
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-17. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jan 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
There were two medications out in the kitchen that were not in the locked box with the other medication.
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-17. Correction verified 2022-01-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication Serious
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Dec 30, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 30, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The caregiver admitted to locking the bedroom door of a child in care to keep the child in the room in order to conduct household tasks.
HHSC 749.1841(c) — Toddler requirements-Caregiver must never leave toddler unsupervised; caregiver must be within eyesight or hearing range of sleeping toddler
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-21. Correction verified 2022-01-18.
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Other Serious
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Dec 10, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The caregiver admitted to locking the bedroom door of a child in care to keep the child in the room in order to conduct household tasks.
HHSC 749.1841(c) — Toddler requirements-Caregiver must never leave toddler unsupervised; caregiver must be within eyesight or hearing range of sleeping toddler
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-21. Correction verified 2022-01-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Aug 18, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 18, 2021 Report · 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.