Hope Springs Home For Children
1237 CEDARBROOK TRL, Lancaster, TX 75146 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- General residential operation
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Ages
- 8-16
- Hours
- -
- Director / administrator
- Tonia Marie Hastings
- Phone
- (214) 763-3310
- Regulated since
- Sep 28, 2026
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1510861 · number 1819848
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (4), Other (8) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
1 of 2 files reviewed did not have drug testing in the files.
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 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
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Illness & medication
A Child in care was taken to mental health hospital and was hospitalized and this was not reported to licensing.
HHSC 748.303(a)(2)(A) — AP Serious Incdt-Report to Licensing no later than 24 hours after injury/illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional or hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
1 of 2 files reviewed did not have drug testing in the files.
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 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-17.
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Illness & medication
A Child in care was taken to mental health hospital and was hospitalized and this was not reported to licensing.
HHSC 748.303(a)(2)(A) — AP Serious Incdt-Report to Licensing no later than 24 hours after injury/illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional or hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-21.
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Other Serious
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Sep 7, 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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Sep 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 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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Jul 23, 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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Jul 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During Inspection, it was discovered that the fire inspection had expired.
HHSC 748.3101(2) — Fire Inspection-Must have fire inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last fire inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Records & paperwork
Serious incident reports reviewed did not include the name and information of the other children invovled in the incident.
HHSC 748.311(3) — Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name, age, gender, and date of admission of the child or children involved
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-24. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During Inspection, it was discovered that the fire inspection had expired.
HHSC 748.3101(2) — Fire Inspection-Must have fire inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last fire inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Records & paperwork
Serious incident reports reviewed did not include the name and information of the other children invovled in the incident.
HHSC 748.311(3) — Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name, age, gender, and date of admission of the child or children involved
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-24. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 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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Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 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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Mar 26, 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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Mar 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 23, 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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Mar 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the walkthrough of the garage, a hammer was observed to be accessible to the children in care. This was corrected by locking the hammer in the storage room located next to the employee bathroom.
HHSC 748.3021 — Tools-Dangerous tools & equipment stored so they are inaccessible to children; children use these with caregiver supervision as appropriate
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the walkthrough of the garage, a hammer was observed to be accessible to the children in care. This was corrected by locking the hammer in the storage room located next to the employee bathroom.
HHSC 748.3021 — Tools-Dangerous tools & equipment stored so they are inaccessible to children; children use these with caregiver supervision as appropriate
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 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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Feb 5, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
The service plan reviewed was missing the signatures of the service planning team members that were involved in the development of the service plan, and it was also missing the effective date of the service plan.
HHSC 748.1337(b)(1)(N) — Initial Service Plan-Include signatures of service planning team members that were involved in development of service plan
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-05-30. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
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Other
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Feb 5, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
The service plan reviewed was missing the signatures of the service planning team members that were involved in the development of the service plan, and it was also missing the effective date of the service plan.
HHSC 748.1337(b)(1)(N) — Initial Service Plan-Include signatures of service planning team members that were involved in development of service plan
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-05-30. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 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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Feb 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
2 of 2 files review did not have a drug test on file. the operation stated that they did at home drug test but nothing to indicate that this was completed.
HHSC 745.4151(c)(5)(D) — Drug testing procedures-Preserve the privacy and rights of the person tested
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-02-25.
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Records & paperwork
1 out of 2 files reviewed did not have a notorized affidavit.
HHSC 748.363(7) — Personnel records- Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
2 of 2 files review did not have a drug test on file. the operation stated that they did at home drug test but nothing to indicate that this was completed.
HHSC 745.4151(c)(5)(D) — Drug testing procedures-Preserve the privacy and rights of the person tested
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-02-25.
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Records & paperwork
1 out of 2 files reviewed did not have a notorized affidavit.
HHSC 748.363(7) — Personnel records- Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 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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Feb 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 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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Jan 24, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was determined that an admission assessment was not completed or provided for a youth in care.
HHSC 748.1217(a) — Admission Assessment-Must provide initial evaluation of appropriate placement & ensure that necessary information for service planning is obtained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Other
It was determined that a youth in care made suicidal comments. A Suicide Screening was not completed on the date.
HHSC 748.125(d)(4)(E) — Suicide Screening- Must be administered immediately if the child exhibits warning signs that necessitate a suicide screening be conducted.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Discipline & child guidance
It was determined that a youth in care sustained injuries caused by school personnel. The operation failed to report the incident as required.
HHSC 748.303(a)(3)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing as soon as aware of allegations or indications of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jan 24, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was determined that an admission assessment was not completed or provided for a youth in care.
HHSC 748.1217(a) — Admission Assessment-Must provide initial evaluation of appropriate placement & ensure that necessary information for service planning is obtained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Other
It was determined that a youth in care made suicidal comments. A Suicide Screening was not completed on the date.
HHSC 748.125(d)(4)(E) — Suicide Screening- Must be administered immediately if the child exhibits warning signs that necessitate a suicide screening be conducted.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Discipline & child guidance
It was determined that a youth in care sustained injuries caused by school personnel. The operation failed to report the incident as required.
HHSC 748.303(a)(3)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing as soon as aware of allegations or indications of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Other
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Oct 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One of four sinks was not properly draining.
HHSC 748.3395(a) — Hand-washing-Hand-washing sinks must be maintained in good repair and kept clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-28. Correction verified 2026-02-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One of four sinks was not properly draining.
HHSC 748.3395(a) — Hand-washing-Hand-washing sinks must be maintained in good repair and kept clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-28. Correction verified 2026-02-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Get the full file
HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
Email the request Printable letter (fax or mail)
- Send to
- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
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.