South Texas Adolescent Rehabilitation & Education - Stare
8835 N GREEN RIVER DR, Houston, TX 77078 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- General residential operation
- Licensed capacity
- 15
- Ages
- 8-17
- Hours
- -
- Director / administrator
- Samuel Onwuka
- Phone
- (281) 846-6521
- Regulated since
- Aug 17, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1336441 · number 1695157
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (3) |
| 2025 | 17 | 9 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (4), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 7 | 5 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Staff confirmed pouring water down child's throat in efforts to help while child was having difficulty breathing.
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 2026-09-30. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the interviews and information gathered, it was determined that a staff fell asleep while needing to provide supervision to children in care.
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 2026-09-30. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
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Other Serious
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Aug 5, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the team monitoring inspection it was discovered that two of four child files reviewed did not have service plan signed
HHSC 748.1351 — Initial Service Plan-Implement & follow plan as soon as all team members have reviewed/signed it, but no later than 15 days after date of meeting
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the team monitoring inspection three vehicle were inspected and one vehicle was noted to have three seatbelt broken and not operable
HHSC 748.4041 — Driver & passengers must follow all laws when driving, including laws on use of child passenger safety seat systems, seat belts & liability insurance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Other
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May 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There was no safety contract in place addressing high risk behaviors documented on service plan.
HHSC 748.1337(b)(1)(H)(ii) — Initial Service Plan-child w/ high risk behaviors, include specific safety contract developed btwn child & staff to ensure safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-17. Correction verified 2026-04-09.
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Other Serious
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Jan 30, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A bedroom window was observed to have the plexiglass kicked out, granting access to the outside backyard.
HHSC 748.3301(c) — Physical Site-Windows & doors must be in good repair & free of broken glass or hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Dec 23, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation's last sanitation inspection was 12/5/2024. The next inspection is not scheduled until 12/26-12/27 per Administrator.
HHSC 748.3001(a)(2) — Sanitation Inspection-Sanitation official must conduct sanitation inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-30. Correction verified 2026-03-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 1, 2025 Report · 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.
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Jun 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation failed to report quarterly EBI numbers for 1st quarter January-March 2025.
HHSC 748.2953(b) — Evaluation-Operation's quarterly data on EBI's must be reported to Licensing no later than 15 days after the end of each quarter.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-02. Correction verified 2025-05-09.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
In review of four child medication records, there were discrepancies found in the pill count vs. the medication log.
HHSC 748.2151(d) — Medication Record-must include accurate daily count of each prescribed medication, unless operate on a cottage home model
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-30. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Records & paperwork
Two serious incident reports lacked sufficient detail and time frame of when the incident occurred.
HHSC 748.311 — Serious Incident Documentation-Documented in written report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-02. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Mar 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The allegations are related to a DFPS abuse/neglect investigation.
HHSC 748.1101(b)(1)(B) — Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Child received an injury to the face after an inappropriate restraint.
HHSC 748.2303(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 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Other Serious
Staff did not use any method of de-escalation prior to using an inappropriate restraint that caused an injury to a child.
HHSC 748.2551(a) — EBI Implementation-Must be an appropriate response to the behavior demonstrated, and de-escalation must have failed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Other Serious
Staff was upset and did not control his physical response to a child in care.
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 2025-05-30. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Feb 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During inspection staff members files were reviewed and there was no current drug test prior to date of hire and re-hire.
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 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Supervision & ratios
During inspection staff files were observed to be missing current and updated files, documents, and mandatory paperwork needed prior to hire and re-hire.
HHSC 748.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Safety & premises
It was found during the inspection that the annual fire drill was not completed per the log that was reviewed.
HHSC 748.3239(a) — Evacuation-Must practice unannounced fire drill at least once every 6 months from date of last fire drill
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Records & paperwork
It was found during the inspection that a job description was not included in staffs' file.
HHSC 748.363(4) — Personnel records-Personnel records-Include current job description.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Records & paperwork
During the inspection a staff member file was observed to have no current record of TB screening conducted prior to re-hire.
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 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Records & paperwork
During inspection staff files observed did not have signed affidavits prior to hire and re-hire.
HHSC 748.363(8) — Personnel records - Include a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment as specified in Texas Human Resources Code ?42.0563
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Staff background & training Serious
During files being reviewed during inspection, a staff member file did not have a tuberculosis screening showing the employee is free of contagious TB.
HHSC 748.505(b)(2) — Minimum qualifications for employees-Record of a TB screening showing the employee is free of contagious TB as provided in 749.1583
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Staff background & training Serious
During inspection staff members files observed did not have verified employment history and/or references.
HHSC 748.505(b)(6) — Minimum qualifications for employees- Must have cleared pre-employment screening assessment.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Staff background & training
During inspection a staff member was observed to have no documentation or verification of education from a high school, college, or equivalency.
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 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Other Serious
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Jan 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Multiple mattresses on the top bunks were observed to have the bottoms ripped out of them.
HHSC 748.3301(i) — Physical Site-Equipment and furniture must be safe for children and must be kept clean and in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Oct 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An contract worker does not have an active background check.
HHSC 745.621(a)(3) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-01. Correction verified 2024-05-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 13, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Two showers at the operation had mildrew built up around the showers corners.
HHSC 748.3351(1) — Interior Space-Provide living space, appropriate furnishings, & bathroom facilities that are safe, clean and maintained in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
One of the 16 seats in the van the children are transported in has a seat belt that does not buckle.
HHSC 748.4083(a) — Vehicle and maintenance-Must maintain a vehicle in a safe operating condition at all times
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-02-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jan 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Staff is using profane language towards children and around children.
HHSC 748.2307(9) — Other Prohibited Punishments-subjecting a child to abusive or profane language
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-16. Correction verified 2024-02-09.
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Other Serious
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Jul 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
In review of seven child medication records, there were four discrepancies found in the pill count vs. the medication log.
HHSC 748.2151(b)(1) — Medication record - update cumulative record within 2 hours of administering medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-17. Correction verified 2023-07-12.
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Illness & medication Serious
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May 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Three of three children files reviewed did not consist of an updated service plan.
HHSC 748.1381(2) — Service Plan Review-If child receiving treatment services for ED, ASD, or PMN, review at least 90 days from date of last service plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-06-02.
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Other
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Mar 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The logs to document the nightly checks that were required for the safety plan were pre-filled. One staff admitted that logs were regularly pre-filled.
HHSC 748.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-13. Correction verified 2022-12-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Both staff were interviewed multiple times and continued to be inconsistent with their stories about the whereabouts of one of the staff.
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 2022-12-13. Correction verified 2022-12-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A safety plan requiring two staff members be present at night was not followed when there was only one staff member inside the operation for a period of time on .
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 2022-12-13. Correction verified 2022-12-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 7, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 2, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not had a sanitation/Health inspection completed.
HHSC 748.3001(a)(2) — Sanitation Inspection-Sanitation official must conduct sanitation inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-25. Correction verified 2022-07-25.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not developed an unauthorized absence log.
HHSC 748.453(c) — Unauthorized Absence - Annual summary logs should be available to Licensing for review and reproduction, upon request.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-25. Correction verified 2022-07-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
First aid/ CPR certification expired 6/1/22.
HHSC 748.981(a)(1) — First-aid-CPR training-Each caregiver must have current certification in first-aid
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-25. Correction verified 2022-06-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication Serious
Operation did not report the Serious incident timely to the hotline timely. The child sustained injury on March 7th and was taken to the doctor on March 8th. The doctor refereed the child for an Xray of his hand on March 11th and the Xray was completed on March 14th and the result indicated the child sustained fracture to his finger and was referred to orthopedic for a higher level of care. The operation did not report the incident to the hotline until March 21st which is 14 days after the incident.
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 2022-04-05. Correction verified 2022-03-28.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Mar 21, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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