Buckner Baptist Childrens Home
5200 S BUCKNER BLVD, Dallas, TX 75227 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Child-placing agency
- Ages
- -
- Hours
- 08:30 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Shannon Lynn Bouse
- Phone
- (214) 321-4536
- Regulated since
- May 5, 1998
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 105204 · number 237929- 21
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 16 | 11 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (10), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (2), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 18 | 12 | Illness & medication (5), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (5), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 17 | 14 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (5), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A contracted service provider- therapist background check was not inactivated after several years of unrenewed contract. This was confirmed by interviews and review of contracts agreement that expires in March 2023. The operation inactivated contractor's background check on 05/12/26 once made aware of ineligibility status from CBCU.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 24, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 25, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined that children in care were subjected to corporal punishment in the home.
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 2026-06-26. Correction verified 2026-06-29.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 28, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
1 of 2 child files were reviewed. 1 child file documents a medical visit dated 7.14.25. The exam informed that a refill of ADHD medications was required, pending photographs. The case file does not support medications for ADHD were prescribed until 12.15.2025. The med logs support medications prescribed on 12.15.2025 were administered starting Jan 6, 2026. A service plan completed 07/2025 states that more information regarding information is needed. A plan to ensure medical recommendations are completed is not documented.
HHSC 749.1309(b)(1)(A)(i) — Initial Service Plan-Must include medical needs and plans for follow-up
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-31.
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Other
1 of 2 child files were reviewed to be non-compliant with this rule. A child was placed on 07/01/2025. The psychological evaluation completed 07/17/2025 recommended that the child participate in play therapy. A CANs assessment was completed on 07/03/2025 and recommended the child participate in peer-support groups. The case file supports individual therapy only. Service plans and service plan reviews do not consider these recommendations in documentation.
HHSC 749.1335(2) — Service Plan Review and Update-To review and update a service plan, identify child's new needs and strategies or techniques to meet these needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-14. Correction verified 2026-05-04.
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Illness & medication
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Mar 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2026 Report · 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.
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Jan 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A child file was missing components realted to 749.4449(c)(5) and 749.4449(c)(8).
HHSC 749.4449(c) — The admission assessment must include specific criteria.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-27. Correction verified 2026-02-04.
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Other Serious
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Dec 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Child in care was not properly secure in the vehicle meanwhile it was moving.
HHSC 749.3103 — 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: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-23. Correction verified 2026-02-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the walkthrough of the garage and the sunroom, tools such as drills were found to be accessible to the child in care.
HHSC 749.2915 — Dangerous Tools-A foster home must store dangerous tools and equipment inaccessible to children; used by children with appropriate supervision
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was determined that a child in care was injured by a ceiling fan.
HHSC 749.2593(b)(4) — Supervision-When supervising a child, a caregiver must take into account the surrounding circumstances, hazards, and risks
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-12. Correction verified 2025-12-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 5, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
This standard is being recited. A compliance date was set for 4/17/2025. The operation has not submitted a plan to meet compliance.
HHSC 749.1003(b)(4)(A)(iv) — Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free from being denied food, sleep, toileting facilities, mail, or family visits as punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard is being recited. A compliance date was set for 4/17/2025. The operation has not submitted a plan to meet compliance.
HHSC 749.1951(c) — Disciplinary Measures-Goal must be to teach a child acceptable behavior & self-control; caregiver must explain the reason for discipline when imposed
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard is being recited. A compliance date was set for 4/17/2025. The operation has not submitted a plan to meet compliance.
HHSC 749.2153(2)(B) — EBI Release-Child released from personal restraint within one minute of implementation of a prone or supine hold
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard is being recited. A compliance date was set for 4/17/2025. The operation has not submitted a plan to meet compliance.
HHSC 749.2595(b)(2) — Supervision-Video camera not used in child's bedroom unless child under 5 years old, has primary medical needs, or has service plan that permits use
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Apr 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver left children unattended in a vehicle while making a purchase inside of a store. During this time children engaged in high-risk behaviors.
HHSC 749.2593(a)(2) — Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-28. Correction verified 2025-06-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child in care who requires line of sight supervision while outdoors, was left unsupervised outside by caretakers and subsequently ran away from the foster home.
HHSC 749.2593(c)(6) — Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The child attempted to make waffles, and it was thrown away by the foster parent. The foster parents denied the option of waffles, causing the child to act out.
HHSC 749.1003(b)(4)(A)(iv) — Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free from being denied food, sleep, toileting facilities, mail, or family visits as punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Food & allergies
This food was used as a form of discipline in an attempt to gain compliance after the child was reported to have "lied " to eat the snack the night before.
HHSC 749.1951(c) — Disciplinary Measures-Goal must be to teach a child acceptable behavior & self-control; caregiver must explain the reason for discipline when imposed
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Other Serious
A child being restrained for over two minutes is a concern, which was longer than an allotted short restraint for the incident that occurred on 3/6/25
HHSC 749.2153(2)(B) — EBI Release-Child released from personal restraint within one minute of implementation of a prone or supine hold
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The purpose of this is for the use of a camera is not permitted as the child is over the age of 5, and the service plan does not permit the use of a video camera in the child's room. The caregiver reported the use of a video camera for the supervision of the child, The caregiver stated that the camera is a live camera without recordings.
HHSC 749.2595(b)(2) — Supervision-Video camera not used in child's bedroom unless child under 5 years old, has primary medical needs, or has service plan that permits use
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Mar 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
4 of 4 child files did not have allergies listed in a clearly visiable location.
HHSC 749.577(2) — Active child record-Includes known allergies and chronic conditions or "no known allergies" on exterior of record or in a clearly visible location
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-12.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Feb 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Investigator was denied access to all areas of the home.
HHSC 745.8411(b)(2) — Responsibilities - Provides access to all areas of the operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-14. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
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Supervision & ratios
There was a camera/ monitor in a shared children's bedroom that was not approved by caseworker or documented on service plan.
HHSC 749.2595(b)(1) — Supervision-Video cameras may not be used with children other than infants and toddlers unless parent or person legally authorized gives consent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-14. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A child in care required for stitches to be removed by a medical professional per the discharge summary. These instructions have not been followed
HHSC 749.1401(d) — General medical requirements-Obtain follow-up medical treatment as recommended by the health-care professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-18. Correction verified 2025-01-17.
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Other Serious
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Dec 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Medication log was not completed properly.
HHSC 749.1541(d) — Medication Record-Must document any non-prescription medication or supplement given and how often the child receives it
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2025-01-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregiver did not remove a child from an inappropriate situation causing child to get injured and need medical attention.
HHSC 749.2593(a)(4) — Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being able to intervene when necessary to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2025-01-06.
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Illness & medication Serious
Foster parent failed to report serious incident in a timely manner.
HHSC 749.503(a)(2)(A) — AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2025-01-06.
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Illness & medication
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Dec 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
The agency did not send the staff that was alleged to be abusing drugs within the timeframe. They did not send the staff for 7 days.
HHSC 745.4151(c)(4)(D) — Mandatory drug testing-employee who is alleged to be abusing drugs must be tested within 24 hours
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-05. Correction verified 2025-02-07.
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Other Serious
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Sep 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
Medication log was not completed properly.
HHSC 749.1541(d) — Medication Record-Must document any non-prescription medication or supplement given and how often the child receives it
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-12-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregiver did not remove a child from an inappropriate situation causing child to get injured and need medical attention.
HHSC 749.2593(a)(4) — Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being able to intervene when necessary to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-12-20.
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Illness & medication Serious
Foster parent failed to report serious incident in a timely manner.
HHSC 749.503(a)(2)(A) — AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-12-20.
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Illness & medication
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Sep 27, 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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Aug 31, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver made a sarcastic comment of cutting a child's hair as a form of discipline.
HHSC 749.1957(4) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Using sarcastic or cruel humor, & verbal abuse
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-24. Correction verified 2024-10-09.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
2 children in the home were placed in timeout for an excessive period of time when they were disciplined.
HHSC 749.1957(11) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Requiring a child to remain silent or inactive for inappropriately long periods of time for the child's age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-10. Correction verified 2024-06-19.
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Other Serious
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Apr 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver did not have an active background check at the time of inspection.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-15. Correction verified 2024-03-18.
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Staff background & training
Background check information from previous CPA was not obtained.
HHSC 749.2535(b)(1) — Verifications- Must request background information from the foster home?s former CPA before issuing provisional verifications.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-22. Correction verified 2024-04-11.
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Staff background & training
3 of 8 foster parent cpr documentation is missing trainers name and qualifications.
HHSC 749.915(b)(4) — Pediatric CPR training documentation must include the trainer's name and qualifications.
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-03-22. Correction verified 2024-03-21.
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Staff background & training
6 of 8 foster parent CPR trainings were missing length of training.
HHSC 749.915(b)(6) — Pediatric CPR training documentation must include length of the training in hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-03-22. Correction verified 2024-03-21.
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Staff background & training
1 of 4 staff members did not have the required number of training hours.
HHSC 749.931(a)(2) — Annual Training-Child placement staff with one year of child-placing experience and all child placement management staff must complete 20hrs.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-22. Correction verified 2024-03-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
A child in care self harmed, communicated self harm to the foster parents and did not receive medical attention immediately.
HHSC 749.1401(a)(2) — General medical requirements-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-03-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was able to have access to a sharp item in the home resulting in the child being able to self-harm.
HHSC 749.2593(a)(2) — Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-03-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Foster child notified foster mother of self-harming incident and no other arrangements were given to provide supervision or remove access to items used to self-harm.
HHSC 749.2593(b)(4) — Supervision-When supervising a child, a caregiver must take into account the surrounding circumstances, hazards, and risks
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-18. Correction verified 2024-03-22.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Feb 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A foster parent stated a child could sleep in the garage/van with pillow and blanket as a method to redirect behavior.
HHSC 749.1951(c) — Disciplinary Measures-Goal must be to teach a child acceptable behavior & self-control; caregiver must explain the reason for discipline when imposed
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-19. Correction verified 2023-10-19.
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Other
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Aug 25, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Agency home documents were not received in a timely manner.
HHSC 749.537(a) — Active records-Available for immediate review and reproduction by Licensing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-31. Correction verified 2023-09-06.
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 28, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A child living in the home did not have the results of their background check yet before a child was placed in the home.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-03. Correction verified 2022-11-03.
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Other Serious
A box of ammunition was not secured in a locked container and was accessible to children.
HHSC 749.2961(a)(1) — If weapons/explosives/projectiles allowed, must enforce policy w/precautions to ensure no unsupervised access for children/ kept in locked storage
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-03. Correction verified 2022-11-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A four year old child was bit on the face by a dog.
HHSC 749.2593(a)(4) — Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being able to intervene when necessary to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-11-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A safety plan was not being followed which resulted in a child being bit by a dog.
HHSC 749.2593(c)(2) — Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must provide a safe environment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-11-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 7, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication Serious
During the review of documents it was found that the incident occurred on July 25th but was not reported to the hotline until the 27th.
HHSC 749.503(a)(2)(A) — AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-29. Correction verified 2022-08-29.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jun 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
One ceiling tile is missing/broken. Two other corner ceiling tiles are broken as well. Foster mother stated the ceiling tile broke less than 24hrs ago. A work order has been placed for the agency.
HHSC 749.3041(1) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-06. Correction verified 2022-06-16.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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May 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A household member does not have a cleared background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-14. Correction verified 2022-06-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
While reviewing case manager notes for one foster home, it was found that during two seperate visits to the home blankets were observed to be in the infant's crib.
HHSC 749.1813(b) — AP Prohibited for infants-Crib must be bare except for tight fitting sheet & crib mattress cover per 749.1813(c) for infant less than 12 months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-24. Correction verified 2022-05-27.
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Records & paperwork
One foster home screening reviewed was missing the following information: how foster parent's DOB was verified, itemized expense report/list, certain behaviors/history of the children the foster parent's are willing to work with, foster parent's prior relationship history.
HHSC 749.2445(c)(1) — Verification-The foster home screening must document required info in 749.2447
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-27. Correction verified 2022-05-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 18, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguisher was observed to need servicing.
HHSC 749.2913(b)(2) — Fire Extinguisher-Have a maintenance check once a year by a person qualified to inspect fire extinguishers.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-14. Correction verified 2022-06-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
A caregiver used tobacco products in the home.
HHSC 749.2931(b) — Tobacco Product-Caregivers and other adults may only smoke tobacco products, e-cigarettes and vaporizers outside
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-10. Correction verified 2022-06-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Mar 17, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During a sampling inspection at a foster home it was found that two frequent visitors/babysitters did not have background checks done.
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 2022-03-22. Correction verified 2022-03-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 24, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A child living in the home did not have his FBI background check completed within time frame.
HHSC 745.621(a)(6) — AP Initial background check submitted - between 90 days before and 90 days after non-client resident becomes 14 years
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-01. Correction verified 2022-02-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Fire/health inspection was not completed within the year time frame.
HHSC 749.2905(b) — Fire and Health Inspections-If evaluation checklist used for foster home's fire or health inspection, checklist is current for one year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-17. Correction verified 2022-02-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
When reviewing medication logs for child TL and child JL, It was noticed that in the November log for JL, the ADHD medication; Dexmethylphenidate; has no signatures for 11.29.21 and 11.30.21 medication given at noon.
HHSC 749.1541(c)(6) — Medication Record-Must include name & signature of person who administered each medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-15. Correction verified 2022-06-22.
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Records & paperwork
Documentation was requested from the agency on 2/24/22 to be sent by 2/28/22. Documentation was provided on 3/11/22.
HHSC 749.537(a) — Active records-Available for immediate review and reproduction by Licensing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-15. Correction verified 2022-06-22.
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Illness & medication
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Jan 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
There were three blanket in the infant in care babybed.
HHSC 749.1815(b) — Infant requirements-An Infant must not have his head, face, or crib covered at any time by an item such as a blanket, linen, or clothing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 21, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 2021 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During a sampling inspection at a foster home it was found that a babysitter did not have a background check done.
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 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-11-03.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 3, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The infants did not have appropriate toys for play time.
HHSC 749.1803(c) — Infant requirements-An infant's caregiver must ensure that the environment is safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-02. Correction verified 2021-11-03.
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Other Serious
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Sep 18, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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