Vested Child Placing Agency
2351 W NORTHWEST HWY STE 3323, Dallas, TX 75220 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Child-placing agency
- Ages
- -
- Hours
- 10:00 AM-02:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Racquel Lynn Sterling
- Phone
- (214) 673-2161
- Regulated since
- Nov 17, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1417505 · number 1750699- 15391
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 | Illness & medication (6), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 8 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 12 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 28, 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 27, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 27, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 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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Jun 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 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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Jun 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 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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Apr 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 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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Apr 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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Apr 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Apr 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Mar 24, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 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 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Mar 20, 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 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2026 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 24, 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 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 20, 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 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 20, 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 10, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The service plan for 4 children in care did not document the dental needs and plans.
HHSC 749.1309(b)(1)(A)(ii) — Initial Service Plan-Must include dental needs and plans for follow-up
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-23. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Illness & medication
The medication log for a child in care did not document the prescribing health-care professional's name.
HHSC 749.1541(c)(2) — Medication Record-Must include prescribing health-care professional's name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-23. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Other
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Jan 10, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The service plan for 4 children in care did not document the dental needs and plans.
HHSC 749.1309(b)(1)(A)(ii) — Initial Service Plan-Must include dental needs and plans for follow-up
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-23. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Illness & medication
The medication log for a child in care did not document the prescribing health-care professional's name.
HHSC 749.1541(c)(2) — Medication Record-Must include prescribing health-care professional's name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-23. 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 7, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
A child received a substantial injury, and the incident was not reported to the hotline.
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 2026-02-12. Correction verified 2026-02-06.
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Illness & medication
The agency did not notify the child?s parent, who sustained a substantial injury to the arm once the child was safe. It was reported over a month later.
HHSC 749.503(a)(2)(B) — AP Serious Incdt- Report to parents any injury/illness that warrants treatment from a medical prof. directly after ensuring the safety of the child.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-12. Correction verified 2026-02-06.
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Illness & medication
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Jan 7, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
A child received a substantial injury, and the incident was not reported to the hotline.
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 2026-02-12. Correction verified 2026-02-06.
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Illness & medication
The agency did not notify the child?s parent, who sustained a substantial injury to the arm once the child was safe. It was reported over a month later.
HHSC 749.503(a)(2)(B) — AP Serious Incdt- Report to parents any injury/illness that warrants treatment from a medical prof. directly after ensuring the safety of the child.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-12. Correction verified 2026-02-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Nov 17, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Medication was found to be unlocked in the master bedroom.
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-17. Correction verified 2025-11-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication Serious
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Nov 17, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Medication was found to be unlocked in the master bedroom.
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-17. Correction verified 2025-11-14.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Oct 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 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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Sep 30, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2025 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 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was discovered that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline.
HHSC 749.1957(1) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Any harsh, cruel, unusual, unnecessary, demeaning, or humiliating discipline or punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-11-03.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Sep 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was discovered that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline.
HHSC 749.1957(1) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Any harsh, cruel, unusual, unnecessary, demeaning, or humiliating discipline or punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-11-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Sep 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 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 21, 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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Aug 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 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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Jul 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 30, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 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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Jun 20, 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 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 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 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 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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May 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During the walkthrough, the infant's crib was found to have two stuffed toys and a pillow. An administrative penalty in the amount of 100% of the daily maximum, per HRC 42.078(a-2) will be recommended as a result of this citation.
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 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the walkthrough of the patio in the backyard of the house, toys were found to be scattered on the floor and trash bags were also found to be on the floor accessible to children. The patio area did not appear to be clean.
HHSC 749.3041(4) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that outdoor areas are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During the walkthrough, the infant's crib was found to have two stuffed toys and a pillow. An administrative penalty in the amount of 100% of the daily maximum, per HRC 42.078(a-2) will be recommended as a result of this citation.
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 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the walkthrough of the patio in the backyard of the house, toys were found to be scattered on the floor and trash bags were also found to be on the floor accessible to children. The patio area did not appear to be clean.
HHSC 749.3041(4) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that outdoor areas are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-05. Correction verified 2025-05-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 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 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2025 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 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 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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Feb 12, 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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Feb 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 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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Dec 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the walkthrough, one of the children's beds was found to be missing a mattress protector. This was corrected by the foster parent who put a mattress protector on the child's bed.
HHSC 749.3031(c) — Beds and bedding-mattresses must be elevated from floor and have covers or protectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Nov 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the walkthrough, one of the children's beds was found to be missing a mattress protector. This was corrected by the foster parent who put a mattress protector on the child's bed.
HHSC 749.3031(c) — Beds and bedding-mattresses must be elevated from floor and have covers or protectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-21.
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Other
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Nov 20, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 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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Nov 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 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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Oct 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
During the walk through, prescription nasal spray and prescription topical cream was observed out in a bedroom and not locked away.
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication Serious
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Oct 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
During the walk through, prescription nasal spray and prescription topical cream was observed out in a bedroom and not locked away.
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-07.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Oct 2, 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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Oct 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2024 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 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 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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Aug 7, 2024 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 7, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 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 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
A Serious Incident Report was missing the foster home address, address of the incident, telephone number of the foster parents, roles of the adults involved, gender of the child, the child's date of admission, and the name of the treating health-care professionals.
HHSC 749.511(1) — Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name of the foster or adoptive home, physical address, and telephone number
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-12-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
A Serious Incident Report was missing the foster home address, address of the incident, telephone number of the foster parents, roles of the adults involved, gender of the child, the child's date of admission, and the name of the treating health-care professionals.
HHSC 749.511(1) — Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name of the foster or adoptive home, physical address, and telephone number
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-12-16.
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Records & paperwork
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May 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 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 6, 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 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 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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Mar 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 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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Mar 19, 2024 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 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 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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Oct 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 25, 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 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 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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Jul 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 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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Jul 17, 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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Jul 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 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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Feb 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Foster parent file did not have an affidavit seen in her file.
HHSC 749.605(b)(4) — Minimum qualifications for employees-Complete notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-02-09.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Foster parent file did not have an affidavit seen in her file.
HHSC 749.605(b)(4) — Minimum qualifications for employees-Complete notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-02-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 9, 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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Jan 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The application does not list that treatment services or young adult services will be provided. On page 35 of the policies and procedures, the admission plan is to admit IDD and PDD children on a case by case scenario. There is also a referenced to provide care to children who are "emotionally and behaviorally disturbed" and 18 years old.
HHSC 745.241 — Application Submission
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The 3 month budget does not explained operation cost.
HHSC 749.101(2)(C) — Plans to submit - Fiscal plan - estimated 12 month budget
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Staff background & training
The policies and procedures do not provide job descriptions, organizational charts, number of employees, and/or qualifications.
HHSC 749.105(3)(A) — Personnel Policies - Develop professional staffing plan that demonstrates number/qualifications/responsibilities of professional positions appropriate
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Other
The policies and procedure submitted stated that assessment services for treatment planning will be completed within 30 days. Pg. 38
HHSC 749.3861(a) — Assessment services plan-Complete the child's individual assessment plan within 10 days from the date of the child's admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Records & paperwork
On Pg. 39 point 8, it states that the referring authority can request an assessment extension. This is not according to the rule.
HHSC 749.3893(c) — Assessment Report-Must document in the child's record the need for a 15-day extension; extension requires approval of the child's parent
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Discipline & child guidance
This standard is not found in the policies and procedures.
HHSC 749.509(b) — Reporting serious incident-If involves child under care of foster parent then must be reported directly to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-10-19.
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Other Serious
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Oct 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The application does not list that treatment services or young adult services will be provided. On page 35 of the policies and procedures, the admission plan is to admit IDD and PDD children on a case by case scenario. There is also a referenced to provide care to children who are "emotionally and behaviorally disturbed" and 18 years old.
HHSC 745.241 — Application Submission
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The 3 month budget does not explained operation cost.
HHSC 749.101(2)(C) — Plans to submit - Fiscal plan - estimated 12 month budget
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Staff background & training
The policies and procedures do not provide job descriptions, organizational charts, number of employees, and/or qualifications.
HHSC 749.105(3)(A) — Personnel Policies - Develop professional staffing plan that demonstrates number/qualifications/responsibilities of professional positions appropriate
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Other
The policies and procedure submitted stated that assessment services for treatment planning will be completed within 30 days. Pg. 38
HHSC 749.3861(a) — Assessment services plan-Complete the child's individual assessment plan within 10 days from the date of the child's admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Records & paperwork
On Pg. 39 point 8, it states that the referring authority can request an assessment extension. This is not according to the rule.
HHSC 749.3893(c) — Assessment Report-Must document in the child's record the need for a 15-day extension; extension requires approval of the child's parent
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Discipline & child guidance
This standard is not found in the policies and procedures.
HHSC 749.509(b) — Reporting serious incident-If involves child under care of foster parent then must be reported directly to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-10-19.
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Other Serious
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