Methodist Children's Home Bcc
1111 HERRING AVE, Waco, TX 76708 · Mclennan County
Program
- Type
- General residential operation
- Licensed capacity
- 88
- Ages
- 0-17
- Hours
- -
- Director / administrator
- Dorothy Phillips
- Phone
- (254) 753-0181
- Regulated since
- Dec 1, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 94172 · number 6065
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 7 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 30, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · 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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Jul 21, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
During the investigation, it was noted that a caregiver had an impulsive reaction and swatted at a child?s hand, making brief contact with the child?s wrist.
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 2026-07-31. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
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Other
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Jul 20, 2026 Report · 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 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
During a review of the requested incident reports, it was discovered that two children were taken to the emergency room, and Licensing was not notified.
HHSC 748.303(a)(2)(A) — AP Serious Incdt-Report to Licensing no later than 24 hours after injury/illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional or hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-24. Correction verified 2026-09-04.
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Illness & medication
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Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · 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 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
During the course of the investigation, it was determined a staff member administered medications incorrectly to two different children in care within the same timeframe.
HHSC 748.2003(b)(3) — AP Administration of prescription medication-Administer medications according to instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's orders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-28. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
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Illness & medication
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Apr 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
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 23, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the caregiver yelled and intimidated a child during verbal redirection.
HHSC 748.2307(8) — Other Prohibited Punishments-humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-04-10.
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Other
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Dec 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance
A serious incident report of alleged abuse and neglect was not reported within an appropriate time frame to licensing.
HHSC 748.303(a)(3)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing as soon as aware of allegations or indications of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-08-28.
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Discipline & child guidance
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Jul 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
The purpose of this rule is to prevent harm to children due to the use of behavior management techniques that inflict physical or emotional pain or discomfort. These prohibited methods of punishment are considered physically, psychologically and/or emotionally abusive. Using positive methods of discipline and guidance encourage self-esteem, self-control, and self-direction.
HHSC 748.2307(8) — Other Prohibited Punishments-humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-13. Correction verified 2025-05-01.
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Other
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Apr 9, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
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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Dec 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
A child in care was taken to the hospital and received medical care. This was not reported within 24 hours.
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 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-09.
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Illness & medication
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Nov 20, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 31, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A review of the Plan of Service for Dynasty stated the criteria for her supervision required the caregiver to be attentive and knowledgeable of appropriate supervision, which will not allow Dynasty to engage in inappropriate or unsafe activities. Three victims stated they engaged in inappropriate touching.
HHSC 748.685(c)(1) — Caregiver responsibility - be aware of children's habits, interests, and any special needs including supervision
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
It was discovered that the incident was reported more than 24 hours after the child was provided with medical attention.
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 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-17.
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Illness & medication
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Aug 28, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS 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 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Other Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
HHSC 748.685(a)(5) — Caregiver responsibility - being able to intervene when necessary to ensure child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 27, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was noted that the operations health inspection expired in March and has still not been completed as of this day.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was determined a staff member has been argumentative, yelling, and instigating situations with children in care.
HHSC 748.1101(b)(4)(A)(v) — Children's rights- To be free from being subjected to remarks that belittle or ridicule the child or the child's family
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-14.
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Other
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Apr 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 31, 2023 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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Dec 18, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 1, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
While reviewing the document it was observed that the incident was made known to the operation on 11/26/2023 but was reported to DFPS Hotline on 11/27/2023.
HHSC 748.303(a)(12)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing as soon as aware of a suicide attempt by a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-05. Correction verified 2024-01-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 10, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
It was noted during the course of a DFPS medication, a child in care was given another child in care's medication in error.
HHSC 748.2003(b)(10) — Administration of prescription medication-must not borrow or administer prescription medication to a child that is prescribed to another person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-15.
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Illness & medication
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Nov 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
It was discovered during the course of the investigation that a caregiver used inappropriate and profane language in the presence of children.
HHSC 748.2307(9) — Other Prohibited Punishments-subjecting a child to abusive or profane language
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-11. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
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Other
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Aug 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
There was at least one time where two staff got into a verbal altercation with one another in front of the children. A staff continuously asked children to keep secrets from other staff at the operation. The staff admitted to asking the children to keep secrets from one 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 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 22, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 27, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
During the investigation it was found that drinking water had been contaminated with bleach.
HHSC 748.3421(3) — Poisons-Ensure poisonous/flammable material isstored in an area that is inaccessible to children unless child is capable to use responsibly.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-07. Correction verified 2022-07-07.
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Other
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May 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two children in care had inappropriate contact while one of the children was on one on one supervision. A staff indicated they had been looking at their cell phone some during that time.
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 2021-12-10. Correction verified 2021-12-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 17, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
It was found that a child with a history of self-injury was able to obtain a razor and self-harm.
HHSC 748.685(a)(3) — Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-08. Correction verified 2021-10-04.
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Other Serious
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.