Kensley Care LLC Dba Kensley Care South
6723 SEALEY ST, Houston, TX 77091 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- General residential operation
- Licensed capacity
- 16
- Ages
- 8-17
- Hours
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- Director / administrator
- Kendrick Charnez Smith
- Phone
- (713) 485-0561
- Regulated since
- May 9, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1396262 · number 1734404
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 29 | 16 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (7), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (4), Other (11) |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 6 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 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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Jun 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the Investigation Inspection, it was determined that there was not enough food or variety to meet the listed meals on the operation's menu. In addition, children interviewed stated they do not receive appropriate amounts of food at meal times and the provided menu includes measured amounts that are insufficient (1tsp of peanut butter and jelly for sandwich).
HHSC 748.1693(a)(1) — Nutrition-Provide food of adequate variety, quality, and in sufficient quantity to supply the nutrients needed for proper growth and development
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-07. Correction verified 2026-08-19.
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Food & allergies
Meal substitutions/deviations are being made without documentation and not meeting the nutritional content noted on the provided menus (Noodle/ramen packets replacing full meals)
HHSC 748.1703(b) — Menus-must document food substitutions on the menu that are of comparable food value
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-07-07. Correction verified 2026-07-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 25, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the investigation inspection, paint was observed peeling from the wall and the paint on the bathroom door is stained and needs to be repainted.
HHSC 748.3301(a)(2) — Physical Site- Buildings must be clean and in good repair.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-17. Correction verified 2026-02-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the investigation inspection, paint was observed peeling from the wall and the paint on the bathroom door is stained and needs to be repainted.
HHSC 748.3301(a)(2) — Physical Site- Buildings must be clean and in good repair.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-17. Correction verified 2026-02-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The staff trainings were taken late for Preventing and Recognizing Youth Sexual Abuse training and The DFPS Psychotropic Medication Training
HHSC 748.935(a)(2) — Annual Training Timeline-Each person must complete the required annual training during each subsequent 12-month period
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-26. Correction verified 2026-01-27.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
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 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The couches in the living room were observed to be broken and in not good repair.
HHSC 748.3301(i) — Physical Site-Equipment and furniture must be safe for children and must be kept clean and in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-12. Correction verified 2025-11-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There are multiple food items expired, and uncovered food in the fridge.
HHSC 748.3441(a) — Food Preparation-Food & drinks must be of safe quality, stored, prepared, distributed, & served under sanitary & safe conditions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Oct 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is not providing children in care with sufficient pairs of underwear.
HHSC 748.1101(b)(3)(G) — Children's rights-comfortable clothing suitable to age/size/similar to peers in community. Teenagers have reasonable chance to select clothing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-11-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Staff did not provide a safe environment for residents as a weapon was brought into the facility.
HHSC 748.685(c)(2) — Caregiver responsibility - provide a safe environment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-06. Correction verified 2025-11-21.
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Other Serious
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Aug 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the inspection, the shower in a bathroom downatirs was observed to have dirt and grime present, and potentially mold can be present due a shower leak.
HHSC 748.3391(a) — Bathrooms-Must be maintained in good repair & kept clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the inspection, it was observed that multiple food items were expired and not stored properly.
HHSC 748.3445(a) — Food Preparation-Food and drinks must be of safe quality, stored, prepared, and served under sanitary & safe conditions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jul 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Staff was using derogatory language, including shaming, ridiculing, and yelling at a child in care.
HHSC 748.2307(8) — Other Prohibited Punishments-humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-27. Correction verified 2025-08-27.
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Other Serious
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Jul 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One child in care's updated dental records were not included in his file.
HHSC 748.1501(a)(1) — Dental care-Children in care must receive dental care initially according to the requirements in 748.1225
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-27. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Records & paperwork
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Jun 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
All employees files reviewed did not have a photo copy of the actual drug test results.
HHSC 745.4151(c)(4)(A) — Mandatory drug testing-all applicants intended to be hired are subject to pre-employment testing, must have results prior to child access
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection conducted on 6/13/25, it was determined that the operation failed to document accurate circumstances surrounding a child's discharge.
HHSC 748.1437(1) — Discharge/Transfer Documentation-Must include date and circumstances of discharge or transfer
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Other
During the inspection conducted on 6/13/25, it was determined that the discharge documentation for a child in care was incomplete and did not include who the child was discharged to .
HHSC 748.1437(3) — Discharge/Transfer Documentation-Must include name, address, telephone number, and relationship of person to whom child is discharged
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Records & paperwork
During the inspection, the opertion failed to provide documented records verifying that required severe weather drills are being conducted.
HHSC 748.3239(b) — Evacuation-Must practice severe weather drill at least once every 6 months from date of last severe weather drill
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the walkthrough conducted on 6/13/25, several maintenance and safety concerns were observed. Specifically, a broken kitchen cabinet, damaged curtain rods in a common area, visible cracks in a dining room window, chipped paint around a bedroom window, a missing light switch cover in one of the bedrooms and exposed screws in a bedroom wall were noted.
HHSC 748.3301(a)(1) — Physical Site- Buildings must be structurally sound and not pose a risk to the health and safety of children.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Staff background & training
Four individuals hired after September 1,2023 were missing the Pre-Employment Affidavit in their personnel file.
HHSC 748.505(b)(5) — Minimum qualifications for employees- Must complete a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Other Serious
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Jun 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 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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Jun 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Information gathered and obtained throughout the investigation determined a staff member used inappropriate language towards a child in care.
HHSC 748.2307(9) — Other Prohibited Punishments-subjecting a child to abusive or profane language
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-24. Correction verified 2025-07-18.
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Other Serious
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May 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A child in care physically assaulted another child in care by punching the victim in the head several times. This resulted in the victim being taken to an urgent care center. The child was diagnosed with a mild concussion.
HHSC 748.303(a)(4)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing as soon as aware of an incident of physical abuse of a child against another child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-30. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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May 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During a review of the operation's current inspection, the fire inspection has not yet been completed and expired on 3/19/2025. The facility has already purchased the necessary items for the inspection. They are currently just awaiting completion.
HHSC 748.3101(2) — Fire Inspection-Must have fire inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last fire inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-11. Correction verified 2025-04-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
3 of 3 discharge forms did not document when the child was informed of the discharge.
HHSC 748.1437(2) — Discharge/Transfer Documentation-Must include date and time the child was informed of his discharge or transfer
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios
Multiple discrepancies were discovered in the active child records for discharge summaries, safety plans, and admission assessments. The discharge summaries for 3 children were verbatim copy and pasted information, including another child's name. A safety plan implemented after a physical altercation included contradictory information about the incident and resolution. Admission Assessments included contradictions regarding the medical care for each child. The assessments also include blanket, copy and pasted statements.
HHSC 748.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Records & paperwork
A child was involved in 3 serious incidents that were not documented fully as required by 748.311(1-11). One incident was not documented at all. Two incidents did not include all required information about the incident, witness, or resolution to the incidents.
HHSC 748.311 — Serious Incident Documentation-Documented in written report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A treatment team staff for the operation did not delegate or provide the appropriate direct supervision for a child in care with history of suicidal behaviors after the child expressed suicidal ideations and scored high on suicide screening.
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 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Other Serious
A caregiver failed to intervene and take appropriate action to separate a child from other aggressive children after a physical altercation.
HHSC 748.685(a)(5) — Caregiver responsibility - being able to intervene when necessary to ensure child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-14.
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Other
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Mar 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
HHSC 748.457(a) — Unauthorized Absence - Triggered Review of childs unauth absences must occur ASAP, but no later than 30 days after third absence within 60-days
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-05-23.
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Other Serious
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Mar 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was meat observed in the kitchen sink defrosting and there was food not properly stored in the pantry.
HHSC 748.3441(m) — Food Preparation-Food must be thawed in the refrigerator, in cold water in a leak-proof bag, or in the microwave
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-03-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
It was reported that a victim child was injured during AWOL, however, the serious incident report completed reports that there were np injuries upon return.
HHSC 748.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-06. Correction verified 2025-05-06.
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Records & paperwork
A serious incident report was completed for both children on 3/7/2025 at 5:40pm. The intake came in on 3/08/2025 at 7:24am which was about 14 hours after the children had gone AWOL and almost 8 hours past the time frame in which the facility was to report to licensing.
HHSC 748.303(a)(10)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 6 hours after determining unauthorized absence of a child 13 yrs old or older.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-06. Correction verified 2025-05-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
HHSC 748.1113(b) — Child Rights searches-Search a child, his possessions, or his room only when reasonable suspicion exists
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-03-05. Correction verified 2025-03-14.
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Other
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Feb 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
Staff did not document the results of the search conducted on their debriefing form. Staff confiscated a knife from a child in care.
HHSC 748.1113(b) — Child Rights searches-Search a child, his possessions, or his room only when reasonable suspicion exists
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-03-05. Correction verified 2025-03-06.
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Other Serious
A child was not properly supervised and was able to maintain a knife in their possession without the knowledge of staff.
HHSC 748.685(a)(3) — Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-05. Correction verified 2025-03-06.
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Other
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Jan 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 9, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
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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Jul 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Three staff files were reviewed and were missing drug test results.
HHSC 745.4151(c)(4)(A) — Mandatory drug testing-all applicants intended to be hired are subject to pre-employment testing, must have results prior to child access
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-10. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
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Other Serious
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Mar 11, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During a review of the operation's current inspections. It appears that the fire inspection has not been completed as of yet and expired on 11/23/2023.
HHSC 748.3101(2) — Fire Inspection-Must have fire inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last fire inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-15. Correction verified 2024-03-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
At the time of the monitoring inspection, there was not proof of a current health inspection.
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 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2024-01-09.
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Other Serious
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Oct 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2023 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 18, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the course of the investigation this standard was found to be deficient when a caregiver threatened to physically harm a child in care and pulled him by his hoodie.
HHSC 748.1101(b)(4)(A)(ii) — Children's rights-The right to be free from being subjected to or threatened with corporal punishment, including spanking or hitting
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-10.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The bathroom window inside of room 3 was observed uncovered.
HHSC 748.3351(5) — Interior Space-provide bedroom windows with curtains, blinds, shades, or other provisions for rest and privacy
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-12-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 20, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 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 9, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 19, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the course of this investigation this standard was found to be deficient due to the operation failing to complete and report an incident where on child in care choked another child in care.
HHSC 748.303(a)(4)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing as soon as aware of an incident of physical abuse of a child against another child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-09. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2022 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The Admissions policy must include all genders that the operation will be excepting.
HHSC 748.109(2) — Admission Policies - include characteristics of the population the program serves
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-30.
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Illness & medication Serious
Policy states that they can use emergency medication for PMN kids. Also says they can use mechanical restraints.
HHSC 748.113(2) — EBI policy - the specific techniques that caregivers can use
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-13. Correction verified 2022-03-30.
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Illness & medication Serious
Need to add time medication occurred to the form.
HHSC 748.2203(c)(1) — Medication Error-Document the time & date of the error
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-13.
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Other
The form was missing a spot for what occurred while the child was away.
HHSC 748.455(a)(4) — Unauthorized Absence?Debriefing includes where child went, who was w/ child, child?s activities & any other relevant info to child?s health &safety
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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