New Horizons Child Placing Agency
147 SAYLES BLVD, Abilene, TX 79605 · Taylor County
Program
- Type
- Child-placing agency
- Ages
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- Hours
- 08:30 AM-03:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sarah Myers
- Phone
- (325) 437-1852
- Regulated since
- Mar 30, 1990
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 108914 · number 250114- 352
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | Other (2) |
| 2025 | 6 | 4 | Illness & medication (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 12 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (4) |
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.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 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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Aug 5, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The foster parent and two collateral adults stated the foster parent has spanked the child in care several times.
HHSC 749.4493 — Discipline and Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-15. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Aug 5, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The foster parent and two collateral adults stated the foster parent has spanked the child in care several times.
HHSC 749.4493 — Discipline and Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-15. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
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Other Serious
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Aug 5, 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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Aug 5, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 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 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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Jul 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 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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Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 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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Jul 7, 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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Jul 7, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 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 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
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 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 29, 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 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 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 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 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 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 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 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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Feb 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 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 14, 2026 Report · 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.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 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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Aug 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 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 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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Aug 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 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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Jul 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 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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Jul 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 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 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 3, 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 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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Jun 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 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 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 11, 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 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 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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Apr 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 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 3, 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 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 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 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Mar 11, 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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Mar 11, 2025 Report · 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 29, 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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Jan 23, 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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Jan 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 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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Jan 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
During the inspection, there was a bottle of prescription medication and over the counter medication observed to be out and unlocked in the master bathroom.
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-03.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the inspection, 2 foster parents stated to using swatting on the children in care when they do not listen. Additionally, 1 child in care stated that they are spanked.
HHSC 749.1953(a) — Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-08. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
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Other
During the inspection, 2 foster parents stated to using yelling with the children in care when they do not listen.
HHSC 749.1957(8) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-08. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jan 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
During the inspection, there was a bottle of prescription medication and over the counter medication observed to be out and unlocked in the master bathroom.
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-03.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the inspection, 2 foster parents stated to using swatting on the children in care when they do not listen. Additionally, 1 child in care stated that they are spanked.
HHSC 749.1953(a) — Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-08. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
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Other
During the inspection, 2 foster parents stated to using yelling with the children in care when they do not listen.
HHSC 749.1957(8) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-08. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Dec 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Both foster parents stated that they were not outside with the child when she was playing on the monkey bars and that the child was being supervised by another family member, a child in the grade level of 7th or 8th. In addition, the child's service plan indicates that the child requires supervision outside of the home and that the child will not be left unsupervised, whether the child is sitting in a chair on the back porch watching birds or doing things like running errands or attending events.
HHSC 749.2593(a)(3) — Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for ensuring each child's safety and well being, including auditory and/or visual awareness of the child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Both foster parents stated that they were not outside with the child when she was playing on the monkey bars and that the child was being supervised by another family member, a child in the grade level of 7th or 8th. In addition, the child's service plan indicates that the child requires supervision outside of the home and that the child will not be left unsupervised, whether the child is sitting in a chair on the back porch watching birds or doing things like running errands or attending events.
HHSC 749.2593(a)(3) — Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for ensuring each child's safety and well being, including auditory and/or visual awareness of the child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 18, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 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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Oct 29, 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 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A child in care had inappropriate physical contact with another child and drank alcoholic beverages while the child was home alone.
HHSC 749.2605(b)(1) — Reasonable & prudent parent standard-must consider the child's age and level of maturity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Oct 20, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A child in care had inappropriate physical contact with another child and drank alcoholic beverages while the child was home alone.
HHSC 749.2605(b)(1) — Reasonable & prudent parent standard-must consider the child's age and level of maturity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Other
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Oct 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 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 2, 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 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 1, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A child in care reported foster parent yells at them. Two foster parents admitted they do yell to get the child's attention while having behavioral issues.
HHSC 749.1957(8) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 1, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A child in care reported foster parent yells at them. Two foster parents admitted they do yell to get the child's attention while having behavioral issues.
HHSC 749.1957(8) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-18. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 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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Sep 27, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 27, 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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Sep 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
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.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 12, 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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Jul 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Feb 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 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 19, 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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Dec 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
During the investigation that the foster parent did not follow the agency policy by letting the children in care's biological parent in the home without a court order.
HHSC 749.138(b) — All employees and caregivers must be aware of and follow your policies and procedures.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-06.
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation it was found that the foster parent allowed the children in care to play outside while the foster parent was inside the home. The service plan stated the foster parent was to be outside at all times when the children in care were outside playing.
HHSC 749.2593(c)(6) — Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Aug 22, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
During the investigation that the foster parent did not follow the agency policy by letting the children in care's biological parent in the home without a court order.
HHSC 749.138(b) — All employees and caregivers must be aware of and follow your policies and procedures.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-06.
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation it was found that the foster parent allowed the children in care to play outside while the foster parent was inside the home. The service plan stated the foster parent was to be outside at all times when the children in care were outside playing.
HHSC 749.2593(c)(6) — Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-06.
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Other
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Aug 2, 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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Aug 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 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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Jun 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2023 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 22, 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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Jun 22, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 31, 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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May 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
A biological child's health status was not discussed in the home screening.
HHSC 749.2447(9) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents and discuss h ealth status of all persons living in the home (physical, mental, substance abuse)
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
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Discipline & child guidance
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May 29, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
A biological child's health status was not discussed in the home screening.
HHSC 749.2447(9) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents and discuss h ealth status of all persons living in the home (physical, mental, substance abuse)
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-06-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance
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May 9, 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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May 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 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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Mar 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 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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Mar 3, 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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Mar 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 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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Mar 3, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 2, 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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Mar 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 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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Jan 18, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Four children were seen jumping on the trampoline at the same time.
HHSC 749.3039(e)(1) — Trampolines-use of and the number of children allowed at a time based on manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-02-28.
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Safety & premises
It was found during interviews that foster parents were supervising the children in care, that are under the age of 12 years old, through a window inside the home or a camera while they are jumping on the trampoline outside.
HHSC 749.3039(e)(4)(A) — Trampolines-caregiver supervising children younger than 12 yrs must be present, watch children all times, enforce rules & able to respond to emergency
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-02-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jan 18, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Four children were seen jumping on the trampoline at the same time.
HHSC 749.3039(e)(1) — Trampolines-use of and the number of children allowed at a time based on manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-02-28.
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Safety & premises
It was found during interviews that foster parents were supervising the children in care, that are under the age of 12 years old, through a window inside the home or a camera while they are jumping on the trampoline outside.
HHSC 749.3039(e)(4)(A) — Trampolines-caregiver supervising children younger than 12 yrs must be present, watch children all times, enforce rules & able to respond to emergency
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-23. Correction verified 2023-02-28.
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Other
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Jan 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 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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Dec 12, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 12, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 18, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 2022 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, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One child's bed did not have a mattress cover. The child recently moved into a new bedroom.
HHSC 749.3031(c) — Beds and bedding-mattresses must be elevated from floor and have covers or protectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was dog feces in two areas of the home, a child's bedroom and the parent's bathroom. Foster mother stated this was from today and she would clean it up. As well, there were several rooms that had clutter that covered the floor, flies, and bags of clothes.
HHSC 749.3041(1) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Cleaning chemicals were under a bathroom sink and could be easily accessed by children.
HHSC 749.3041(7) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Other
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Oct 7, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One child's bed did not have a mattress cover. The child recently moved into a new bedroom.
HHSC 749.3031(c) — Beds and bedding-mattresses must be elevated from floor and have covers or protectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was dog feces in two areas of the home, a child's bedroom and the parent's bathroom. Foster mother stated this was from today and she would clean it up. As well, there were several rooms that had clutter that covered the floor, flies, and bags of clothes.
HHSC 749.3041(1) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Cleaning chemicals were under a bathroom sink and could be easily accessed by children.
HHSC 749.3041(7) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-10-20.
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Other
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Oct 3, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was found during the investigation that foster parent hit the child in care on the leg.
HHSC 749.1953(a) — Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 3, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was found during the investigation that foster parent hit the child in care on the leg.
HHSC 749.1953(a) — Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-22. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jul 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was determined that two children in care were sharing a bed. Bedroom used by children has enough space to allow two small beds or a bunk bed.
HHSC 749.3031(a) — Beds and bedding-each child shall have his own bed and mattress
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-15. Correction verified 2022-04-13.
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Other
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Mar 31, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was determined that two children in care were sharing a bed. Bedroom used by children has enough space to allow two small beds or a bunk bed.
HHSC 749.3031(a) — Beds and bedding-each child shall have his own bed and mattress
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-15. Correction verified 2022-04-13.
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Other
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Mar 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During inspection of the backyard, a chair was observed to be by the entrance of the trampoline that is used at times for the children to enter and exit the trampoline. This was moved and corrected at inspection.
HHSC 749.3039(e)(3) — Trampolines-ladders are removed from trampoline when not in use
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-10.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During inspection of the backyard, a chair was observed to be by the entrance of the trampoline that is used at times for the children to enter and exit the trampoline. This was moved and corrected at inspection.
HHSC 749.3039(e)(3) — Trampolines-ladders are removed from trampoline when not in use
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-10.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
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 25, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 25, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
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Feb 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 27, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 27, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 29, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 29, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 24, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 24, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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.