Depelchin Children's Center
4950 MEMORIAL DR, Houston, TX 77007 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Child-placing agency
- Ages
- -
- Hours
- 08:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Samantha Schwartz
- Phone
- (713) 730-2335
- Regulated since
- Feb 3, 1995
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 110805 · number 254653- 35
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 6 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Other (3) |
| 2025 | 9 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 15 | 9 | Illness & medication (3), Supervision & ratios (5), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 13 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (5) |
| 2022 | 8 | 3 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2021 | 6 | 6 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2026 Report · Recorded (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 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 (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver allowed three children of various ages and gender to bathe together.
HHSC 749.2593(b)(4) — Supervision-When supervising a child, a caregiver must take into account the surrounding circumstances, hazards, and risks
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-21. Correction verified 2026-04-21.
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver had a video camera in a bedroom without the consent of managing conservators.
HHSC 749.2595(b)(1) — Supervision-Video cameras may not be used with children other than infants and toddlers unless parent or person legally authorized gives consent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-21. Correction verified 2026-04-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 12, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The foster parent repeatedly requested assistance from the agency and did not receive the support needed.
HHSC 749.663(a)(5) — Child placement staff responsibilities-Monitor and provide support services to foster parents, initiate development/corrective/adverse action plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-05-28.
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Other Serious
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Feb 7, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Child in care was not provided medical attention the same day of injury.
HHSC 749.1401(a)(2) — General medical requirements-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-02. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
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Other Serious
Foster parent's co-sleep with child in care.
HHSC 749.3027(c) — Bedrooms-Child may not sleep in same bed with an adult caregiver at any time
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-02. Correction verified 2026-06-30.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jan 16, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Foster parents admitted that the child was sleeping in their bed with foster father on the day of incident.
HHSC 749.3027(c) — Bedrooms-Child may not sleep in same bed with an adult caregiver at any time
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-24. Correction verified 2026-03-02.
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Other Serious
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Jan 4, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The caregiver failed to provide adequate supervision of the children. As a result of the lack of supervision, the children exited the home without the caregiver?s knowledge and were later found walking down the street.
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 2026-02-09. Correction verified 2026-03-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 16, 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 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Safety & premises Serious
HHSC 749.1811(b) — Infant requirements-The safety straps must be fastened whenever the infant is using the equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
During an investigation inspection it was found that the medication time the medication was administered for sertraline 50mg, trazadone 50mg, and hydroxyzine 25 mg were not included on the log.
HHSC 749.1541(c)(5) — Medication Record-Must include date (day, month, year) & time each medication was administered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-23. Correction verified 2025-07-25.
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Staff background & training
During the investigation monitoring it was found that multiple families were delinquent with multiple annual trainings such as trauma informed care, psychotropic medication, and preventing and recognizing sexual abuse
HHSC 749.933(a)(2) — Training Timeline-Each person must complete the required annual training during each subsequent 12-month period or beginning of provision of care.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-23. Correction verified 2025-07-25.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jun 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2025 Inspection · 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 12, 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 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2025 Report · 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 11, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Foster parent admitted having the child sleep in her bed.
HHSC 749.3027(c) — Bedrooms-Child may not sleep in same bed with an adult caregiver at any time
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
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Other Serious
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May 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver fell asleep with an infant in their bed, resulting in the child falling off the bed and hitting their head.
HHSC 749.1815(c) — Infant requirements-Infant may not sleep in prone position with sleeping adult at any time
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-09.
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Other Serious
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Apr 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregivers failed to follow supervision requirements outlined in the service plan when a child in care was injured by a family pet.
HHSC 749.1309(b)(1)(D)(ii) — Initial Service Plan-Caregiver instructions must include specific information about child's level of supervision
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregivers utilized their 15-year-old daughter as a babysitter for a child in care, without permission from the child management staff.
HHSC 749.2599(1) — Supervision-16-year-old or older may serve as babysitter with child placement management staff approval and established limits on duration/frequency
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication Serious
While reviewing the incident report along with the medical reports to Urgent Care on 3/21/2025 and the Emergency room on 3/22/2025 an intake was received on 3/25/2025 reporting the incident of a child in care requiring medical attention due to a seizure which resulted in a chipped tooth.
HHSC 749.503(a)(2)(A) — AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-25. Correction verified 2025-03-25.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Mar 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During a sampling inspection it was observed that the home was not clean and had items on the floor. There were dirty dishes in the sink and items in the refrigerator were old.
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 2025-03-05. Correction verified 2025-03-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Feb 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication Serious
During the review of the investigation, it was found that the foster parent omitted to giving the medication "nystatin" but did not record each dosage given.
HHSC 749.1541(a) — Medication Record-Maintain cumulative record of prescription medications dispensed to child, include nonprescription meds for child under five yrs old
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-13.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Dec 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 27, 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 25, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 22, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
HHSC 749.1003(b)(1)(B) — Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-23. Correction verified 2025-01-16.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Sep 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
A 2-year-old received an injury resulting in a pulled elbow or nursemaid's elbow. The child received medical attention the next day.
HHSC 749.1401(a)(2) — General medical requirements-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-08.
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Illness & medication Serious
A 2-year-old child's arm was pulled resulting in the child needing medical treatment for nursemaid's elbow. Licensing was not notified.
HHSC 749.503(a)(2)(A) — AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-08.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Sep 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver exposed a child to suffering physical injury. A child was observed with bruises that does not logically match the history or explanation given.
HHSC 749.607(1) — Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-30. Correction verified 2024-11-08.
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Other Serious
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Sep 15, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 28, 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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Jun 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation, it was learned the operation failed to follow the suicide policy by not administering the suicide screening to a child in care during the first week the child returned home from the hospital. The screening was not done until 2 weeks later.
HHSC 749.151(2) — Operational responsibilities - Operate according to your approved plans, policies, and procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-28. Correction verified 2024-08-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a safety plan was not implemented per the required guidelines set out by the investigation and the child was not properly supervised.
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 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-08-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found to be deficient in relation to a DFPS investigation.
HHSC 749.1003(b)(1)(B) — Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-06-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was not properly supervised and was injured as a result.
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 2024-06-14. Correction verified 2024-06-18.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Feb 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 25, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have an incident report related to foster parent being arrested.
HHSC 749.511 — Serious Incident Documentation-Documented in written report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-06-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
Foster parent was pulled over due to a traffic violation and was arrested due to the vehicle being in possession of marijuana.
HHSC 749.607(1) — Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-06-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The service plan for child does not include justification for using cameras in the children's bedroom.
HHSC 749.2595(b)(2) — Supervision-Video camera not used in child's bedroom unless child under 5 years old, has primary medical needs, or has service plan that permits use
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-19. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
During the review of the serious incident reports, there were three that did not include the treating health care professionals information.
HHSC 749.511(9) — Serious Incident Documentation-Includes treating licensed health-care professional's name, findings, and treatment, if any
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-24. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Staff background & training
During the review of staff records, three out of four did not have a specified hire date.
HHSC 749.553(1) — Personnel records-Include date of employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-24. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Staff background & training
During the review of training records for staff, it was found to not have the required 20 annual hours.
HHSC 749.931(a)(3) — Annual Training- Unlicensed staff must complete 20 hours.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-24. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 7, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During the course of the investigation it was determined that the safety straps were not fastened while a child was in a high chair and was injured as a result.
HHSC 749.1811(b) — Infant requirements-The safety straps must be fastened whenever the infant is using the equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-12. Correction verified 2024-02-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Dec 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 19, 2023 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
In 1 out of 2 child files reviewed the initial service plan was completed late, in addition, in 1 out of 2 child files reviewed the service plan was not signed by all parties involved in the service planning as required per 749.1309(b)(1)(N).
HHSC 749.1307 — Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-01. Correction verified 2024-08-09.
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Other
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Oct 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 8, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have written information to provide at admission to the parents explaining the type and frequency of notifications required.
HHSC 749.1113(b)(2)(B) — Information to Share with Parents-Review and provide at admission written information explaining type and frequency of notifications made to parents
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-12-06. Correction verified 2024-01-05.
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Other
In one out of the two files all service planning activities were late commencing with the preliminary service plan.
HHSC 749.1301(a) — Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-25. Correction verified 2024-01-05.
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Other
In 1 out of 2 files reviewed there was no notification of the review after completing it.
HHSC 749.1337 — Service Plan Review/Update-Notification, participation, implementation, documentation requirements for a review are the same as for an initial plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-11-01. Correction verified 2024-01-05.
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Illness & medication
In 1 out of 2 files reviewed the medication record in the child file is not complete and is missing key components required in this subsection of the minimum standards such as proceadures completed, diagnoses/examination results, and recommended follow-ups.
HHSC 749.1409(b)(2) — General dental requirements-Child's record must have a written record of each dental exam noting follow-up treatment recommended and appointments
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-11-01. Correction verified 2024-01-05.
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Illness & medication Serious
In 1 out of the 2 files reviewed there was no medication dosage documented in the medication log.
HHSC 749.1541(c)(4) — Medication Record-Must include medication name, strength & dosage
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-01. Correction verified 2024-01-05.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 14, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During a walkthrough of the home the investigator observed two mattresses without bedframes and laying directly on the floor.
HHSC 749.3031(c) — Beds and bedding-mattresses must be elevated from floor and have covers or protectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2024-01-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During a walkthrough of the home the investigator observed several areas of concern: Tree branches in large piles in the back yard and front yard, Clutter, a smell and dog hair were everywhere.
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 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2024-01-05.
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Other
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Jun 22, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2023 Inspection · 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 8, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the investigation, it was determined that children in care were being threatened with Corporal Punishment.
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 2023-03-27. Correction verified 2023-03-29.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Feb 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Video obtained shows foster parent using a threatening gesture towards the child. The foster parent also used physical force to grab a scanner from a child causing the child to fall and grab their head.
HHSC 749.1003(b)(4)(A)(vii) — Children's rights-Adhere to child's rights to be free from being subjected to demeaning behavior to embarrass, control, harm, intimidate or isolate
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-03-24.
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Other Serious
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Jan 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One child file and one home file did not have all records on site.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-23.
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Records & paperwork
One of the two staff member's files reviewed did not have an updated job description for the staff member's current position.
HHSC 749.553(3) — Personnel records-Include current job description
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-01-20. Correction verified 2023-01-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 30, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 2022 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 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
FP did not follow service plan by allowing door to be closed while visitor was in child's bedroom and was not able to have audio or visual on the child in care at all times.
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 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
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Supervision & ratios
Foster parent allowed visitor in child in care's bedroom for a period of time with the door closed and did not know if door was locked and did not check or open the door.
HHSC 749.2605(b)(9) — Reasonable & prudent parent standard-must consider the supervision instructions in the child's service plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-27. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Two children over the age of five did not sign the child right's document.
HHSC 749.1005(d) — Informing child of rights-Person being informed must sign statement indicating he read and understands rights; signed copy filed in child's record
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-12. Correction verified 2022-12-14.
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Illness & medication
There is inaccurate information in the child plans of service, including medication the child is taking and dates of events taking place.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-12. Correction verified 2022-12-14.
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Illness & medication
A medication administration record did not include what time the medication was given, nor the signature of the person who administered the medication.
HHSC 749.1541(c)(6) — Medication Record-Must include name & signature of person who administered each medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-12. Correction verified 2022-12-14.
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Staff background & training
Two foster families completed trainings after 12 months had elapsed.
HHSC 749.933(a)(1) — Annual Training Timeline-Each person must complete required annual training within 12 months from date of employment or date verified as foster parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-12. Correction verified 2022-12-14.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 5, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 24, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 6, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
3 out of the 3 children interviewed advised the foster parent uses a whooping stick. While interviewing the foster parent she admitted to having a whooping stick and only threatens to use it.
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 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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May 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2022 Report · 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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Mar 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Foster parent admitted to allowing a child in care to be alone with another child, when there was a safety plan in place stating the child is not allowed to be alone with other children. This interaction resulted in the child in care being touched inappropriately by the other child.
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 2022-03-29. Correction verified 2022-03-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 23, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
Foster parent reported yelling did occur on the day of the alleged incident and denied any inappropriate, condescending, or put me down language used when yelling.
HHSC 749.1957(8) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-25. Correction verified 2022-01-25.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Nov 9, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A relative of a foster parent, who did not have the required background check, was allowed to live in a foster home and provide care for children in care.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-19. Correction verified 2022-01-19.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A child in care was not properly supervised by their foster parent who allowed a non-approved caregiver to provide supervision for the child. Additionally, the child in care was physically abused by the non-approved caregiver.
HHSC 749.1003(b)(1)(B) — Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-21. Correction verified 2022-01-20.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A child in care reported being physically disciplined by a caregiver. This was corroborated by the caregiver, another child in the home, and the foster parent for the children through interviews.
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 2022-01-21. Correction verified 2022-01-19.
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Other Serious
The foster parent did not notify the agency of a change in the household composition, when she allowed her niece to live in the home.
HHSC 749.2655(2) — Notification-Home must notify agency of any major life changes as defined in 749.2805 before change occurs or immediately upon discovery
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-21. Correction verified 2022-01-19.
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Other Serious
The foster parent did not use prudent judgement when she allowed a non-verified family member to assume care for the children in her care resulting in one of the children being injured by the family member.
HHSC 749.607(1) — Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-21. Correction verified 2022-01-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 27, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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