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Kaufman County Children's Emergency Shelter

Child care center · , TX · License 204641

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 20. 0-17

Violation history (230)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4— 748.983(a) - First-aid-CPR renewal-Each caregiver must complete any new first-aid training, as required to maintain a current certification
One employee's First Aid expired on 6/3/21.		 —
4— 748.303(a)(3)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing as soon as aware of allegations or indications of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child
The operation did not report to licensing an alleged incident in the required timeframe.		 —
4— 748.3891(a)(2) - Trampolines-must have shock-absorbing pads covering the springs, hooks and frame
The trampoline pads were torn in multiple areas and the springs were visible. In addition, the poles on the trampoline were broken and leaning into the middle area of the trampoline.		 —
3— 748.151(2) - Operational responsibilities - Operate according to your approved plans, policies, and procedures
Agency policy requires staff not sleep during their shifts; one staff member was found sleeping on their shift.		 —
1— 748.4207(a)(2) - Placement Extension-if there is appropriate reason for continuing care, a child five or older may continue placement for a total of 90 days
3 children in care placement extension expired on 06/17/2024.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
4 out of 5 children in care reported a staff driving recklessly during an outing and 5 out of 5 children in care reporter this same staff member being verbally aggressive with another staff member.		 —
4— 748.1337(b)(1)(D)(ii) - Initial Service Plan-Include instructions to caregivers about level of supervision required
2 initial and 1 preliminary service plan did not provide a method or protocol for how supervision must be carried out.		 —
2— 748.1331(a) - Preliminary Service Plan-Complete plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission
After reviewing the preliminary service plans there were no documentation of the child's supervision requirements.		 —
3— 748.3117(a) - Fire Extinguisher-Company licensed by State Fire Marshal must inspect each fire extinguisher at least annually & conduct any service or testing
All fire extinguishers have not been inspected since November 2022.		 —
4— 748.2307(8) - Other Prohibited Punishments-humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
Staff were humiliating children in care by using derogatory statements about the children and calling children names.		 —
5— 748.685(a)(5) - Caregiver responsibility - being able to intervene when necessary to ensure child's safety
The children were not being supervised while outside on the playground and got into a fight.		 —
5— 748.911(a) - Each caregiver must have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking
The CPR/First Aid training expired on 3/21/25 for two caregivers.		 —
5— 748.125(c)(1) - Suicide Training-All caregivers and employees must complete at least one hour of annual suicide prevention training.
2 staff files that were reviewed did not have current suicide training.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
A staff member was sending messages to a child in care without consent of the DFPS managing conservator or the operation's approval. The staff member also added the child (n care ) in the staff member's social media profile and they exchanged messages that were not developmentally appropriate for the child.		 —
4— 748.1003(a) - Child/caregiver ratio-Caregiver may care for 5 children if any require tx svcs, 8 children if not; children under 5 yrs old count as 2 children
There was one staff with 10 children in care.		 —
4— 748.930(b)(1)(A) - Annual Training-Caregivers in operations other than cottage homes must have 4 hrs of EBI every 6 months.
Two files that were reviewed one caregiver had expired EBI and the other caregiver did not have enough EBI hours. One file had expired trauma training 748.930 (b)(2). One file did not have transportation training documented for a driver.748.930(a)(3).		 —
4— 748.303(a)(5)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing soon as aware of an incident of sexual abuse of a child against another child
The operation did not report a serious incident within the timeframe alloted.		 —
3— 748.3893(10) - Trampolines as Gym Equipment-must be checked for tears, rust, & detachments at least monthly & repaired prior to its next use
The trampoline had part of the padding that was tore and the safety netting was detached from the top of the poles.		 —
2— 748.753(c)(2) - Pre-Employment Screening-You must document your diligent efforts to contact the reference, which must include more than one attempt to contact.
Two files that were reviewed did not have the documentation that references were contacted.		 —
5— 748.685(a)(4) - Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being
Children in care and an SIR support that children were engaged in an altercation on the playground. This happened without a direct care staff being present.		 —
3— 748.681(2) - Caregiver qualifications- HS diploma or GED from program recognized by TEA, TPSAC, other state or documentaion of equivalency from home schooling
Two files that were reviewed did not have verification that the caregiver completed high school or received a GED.		 —
3— 748.3301(a)(2) - Physical Site- Buildings must be clean and in good repair.
There was a hole on the door to the heater in the boys hallway. The bathroom had floor lining pulling apart from the wall. The outside playground had two ant piles that children had access to.		 —
3— 748.3273(1) - First Aid Kits-Each one must contain a current guide to first aid and emergency care
One of the first aid kits were missing the following: Cotton balls, Multi-size bandages, gauze pads, thermometer and the antiseptic wipes expired on 1/2022.		 —
4— 748.931(a)(1)(B)(iii) - Annual Training-Every 6 months a caregiver must complete at least 4 hours of training in EBI
Two out of two staff files that were read, the caregiver did not have a current EBI training.		 —
5— 748.3301(a) - Physical Site-Buildings must be structurally sound, clean, and in good repair. Paints must be lead-free
There were two-bathroom doors that had holes in them, mini blinds in one room were broken, a tile in the restroom was missing and speakers in the boys room was detached from the ceiling.		 —
3— 748.3117(a) - Fire Extinguisher-Company licensed by State Fire Marshal must inspect each fire extinguisher at least annually & conduct any service or testing
There was one vehicle that had a fire extinguisher that was not inspected since 2019. One vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher.		 —
5— 748.505(b)(2) - Minimum qualifications for employees-Record of a TB screening showing the employee is free of contagious TB as provided in 749.1583
A staff member that had direct contact with the children did not have a TB test completed.		 —
4— 748.2463(3) - Emergency Behavior Intervention-Never used as a means to get a child to comply
Children in care confirmed that a caregiver pulled a child by the arm and escorted to the child's bedroom.		 —
3— 748.363(6) - Personnel records- Include copy of a cleared tuberculosis screening conducted prior to the person having contact with children in care.
Two files that were reviewed did not have verfication of TB testing. One file did not have a affividat notorized. 748.363(7). One file did not have the current driver license in the file. 748.363(11)(A).		 —
3— 748.681(2) - Caregiver qualifications- HS diploma or GED from program recognized by TEA, TPSAC, other state or documentaion of equivalency from home schooling
Two files that were reviewed did not have verification that the caregiver completed high school or received a GED.		 —
5— 748.685(a)(4) - Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being
Children in care and an SIR support that children were engaged in an altercation on the playground. This happened without a direct care staff being present.		 —
4— 748.983(a) - First-aid-CPR renewal-Each caregiver must complete any new first-aid training, as required to maintain a current certification
One employee's First Aid expired on 6/3/21.		 —
3— 748.363(6) - Personnel records- Include copy of a cleared tuberculosis screening conducted prior to the person having contact with children in care.
Two files that were reviewed did not have verfication of TB testing. One file did not have a affividat notorized. 748.363(7). One file did not have the current driver license in the file. 748.363(11)(A).		 —
3— 748.3273(1) - First Aid Kits-Each one must contain a current guide to first aid and emergency care
One of the first aid kits were missing the following: Cotton balls, Multi-size bandages, gauze pads, thermometer and the antiseptic wipes expired on 1/2022.		 —
4— 748.1337(b)(1)(D)(ii) - Initial Service Plan-Include instructions to caregivers about level of supervision required
2 initial and 1 preliminary service plan did not provide a method or protocol for how supervision must be carried out.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
4 out of 5 children in care reported a staff driving recklessly during an outing and 5 out of 5 children in care reporter this same staff member being verbally aggressive with another staff member.		 —
5— 748.505(b)(2) - Minimum qualifications for employees-Record of a TB screening showing the employee is free of contagious TB as provided in 749.1583
A staff member that had direct contact with the children did not have a TB test completed.		 —
3— 748.151(2) - Operational responsibilities - Operate according to your approved plans, policies, and procedures
Agency policy requires staff not sleep during their shifts; one staff member was found sleeping on their shift.		 —
4— 748.3891(a)(2) - Trampolines-must have shock-absorbing pads covering the springs, hooks and frame
The trampoline pads were torn in multiple areas and the springs were visible. In addition, the poles on the trampoline were broken and leaning into the middle area of the trampoline.		 —
3— 748.3117(a) - Fire Extinguisher-Company licensed by State Fire Marshal must inspect each fire extinguisher at least annually & conduct any service or testing
There was one vehicle that had a fire extinguisher that was not inspected since 2019. One vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher.		 —
5— 748.911(a) - Each caregiver must have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking
The CPR/First Aid training expired on 3/21/25 for two caregivers.		 —
4— 748.930(b)(1)(A) - Annual Training-Caregivers in operations other than cottage homes must have 4 hrs of EBI every 6 months.
Two files that were reviewed one caregiver had expired EBI and the other caregiver did not have enough EBI hours. One file had expired trauma training 748.930 (b)(2). One file did not have transportation training documented for a driver.748.930(a)(3).		 —
1— 748.4207(a)(2) - Placement Extension-if there is appropriate reason for continuing care, a child five or older may continue placement for a total of 90 days
3 children in care placement extension expired on 06/17/2024.		 —
3— 748.3301(a)(2) - Physical Site- Buildings must be clean and in good repair.
There was a hole on the door to the heater in the boys hallway. The bathroom had floor lining pulling apart from the wall. The outside playground had two ant piles that children had access to.		 —
5— 748.685(a)(5) - Caregiver responsibility - being able to intervene when necessary to ensure child's safety
The children were not being supervised while outside on the playground and got into a fight.		 —
4— 748.303(a)(3)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing as soon as aware of allegations or indications of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child
The operation did not report to licensing an alleged incident in the required timeframe.		 —
4— 748.303(a)(5)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing soon as aware of an incident of sexual abuse of a child against another child
The operation did not report a serious incident within the timeframe alloted.		 —
5— 748.125(c)(1) - Suicide Training-All caregivers and employees must complete at least one hour of annual suicide prevention training.
2 staff files that were reviewed did not have current suicide training.		 —
3— 748.3117(a) - Fire Extinguisher-Company licensed by State Fire Marshal must inspect each fire extinguisher at least annually & conduct any service or testing
All fire extinguishers have not been inspected since November 2022.		 —
4— 748.931(a)(1)(B)(iii) - Annual Training-Every 6 months a caregiver must complete at least 4 hours of training in EBI
Two out of two staff files that were read, the caregiver did not have a current EBI training.		 —
5— 748.3301(a) - Physical Site-Buildings must be structurally sound, clean, and in good repair. Paints must be lead-free
There were two-bathroom doors that had holes in them, mini blinds in one room were broken, a tile in the restroom was missing and speakers in the boys room was detached from the ceiling.		 —
2— 748.1331(a) - Preliminary Service Plan-Complete plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission
After reviewing the preliminary service plans there were no documentation of the child's supervision requirements.		 —
4— 748.1003(a) - Child/caregiver ratio-Caregiver may care for 5 children if any require tx svcs, 8 children if not; children under 5 yrs old count as 2 children
There was one staff with 10 children in care.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
A staff member was sending messages to a child in care without consent of the DFPS managing conservator or the operation's approval. The staff member also added the child (n care ) in the staff member's social media profile and they exchanged messages that were not developmentally appropriate for the child.		 —
2— 748.753(c)(2) - Pre-Employment Screening-You must document your diligent efforts to contact the reference, which must include more than one attempt to contact.
Two files that were reviewed did not have the documentation that references were contacted.		 —
4— 748.2307(8) - Other Prohibited Punishments-humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
Staff were humiliating children in care by using derogatory statements about the children and calling children names.		 —
3— 748.3893(10) - Trampolines as Gym Equipment-must be checked for tears, rust, & detachments at least monthly & repaired prior to its next use
The trampoline had part of the padding that was tore and the safety netting was detached from the top of the poles.		 —
4— 748.2463(3) - Emergency Behavior Intervention-Never used as a means to get a child to comply
Children in care confirmed that a caregiver pulled a child by the arm and escorted to the child's bedroom.		 —
4— 748.2463(3) - Emergency Behavior Intervention-Never used as a means to get a child to comply
Children in care confirmed that a caregiver pulled a child by the arm and escorted to the child's bedroom.		 —
3— 748.3893(10) - Trampolines as Gym Equipment-must be checked for tears, rust, & detachments at least monthly & repaired prior to its next use
The trampoline had part of the padding that was tore and the safety netting was detached from the top of the poles.		 —
3— 748.3301(a)(2) - Physical Site- Buildings must be clean and in good repair.
There was a hole on the door to the heater in the boys hallway. The bathroom had floor lining pulling apart from the wall. The outside playground had two ant piles that children had access to.		 —
3— 748.3117(a) - Fire Extinguisher-Company licensed by State Fire Marshal must inspect each fire extinguisher at least annually & conduct any service or testing
There was one vehicle that had a fire extinguisher that was not inspected since 2019. One vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher.		 —
5— 748.505(b)(2) - Minimum qualifications for employees-Record of a TB screening showing the employee is free of contagious TB as provided in 749.1583
A staff member that had direct contact with the children did not have a TB test completed.		 —
3— 748.151(2) - Operational responsibilities - Operate according to your approved plans, policies, and procedures
Agency policy requires staff not sleep during their shifts; one staff member was found sleeping on their shift.		 —
5— 748.685(a)(5) - Caregiver responsibility - being able to intervene when necessary to ensure child's safety
The children were not being supervised while outside on the playground and got into a fight.		 —
2— 748.753(c)(2) - Pre-Employment Screening-You must document your diligent efforts to contact the reference, which must include more than one attempt to contact.
Two files that were reviewed did not have the documentation that references were contacted.		 —
1— 748.4207(a)(2) - Placement Extension-if there is appropriate reason for continuing care, a child five or older may continue placement for a total of 90 days
3 children in care placement extension expired on 06/17/2024.		 —
3— 748.3117(a) - Fire Extinguisher-Company licensed by State Fire Marshal must inspect each fire extinguisher at least annually & conduct any service or testing
All fire extinguishers have not been inspected since November 2022.		 —
4— 748.930(b)(1)(A) - Annual Training-Caregivers in operations other than cottage homes must have 4 hrs of EBI every 6 months.
Two files that were reviewed one caregiver had expired EBI and the other caregiver did not have enough EBI hours. One file had expired trauma training 748.930 (b)(2). One file did not have transportation training documented for a driver.748.930(a)(3).		 —
4— 748.3891(a)(2) - Trampolines-must have shock-absorbing pads covering the springs, hooks and frame
The trampoline pads were torn in multiple areas and the springs were visible. In addition, the poles on the trampoline were broken and leaning into the middle area of the trampoline.		 —
5— 748.685(a)(4) - Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being
Children in care and an SIR support that children were engaged in an altercation on the playground. This happened without a direct care staff being present.		 —
4— 748.983(a) - First-aid-CPR renewal-Each caregiver must complete any new first-aid training, as required to maintain a current certification
One employee's First Aid expired on 6/3/21.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
A staff member was sending messages to a child in care without consent of the DFPS managing conservator or the operation's approval. The staff member also added the child (n care ) in the staff member's social media profile and they exchanged messages that were not developmentally appropriate for the child.		 —
3— 748.681(2) - Caregiver qualifications- HS diploma or GED from program recognized by TEA, TPSAC, other state or documentaion of equivalency from home schooling
Two files that were reviewed did not have verification that the caregiver completed high school or received a GED.		 —
4— 748.1337(b)(1)(D)(ii) - Initial Service Plan-Include instructions to caregivers about level of supervision required
2 initial and 1 preliminary service plan did not provide a method or protocol for how supervision must be carried out.		 —
5— 748.125(c)(1) - Suicide Training-All caregivers and employees must complete at least one hour of annual suicide prevention training.
2 staff files that were reviewed did not have current suicide training.		 —
3— 748.363(6) - Personnel records- Include copy of a cleared tuberculosis screening conducted prior to the person having contact with children in care.
Two files that were reviewed did not have verfication of TB testing. One file did not have a affividat notorized. 748.363(7). One file did not have the current driver license in the file. 748.363(11)(A).		 —
4— 748.1003(a) - Child/caregiver ratio-Caregiver may care for 5 children if any require tx svcs, 8 children if not; children under 5 yrs old count as 2 children
There was one staff with 10 children in care.		 —
5— 748.911(a) - Each caregiver must have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking
The CPR/First Aid training expired on 3/21/25 for two caregivers.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
4 out of 5 children in care reported a staff driving recklessly during an outing and 5 out of 5 children in care reporter this same staff member being verbally aggressive with another staff member.		 —
4— 748.303(a)(3)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing as soon as aware of allegations or indications of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child
The operation did not report to licensing an alleged incident in the required timeframe.		 —
5— 748.3301(a) - Physical Site-Buildings must be structurally sound, clean, and in good repair. Paints must be lead-free
There were two-bathroom doors that had holes in them, mini blinds in one room were broken, a tile in the restroom was missing and speakers in the boys room was detached from the ceiling.		 —
4— 748.303(a)(5)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing soon as aware of an incident of sexual abuse of a child against another child
The operation did not report a serious incident within the timeframe alloted.		 —
2— 748.1331(a) - Preliminary Service Plan-Complete plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission
After reviewing the preliminary service plans there were no documentation of the child's supervision requirements.		 —
4— 748.931(a)(1)(B)(iii) - Annual Training-Every 6 months a caregiver must complete at least 4 hours of training in EBI
Two out of two staff files that were read, the caregiver did not have a current EBI training.		 —
4— 748.2307(8) - Other Prohibited Punishments-humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
Staff were humiliating children in care by using derogatory statements about the children and calling children names.		 —
3— 748.3273(1) - First Aid Kits-Each one must contain a current guide to first aid and emergency care
One of the first aid kits were missing the following: Cotton balls, Multi-size bandages, gauze pads, thermometer and the antiseptic wipes expired on 1/2022.		 —
3— 748.363(6) - Personnel records- Include copy of a cleared tuberculosis screening conducted prior to the person having contact with children in care.
Two files that were reviewed did not have verfication of TB testing. One file did not have a affividat notorized. 748.363(7). One file did not have the current driver license in the file. 748.363(11)(A).		 —
3— 748.3301(a)(2) - Physical Site- Buildings must be clean and in good repair.
There was a hole on the door to the heater in the boys hallway. The bathroom had floor lining pulling apart from the wall. The outside playground had two ant piles that children had access to.		 —
5— 748.685(a)(5) - Caregiver responsibility - being able to intervene when necessary to ensure child's safety
The children were not being supervised while outside on the playground and got into a fight.		 —
3— 748.3893(10) - Trampolines as Gym Equipment-must be checked for tears, rust, & detachments at least monthly & repaired prior to its next use
The trampoline had part of the padding that was tore and the safety netting was detached from the top of the poles.		 —
4— 748.3891(a)(2) - Trampolines-must have shock-absorbing pads covering the springs, hooks and frame
The trampoline pads were torn in multiple areas and the springs were visible. In addition, the poles on the trampoline were broken and leaning into the middle area of the trampoline.		 —
3— 748.681(2) - Caregiver qualifications- HS diploma or GED from program recognized by TEA, TPSAC, other state or documentaion of equivalency from home schooling
Two files that were reviewed did not have verification that the caregiver completed high school or received a GED.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
4 out of 5 children in care reported a staff driving recklessly during an outing and 5 out of 5 children in care reporter this same staff member being verbally aggressive with another staff member.		 —
3— 748.3273(1) - First Aid Kits-Each one must contain a current guide to first aid and emergency care
One of the first aid kits were missing the following: Cotton balls, Multi-size bandages, gauze pads, thermometer and the antiseptic wipes expired on 1/2022.		 —
4— 748.303(a)(5)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing soon as aware of an incident of sexual abuse of a child against another child
The operation did not report a serious incident within the timeframe alloted.		 —
4— 748.2463(3) - Emergency Behavior Intervention-Never used as a means to get a child to comply
Children in care confirmed that a caregiver pulled a child by the arm and escorted to the child's bedroom.		 —
3— 748.3117(a) - Fire Extinguisher-Company licensed by State Fire Marshal must inspect each fire extinguisher at least annually & conduct any service or testing
There was one vehicle that had a fire extinguisher that was not inspected since 2019. One vehicle did not have a fire extinguisher.		 —
5— 748.3301(a) - Physical Site-Buildings must be structurally sound, clean, and in good repair. Paints must be lead-free
There were two-bathroom doors that had holes in them, mini blinds in one room were broken, a tile in the restroom was missing and speakers in the boys room was detached from the ceiling.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
A staff member was sending messages to a child in care without consent of the DFPS managing conservator or the operation's approval. The staff member also added the child (n care ) in the staff member's social media profile and they exchanged messages that were not developmentally appropriate for the child.		 —

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (110)

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