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Depelchin Children's Center

Child care center · 4950 MEMORIAL DR, Houston, TX 77007-7440 · License 254653- 35

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Violation history (470)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
3	—	749.2605(b)(9) - Reasonable & prudent parent standard-must consider the supervision instructions in the child's service plan 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.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation 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.	—
3	—	749.1307 - Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted 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).	—
5	—	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 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.	—
5	—	749.3027(c) - Bedrooms-Child may not sleep in same bed with an adult caregiver at any time Foster parent's co-sleep with child in care.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation 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.	—
4	—	749.1309(b)(1)(D)(ii) - Initial Service Plan-Caregiver instructions must include specific information about child's level of supervision Caregivers failed to follow supervision requirements outlined in the service plan when a child in care was injured by a family pet.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation This standard was found to be deficient in relation to a DFPS investigation.	—
4	—	749.663(a)(5) - Child placement staff responsibilities-Monitor and provide support services to foster parents, initiate development/corrective/adverse action plans The foster parent repeatedly requested assistance from the agency and did not receive the support needed.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. During the investigation, it was determined that children in care were being threatened with Corporal Punishment.	—
5	—	749.1815(c) - Infant requirements-Infant may not sleep in prone position with sleeping adult at any time A caregiver fell asleep with an infant in their bed, resulting in the child falling off the bed and hitting their head.	—
5	—	749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks 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.	—
2	—	749.553(3) - Personnel records-Include current job description One of the two staff member's files reviewed did not have an updated job description for the staff member's current position.	—
4	—	749.1541(c)(4) - Medication Record-Must include medication name, strength & dosage In 1 out of the 2 files reviewed there was no medication dosage documented in the medication log.	—
4	—	749.1811(b) - Infant requirements-The safety straps must be fastened whenever the infant is using the equipment	Yes
2	—	749.1337 - Service Plan Review/Update-Notification, participation, implementation, documentation requirements for a review are the same as for an initial plan In 1 out of 2 files reviewed there was no notification of the review after completing it.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization A 2-year-old child's arm was pulled resulting in the child needing medical treatment for nursemaid's elbow. Licensing was not notified.	—
3	—	749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records One child file and one home file did not have all records on site.	—
3	—	749.151(2) - Operational responsibilities - Operate according to your approved plans, policies, and procedures 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.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization 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.	—
4	—	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 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.	—
5	—	749.3027(c) - Bedrooms-Child may not sleep in same bed with an adult caregiver at any time Foster parents admitted that the child was sleeping in their bed with foster father on the day of incident.	—
5	—	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 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.	—
3	—	749.1301(a) - Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission In one out of the two files all service planning activities were late commencing with the preliminary service plan.	—
3	—	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. 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	—
4	—	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 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.	—
4	—	749.1541(c)(5) - Medication Record-Must include date (day, month, year) & time each medication was administered 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.	—
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair 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.	—
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair 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.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. 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.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. 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.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation Foster parent had placements and did not have an active background check.	—
3	—	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 Two children over the age of five did not sign the child right's document.	—
5	—	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 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.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation	—
3	—	749.1541(c)(6) - Medication Record-Must include name & signature of person who administered each medication A medication administration record did not include what time the medication was given, nor the signature of the person who administered the medication.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans 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.	—
3	—	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 A caregiver had a video camera in a bedroom without the consent of managing conservators.	—
3	—	749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records There is inaccurate information in the child plans of service, including medication the child is taking and dates of events taking place.	—
4	—	749.1811(b) - Infant requirements-The safety straps must be fastened whenever the infant is using the equipment 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.	—
2	—	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 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.	—
3	—	749.511 - Serious Incident Documentation-Documented in written report Operation did not have an incident report related to foster parent being arrested.	—
3	—	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 Two foster families completed trainings after 12 months had elapsed.	—
4	—	749.1541(a) - Medication Record-Maintain cumulative record of prescription medications dispensed to child, include nonprescription meds for child under five yrs old 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.	—
5	—	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 During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a child was not properly supervised and was injured as a result.	—
2	—	749.553(1) - Personnel records-Include date of employment During the review of staff records, three out of four did not have a specified hire date.	—
5	—	749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks Foster parent was pulled over due to a traffic violation and was arrested due to the vehicle being in possession of marijuana.	—
4	—	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 Caregivers utilized their 15-year-old daughter as a babysitter for a child in care, without permission from the child management staff.	—
1	—	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 The operation does not have written information to provide at admission to the parents explaining the type and frequency of notifications required.	—
5	—	749.3027(c) - Bedrooms-Child may not sleep in same bed with an adult caregiver at any time Foster parent admitted having the child sleep in her bed.	—
4	—	749.2593(b)(4) - Supervision-When supervising a child, a caregiver must take into account the surrounding circumstances, hazards, and risks A caregiver allowed three children of various ages and gender to bathe together.	—
3	—	749.511(9) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes treating licensed health-care professional's name, findings, and treatment, if any During the review of the serious incident reports, there were three that did not include the treating health care professionals information.	—
5	—	749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks 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.	—
3	—	749.3031(c) - Beds and bedding-mattresses must be elevated from floor and have covers or protectors During a walkthrough of the home the investigator observed two mattresses without bedframes and laying directly on the floor.	—
4	—	749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child 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.	—
5	—	749.1401(a)(2) - General medical requirements-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain Child in care was not provided medical attention the same day of injury.	—
3	—	749.931(a)(3) - Annual Training- Unlicensed staff must complete 20 hours. During the review of training records for staff, it was found to not have the required 20 annual hours.	—
3	—	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 The service plan for child does not include justification for using cameras in the children's bedroom.	—
5	—	749.1401(a)(2) - General medical requirements-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain A 2-year-old received an injury resulting in a pulled elbow or nursemaid's elbow. The child received medical attention the next day.	—
5	—	749.3027(c) - Bedrooms-Child may not sleep in same bed with an adult caregiver at any time Foster parent's co-sleep with child in care.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. 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.	—
4	—	749.1541(c)(5) - Medication Record-Must include date (day, month, year) & time each medication was administered 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.	—
5	—	749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks 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.	—
3	—	749.1307 - Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted 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).	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. 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.	—
3	—	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 A caregiver had a video camera in a bedroom without the consent of managing conservators.	—
5	—	749.1815(c) - Infant requirements-Infant may not sleep in prone position with sleeping adult at any time A caregiver fell asleep with an infant in their bed, resulting in the child falling off the bed and hitting their head.	—
4	—	749.1811(b) - Infant requirements-The safety straps must be fastened whenever the infant is using the equipment 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.	—
4	—	749.663(a)(5) - Child placement staff responsibilities-Monitor and provide support services to foster parents, initiate development/corrective/adverse action plans The foster parent repeatedly requested assistance from the agency and did not receive the support needed.	—
3	—	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. 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	—
4	—	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 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.	—
5	—	749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks 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.	—
3	—	749.511 - Serious Incident Documentation-Documented in written report Operation did not have an incident report related to foster parent being arrested.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation 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.	—
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair 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.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans 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.	—
5	—	749.1401(a)(2) - General medical requirements-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain Child in care was not provided medical attention the same day of injury.	—
3	—	749.511(9) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes treating licensed health-care professional's name, findings, and treatment, if any During the review of the serious incident reports, there were three that did not include the treating health care professionals information.	—
1	—	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 The operation does not have written information to provide at admission to the parents explaining the type and frequency of notifications required.	—
3	—	749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records One child file and one home file did not have all records on site.	—
2	—	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 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.	—
4	—	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 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.	—
5	—	749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks Foster parent was pulled over due to a traffic violation and was arrested due to the vehicle being in possession of marijuana.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. During the investigation, it was determined that children in care were being threatened with Corporal Punishment.	—
2	—	749.553(3) - Personnel records-Include current job description One of the two staff member's files reviewed did not have an updated job description for the staff member's current position.	—
3	—	749.3031(c) - Beds and bedding-mattresses must be elevated from floor and have covers or protectors During a walkthrough of the home the investigator observed two mattresses without bedframes and laying directly on the floor.	—
3	—	749.2605(b)(9) - Reasonable & prudent parent standard-must consider the supervision instructions in the child's service plan 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.	—
5	—	749.3027(c) - Bedrooms-Child may not sleep in same bed with an adult caregiver at any time Foster parent admitted having the child sleep in her bed.	—
3	—	749.151(2) - Operational responsibilities - Operate according to your approved plans, policies, and procedures 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.	—
2	—	749.1337 - Service Plan Review/Update-Notification, participation, implementation, documentation requirements for a review are the same as for an initial plan In 1 out of 2 files reviewed there was no notification of the review after completing it.	—
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair 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.	—
5	—	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 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.	—
3	—	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 Two foster families completed trainings after 12 months had elapsed.	—
4	—	749.2593(b)(4) - Supervision-When supervising a child, a caregiver must take into account the surrounding circumstances, hazards, and risks A caregiver allowed three children of various ages and gender to bathe together.	—
5	—	749.1401(a)(2) - General medical requirements-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain A 2-year-old received an injury resulting in a pulled elbow or nursemaid's elbow. The child received medical attention the next day.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization 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.	—
4	—	749.1309(b)(1)(D)(ii) - Initial Service Plan-Caregiver instructions must include specific information about child's level of supervision Caregivers failed to follow supervision requirements outlined in the service plan when a child in care was injured by a family pet.	—
3	—	749.931(a)(3) - Annual Training- Unlicensed staff must complete 20 hours. During the review of training records for staff, it was found to not have the required 20 annual hours.	—
4	—	749.1541(a) - Medication Record-Maintain cumulative record of prescription medications dispensed to child, include nonprescription meds for child under five yrs old 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.	—
4	—	749.1541(c)(4) - Medication Record-Must include medication name, strength & dosage In 1 out of the 2 files reviewed there was no medication dosage documented in the medication log.	—

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

Inspections (286)

286 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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