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Child Crisis Center of El Paso

Child care center · , TX · License 254729

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 39. 0-15

Violation history (256)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4— 748.930(b)(3) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have 1 hour normalcy training.
Staff last took normalcy training 08/30/23.		 —
4— 748.505(b)(6) - Minimum qualifications for employees- Must have cleared pre-employment screening assessment.
Personnel files are missing reference checks and employment history verifications.		 —
5— 748.2303(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
Caregiver slapped child on the head. Update after follow up: deficiency was corrected		 —
4— 748.3301(i) - Physical Site-Equipment and furniture must be safe for children and must be kept clean and in good repair
A boxing stand with a boxing bag were placed in the recreation area of the shelter. This equipment is without support and not attached to the ground.		 —
4— 748.930(b)(2) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have 2 hrs trauma informed care.
Employee's previous training expired on 06/17/22 and it was renewed on 12/14/2023.		 —
4— 748.911(c)(1) - Each caregiver must be certified in first aid within 90 days of employment.
Staff member has not completed the first aid training.		 —
4— 748.930(b)(5) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have psychotropic medication training if the caregiver administers psychotropic medication.
Staff member has expired training (05/04/2023)		 —
3— 748.311(1) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name of the operation, physical address, and telephone number
Operation does not have physical address or phone number included in the report.		 —
1— 748.1337(b)(1)(N) - Initial Service Plan-Include signatures of service planning team members that were involved in development of service plan
Initial Service Plan for two children in care do not have signatures of the individuals involved.		 —
4— 748.3391(a) - Bathrooms-Must be maintained in good repair & kept clean
During the inspection the boy's shower was covered with limes scale deposits and mold. One of the toilets had feces in the rim. There were spotted areas of dirt/mold along the surface of the shower angels.		 —
5— 748.685(a)(3) - Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
A child in care sustained an injury that required medical attention while playing. The staff member was preoccupied performing other duties in another room not supervising the children in care when the incident occured.		 —
4— 748.930(a)(1) - Caregivers at operations with less than 25 children or 30% of their population receiving treatment services must have 20hrs annual training
Staff members do not have up to date normalcy and trauma informed care training.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
Staffed gave an inappropriate letter to one of the children in care. Staff also took pictures of himself with children, who were making obscene hand gestures.		 —
5— 748.2307(1) - Other Prohibited Punishments-any harsh, cruel, unusual, unnecessary, demeaning, or humiliating discipline/punishment
Video footage revealed that a child in care was dragged by her feet from the recreational room to her bedroom for misbehaving.		 —
5— 748.1757(b) - AP Prohibited for infants-Crib must be bare except for tight fitting sheet & crib mattress cover per 748.1757(c) for infant less than 12 months
During the walk through of the operation, an infant was observed to be asleep in his crib in a swaddle blanket.		 Yes
5— HRC42.04412(a) - Interference with an investigation
The children in care were interviewed and spoken to individually shortly after the incident occurred.		 —
4— 748.3441(a) - Food Preparation-Food & drinks must be of safe quality, stored, prepared, distributed, & served under sanitary & safe conditions
Inspectors found several expired products, products with no received or expired date. Products were donated.		 Yes
5— 748.685(a)(3) - Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
2 children in care displayed inappropriate behaviors while being transported on field trip.		 —
4— 748.3301(i) - Physical Site-Equipment and furniture must be safe for children and must be kept clean and in good repair
Several bicycles, damaged and without air in their tires. The backboard of the basketball hoop is broken. The storage in the playground outside, does not have any windows. One of the nursery rooms has broken shades and the sealing is uncovered leaving wires and vents exposed.		 —
4— 748.3563(d) - Protective Surfacing-Must ensure 9 inches of the loose-fill materials are maintained at all times
New mobile playground equipment does not have the required safety loose fill depth.		 —
1— 748.4207(a)(1) - Placement Extension-if there is appropriate reason for continuing care, a child younger than five may continue placement for a total of 30 days
Children in care do not have a waiver/variance submitted to extend placement.		 —
4— 748.3301(i) - Physical Site-Equipment and furniture must be safe for children and must be kept clean and in good repair
Transportation and outdoor equipment are not well maintained.		 —
4— 748.930(b)(4) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have 2 hours transportation safety training if caring for children younger than 9 yrs old.
Staff does not have transportation training.		 —
2— 748.1385(3) - Service Plan Review-Must document any achieved or changed objectives
The service plans for children in care were not updated as required per minimum standards.		 —
4— 748.3445(a) - Food Preparation-Food and drinks must be of safe quality, stored, prepared, and served under sanitary & safe conditions
An extensive amount of expired items, were found in the freezer and refrigerator, during the inspection.		 —
3— 748.935(a)(2) - Annual Training Timeline-Each person must complete the required annual training during each subsequent 12-month period
Various staff members did not have their annual training for Trauma Informed Care and Psychotropic medication training completed on time.		 —
4— 748.3525(a) - Use Zone-The use zone in front of the access and to the sides of a slide must extend a minimum of 6 feet from the perimeter of the equipment
Mobile playground equipment does not have an even six feet perimeter.		 —
3— 748.363(13) - Personnel records-Include record of training and training hours.
Staff does not have training documentation. No preservice training.		 —
4— 748.393(b)(2) - Active child record-Includes known allergies and chronic conditions or
Children's files do not have allergy information visible.		 —
5— HRC42.04412(a) - Interference with an investigation
The children in care were interviewed and spoken to individually shortly after the incident occurred.		 —
4— 748.930(b)(1)(A) - Annual Training-Caregivers in operations other than cottage homes must have 4 hrs of EBI every 6 months.
Current EBI training expired on 03/26/2024.		 —
4— 748.930(b)(3) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have 1 hour normalcy training.
Staff member does not have current normalcy training.		 —
5— 748.2307(1) - Other Prohibited Punishments-any harsh, cruel, unusual, unnecessary, demeaning, or humiliating discipline/punishment
Video footage revealed that a child in care was dragged by her feet from the recreational room to her bedroom for misbehaving.		 —
5— 748.2303(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
Caregiver slapped child on the head. Update after follow up: deficiency was corrected		 —
3— 748.311(1) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name of the operation, physical address, and telephone number
Operation does not have physical address or phone number included in the report.		 —
4— 748.930(a)(1) - Caregivers at operations with less than 25 children or 30% of their population receiving treatment services must have 20hrs annual training
Staff members do not have up to date normalcy and trauma informed care training.		 —
4— 748.505(b)(6) - Minimum qualifications for employees- Must have cleared pre-employment screening assessment.
Personnel files are missing reference checks and employment history verifications.		 —
4— 748.3563(d) - Protective Surfacing-Must ensure 9 inches of the loose-fill materials are maintained at all times
New mobile playground equipment does not have the required safety loose fill depth.		 —
4— 748.3301(i) - Physical Site-Equipment and furniture must be safe for children and must be kept clean and in good repair
A boxing stand with a boxing bag were placed in the recreation area of the shelter. This equipment is without support and not attached to the ground.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
Staffed gave an inappropriate letter to one of the children in care. Staff also took pictures of himself with children, who were making obscene hand gestures.		 —
4— 748.3301(i) - Physical Site-Equipment and furniture must be safe for children and must be kept clean and in good repair
Several bicycles, damaged and without air in their tires. The backboard of the basketball hoop is broken. The storage in the playground outside, does not have any windows. One of the nursery rooms has broken shades and the sealing is uncovered leaving wires and vents exposed.		 —
5— HRC42.04412(a) - Interference with an investigation
The children in care were interviewed and spoken to individually shortly after the incident occurred.		 —
4— 748.3525(a) - Use Zone-The use zone in front of the access and to the sides of a slide must extend a minimum of 6 feet from the perimeter of the equipment
Mobile playground equipment does not have an even six feet perimeter.		 —
4— 748.3301(i) - Physical Site-Equipment and furniture must be safe for children and must be kept clean and in good repair
Transportation and outdoor equipment are not well maintained.		 —
1— 748.1337(b)(1)(N) - Initial Service Plan-Include signatures of service planning team members that were involved in development of service plan
Initial Service Plan for two children in care do not have signatures of the individuals involved.		 —
2— 748.1385(3) - Service Plan Review-Must document any achieved or changed objectives
The service plans for children in care were not updated as required per minimum standards.		 —
5— 748.685(a)(3) - Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
2 children in care displayed inappropriate behaviors while being transported on field trip.		 —
4— 748.3445(a) - Food Preparation-Food and drinks must be of safe quality, stored, prepared, and served under sanitary & safe conditions
An extensive amount of expired items, were found in the freezer and refrigerator, during the inspection.		 —
3— 748.935(a)(2) - Annual Training Timeline-Each person must complete the required annual training during each subsequent 12-month period
Various staff members did not have their annual training for Trauma Informed Care and Psychotropic medication training completed on time.		 —
3— 748.363(13) - Personnel records-Include record of training and training hours.
Staff does not have training documentation. No preservice training.		 —
4— 748.3391(a) - Bathrooms-Must be maintained in good repair & kept clean
During the inspection the boy's shower was covered with limes scale deposits and mold. One of the toilets had feces in the rim. There were spotted areas of dirt/mold along the surface of the shower angels.		 —
4— 748.930(b)(5) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have psychotropic medication training if the caregiver administers psychotropic medication.
Staff member has expired training (05/04/2023)		 —
5— 748.685(a)(3) - Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
A child in care sustained an injury that required medical attention while playing. The staff member was preoccupied performing other duties in another room not supervising the children in care when the incident occured.		 —
5— HRC42.04412(a) - Interference with an investigation
The children in care were interviewed and spoken to individually shortly after the incident occurred.		 —
4— 748.930(b)(3) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have 1 hour normalcy training.
Staff member does not have current normalcy training.		 —
4— 748.393(b)(2) - Active child record-Includes known allergies and chronic conditions or
Children's files do not have allergy information visible.		 —
5— 748.1757(b) - AP Prohibited for infants-Crib must be bare except for tight fitting sheet & crib mattress cover per 748.1757(c) for infant less than 12 months
During the walk through of the operation, an infant was observed to be asleep in his crib in a swaddle blanket.		 Yes
4— 748.3441(a) - Food Preparation-Food & drinks must be of safe quality, stored, prepared, distributed, & served under sanitary & safe conditions
Inspectors found several expired products, products with no received or expired date. Products were donated.		 Yes
1— 748.4207(a)(1) - Placement Extension-if there is appropriate reason for continuing care, a child younger than five may continue placement for a total of 30 days
Children in care do not have a waiver/variance submitted to extend placement.		 —
4— 748.930(b)(1)(A) - Annual Training-Caregivers in operations other than cottage homes must have 4 hrs of EBI every 6 months.
Current EBI training expired on 03/26/2024.		 —
4— 748.930(b)(2) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have 2 hrs trauma informed care.
Employee's previous training expired on 06/17/22 and it was renewed on 12/14/2023.		 —
4— 748.930(b)(4) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have 2 hours transportation safety training if caring for children younger than 9 yrs old.
Staff does not have transportation training.		 —
4— 748.911(c)(1) - Each caregiver must be certified in first aid within 90 days of employment.
Staff member has not completed the first aid training.		 —
4— 748.930(b)(3) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have 1 hour normalcy training.
Staff last took normalcy training 08/30/23.		 —
5— 748.685(a)(3) - Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
2 children in care displayed inappropriate behaviors while being transported on field trip.		 —
4— 748.393(b)(2) - Active child record-Includes known allergies and chronic conditions or
Children's files do not have allergy information visible.		 —
4— 748.930(b)(4) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have 2 hours transportation safety training if caring for children younger than 9 yrs old.
Staff does not have transportation training.		 —
5— 748.1757(b) - AP Prohibited for infants-Crib must be bare except for tight fitting sheet & crib mattress cover per 748.1757(c) for infant less than 12 months
During the walk through of the operation, an infant was observed to be asleep in his crib in a swaddle blanket.		 Yes
3— 748.311(1) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name of the operation, physical address, and telephone number
Operation does not have physical address or phone number included in the report.		 —
4— 748.3441(a) - Food Preparation-Food & drinks must be of safe quality, stored, prepared, distributed, & served under sanitary & safe conditions
Inspectors found several expired products, products with no received or expired date. Products were donated.		 Yes
5— 748.2307(1) - Other Prohibited Punishments-any harsh, cruel, unusual, unnecessary, demeaning, or humiliating discipline/punishment
Video footage revealed that a child in care was dragged by her feet from the recreational room to her bedroom for misbehaving.		 —
4— 748.3301(i) - Physical Site-Equipment and furniture must be safe for children and must be kept clean and in good repair
Several bicycles, damaged and without air in their tires. The backboard of the basketball hoop is broken. The storage in the playground outside, does not have any windows. One of the nursery rooms has broken shades and the sealing is uncovered leaving wires and vents exposed.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
Staffed gave an inappropriate letter to one of the children in care. Staff also took pictures of himself with children, who were making obscene hand gestures.		 —
4— 748.930(b)(3) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have 1 hour normalcy training.
Staff last took normalcy training 08/30/23.		 —
4— 748.930(b)(2) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have 2 hrs trauma informed care.
Employee's previous training expired on 06/17/22 and it was renewed on 12/14/2023.		 —
4— 748.505(b)(6) - Minimum qualifications for employees- Must have cleared pre-employment screening assessment.
Personnel files are missing reference checks and employment history verifications.		 —
1— 748.1337(b)(1)(N) - Initial Service Plan-Include signatures of service planning team members that were involved in development of service plan
Initial Service Plan for two children in care do not have signatures of the individuals involved.		 —
4— 748.930(b)(3) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have 1 hour normalcy training.
Staff member does not have current normalcy training.		 —
5— HRC42.04412(a) - Interference with an investigation
The children in care were interviewed and spoken to individually shortly after the incident occurred.		 —
5— 748.2303(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
Caregiver slapped child on the head. Update after follow up: deficiency was corrected		 —
4— 748.3525(a) - Use Zone-The use zone in front of the access and to the sides of a slide must extend a minimum of 6 feet from the perimeter of the equipment
Mobile playground equipment does not have an even six feet perimeter.		 —
4— 748.930(a)(1) - Caregivers at operations with less than 25 children or 30% of their population receiving treatment services must have 20hrs annual training
Staff members do not have up to date normalcy and trauma informed care training.		 —
4— 748.3301(i) - Physical Site-Equipment and furniture must be safe for children and must be kept clean and in good repair
A boxing stand with a boxing bag were placed in the recreation area of the shelter. This equipment is without support and not attached to the ground.		 —
2— 748.1385(3) - Service Plan Review-Must document any achieved or changed objectives
The service plans for children in care were not updated as required per minimum standards.		 —
4— 748.3301(i) - Physical Site-Equipment and furniture must be safe for children and must be kept clean and in good repair
Transportation and outdoor equipment are not well maintained.		 —
3— 748.935(a)(2) - Annual Training Timeline-Each person must complete the required annual training during each subsequent 12-month period
Various staff members did not have their annual training for Trauma Informed Care and Psychotropic medication training completed on time.		 —
4— 748.3391(a) - Bathrooms-Must be maintained in good repair & kept clean
During the inspection the boy's shower was covered with limes scale deposits and mold. One of the toilets had feces in the rim. There were spotted areas of dirt/mold along the surface of the shower angels.		 —
4— 748.930(b)(1)(A) - Annual Training-Caregivers in operations other than cottage homes must have 4 hrs of EBI every 6 months.
Current EBI training expired on 03/26/2024.		 —
4— 748.3563(d) - Protective Surfacing-Must ensure 9 inches of the loose-fill materials are maintained at all times
New mobile playground equipment does not have the required safety loose fill depth.		 —
4— 748.930(b)(5) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have psychotropic medication training if the caregiver administers psychotropic medication.
Staff member has expired training (05/04/2023)		 —
5— HRC42.04412(a) - Interference with an investigation
The children in care were interviewed and spoken to individually shortly after the incident occurred.		 —
4— 748.911(c)(1) - Each caregiver must be certified in first aid within 90 days of employment.
Staff member has not completed the first aid training.		 —
5— 748.685(a)(3) - Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
A child in care sustained an injury that required medical attention while playing. The staff member was preoccupied performing other duties in another room not supervising the children in care when the incident occured.		 —
4— 748.3445(a) - Food Preparation-Food and drinks must be of safe quality, stored, prepared, and served under sanitary & safe conditions
An extensive amount of expired items, were found in the freezer and refrigerator, during the inspection.		 —
3— 748.363(13) - Personnel records-Include record of training and training hours.
Staff does not have training documentation. No preservice training.		 —
1— 748.4207(a)(1) - Placement Extension-if there is appropriate reason for continuing care, a child younger than five may continue placement for a total of 30 days
Children in care do not have a waiver/variance submitted to extend placement.		 —
4— 748.930(b)(4) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have 2 hours transportation safety training if caring for children younger than 9 yrs old.
Staff does not have transportation training.		 —
4— 748.505(b)(6) - Minimum qualifications for employees- Must have cleared pre-employment screening assessment.
Personnel files are missing reference checks and employment history verifications.		 —
4— 748.3391(a) - Bathrooms-Must be maintained in good repair & kept clean
During the inspection the boy's shower was covered with limes scale deposits and mold. One of the toilets had feces in the rim. There were spotted areas of dirt/mold along the surface of the shower angels.		 —
3— 748.935(a)(2) - Annual Training Timeline-Each person must complete the required annual training during each subsequent 12-month period
Various staff members did not have their annual training for Trauma Informed Care and Psychotropic medication training completed on time.		 —

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

Inspections (136)

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

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