Child care center ·
3730 KIRBY DR STE 904, Houston, TX 77098-3994 ·
License 1552741- 10051
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|
| 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
Based on the information gathered throughout the investigation it was determined that foster parents left two foster children outside, locked out of the foster home, for five hours. |
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| 4 | — |
749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair
During the DFPS investigation, it was noted that used doggy pads were left out in the living area. The home was also noted to be cluttered, with trash on the floor of the bedrooms. Additionally, the bathroom was unclean. |
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| 5 | — |
749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
It was found that foster parent was threatening children with a spanking as a scare tactic. |
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| 4 | — |
749.2557(a) - AP Capacity-Foster homes may not exceed the total capacity stated on the home's verification
The home was found to be over capacity. HHSC will recommend an administrative penalty as a result of this citation, per HRC Section 42.078. |
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| 3 | — |
749.2470(8) - Verification-Includes obtaining the child placement management staff review, approval of home screening and recommended verification
The home is not verified for caring for a 5 year old yet the child in the home is 5 yrs old at this time. The home study approved a recommendation verification for children 6 - 8 years old. |
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| 3 | — |
749.2453(a)(3) - You must update a foster home screening- When there is a change that affects a foster home's verification as described in 749.2803
A household member was not included in the home study. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.949(b)(4) - Annual Training Documentation-Includes the trainer's name and qualifications, or the source of the training for self-instructional training
Multiple training certificates did not include the trainer's qualifications. |
Yes |
| 2 | — |
749.1003(b)(3)(M) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to consent in writing before participating in any publicity or fund raising activity for the operation
Children in care were not given the opportunity to consent to participate in a televised charity event publicly for money given to the foster parents on the child's behalf. |
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| 3 | — |
749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
According to initial home study and home study addendum, dates are not consistent with known information on financial stability. According to initial home study and home study addendum employee verification information is inaccurate as well as employment and unemployment start and end dates. |
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| 5 | — |
749.2593(a)(4) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being able to intervene when necessary to ensure each child's safety
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the caregiver was present when the child in care was riding as a third passenger on a two passenger ATV. The child was seated inappropriately on the rack as opposed to the seat of the ATV. The caregiver failed to intervene by allowing the child to ride on the ATV inappropriately, and the child was injured as a result. |
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| 4 | — |
749.3663(b) - Adoptive Home Care/Safety-Pets vaccinated and treated as recommended by vet
In reviewing the agency home files it was found that a home's pet is not up to date with vaccinations. |
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| 3 | — |
749.503(a)(10)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 6 hours after determining unauthorized absence of a child 13 yrs old or older.
While reviewing the serious incident report, it was determined the agency failed to report the runaway timely. It was determined the agency did not report the incident until fourteen hours after the reporting timeframe. |
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| 4 | — |
749.2905(b) - Fire/health safety evaluations conducted by child placement staff using the State Fire Marshal?s checklist for foster homes is current for one year
An agency home had a fire inspection completed late and had a 1 month lapse. |
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| 4 | — |
749.2815(a)(1) - Supervisory Visits-must have supervisory visits in the foster home at least quarterly
Records reviewed, show there is no documentation of a quarter three review held for 2025. The review that was due by 8/3/25 was completed on 10/20/25. |
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| 5 | — |
749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
A caregiver admitted to subjecting a youth in care to corporal punishment. |
— |
| 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
Based on the information obtained throughout the investigation it was determined foster parent used threatening language toward a child in care to get her to go to church as well as using threatening the child with loss of placement. |
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| 3 | — |
749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit
A review of records shows a supervisory visit was conducted & signed off by a babysitter since neither of the foster parents were present during the quarterly review. Supervisory Visits are to be conducted with foster parents. |
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| 4 | — |
749.2931(c) - Tobacco Products-No one may smoke tobacco products, e-cigarettes, or vaporizers in motor vehicles when transporting children in care
It was disclosed during a sampling inspection that foster parents smoke while transporting the youth in care while in the vehicle. |
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| 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.
Multiple records reviewed show trainings were late as they were completed outside of a 12-month period. |
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| 5 | — |
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
It was disclosed during a sampling inspection that the foster parents utilize a caregiver/relative to take the children to medical appointments who does not have a background check completed with the agency. The home study advised that this person visits the home monthly and is not an approved frequent visitor to the home. That this person will not assist with caring for the children when the applicants are not present, but would like to provide babysitting support if needed. |
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| 4 | — |
749.1541(c)(4) - Medication Record-Must include medication name, strength & dosage
Multiple electronic medication logs reviewed did not list strength & dosage. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1301(a) - Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission
In 1 out of 6 child files reviewed the preliminary service plan was completed late. The child admission date was 7/1/24 and the plan was completed on 7/5/24 and signed on 7/6/24. |
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| 2 | — |
749.3321(b) - Adoption Service Plan-Complete plan within 40 days of initiation
In one file reviewed it was observed that a service plan was completed after the 40-day time frame on 10/20/2022 from the placement agreement and the day the child was placed 8/9/2022. There was also no previous foster care service plan in the file. |
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| 3 | — |
749.2447(6)(B) - Foster Home Screening-Verify and document that prospective foster parents have sufficient income/other available assets
In the homes reviewed it was found that the home did not have sufficient income to meet the child's needs |
— |
| 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
A 5 year old child in care was left alone unsupervised at different times and the caregiver was not able to ensure the child's safety or well being by having auditory or visual awareness of the child. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.911(b)(1) - Pedi. CPR training must adhere to AHA guidelines & include curr. that incudes use of a CPR manikin & written & hands-on instruction/practice & testing
Multiple caregivers obtained a CPR certification without the curriculum that includes the use of a CPR manikin as required. |
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| 3 | — |
749.1417(a) - TB exam-Persons over 1 yr old who live, work, volunteer at operation have exam w/in 30 days, unless person had previous exam that meets requirements
In 1 out of 6 child files reviewed the TB screening was completed late. The child was admitted 9/27/22 and the screening was completed 11/16/22 |
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| 3 | — |
749.2447(6)(B)(i) - Foster Home Screening-Document and assess for each prospective parent proof of income for last 60 days or 2 complete months
In reviewing the agency home, it was found that two homes did not meet the required proof of financial documentation required to require financial stability. |
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| 4 | — |
749.930(c)(1) - Caregiver?s for children receiving childcare, programmatic or PMN services must have 4hrs EBI or 8hrs for emotional disorders, IDD or ASD.
While reviewing 6 employee files, one employee's EBI refresher was not completed within the required timeframe. |
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| 4 | — |
749.1309(b)(1)(D)(ii) - Initial Service Plan-Caregiver instructions must include specific information about child's level of supervision
Foster parent did not follow the level of supervision required as stated in the inital service plan. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.63(1) - Types of services-Must only provide services listed on permit
One out of the six homes assessed was licensed as a home that provides treatment services with a child currently placed that is receiving treatment services and the agency is only licensed for agency homes to provide child care. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit
Three of six foster home records reviewed were missing the signature page in the file. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.3103 - Driver & passengers must follow all laws when driving, including laws on use of child passenger safety seat systems, seat belts & liability insurance
In reviewing agency homes one of the home's liability car insurance is out of date. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.933(c) - Annual Training Timeline-Method for completing annual training must be consistent throughout the agency
The operation does not have a consistent method on when annual trainings are conducted. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2815(a)(1) - Supervisory Visits-must have supervisory visits in the foster home at least quarterly
One of six foster home records reviewed did not have a supervisory visit in the file from the first quarter (January-March). |
— |
| 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 course of the investigation, foster parent admitted to "popping" the children on their hand and stated this would be the go to area when they did hit the children. The foster parent also admitted to "a pop on the butt" with the children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
It was found in the DFPS investigation that the foster parent was yelling at the children in the home. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2447(6)(B)(ii) - Foster Home Screening-Document and assess for each prospective parent copy of 2 bank statements and/or previous year's tax return
According to the home study, the foster home did not have adequate income prior to receiving reimbursement for services. Home study states family received outside support for groceries and bill payments. According to documents received, current tax return was not provided during the time of initial home study for accurate review. Current employment was not provided during the time of the initial home study. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
In reviewing the family homes, it was found that a foster parent who provides care for the child and lives in the home is now inactive as of 4/2023. In addition, the files are electronic and should be up to date and complete to ensure that compliance is met. |
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| 4 | — |
749.1541(a) - Medication Record-Maintain cumulative record of prescription medications dispensed to child, include nonprescription meds for child under five yrs old
There is no documentation that medication was administered for a youth in care from 1/1 ? 1/31/2026 as the medication is missing from the January log. There is no medication error report within the record to document these occurrences. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
It was disclosed during a sampling inspection that the foster parents utilize a caregiver/relative to take the children to medical appointments who does not have a background check completed with the agency. The home study advised that this person visits the home monthly and is not an approved frequent visitor to the home. That this person will not assist with caring for the children when the applicants are not present, but would like to provide babysitting support if needed. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
A caregiver admitted to subjecting a youth in care to corporal punishment. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
In reviewing the family homes, it was found that a foster parent who provides care for the child and lives in the home is now inactive as of 4/2023. In addition, the files are electronic and should be up to date and complete to ensure that compliance is met. |
— |
| 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 course of the investigation, foster parent admitted to "popping" the children on their hand and stated this would be the go to area when they did hit the children. The foster parent also admitted to "a pop on the butt" with the children. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
According to initial home study and home study addendum, dates are not consistent with known information on financial stability. According to initial home study and home study addendum employee verification information is inaccurate as well as employment and unemployment start and end dates. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.933(c) - Annual Training Timeline-Method for completing annual training must be consistent throughout the agency
The operation does not have a consistent method on when annual trainings are conducted. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2815(a)(1) - Supervisory Visits-must have supervisory visits in the foster home at least quarterly
Records reviewed, show there is no documentation of a quarter three review held for 2025. The review that was due by 8/3/25 was completed on 10/20/25. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.2593(a)(4) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being able to intervene when necessary to ensure each child's safety
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the caregiver was present when the child in care was riding as a third passenger on a two passenger ATV. The child was seated inappropriately on the rack as opposed to the seat of the ATV. The caregiver failed to intervene by allowing the child to ride on the ATV inappropriately, and the child was injured as a result. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2905(b) - Fire/health safety evaluations conducted by child placement staff using the State Fire Marshal?s checklist for foster homes is current for one year
An agency home had a fire inspection completed late and had a 1 month lapse. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.503(a)(10)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 6 hours after determining unauthorized absence of a child 13 yrs old or older.
While reviewing the serious incident report, it was determined the agency failed to report the runaway timely. It was determined the agency did not report the incident until fourteen hours after the reporting timeframe. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2931(c) - Tobacco Products-No one may smoke tobacco products, e-cigarettes, or vaporizers in motor vehicles when transporting children in care
It was disclosed during a sampling inspection that foster parents smoke while transporting the youth in care while in the vehicle. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2557(a) - AP Capacity-Foster homes may not exceed the total capacity stated on the home's verification
The home was found to be over capacity. HHSC will recommend an administrative penalty as a result of this citation, per HRC Section 42.078. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit
A review of records shows a supervisory visit was conducted & signed off by a babysitter since neither of the foster parents were present during the quarterly review. Supervisory Visits are to be conducted with foster parents. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.930(c)(1) - Caregiver?s for children receiving childcare, programmatic or PMN services must have 4hrs EBI or 8hrs for emotional disorders, IDD or ASD.
While reviewing 6 employee files, one employee's EBI refresher was not completed within the required timeframe. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2447(6)(B)(ii) - Foster Home Screening-Document and assess for each prospective parent copy of 2 bank statements and/or previous year's tax return
According to the home study, the foster home did not have adequate income prior to receiving reimbursement for services. Home study states family received outside support for groceries and bill payments. According to documents received, current tax return was not provided during the time of initial home study for accurate review. Current employment was not provided during the time of the initial home study. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.911(b)(1) - Pedi. CPR training must adhere to AHA guidelines & include curr. that incudes use of a CPR manikin & written & hands-on instruction/practice & testing
Multiple caregivers obtained a CPR certification without the curriculum that includes the use of a CPR manikin as required. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1541(c)(4) - Medication Record-Must include medication name, strength & dosage
Multiple electronic medication logs reviewed did not list strength & dosage. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair
During the DFPS investigation, it was noted that used doggy pads were left out in the living area. The home was also noted to be cluttered, with trash on the floor of the bedrooms. Additionally, the bathroom was unclean. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2447(6)(B) - Foster Home Screening-Verify and document that prospective foster parents have sufficient income/other available assets
In the homes reviewed it was found that the home did not have sufficient income to meet the child's needs |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.63(1) - Types of services-Must only provide services listed on permit
One out of the six homes assessed was licensed as a home that provides treatment services with a child currently placed that is receiving treatment services and the agency is only licensed for agency homes to provide child care. |
— |
| 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
A 5 year old child in care was left alone unsupervised at different times and the caregiver was not able to ensure the child's safety or well being by having auditory or visual awareness of the child. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
It was found that foster parent was threatening children with a spanking as a scare tactic. |
— |
| 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
Based on the information obtained throughout the investigation it was determined foster parent used threatening language toward a child in care to get her to go to church as well as using threatening the child with loss of placement. |
— |
| 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
Based on the information gathered throughout the investigation it was determined that foster parents left two foster children outside, locked out of the foster home, for five hours. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.949(b)(4) - Annual Training Documentation-Includes the trainer's name and qualifications, or the source of the training for self-instructional training
Multiple training certificates did not include the trainer's qualifications. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
749.2453(a)(3) - You must update a foster home screening- When there is a change that affects a foster home's verification as described in 749.2803
A household member was not included in the home study. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1541(a) - Medication Record-Maintain cumulative record of prescription medications dispensed to child, include nonprescription meds for child under five yrs old
There is no documentation that medication was administered for a youth in care from 1/1 ? 1/31/2026 as the medication is missing from the January log. There is no medication error report within the record to document these occurrences. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit
Three of six foster home records reviewed were missing the signature page in the file. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1417(a) - TB exam-Persons over 1 yr old who live, work, volunteer at operation have exam w/in 30 days, unless person had previous exam that meets requirements
In 1 out of 6 child files reviewed the TB screening was completed late. The child was admitted 9/27/22 and the screening was completed 11/16/22 |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.3663(b) - Adoptive Home Care/Safety-Pets vaccinated and treated as recommended by vet
In reviewing the agency home files it was found that a home's pet is not up to date with vaccinations. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.3321(b) - Adoption Service Plan-Complete plan within 40 days of initiation
In one file reviewed it was observed that a service plan was completed after the 40-day time frame on 10/20/2022 from the placement agreement and the day the child was placed 8/9/2022. There was also no previous foster care service plan in the file. |
— |
| 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.
Multiple records reviewed show trainings were late as they were completed outside of a 12-month period. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2470(8) - Verification-Includes obtaining the child placement management staff review, approval of home screening and recommended verification
The home is not verified for caring for a 5 year old yet the child in the home is 5 yrs old at this time. The home study approved a recommendation verification for children 6 - 8 years old. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2447(6)(B)(i) - Foster Home Screening-Document and assess for each prospective parent proof of income for last 60 days or 2 complete months
In reviewing the agency home, it was found that two homes did not meet the required proof of financial documentation required to require financial stability. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.3103 - Driver & passengers must follow all laws when driving, including laws on use of child passenger safety seat systems, seat belts & liability insurance
In reviewing agency homes one of the home's liability car insurance is out of date. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1301(a) - Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission
In 1 out of 6 child files reviewed the preliminary service plan was completed late. The child admission date was 7/1/24 and the plan was completed on 7/5/24 and signed on 7/6/24. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
It was found in the DFPS investigation that the foster parent was yelling at the children in the home. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.1003(b)(3)(M) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to consent in writing before participating in any publicity or fund raising activity for the operation
Children in care were not given the opportunity to consent to participate in a televised charity event publicly for money given to the foster parents on the child's behalf. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1309(b)(1)(D)(ii) - Initial Service Plan-Caregiver instructions must include specific information about child's level of supervision
Foster parent did not follow the level of supervision required as stated in the inital service plan. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2815(a)(1) - Supervisory Visits-must have supervisory visits in the foster home at least quarterly
One of six foster home records reviewed did not have a supervisory visit in the file from the first quarter (January-March). |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
According to initial home study and home study addendum, dates are not consistent with known information on financial stability. According to initial home study and home study addendum employee verification information is inaccurate as well as employment and unemployment start and end dates. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.949(b)(4) - Annual Training Documentation-Includes the trainer's name and qualifications, or the source of the training for self-instructional training
Multiple training certificates did not include the trainer's qualifications. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
749.911(b)(1) - Pedi. CPR training must adhere to AHA guidelines & include curr. that incudes use of a CPR manikin & written & hands-on instruction/practice & testing
Multiple caregivers obtained a CPR certification without the curriculum that includes the use of a CPR manikin as required. |
— |
| 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 course of the investigation, foster parent admitted to "popping" the children on their hand and stated this would be the go to area when they did hit the children. The foster parent also admitted to "a pop on the butt" with the children. |
— |
| 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.
Multiple records reviewed show trainings were late as they were completed outside of a 12-month period. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2905(b) - Fire/health safety evaluations conducted by child placement staff using the State Fire Marshal?s checklist for foster homes is current for one year
An agency home had a fire inspection completed late and had a 1 month lapse. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2815(a)(1) - Supervisory Visits-must have supervisory visits in the foster home at least quarterly
Records reviewed, show there is no documentation of a quarter three review held for 2025. The review that was due by 8/3/25 was completed on 10/20/25. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
It was found that foster parent was threatening children with a spanking as a scare tactic. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit
A review of records shows a supervisory visit was conducted & signed off by a babysitter since neither of the foster parents were present during the quarterly review. Supervisory Visits are to be conducted with foster parents. |
— |
| 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
Based on the information gathered throughout the investigation it was determined that foster parents left two foster children outside, locked out of the foster home, for five hours. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1541(c)(4) - Medication Record-Must include medication name, strength & dosage
Multiple electronic medication logs reviewed did not list strength & dosage. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2931(c) - Tobacco Products-No one may smoke tobacco products, e-cigarettes, or vaporizers in motor vehicles when transporting children in care
It was disclosed during a sampling inspection that foster parents smoke while transporting the youth in care while in the vehicle. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
It was found in the DFPS investigation that the foster parent was yelling at the children in the home. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1417(a) - TB exam-Persons over 1 yr old who live, work, volunteer at operation have exam w/in 30 days, unless person had previous exam that meets requirements
In 1 out of 6 child files reviewed the TB screening was completed late. The child was admitted 9/27/22 and the screening was completed 11/16/22 |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1301(a) - Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission
In 1 out of 6 child files reviewed the preliminary service plan was completed late. The child admission date was 7/1/24 and the plan was completed on 7/5/24 and signed on 7/6/24. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2447(6)(B)(ii) - Foster Home Screening-Document and assess for each prospective parent copy of 2 bank statements and/or previous year's tax return
According to the home study, the foster home did not have adequate income prior to receiving reimbursement for services. Home study states family received outside support for groceries and bill payments. According to documents received, current tax return was not provided during the time of initial home study for accurate review. Current employment was not provided during the time of the initial home study. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
It was disclosed during a sampling inspection that the foster parents utilize a caregiver/relative to take the children to medical appointments who does not have a background check completed with the agency. The home study advised that this person visits the home monthly and is not an approved frequent visitor to the home. That this person will not assist with caring for the children when the applicants are not present, but would like to provide babysitting support if needed. |
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749.1309(b)(1)(D)(ii) - Initial Service Plan-Caregiver instructions must include specific information about child's level of supervision
Foster parent did not follow the level of supervision required as stated in the inital service plan. |
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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
A 5 year old child in care was left alone unsupervised at different times and the caregiver was not able to ensure the child's safety or well being by having auditory or visual awareness of the child. |
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749.1003(b)(3)(M) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to consent in writing before participating in any publicity or fund raising activity for the operation
Children in care were not given the opportunity to consent to participate in a televised charity event publicly for money given to the foster parents on the child's behalf. |
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144 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.
Licensed facilities near this one, highest compliance score first.