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Foster Texas, LLC

Child care center · 1460 E WHITESTONE BLVD STE 120, Cedar Park, TX 78613-0010 · License 1694284- 13611

0Compliance score
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Violation history (272)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation A young child in care was left in a neglectful situation when caregivers left the child sleeping in a vehicle overnight.	—
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 During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a video camera was used in the bedroom of a child in care without permission from a legal guardian.	—
3	—	749.1401(b)(2) - General medical requirements-Child's record must have written record of each medical exam noting follow-up treatment recommendations and appointments A child did not receive follow up treatment that was recommended by a physician.	—
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 child files did not have a signed child rights form.	—
3	—	749.1951(b)(5) - Disciplinary Measures-Must be appropriate to the incident & severity of the behavior demonstrated The foster parents were using phone privileges as a form of discipline when the child's weight would not increase.	—
5	—	745.4151(c)(4)(A) - Mandatory drug testing-all applicants intended to be hired are subject to pre-employment testing, must have results prior to child access An employee was hired in November 2021 and did not have a drug test until March 2022. This employee has access to children.	—
3	—	749.1541(b) - Medication Record-Must update cumulative medication record within 24 hours of administering medication When reviewing documentation and interview narratives, the foster parent admitted to updating medication logs weekly.	—
5	—	749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks It was determined that a foster parent lacked self-control and pushed a child causing them to fall.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. Both foster children stated that one of the foster children was spanked by the foster mom.	—
3	—	749.591(b) - Unauthorized Absence - Maintain each annual summary log for five years The operation did not have an annual summary log for the last five years. One was created when the request was made and provided to Licensing.	Yes
4	—	749.1309(b)(1)(D)(ii) - Initial Service Plan-Caregiver instructions must include specific information about child's level of supervision The service plan did not include specific supervision requirements for two of two child files reviewed.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation It was identified during the course of this investigation that children in care were inappropriately touched by a foster parent and that a foster parent spanked a child in care. It was determined by DFPS this meets the definition for abuse.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container While conducting the walkthrough, medications were found to be unlocked in the file cabinet in the foster parents bedroom, and another medication was sitting on a dressing in the quest bedroom.	—
5	—	749.1463(b)(5) - Administration of Medication-Ensure the child has taken the medication as prescribed When reviewing documentation and interview narratives, it was determined that the foster parents were not administering a child's medication consistently or timely.	—
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 deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.	—
5	—	749.1463(b)(3) - AP Administration of Medication-Administer medications according to label instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's subsequent orders It was determined through the interview process the foster parent has not been giving the child the medication daily as prescribed by the doctor.	—
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 reported that a foster parent hit a child in care on the face.	—
2	—	749.1109(a)(1) - Placement Agreement-Includes authorization permitting agency to care for the child Two child files did not have placement authroization forms giving Foster Texas caregivers/staff authorization to care for the children admitted to care.	—
4	—	749.2913(b)(2) - Fire Extinguisher-Have a maintenance check once a year by a person qualified to inspect fire extinguishers. During the walkthrough of the home, 2 fire extinguisher were observed with tags that expired in 2022.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans It was identified a child's service plan required the child accompany the caregiver to and from the home, whenever the foster parent needs to leave the home. It was identified the caregiver left the home, to pick up another child, and failed to take this child along in accordance with the child's service plan.	—
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 determined through interviews and consultation that a child in care was subjected to corporal punishment.	—
1	—	749.535(a)(1) - Active records-All documentation in the record no later than 30 days after the occurrence or event A child's file did not have record of medical appointments the child has attended since November 2022. The child reportedly has monthly medical visits with their primary care doctor.	—
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 deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.	—
4	—	749.1421(b) - Immunization requirements-Maintain current immunizations records for each child in care including any exemptions or exceptions One child's record did not have record of immunizations or any reason why the child should be exempt from having immunizations.	—
5	—	749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks During this investigation it was determined that a foster parent shared a photo of a child in care. The child's private areas are visible in the photo.	—
2	—	749.1151(d) - Medical Requirements-Reports and findings of medical exam must be documented in child's record Two child files did not have the required medical or dental documentation.	—
2	—	749.1543(b) - Medication Records-Foster parents submit copies of the records to the agency each month; agency files these records in the child's record Medication logs for an infant in care had not been submitted to the operation since December 2022.	—
4	—	749.663(a)(5) - Child placement staff responsibilities-Monitor and provide support services to foster parents, initiate development/corrective/adverse action plans The agency did not provide support to the foster parents when they indicated they were stressed, and case manager indicated it was an inappropriate placement.	—
3	—	749.633(2) - CPA administrator-Can be administrator for two operations if the size and scope of the operations are manageable by one person The administrator at this operation is also an administrator at another child placing agency; however there does not appear to have been at staffing plan in place at the time of the administrator splitting duties between the two child placing agencies.	—
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 A child in care was driven around in a vehicle while in the hatchback of the vehicle without a wearing a seatbelt.	—
3	—	749.503(e)(1)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to CCR no later than 24 hrs after an incident that renders agency or foster home unsafe or unsanitary It was identified during the course of this investigation that a firearm was accessible to a child in care, was later found in a child's bedroom, and this information wasn't reported to Residential Child Care Regulation. It was identified the caregiver was aware of the incident, but failed to report this information directly to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline.	—
3	—	749.519(d) - Serious incidents-You must use form 7266 "Notification of Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation Deficiency" to notify parents of the deficiency. During an in person follow up inspection it was noted that the operation did not use the 7266 to notify legal guardians of an ANE citation.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation It was found a child of 14 years old is a frequent visitor to the home, but does not have a background check.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans During the case review reading it was found that a child's service plan recommended individual therapy for the child. Interviews with the child's team confirmed that the child had only attended therapy two times in six months.	—
3	—	749.1951(b)(5) - Disciplinary Measures-Must be appropriate to the incident & severity of the behavior demonstrated The foster parents were using phone privileges as a form of discipline when the child's weight would not increase.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans It was identified a child's service plan required the child accompany the caregiver to and from the home, whenever the foster parent needs to leave the home. It was identified the caregiver left the home, to pick up another child, and failed to take this child along in accordance with the child's service plan.	—
4	—	749.663(a)(5) - Child placement staff responsibilities-Monitor and provide support services to foster parents, initiate development/corrective/adverse action plans The agency did not provide support to the foster parents when they indicated they were stressed, and case manager indicated it was an inappropriate placement.	—
3	—	749.591(b) - Unauthorized Absence - Maintain each annual summary log for five years The operation did not have an annual summary log for the last five years. One was created when the request was made and provided to Licensing.	Yes
3	—	749.1541(b) - Medication Record-Must update cumulative medication record within 24 hours of administering medication When reviewing documentation and interview narratives, the foster parent admitted to updating medication logs weekly.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation It was found a child of 14 years old is a frequent visitor to the home, but does not have a background check.	—
5	—	749.1463(b)(3) - AP Administration of Medication-Administer medications according to label instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's subsequent orders It was determined through the interview process the foster parent has not been giving the child the medication daily as prescribed by the doctor.	—
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 deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.	—
2	—	749.1543(b) - Medication Records-Foster parents submit copies of the records to the agency each month; agency files these records in the child's record Medication logs for an infant in care had not been submitted to the operation since December 2022.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation A young child in care was left in a neglectful situation when caregivers left the child sleeping in a vehicle overnight.	—
1	—	749.535(a)(1) - Active records-All documentation in the record no later than 30 days after the occurrence or event A child's file did not have record of medical appointments the child has attended since November 2022. The child reportedly has monthly medical visits with their primary care doctor.	—
2	—	749.1109(a)(1) - Placement Agreement-Includes authorization permitting agency to care for the child Two child files did not have placement authroization forms giving Foster Texas caregivers/staff authorization to care for the children admitted to care.	—
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 deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.	—
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 A child in care was driven around in a vehicle while in the hatchback of the vehicle without a wearing a seatbelt.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container While conducting the walkthrough, medications were found to be unlocked in the file cabinet in the foster parents bedroom, and another medication was sitting on a dressing in the quest bedroom.	—
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 determined through interviews and consultation that a child in care was subjected to corporal punishment.	—
3	—	749.519(d) - Serious incidents-You must use form 7266 "Notification of Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation Deficiency" to notify parents of the deficiency. During an in person follow up inspection it was noted that the operation did not use the 7266 to notify legal guardians of an ANE citation.	—
4	—	749.2913(b)(2) - Fire Extinguisher-Have a maintenance check once a year by a person qualified to inspect fire extinguishers. During the walkthrough of the home, 2 fire extinguisher were observed with tags that expired in 2022.	—
5	—	749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks During this investigation it was determined that a foster parent shared a photo of a child in care. The child's private areas are visible in the photo.	—
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 reported that a foster parent hit a child in care on the face.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation It was identified during the course of this investigation that children in care were inappropriately touched by a foster parent and that a foster parent spanked a child in care. It was determined by DFPS this meets the definition for abuse.	—
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 child files did not have a signed child rights form.	—
3	—	749.503(e)(1)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to CCR no later than 24 hrs after an incident that renders agency or foster home unsafe or unsanitary It was identified during the course of this investigation that a firearm was accessible to a child in care, was later found in a child's bedroom, and this information wasn't reported to Residential Child Care Regulation. It was identified the caregiver was aware of the incident, but failed to report this information directly to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline.	—
5	—	749.1463(b)(5) - Administration of Medication-Ensure the child has taken the medication as prescribed When reviewing documentation and interview narratives, it was determined that the foster parents were not administering a child's medication consistently or timely.	—
4	—	749.1421(b) - Immunization requirements-Maintain current immunizations records for each child in care including any exemptions or exceptions One child's record did not have record of immunizations or any reason why the child should be exempt from having immunizations.	—
4	—	749.1309(b)(1)(D)(ii) - Initial Service Plan-Caregiver instructions must include specific information about child's level of supervision The service plan did not include specific supervision requirements for two of two child files reviewed.	—
5	—	745.4151(c)(4)(A) - Mandatory drug testing-all applicants intended to be hired are subject to pre-employment testing, must have results prior to child access An employee was hired in November 2021 and did not have a drug test until March 2022. This employee has access to children.	—
3	—	749.633(2) - CPA administrator-Can be administrator for two operations if the size and scope of the operations are manageable by one person The administrator at this operation is also an administrator at another child placing agency; however there does not appear to have been at staffing plan in place at the time of the administrator splitting duties between the two child placing agencies.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans During the case review reading it was found that a child's service plan recommended individual therapy for the child. Interviews with the child's team confirmed that the child had only attended therapy two times in six months.	—
3	—	749.1401(b)(2) - General medical requirements-Child's record must have written record of each medical exam noting follow-up treatment recommendations and appointments A child did not receive follow up treatment that was recommended by a physician.	—
2	—	749.1151(d) - Medical Requirements-Reports and findings of medical exam must be documented in child's record Two child files did not have the required medical or dental documentation.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. Both foster children stated that one of the foster children was spanked by the foster mom.	—
5	—	749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks It was determined that a foster parent lacked self-control and pushed a child causing them to fall.	—
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 During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a video camera was used in the bedroom of a child in care without permission from a legal guardian.	—
2	—	749.1151(d) - Medical Requirements-Reports and findings of medical exam must be documented in child's record Two child files did not have the required medical or dental documentation.	—
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 determined through interviews and consultation that a child in care was subjected to corporal punishment.	—
3	—	749.1401(b)(2) - General medical requirements-Child's record must have written record of each medical exam noting follow-up treatment recommendations and appointments A child did not receive follow up treatment that was recommended by a physician.	—
3	—	749.591(b) - Unauthorized Absence - Maintain each annual summary log for five years The operation did not have an annual summary log for the last five years. One was created when the request was made and provided to Licensing.	Yes
2	—	749.1543(b) - Medication Records-Foster parents submit copies of the records to the agency each month; agency files these records in the child's record Medication logs for an infant in care had not been submitted to the operation since December 2022.	—
2	—	749.1109(a)(1) - Placement Agreement-Includes authorization permitting agency to care for the child Two child files did not have placement authroization forms giving Foster Texas caregivers/staff authorization to care for the children admitted to care.	—
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 deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.	—
5	—	749.1463(b)(3) - AP Administration of Medication-Administer medications according to label instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's subsequent orders It was determined through the interview process the foster parent has not been giving the child the medication daily as prescribed by the doctor.	—
5	—	749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks During this investigation it was determined that a foster parent shared a photo of a child in care. The child's private areas are visible in the photo.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation A young child in care was left in a neglectful situation when caregivers left the child sleeping in a vehicle overnight.	—
4	—	749.1309(b)(1)(D)(ii) - Initial Service Plan-Caregiver instructions must include specific information about child's level of supervision The service plan did not include specific supervision requirements for two of two child files reviewed.	—
3	—	749.1951(b)(5) - Disciplinary Measures-Must be appropriate to the incident & severity of the behavior demonstrated The foster parents were using phone privileges as a form of discipline when the child's weight would not increase.	—
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 During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a video camera was used in the bedroom of a child in care without permission from a legal guardian.	—
5	—	749.1463(b)(5) - Administration of Medication-Ensure the child has taken the medication as prescribed When reviewing documentation and interview narratives, it was determined that the foster parents were not administering a child's medication consistently or timely.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation It was identified during the course of this investigation that children in care were inappropriately touched by a foster parent and that a foster parent spanked a child in care. It was determined by DFPS this meets the definition for abuse.	—
3	—	749.633(2) - CPA administrator-Can be administrator for two operations if the size and scope of the operations are manageable by one person The administrator at this operation is also an administrator at another child placing agency; however there does not appear to have been at staffing plan in place at the time of the administrator splitting duties between the two child placing agencies.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation It was found a child of 14 years old is a frequent visitor to the home, but does not have a background check.	—
3	—	749.1541(b) - Medication Record-Must update cumulative medication record within 24 hours of administering medication When reviewing documentation and interview narratives, the foster parent admitted to updating medication logs weekly.	—
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 child files did not have a signed child rights form.	—
4	—	749.1421(b) - Immunization requirements-Maintain current immunizations records for each child in care including any exemptions or exceptions One child's record did not have record of immunizations or any reason why the child should be exempt from having immunizations.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans During the case review reading it was found that a child's service plan recommended individual therapy for the child. Interviews with the child's team confirmed that the child had only attended therapy two times in six months.	—
5	—	745.4151(c)(4)(A) - Mandatory drug testing-all applicants intended to be hired are subject to pre-employment testing, must have results prior to child access An employee was hired in November 2021 and did not have a drug test until March 2022. This employee has access to children.	—
5	—	749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks It was determined that a foster parent lacked self-control and pushed a child causing them to fall.	—
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 deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.	—
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 A child in care was driven around in a vehicle while in the hatchback of the vehicle without a wearing a seatbelt.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. Both foster children stated that one of the foster children was spanked by the foster mom.	—
4	—	749.2913(b)(2) - Fire Extinguisher-Have a maintenance check once a year by a person qualified to inspect fire extinguishers. During the walkthrough of the home, 2 fire extinguisher were observed with tags that expired in 2022.	—
4	—	749.663(a)(5) - Child placement staff responsibilities-Monitor and provide support services to foster parents, initiate development/corrective/adverse action plans The agency did not provide support to the foster parents when they indicated they were stressed, and case manager indicated it was an inappropriate placement.	—
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 reported that a foster parent hit a child in care on the face.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans It was identified a child's service plan required the child accompany the caregiver to and from the home, whenever the foster parent needs to leave the home. It was identified the caregiver left the home, to pick up another child, and failed to take this child along in accordance with the child's service plan.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container While conducting the walkthrough, medications were found to be unlocked in the file cabinet in the foster parents bedroom, and another medication was sitting on a dressing in the quest bedroom.	—
3	—	749.519(d) - Serious incidents-You must use form 7266 "Notification of Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation Deficiency" to notify parents of the deficiency. During an in person follow up inspection it was noted that the operation did not use the 7266 to notify legal guardians of an ANE citation.	—

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

Inspections (160)

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

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