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Thompson Emergency Shelter

Child care center · , TX · License 516810

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 32. 0-17

Violation history (216)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
1— 748.1337(b)(1)(B) - Initial Service Plan-Include plans for maintaining and improving child's family relationships, including recommendations for visitation and contacts
Initial Service Plan was not available. Staff allowed child to visit with their parent against the service plan stating the child must have approved visits by and through CPS.		 —
3— 748.3365(b)(2) - Bedding-must provide each child with a mattress cover or protector unless mattress is waterproof
During walkthrough, one of the mattresses did not have a plastic cover over it.		 —
4— 748.1003(a) - Child/caregiver ratio-Caregiver may care for 5 children if any require tx svcs, 8 children if not; children under 5 yrs old count as 2 children
It was found that the staff has exceeded their ratio capacity at the time of the incident relevant to this investigation.		 —
3— 748.303(a)(9)(C) - Serious Incident-Report to law enforcement no later than 6 hours after determining unauthorized absence of a child 13 years old or older
The child ran away from the operation on 01/03/22 at 11:30pm. The incident was not reported to the hotline until 01/04/22 at 1:22pm.		 —
5— 748.1101(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
A child in care was not supervised appropriately resulting in self harm with potential serious injury		 —
4— 748.3271(3) - First Aid Kits-Each one must be in good condition and not have expired medications or supplies
During the walk through of the physical site it was noted that the vehicle used to transport the children had expired medication (aspirin) in the first aide kit.		 Yes
5— 748.685(a)(4) - Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being
Staff was sleeping while being the only caregiver in charge. If an incident had occurred they would not have been able to intervene. Staff was locked out of cottage while children in care awake.		 —
4— 748.2003(b)(3) - AP Administration of prescription medication-Administer medications according to instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's orders
During inspection, amount of pills remaining logged did not match what is in the cannister. Staff member stated this medication was also supposed to have been administered at 6, but was not due to child being asleep. This supplemental Form 2936 dated 7/8/22 replaced the form 2936 dated 6/30/22. The supplemental form dated 7/8/22 is due to this deficiency requiring an administrative penalty.		 —
3— 748.303(a)(9)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 6 hours after determining unauthorized absence of a child 13 yrs old or older
Per agency documentation received and reviewed children in care eloped and was on runaway status for more than six hours before reported to hotline.		 —
3— 748.1103(d) - Informing child of rights-Person being informed must sign statement indicating he read and understands the rights-signed copy filed in child's record
While reviewing child files out of four files one was noted to not have a signature of the child rights.		 —
3— 748.303(a)(9)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 6 hours after determining unauthorized absence of a child 13 yrs old or older
The operation failed to report a child who ran away to RCCR within the required timeframe. The child ran away on 1/18/22 and it was reported on 1/19/22.		 —
3— 748.309 - Reporting Serious Incident - All serious incident reports to Licensing must be made to the Texas Abuse & Neglect Hotline
The operation did not report the allegation.		 —
1— 748.3397(d)(1) - Bathing-Provide showers and bathtubs with hot & cold running water under sufficient pressure to meet the demands of children
Bathroom in boys' section of younger childrens' building had one shower that failed to provide hot water.		 —
4— 748.2307(9) - Other Prohibited Punishments-subjecting a child to abusive or profane language
Staff has been cursing towards children in an inappropriate manner heard by staff and residents.		 —
3— 748.3301(a)(2) - Physical Site- Buildings must be clean and in good repair.
During walkthrough of operation, windowsills in kitchen of older kids' building and bedrooms in younger kids' building were in disrepair. Bedroom door frame in older kids' building also in disrepair. Possible termite issue.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
Children in care confirmed staff threw a hairbrush at them while staff was upset. Staff did admit to throwing hairbrush but not directly at children in care.		 —
3— 748.3443(b)(1) - Food Preparation-Must have a thermometer in refrigerators & store refrigerated food at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below
During inspection, one building did not have thermometers in neither the fridge nor freezer.		 —
5— 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
On November 4, 2021 Inspector was made aware of staff member with documented conditions to job duties was left in charge of supervision of other employees. Employee was on provisional status and found to be non complaint.		 —
4— 748.3475(b)(1) - Safety Requirements-Ensure that hazards or defects identified during the playground inspection are removed or repaired promptly
During walkthrough, playground was observed to have damage taped over it, however it is still accessible to children.		 —
4— 748.2307(8) - Other Prohibited Punishments-humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
It was confirmed through interviews, a staff member would regularly yell at children in care.		 —
5— 748.2101(2) - Medication Storage-Keep medication inaccessible other than to employees responsible for stored medication
Medication closet was open and unlocked.		 —
4— 748.4703(b) - Child/caregiver ratio-Caregiver must remain awake during night-time sleeping hours
Staff members have been observed to be sleeping on duty by multiple children in care. Operation policies require staff be awake during night hours to properly supervise children in care.		 —
5— 748.1101(b)(7) - Child's rights-Make complaints/calls/reports w/o interference,coercion,punishment,retaliation,threats.Right to make them anonymously
Child in care was denied the right to call her caseworker.		 —
3— 748.311(4) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes names of all adults involved and their role in relation to the child(ren)
The Serious Incident Report did not contain the names and roles of the adults involved in the incident..		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
A staff member antagonized two children by mocking their preferred pronouns.		 —
5— 748.685(a)(4) - Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being
Staff allowed child to visit with their mom at an outing and allowed the child to drive their mom home after an incident.		 —
4— 748.3441(m) - Food Preparation-Food must be thawed in the refrigerator, in cold water in a leak-proof bag, or in the microwave
Hotdogs were left out to thaw in the kitchen sink.		 —
4— 748.4703(b) - Child/caregiver ratio-Caregiver must remain awake during night-time sleeping hours
Staff members have been observed to be sleeping on duty by multiple children in care. Operation policies require staff be awake during night hours to properly supervise children in care.		 —
3— 748.303(a)(9)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 6 hours after determining unauthorized absence of a child 13 yrs old or older
The operation failed to report a child who ran away to RCCR within the required timeframe. The child ran away on 1/18/22 and it was reported on 1/19/22.		 —
3— 748.1103(d) - Informing child of rights-Person being informed must sign statement indicating he read and understands the rights-signed copy filed in child's record
While reviewing child files out of four files one was noted to not have a signature of the child rights.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
A staff member antagonized two children by mocking their preferred pronouns.		 —
5— 748.685(a)(4) - Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being
Staff was sleeping while being the only caregiver in charge. If an incident had occurred they would not have been able to intervene. Staff was locked out of cottage while children in care awake.		 —
3— 748.311(4) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes names of all adults involved and their role in relation to the child(ren)
The Serious Incident Report did not contain the names and roles of the adults involved in the incident..		 —
4— 748.3441(m) - Food Preparation-Food must be thawed in the refrigerator, in cold water in a leak-proof bag, or in the microwave
Hotdogs were left out to thaw in the kitchen sink.		 —
1— 748.1337(b)(1)(B) - Initial Service Plan-Include plans for maintaining and improving child's family relationships, including recommendations for visitation and contacts
Initial Service Plan was not available. Staff allowed child to visit with their parent against the service plan stating the child must have approved visits by and through CPS.		 —
1— 748.3397(d)(1) - Bathing-Provide showers and bathtubs with hot & cold running water under sufficient pressure to meet the demands of children
Bathroom in boys' section of younger childrens' building had one shower that failed to provide hot water.		 —
4— 748.2307(9) - Other Prohibited Punishments-subjecting a child to abusive or profane language
Staff has been cursing towards children in an inappropriate manner heard by staff and residents.		 —
5— 748.2101(2) - Medication Storage-Keep medication inaccessible other than to employees responsible for stored medication
Medication closet was open and unlocked.		 —
3— 748.309 - Reporting Serious Incident - All serious incident reports to Licensing must be made to the Texas Abuse & Neglect Hotline
The operation did not report the allegation.		 —
5— 748.1101(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
A child in care was not supervised appropriately resulting in self harm with potential serious injury		 —
3— 748.3443(b)(1) - Food Preparation-Must have a thermometer in refrigerators & store refrigerated food at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below
During inspection, one building did not have thermometers in neither the fridge nor freezer.		 —
4— 748.1003(a) - Child/caregiver ratio-Caregiver may care for 5 children if any require tx svcs, 8 children if not; children under 5 yrs old count as 2 children
It was found that the staff has exceeded their ratio capacity at the time of the incident relevant to this investigation.		 —
5— 748.1101(b)(7) - Child's rights-Make complaints/calls/reports w/o interference,coercion,punishment,retaliation,threats.Right to make them anonymously
Child in care was denied the right to call her caseworker.		 —
3— 748.3365(b)(2) - Bedding-must provide each child with a mattress cover or protector unless mattress is waterproof
During walkthrough, one of the mattresses did not have a plastic cover over it.		 —
3— 748.303(a)(9)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 6 hours after determining unauthorized absence of a child 13 yrs old or older
Per agency documentation received and reviewed children in care eloped and was on runaway status for more than six hours before reported to hotline.		 —
5— 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
On November 4, 2021 Inspector was made aware of staff member with documented conditions to job duties was left in charge of supervision of other employees. Employee was on provisional status and found to be non complaint.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
Children in care confirmed staff threw a hairbrush at them while staff was upset. Staff did admit to throwing hairbrush but not directly at children in care.		 —
4— 748.3271(3) - First Aid Kits-Each one must be in good condition and not have expired medications or supplies
During the walk through of the physical site it was noted that the vehicle used to transport the children had expired medication (aspirin) in the first aide kit.		 Yes
5— 748.685(a)(4) - Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being
Staff allowed child to visit with their mom at an outing and allowed the child to drive their mom home after an incident.		 —
4— 748.3475(b)(1) - Safety Requirements-Ensure that hazards or defects identified during the playground inspection are removed or repaired promptly
During walkthrough, playground was observed to have damage taped over it, however it is still accessible to children.		 —
3— 748.303(a)(9)(C) - Serious Incident-Report to law enforcement no later than 6 hours after determining unauthorized absence of a child 13 years old or older
The child ran away from the operation on 01/03/22 at 11:30pm. The incident was not reported to the hotline until 01/04/22 at 1:22pm.		 —
4— 748.2003(b)(3) - AP Administration of prescription medication-Administer medications according to instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's orders
During inspection, amount of pills remaining logged did not match what is in the cannister. Staff member stated this medication was also supposed to have been administered at 6, but was not due to child being asleep. This supplemental Form 2936 dated 7/8/22 replaced the form 2936 dated 6/30/22. The supplemental form dated 7/8/22 is due to this deficiency requiring an administrative penalty.		 —
3— 748.3301(a)(2) - Physical Site- Buildings must be clean and in good repair.
During walkthrough of operation, windowsills in kitchen of older kids' building and bedrooms in younger kids' building were in disrepair. Bedroom door frame in older kids' building also in disrepair. Possible termite issue.		 —
4— 748.2307(8) - Other Prohibited Punishments-humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
It was confirmed through interviews, a staff member would regularly yell at children in care.		 —
3— 748.1103(d) - Informing child of rights-Person being informed must sign statement indicating he read and understands the rights-signed copy filed in child's record
While reviewing child files out of four files one was noted to not have a signature of the child rights.		 —
4— 748.2307(9) - Other Prohibited Punishments-subjecting a child to abusive or profane language
Staff has been cursing towards children in an inappropriate manner heard by staff and residents.		 —
5— 748.2101(2) - Medication Storage-Keep medication inaccessible other than to employees responsible for stored medication
Medication closet was open and unlocked.		 —
4— 748.3271(3) - First Aid Kits-Each one must be in good condition and not have expired medications or supplies
During the walk through of the physical site it was noted that the vehicle used to transport the children had expired medication (aspirin) in the first aide kit.		 Yes
3— 748.3443(b)(1) - Food Preparation-Must have a thermometer in refrigerators & store refrigerated food at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below
During inspection, one building did not have thermometers in neither the fridge nor freezer.		 —
4— 748.2003(b)(3) - AP Administration of prescription medication-Administer medications according to instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's orders
During inspection, amount of pills remaining logged did not match what is in the cannister. Staff member stated this medication was also supposed to have been administered at 6, but was not due to child being asleep. This supplemental Form 2936 dated 7/8/22 replaced the form 2936 dated 6/30/22. The supplemental form dated 7/8/22 is due to this deficiency requiring an administrative penalty.		 —
3— 748.309 - Reporting Serious Incident - All serious incident reports to Licensing must be made to the Texas Abuse & Neglect Hotline
The operation did not report the allegation.		 —
3— 748.303(a)(9)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 6 hours after determining unauthorized absence of a child 13 yrs old or older
Per agency documentation received and reviewed children in care eloped and was on runaway status for more than six hours before reported to hotline.		 —
5— 748.1101(b)(7) - Child's rights-Make complaints/calls/reports w/o interference,coercion,punishment,retaliation,threats.Right to make them anonymously
Child in care was denied the right to call her caseworker.		 —
5— 748.685(a)(4) - Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being
Staff allowed child to visit with their mom at an outing and allowed the child to drive their mom home after an incident.		 —
4— 748.3475(b)(1) - Safety Requirements-Ensure that hazards or defects identified during the playground inspection are removed or repaired promptly
During walkthrough, playground was observed to have damage taped over it, however it is still accessible to children.		 —
5— 748.1101(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
A child in care was not supervised appropriately resulting in self harm with potential serious injury		 —
3— 748.3365(b)(2) - Bedding-must provide each child with a mattress cover or protector unless mattress is waterproof
During walkthrough, one of the mattresses did not have a plastic cover over it.		 —
4— 748.4703(b) - Child/caregiver ratio-Caregiver must remain awake during night-time sleeping hours
Staff members have been observed to be sleeping on duty by multiple children in care. Operation policies require staff be awake during night hours to properly supervise children in care.		 —
1— 748.1337(b)(1)(B) - Initial Service Plan-Include plans for maintaining and improving child's family relationships, including recommendations for visitation and contacts
Initial Service Plan was not available. Staff allowed child to visit with their parent against the service plan stating the child must have approved visits by and through CPS.		 —
3— 748.3301(a)(2) - Physical Site- Buildings must be clean and in good repair.
During walkthrough of operation, windowsills in kitchen of older kids' building and bedrooms in younger kids' building were in disrepair. Bedroom door frame in older kids' building also in disrepair. Possible termite issue.		 —
3— 748.311(4) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes names of all adults involved and their role in relation to the child(ren)
The Serious Incident Report did not contain the names and roles of the adults involved in the incident..		 —
4— 748.3441(m) - Food Preparation-Food must be thawed in the refrigerator, in cold water in a leak-proof bag, or in the microwave
Hotdogs were left out to thaw in the kitchen sink.		 —
4— 748.1003(a) - Child/caregiver ratio-Caregiver may care for 5 children if any require tx svcs, 8 children if not; children under 5 yrs old count as 2 children
It was found that the staff has exceeded their ratio capacity at the time of the incident relevant to this investigation.		 —
4— 748.2307(8) - Other Prohibited Punishments-humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
It was confirmed through interviews, a staff member would regularly yell at children in care.		 —
5— 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
On November 4, 2021 Inspector was made aware of staff member with documented conditions to job duties was left in charge of supervision of other employees. Employee was on provisional status and found to be non complaint.		 —
3— 748.303(a)(9)(C) - Serious Incident-Report to law enforcement no later than 6 hours after determining unauthorized absence of a child 13 years old or older
The child ran away from the operation on 01/03/22 at 11:30pm. The incident was not reported to the hotline until 01/04/22 at 1:22pm.		 —
3— 748.303(a)(9)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 6 hours after determining unauthorized absence of a child 13 yrs old or older
The operation failed to report a child who ran away to RCCR within the required timeframe. The child ran away on 1/18/22 and it was reported on 1/19/22.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
A staff member antagonized two children by mocking their preferred pronouns.		 —
5— 748.685(a)(4) - Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being
Staff was sleeping while being the only caregiver in charge. If an incident had occurred they would not have been able to intervene. Staff was locked out of cottage while children in care awake.		 —
1— 748.3397(d)(1) - Bathing-Provide showers and bathtubs with hot & cold running water under sufficient pressure to meet the demands of children
Bathroom in boys' section of younger childrens' building had one shower that failed to provide hot water.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
Children in care confirmed staff threw a hairbrush at them while staff was upset. Staff did admit to throwing hairbrush but not directly at children in care.		 —
3— 748.309 - Reporting Serious Incident - All serious incident reports to Licensing must be made to the Texas Abuse & Neglect Hotline
The operation did not report the allegation.		 —
4— 748.3475(b)(1) - Safety Requirements-Ensure that hazards or defects identified during the playground inspection are removed or repaired promptly
During walkthrough, playground was observed to have damage taped over it, however it is still accessible to children.		 —
5— 748.2101(2) - Medication Storage-Keep medication inaccessible other than to employees responsible for stored medication
Medication closet was open and unlocked.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
Children in care confirmed staff threw a hairbrush at them while staff was upset. Staff did admit to throwing hairbrush but not directly at children in care.		 —
4— 748.3271(3) - First Aid Kits-Each one must be in good condition and not have expired medications or supplies
During the walk through of the physical site it was noted that the vehicle used to transport the children had expired medication (aspirin) in the first aide kit.		 Yes
3— 748.311(4) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes names of all adults involved and their role in relation to the child(ren)
The Serious Incident Report did not contain the names and roles of the adults involved in the incident..		 —
3— 748.3301(a)(2) - Physical Site- Buildings must be clean and in good repair.
During walkthrough of operation, windowsills in kitchen of older kids' building and bedrooms in younger kids' building were in disrepair. Bedroom door frame in older kids' building also in disrepair. Possible termite issue.		 —
3— 748.1103(d) - Informing child of rights-Person being informed must sign statement indicating he read and understands the rights-signed copy filed in child's record
While reviewing child files out of four files one was noted to not have a signature of the child rights.		 —
3— 748.303(a)(9)(C) - Serious Incident-Report to law enforcement no later than 6 hours after determining unauthorized absence of a child 13 years old or older
The child ran away from the operation on 01/03/22 at 11:30pm. The incident was not reported to the hotline until 01/04/22 at 1:22pm.		 —
3— 748.3365(b)(2) - Bedding-must provide each child with a mattress cover or protector unless mattress is waterproof
During walkthrough, one of the mattresses did not have a plastic cover over it.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
A staff member antagonized two children by mocking their preferred pronouns.		 —
3— 748.303(a)(9)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 6 hours after determining unauthorized absence of a child 13 yrs old or older
The operation failed to report a child who ran away to RCCR within the required timeframe. The child ran away on 1/18/22 and it was reported on 1/19/22.		 —
3— 748.3443(b)(1) - Food Preparation-Must have a thermometer in refrigerators & store refrigerated food at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below
During inspection, one building did not have thermometers in neither the fridge nor freezer.		 —
5— 748.1101(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
A child in care was not supervised appropriately resulting in self harm with potential serious injury		 —
4— 748.4703(b) - Child/caregiver ratio-Caregiver must remain awake during night-time sleeping hours
Staff members have been observed to be sleeping on duty by multiple children in care. Operation policies require staff be awake during night hours to properly supervise children in care.		 —
5— 748.685(a)(4) - Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being
Staff was sleeping while being the only caregiver in charge. If an incident had occurred they would not have been able to intervene. Staff was locked out of cottage while children in care awake.		 —
1— 748.1337(b)(1)(B) - Initial Service Plan-Include plans for maintaining and improving child's family relationships, including recommendations for visitation and contacts
Initial Service Plan was not available. Staff allowed child to visit with their parent against the service plan stating the child must have approved visits by and through CPS.		 —
3— 748.303(a)(9)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 6 hours after determining unauthorized absence of a child 13 yrs old or older
Per agency documentation received and reviewed children in care eloped and was on runaway status for more than six hours before reported to hotline.		 —
4— 748.2003(b)(3) - AP Administration of prescription medication-Administer medications according to instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's orders
During inspection, amount of pills remaining logged did not match what is in the cannister. Staff member stated this medication was also supposed to have been administered at 6, but was not due to child being asleep. This supplemental Form 2936 dated 7/8/22 replaced the form 2936 dated 6/30/22. The supplemental form dated 7/8/22 is due to this deficiency requiring an administrative penalty.		 —

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

Inspections (136)

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

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