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No One Left Behind Today, Inc.

Child care center · 3369 GARDEN BROOK DR, Dallas, TX 75234-2310 · License 1767742- 15811

0Compliance score
Poor

Violation history (384)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
2	—	749.3023(c)(3) - Bedrooms-foster children or any other household members may not use a room that does not have doors for privacy as a bedroom The foster parent was utilizing a room that did not have a door for privacy. This was used for the foster child bedroom.	—
5	—	745.8411(b)(2) - Responsibilities - Provides access to all areas of the operation There was one bedroom that was locked and foster mother stated that she did not have a key to the room.	—
5	—	745.8411(b)(2) - Responsibilities - Provides access to all areas of the operation There was one bedroom that was locked and foster mother stated that she did not have a key to the room.	—
3	—	749.669(2) - Child placement management staff responsibilities-Review, approve, sign and date initial and subsequent placement documents Staff must have children files with the current documentation in the child's file. Three of the three child files read did not have the documentation of admission paperwork in file.	Yes
2	—	749.2803(b) - Foster Home Changes-new or temporary verification certificate must be issued for change in location, extend expiration date or change to non-expiring The verified foster parent moved out of the location of the foster home. The agency left the home's location open as an option for foster care placement.	—
5	—	749.1109(a)(2) - Placement Agreement-Includes a medical consent form signed by a person authorized by the Texas Family Code to provide consent The placement agreement and medical consent forms documents the name of a foster parent as being authorized to provide care. The authorization was signed by a respite provider.	—
4	—	749.863(a)(5) - Caregivers for children under 2 must have safe sleeping; one FP must have training before a child is placed, other FP must complete in 90 days. One caregiver was missing the required safe sleeping training.	—
3	—	749.2631(a) - Respite-Except during an investigation, a child may be in respite child-care services for 14 consecutive days or 40 days each year Two children in care were placed in respite on 11/08/2023 and were still in respite placement on 11/29/2023.	—
2	—	749.3023(c)(3) - Bedrooms-foster children or any other household members may not use a room that does not have doors for privacy as a bedroom The foster parent was utilizing a room that did not have a door for privacy. This was used for the foster child bedroom.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation A child in care was tased by a foster parent and required medical attention. Foster parent had taser easily accessible to children in care.	—
4	—	749.2911 - Smoke Detectors-must be installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's or fire authority's instructions There were multiple smoke detectors that were beeping upstairs and downstairs	—
4	—	749.503(a)(3)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing as soon as aware of allegations or indications of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child The operation was concerned that a caregiver was abusive towards a child in care and did not make a report to State Wide Intake.	—
4	—	749.3081(a) - Food Preparation-caregivers must keep furniture, equipment, food surfaces, and areas where food is prepared, eaten, or stored clean and in repair The refrigerator contained several uncovered vegetables that had rotted and began to soil the surface of the storage bin.	—
5	—	745.8411(b)(2) - Responsibilities - Provides access to all areas of the operation There was one bedroom that was locked and foster mother stated that she did not have a key to the room.	—
5	—	749.2593(c)(2) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must provide a safe environment A caregiver was observed, with the children, taking them through the backyard to enter the home. The caregiver does not know the alarm code. The caregiver enters the home through the unlocked sliding doors to prevent the alarm from going off.	—
4	—	749.3039(e)(2) - Trampolines-must have shock-absorbing pads covering the springs, hooks and frame Trampoline did not have absorbing pads covering springs.	—
4	—	749.2913(b)(2) - Fire Extinguisher-Have a maintenance check once a year by a person qualified to inspect fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers was outdated and had not been checked since the family moved in the home.	—
3	—	749.2447(9) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents and discuss h ealth status of all persons living in the home (physical, mental, substance abuse) The home-screening did not discuss health status of each person living in the home.	—
3	—	749.553(6) - Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059 One out of two personnel files reviewed did not include a signed affidavit for applicant. All personnel files need to have required documents in file.	—
5	—	749.2967(a)(2) - May transport a child in vehicle with firearms-(other than handguns), other weapons-explosive materials-or projectiles if inaccessible to the child Foster parent had taser within reach of the children in care in the vehicle.	—
4	—	749.4151(a)(2) - Pre-Service Training-caregiver must complete 16 hrs of EBI, 1/2 prior to solely caring for child and all within 90 days Two of the two homes files reviewed did not have the EBI completed in the required timeframe.	—
4	—	749.2913(a)(2) - Fire Extinguisher-A foster home must have a fire extinguisher on each level of the home There was not a fire extinguisher on the second floor of the home.	—
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	—	749.3041(2) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that equipment and furniture are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair There multiple blinds that had broken slats. This included the bedrooms and living room.	—
2	—	749.3023(c)(3) - Bedrooms-foster children or any other household members may not use a room that does not have doors for privacy as a bedroom The foster parent was utilizing a room that did not have a door for privacy. This was used for the foster child bedroom.	—
4	—	749.3041(2) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that equipment and furniture are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair There multiple blinds that had broken slats. This included the bedrooms and living room. There was also a trampoline in the backyard that was taken apart and flipped upside down with multiple poles/connectors exposed. There was also a broken air vent that was hanging down from the ceiling.	—
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	—	749.2913(a)(2) - Fire Extinguisher-A foster home must have a fire extinguisher on each level of the home There was not a fire extinguisher on the second floor of the home.	—
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair The home was in need of repairs. The areas requiring repairs were the bathroom mirror, dining room chairs, and light fixtures.	—
5	—	749.3041(8) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that house is free of rodents and insects The foster home did have German roaches.	—
5	—	749.2961(a)(1) - If weapons/explosives/projectiles allowed, must enforce policy w/precautions to ensure no unsupervised access for children/ kept in locked storage A caregiver left a weapon (taser) in the car which was accessible to children in care which could have resulted in physical harm.	—
2	—	749.3023(c)(3) - Bedrooms-foster children or any other household members may not use a room that does not have doors for privacy as a bedroom During the investigation, it was observed that a child in care was using a common area room as a bedroom without a door.	—
5	—	749.2593(a)(2) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity 2 children reported being left at home alone without foster parent supervision.	—
5	—	749.1521(3) - Medication Storage-Store medication covered by Schedule II of the Texas Controlled Substances Act under double lock in a separate container Medication storage consisted of one lock on the closet door but there was not a second lock for psychotropic medications.	—
3	—	749.2449(a)(3) - Interview For Foster Home Screening-Must include at least one individual interview with each person living full or part time with the family One of the two home screenings reviewed did not have an interview for a household member.	—
2	—	749.1305 - Preliminary Service Planning-the placement staff must develop, sign, and date the preliminary service plan One of the two child's file reviewed was missing the signatures on the preliminary service plan.	—
3	—	749.2449(a)(5) - Interview For Foster Home Screening-Must include at least one family group interview with all family members living in the home A family member living in the home was not interview. The interview was conducted over the phone with the family member on 12/6/2023.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans Foster parent left children unsupervised, and this was not in accordance with their service plans.	—
3	—	745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list The operation has been operating since July of 2023, the background check validation has not been completed.	—
3	—	749.2447(17) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents the attitude of other household members about plans to provide foster care The home screening did not mention the attitude of each household members.	—
4	—	749.151(4) - Operational responsibilities - Allow Licensing to inspect the CPA during its hours of operation On 1/3/2024, the agency was not open during regular office hours.	Yes
3	—	745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving While reviewing background checks, there were multiple individuals listed as active that are no longer associated with the operation.	—
5	—	749.1109(a)(2) - Placement Agreement-Includes a medical consent form signed by a person authorized by the Texas Family Code to provide consent An unverified respite provider accepted children into placement and signed paperwork in lieu of a foster parent who had no intentions of returning to provide care.	—
4	—	749.3079(3) - Food Storage-food items must be protected from contamination Several food items were observed to be uncovered and spoiled in the refrigerator.	—
4	—	749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child 2 children reported the foster parent yelling at children in care	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container There was prescription and over the counter medication in the master bathroom and one of the daughter's bedrooms.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container There was prescription and over the counter medications observed in the one of the daughter's bedrooms. The medicine closet was unlocked. There was also two pills not in a container observed on the dresser in the daughter's room.	—
4	—	749.2911 - Smoke Detectors-must be installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's or fire authority's instructions There were multiple smoke detectors that were beeping upstairs and downstairs	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container There was prescription and over the counter medication in the master bathroom and one of the daughter's bedrooms.	—
4	—	749.3041(2) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that equipment and furniture are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair There multiple blinds that had broken slats. This included the bedrooms and living room. There was also a trampoline in the backyard that was taken apart and flipped upside down with multiple poles/connectors exposed. There was also a broken air vent that was hanging down from the ceiling.	—
4	—	749.2913(a)(2) - Fire Extinguisher-A foster home must have a fire extinguisher on each level of the home There was not a fire extinguisher on the second floor of the home.	—
5	—	749.3041(8) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that house is free of rodents and insects The foster home did have German roaches.	—
5	—	749.2593(a)(2) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity 2 children reported being left at home alone without foster parent supervision.	—
5	—	745.8411(b)(2) - Responsibilities - Provides access to all areas of the operation There was one bedroom that was locked and foster mother stated that she did not have a key to the room.	—
5	—	749.1109(a)(2) - Placement Agreement-Includes a medical consent form signed by a person authorized by the Texas Family Code to provide consent The placement agreement and medical consent forms documents the name of a foster parent as being authorized to provide care. The authorization was signed by a respite provider.	—
4	—	749.151(4) - Operational responsibilities - Allow Licensing to inspect the CPA during its hours of operation On 1/3/2024, the agency was not open during regular office hours.	Yes
2	—	749.3023(c)(3) - Bedrooms-foster children or any other household members may not use a room that does not have doors for privacy as a bedroom The foster parent was utilizing a room that did not have a door for privacy. This was used for the foster child bedroom.	—
2	—	749.3023(c)(3) - Bedrooms-foster children or any other household members may not use a room that does not have doors for privacy as a bedroom The foster parent was utilizing a room that did not have a door for privacy. This was used for the foster child bedroom.	—
4	—	749.2911 - Smoke Detectors-must be installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's or fire authority's instructions There were multiple smoke detectors that were beeping upstairs and downstairs	—
3	—	749.2449(a)(3) - Interview For Foster Home Screening-Must include at least one individual interview with each person living full or part time with the family One of the two home screenings reviewed did not have an interview for a household member.	—
3	—	749.553(6) - Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059 One out of two personnel files reviewed did not include a signed affidavit for applicant. All personnel files need to have required documents in file.	—
4	—	749.3041(2) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that equipment and furniture are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair There multiple blinds that had broken slats. This included the bedrooms and living room.	—
3	—	745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list The operation has been operating since July of 2023, the background check validation has not been completed.	—
2	—	749.3023(c)(3) - Bedrooms-foster children or any other household members may not use a room that does not have doors for privacy as a bedroom During the investigation, it was observed that a child in care was using a common area room as a bedroom without a door.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans Foster parent left children unsupervised, and this was not in accordance with their service plans.	—
3	—	749.669(2) - Child placement management staff responsibilities-Review, approve, sign and date initial and subsequent placement documents Staff must have children files with the current documentation in the child's file. Three of the three child files read did not have the documentation of admission paperwork in file.	Yes
5	—	745.8411(b)(2) - Responsibilities - Provides access to all areas of the operation There was one bedroom that was locked and foster mother stated that she did not have a key to the room.	—
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	—	749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child 2 children reported the foster parent yelling at children in 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	—	749.2911 - Smoke Detectors-must be installed and maintained according to the manufacturer's or fire authority's instructions There were multiple smoke detectors that were beeping upstairs and downstairs	—
3	—	745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving While reviewing background checks, there were multiple individuals listed as active that are no longer associated with the operation.	—
5	—	749.2593(c)(2) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must provide a safe environment A caregiver was observed, with the children, taking them through the backyard to enter the home. The caregiver does not know the alarm code. The caregiver enters the home through the unlocked sliding doors to prevent the alarm from going off.	—
2	—	749.3023(c)(3) - Bedrooms-foster children or any other household members may not use a room that does not have doors for privacy as a bedroom The foster parent was utilizing a room that did not have a door for privacy. This was used for the foster child bedroom.	—
4	—	749.2913(a)(2) - Fire Extinguisher-A foster home must have a fire extinguisher on each level of the home There was not a fire extinguisher on the second floor of the home.	—
4	—	749.3039(e)(2) - Trampolines-must have shock-absorbing pads covering the springs, hooks and frame Trampoline did not have absorbing pads covering springs.	—
4	—	749.2913(b)(2) - Fire Extinguisher-Have a maintenance check once a year by a person qualified to inspect fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers was outdated and had not been checked since the family moved in the home.	—
4	—	749.863(a)(5) - Caregivers for children under 2 must have safe sleeping; one FP must have training before a child is placed, other FP must complete in 90 days. One caregiver was missing the required safe sleeping training.	—
3	—	749.2447(17) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents the attitude of other household members about plans to provide foster care The home screening did not mention the attitude of each household members.	—
5	—	749.2961(a)(1) - If weapons/explosives/projectiles allowed, must enforce policy w/precautions to ensure no unsupervised access for children/ kept in locked storage A caregiver left a weapon (taser) in the car which was accessible to children in care which could have resulted in physical harm.	—
3	—	749.2449(a)(5) - Interview For Foster Home Screening-Must include at least one family group interview with all family members living in the home A family member living in the home was not interview. The interview was conducted over the phone with the family member on 12/6/2023.	—
2	—	749.1305 - Preliminary Service Planning-the placement staff must develop, sign, and date the preliminary service plan One of the two child's file reviewed was missing the signatures on the preliminary service plan.	—
3	—	749.2447(9) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents and discuss h ealth status of all persons living in the home (physical, mental, substance abuse) The home-screening did not discuss health status of each person living in the home.	—
5	—	749.1109(a)(2) - Placement Agreement-Includes a medical consent form signed by a person authorized by the Texas Family Code to provide consent An unverified respite provider accepted children into placement and signed paperwork in lieu of a foster parent who had no intentions of returning to provide care.	—
5	—	749.1521(3) - Medication Storage-Store medication covered by Schedule II of the Texas Controlled Substances Act under double lock in a separate container Medication storage consisted of one lock on the closet door but there was not a second lock for psychotropic medications.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation A child in care was tased by a foster parent and required medical attention. Foster parent had taser easily accessible to children in care.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container There was prescription and over the counter medications observed in the one of the daughter's bedrooms. The medicine closet was unlocked. There was also two pills not in a container observed on the dresser in the daughter's room.	—
2	—	749.2803(b) - Foster Home Changes-new or temporary verification certificate must be issued for change in location, extend expiration date or change to non-expiring The verified foster parent moved out of the location of the foster home. The agency left the home's location open as an option for foster care placement.	—
5	—	749.2967(a)(2) - May transport a child in vehicle with firearms-(other than handguns), other weapons-explosive materials-or projectiles if inaccessible to the child Foster parent had taser within reach of the children in care in the vehicle.	—
3	—	749.2631(a) - Respite-Except during an investigation, a child may be in respite child-care services for 14 consecutive days or 40 days each year Two children in care were placed in respite on 11/08/2023 and were still in respite placement on 11/29/2023.	—
4	—	749.4151(a)(2) - Pre-Service Training-caregiver must complete 16 hrs of EBI, 1/2 prior to solely caring for child and all within 90 days Two of the two homes files reviewed did not have the EBI completed in the required timeframe.	—
4	—	749.3079(3) - Food Storage-food items must be protected from contamination Several food items were observed to be uncovered and spoiled in the refrigerator.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(3)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing as soon as aware of allegations or indications of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child The operation was concerned that a caregiver was abusive towards a child in care and did not make a report to State Wide Intake.	—
5	—	745.8411(b)(2) - Responsibilities - Provides access to all areas of the operation There was one bedroom that was locked and foster mother stated that she did not have a key to the room.	—
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair The home was in need of repairs. The areas requiring repairs were the bathroom mirror, dining room chairs, and light fixtures.	—
4	—	749.3081(a) - Food Preparation-caregivers must keep furniture, equipment, food surfaces, and areas where food is prepared, eaten, or stored clean and in repair The refrigerator contained several uncovered vegetables that had rotted and began to soil the surface of the storage bin.	—
4	—	749.151(4) - Operational responsibilities - Allow Licensing to inspect the CPA during its hours of operation On 1/3/2024, the agency was not open during regular office hours.	Yes
2	—	749.1305 - Preliminary Service Planning-the placement staff must develop, sign, and date the preliminary service plan One of the two child's file reviewed was missing the signatures on the preliminary service plan.	—
4	—	749.3081(a) - Food Preparation-caregivers must keep furniture, equipment, food surfaces, and areas where food is prepared, eaten, or stored clean and in repair The refrigerator contained several uncovered vegetables that had rotted and began to soil the surface of the storage bin.	—
3	—	745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list The operation has been operating since July of 2023, the background check validation has not been completed.	—

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

Inspections (136)

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

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