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DePelchin Children's Center Campus at Today's Harbor

Child care center · 514 BAYRIDGE RD, La Porte, TX 77571-3511 · License 1773956

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 30. 12-17

Violation history (200)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
5	—	748.685(a)(3) - Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity A Child in care was able to leave the cottage without staff knowing his whereabouts.	—
5	—	748.151(1) - Operational responsibilities - Designate a qualified full-time child-care administrator During a review of the records and interview of staff it was determined that the child care administrator does not maintain full time hours.	—
4	—	748.125(f)(1) - A PLSP must meet with a child within 24 hours of their return to an operation post hospitalization. During a review of the records, it was observed that a child in care did not meet with a PLSP within 24 hours of being released from the hospital after the child returned to the home.	—
4	—	748.3351(1) - Interior Space-Provide living space, appropriate furnishings, & bathroom facilities that are safe, clean and maintained in good repair During the walkthrough of the operation, a hanging rod was observed not properly secured in the closet. This is a hazard to the children. The rod can easily be removed and can be used as a weapon.	Yes
3	—	748.1217(b)(7) - Admission Assessment-must include current mental health & substance abuse status, including available results of evaluations or assessments During a review of records it was observed that a child in care had mental health diagnosis missing from their admission assessment.	—
5	—	748.685(a)(3) - Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity Caregiver failed to provide adequate supervision resulting in two children engaging in sexual behaviors.	—
4	—	748.2151(c)(4) - Medication record - must include medication name, strength and dosage I was observed that the dosage was not provided on the medication logs to ensure child was administered the prescribed dosage per physician.	Yes
3	—	748.125(d)(4)(A) - Suicide Screening- A screening tool must be administered at admission for each child 10 years of age or older. During a review of child files it was observed that a child in care did not a screening tool administered at the time of admission.	—
4	—	748.2003(b)(10) - Administration of prescription medication-must not borrow or administer prescription medication to a child that is prescribed to another person A child in care was administered medication that was prescribed to another child.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation Caregiver does not have out-of-stated background check completed.	—
3	—	748.683(2) - Caregiver Supervision-Provide oversight of caregivers to ensure that assigned duties are performed adequately Employee stated they were unaware of the overnight supervision policies.	—
3	—	748.3443(a)(1) - Food Preparation-Food items must be covered & stored off the floor A large bag of rice was observed open and stored on the floor in the kitchen pantry.	Yes
2	—	748.3273(8) - First Aid Kits-Each one must contain thermometer During observation of the first aid kit, the thermometer was missing. Corrected at inspection.	Yes
5	—	748.685(a)(3) - Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity The operational staff failed to provide adequate supervision and complete thorough bed checks during sleeping hours resulting in two children leaving the facility without permission. Additionally, the operational staff was unaware that another child in care was providing care for two infants at the time of the incident.	—
4	—	748.455(a) - Unauthorized Absence-After a child returns from unauthorized absence, foster parent must conduct debriefing w/child no later than 24 hrs after return The child went AWOL and staff failed to conduct a debriefing with the child when they returned to the facility.	—
4	—	748.2151(c)(8) - Medication record-must include reasons for administering psychotropic medication or non-prescription medication/supplement for a child under 5 years I was observed that the dosage was not provided on the medication logs to ensure child was administered the prescribed dosage per physician.	—
5	—	748.685(a)(4) - Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being Child was left unattended.	—
2	—	748.1331(b)(2) - Preliminary Service Plan-For child receiving treatment services, include a description of child's immediate educational, medical, and dental needs During a review of records it was determined that a child in care did not have a list of medications recorded in their preliminary service plan.	—
3	—	748.126(b) - All employees and caregivers must be aware of and follow your policies and procedures A caregiver allowed a child in care to have unsupervised use of a computer allowing the child contact via social media with a person who was not approved.	—
4	—	748.303(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 unauthorized absence of two children in care over the age of 13 was discovered within 24 hours but was not reported until two days after the incident occurred.	—
4	—	748.2307(9) - Other Prohibited Punishments-subjecting a child to abusive or profane language Staff member uses profane language around children in care.	—
4	—	748.3445(a) - Food Preparation-Food and drinks must be of safe quality, stored, prepared, and served under sanitary & safe conditions During the inspection, all three of the homes where the children reside contained opened bags and opened cans of food in the fridge, pantry, and freezer.	—
4	—	748.3021 - Tools-Dangerous tools & equipment stored so they are inaccessible to children; children use these with caregiver supervision as appropriate Sharp utensils and cooking objects were located in the kitchen drawers.	Yes
4	—	748.3391(a) - Bathrooms-Must be maintained in good repair & kept clean During the inspection, the bathrooms were visibily dirty with items on the counter and floor, as well as trash and hair visibily sitting out and not thrown away.	—
4	—	748.863(a)(5) - Pre-Service Training- Caregivers who administer medication must have psych medication training before administering psych meds. A psychotropic medication was administered to a child in care by an employee who has not taken or completed the required medication administration training.	—
4	—	748.455(a) - Unauthorized Absence-After a child returns from unauthorized absence, foster parent must conduct debriefing w/child no later than 24 hrs after return The child went AWOL and staff failed to conduct a debriefing with the child when they returned to the facility.	—
5	—	748.685(a)(3) - Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity The operational staff failed to provide adequate supervision and complete thorough bed checks during sleeping hours resulting in two children leaving the facility without permission. Additionally, the operational staff was unaware that another child in care was providing care for two infants at the time of the incident.	—
3	—	748.3443(a)(1) - Food Preparation-Food items must be covered & stored off the floor A large bag of rice was observed open and stored on the floor in the kitchen pantry.	Yes
4	—	748.2003(b)(10) - Administration of prescription medication-must not borrow or administer prescription medication to a child that is prescribed to another person A child in care was administered medication that was prescribed to another child.	—
2	—	748.1331(b)(2) - Preliminary Service Plan-For child receiving treatment services, include a description of child's immediate educational, medical, and dental needs During a review of records it was determined that a child in care did not have a list of medications recorded in their preliminary service plan.	—
3	—	748.1217(b)(7) - Admission Assessment-must include current mental health & substance abuse status, including available results of evaluations or assessments During a review of records it was observed that a child in care had mental health diagnosis missing from their admission assessment.	—
4	—	748.125(f)(1) - A PLSP must meet with a child within 24 hours of their return to an operation post hospitalization. During a review of the records, it was observed that a child in care did not meet with a PLSP within 24 hours of being released from the hospital after the child returned to the home.	—
4	—	748.2151(c)(4) - Medication record - must include medication name, strength and dosage I was observed that the dosage was not provided on the medication logs to ensure child was administered the prescribed dosage per physician.	Yes
3	—	748.126(b) - All employees and caregivers must be aware of and follow your policies and procedures A caregiver allowed a child in care to have unsupervised use of a computer allowing the child contact via social media with a person who was not approved.	—
5	—	748.685(a)(4) - Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being Child was left unattended.	—
3	—	748.125(d)(4)(A) - Suicide Screening- A screening tool must be administered at admission for each child 10 years of age or older. During a review of child files it was observed that a child in care did not a screening tool administered at the time of admission.	—
5	—	748.685(a)(3) - Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity A Child in care was able to leave the cottage without staff knowing his whereabouts.	—
4	—	748.3445(a) - Food Preparation-Food and drinks must be of safe quality, stored, prepared, and served under sanitary & safe conditions During the inspection, all three of the homes where the children reside contained opened bags and opened cans of food in the fridge, pantry, and freezer.	—
4	—	748.3021 - Tools-Dangerous tools & equipment stored so they are inaccessible to children; children use these with caregiver supervision as appropriate Sharp utensils and cooking objects were located in the kitchen drawers.	Yes
4	—	748.3351(1) - Interior Space-Provide living space, appropriate furnishings, & bathroom facilities that are safe, clean and maintained in good repair During the walkthrough of the operation, a hanging rod was observed not properly secured in the closet. This is a hazard to the children. The rod can easily be removed and can be used as a weapon.	Yes
5	—	748.685(a)(3) - Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity Caregiver failed to provide adequate supervision resulting in two children engaging in sexual behaviors.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation Caregiver does not have out-of-stated background check completed.	—
5	—	748.151(1) - Operational responsibilities - Designate a qualified full-time child-care administrator During a review of the records and interview of staff it was determined that the child care administrator does not maintain full time hours.	—
4	—	748.303(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 unauthorized absence of two children in care over the age of 13 was discovered within 24 hours but was not reported until two days after the incident occurred.	—
4	—	748.2307(9) - Other Prohibited Punishments-subjecting a child to abusive or profane language Staff member uses profane language around children in care.	—
3	—	748.683(2) - Caregiver Supervision-Provide oversight of caregivers to ensure that assigned duties are performed adequately Employee stated they were unaware of the overnight supervision policies.	—
2	—	748.3273(8) - First Aid Kits-Each one must contain thermometer During observation of the first aid kit, the thermometer was missing. Corrected at inspection.	Yes
4	—	748.863(a)(5) - Pre-Service Training- Caregivers who administer medication must have psych medication training before administering psych meds. A psychotropic medication was administered to a child in care by an employee who has not taken or completed the required medication administration training.	—
4	—	748.3391(a) - Bathrooms-Must be maintained in good repair & kept clean During the inspection, the bathrooms were visibily dirty with items on the counter and floor, as well as trash and hair visibily sitting out and not thrown away.	—
4	—	748.2151(c)(8) - Medication record-must include reasons for administering psychotropic medication or non-prescription medication/supplement for a child under 5 years I was observed that the dosage was not provided on the medication logs to ensure child was administered the prescribed dosage per physician.	—
5	—	748.685(a)(3) - Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity The operational staff failed to provide adequate supervision and complete thorough bed checks during sleeping hours resulting in two children leaving the facility without permission. Additionally, the operational staff was unaware that another child in care was providing care for two infants at the time of the incident.	—
3	—	748.683(2) - Caregiver Supervision-Provide oversight of caregivers to ensure that assigned duties are performed adequately Employee stated they were unaware of the overnight supervision policies.	—
4	—	748.863(a)(5) - Pre-Service Training- Caregivers who administer medication must have psych medication training before administering psych meds. A psychotropic medication was administered to a child in care by an employee who has not taken or completed the required medication administration training.	—
3	—	748.3443(a)(1) - Food Preparation-Food items must be covered & stored off the floor A large bag of rice was observed open and stored on the floor in the kitchen pantry.	Yes
4	—	748.3021 - Tools-Dangerous tools & equipment stored so they are inaccessible to children; children use these with caregiver supervision as appropriate Sharp utensils and cooking objects were located in the kitchen drawers.	Yes
4	—	748.2003(b)(10) - Administration of prescription medication-must not borrow or administer prescription medication to a child that is prescribed to another person A child in care was administered medication that was prescribed to another child.	—
3	—	748.1217(b)(7) - Admission Assessment-must include current mental health & substance abuse status, including available results of evaluations or assessments During a review of records it was observed that a child in care had mental health diagnosis missing from their admission assessment.	—
5	—	748.685(a)(3) - Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity A Child in care was able to leave the cottage without staff knowing his whereabouts.	—
5	—	748.685(a)(4) - Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being Child was left unattended.	—
4	—	748.455(a) - Unauthorized Absence-After a child returns from unauthorized absence, foster parent must conduct debriefing w/child no later than 24 hrs after return The child went AWOL and staff failed to conduct a debriefing with the child when they returned to the facility.	—
3	—	748.125(d)(4)(A) - Suicide Screening- A screening tool must be administered at admission for each child 10 years of age or older. During a review of child files it was observed that a child in care did not a screening tool administered at the time of admission.	—
4	—	748.125(f)(1) - A PLSP must meet with a child within 24 hours of their return to an operation post hospitalization. During a review of the records, it was observed that a child in care did not meet with a PLSP within 24 hours of being released from the hospital after the child returned to the home.	—
5	—	748.685(a)(3) - Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity Caregiver failed to provide adequate supervision resulting in two children engaging in sexual behaviors.	—
4	—	748.303(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 unauthorized absence of two children in care over the age of 13 was discovered within 24 hours but was not reported until two days after the incident occurred.	—
4	—	748.3445(a) - Food Preparation-Food and drinks must be of safe quality, stored, prepared, and served under sanitary & safe conditions During the inspection, all three of the homes where the children reside contained opened bags and opened cans of food in the fridge, pantry, and freezer.	—
4	—	748.3351(1) - Interior Space-Provide living space, appropriate furnishings, & bathroom facilities that are safe, clean and maintained in good repair During the walkthrough of the operation, a hanging rod was observed not properly secured in the closet. This is a hazard to the children. The rod can easily be removed and can be used as a weapon.	Yes
4	—	748.2151(c)(8) - Medication record-must include reasons for administering psychotropic medication or non-prescription medication/supplement for a child under 5 years I was observed that the dosage was not provided on the medication logs to ensure child was administered the prescribed dosage per physician.	—
2	—	748.1331(b)(2) - Preliminary Service Plan-For child receiving treatment services, include a description of child's immediate educational, medical, and dental needs During a review of records it was determined that a child in care did not have a list of medications recorded in their preliminary service plan.	—
3	—	748.126(b) - All employees and caregivers must be aware of and follow your policies and procedures A caregiver allowed a child in care to have unsupervised use of a computer allowing the child contact via social media with a person who was not approved.	—
2	—	748.3273(8) - First Aid Kits-Each one must contain thermometer During observation of the first aid kit, the thermometer was missing. Corrected at inspection.	Yes
5	—	748.151(1) - Operational responsibilities - Designate a qualified full-time child-care administrator During a review of the records and interview of staff it was determined that the child care administrator does not maintain full time hours.	—
4	—	748.3391(a) - Bathrooms-Must be maintained in good repair & kept clean During the inspection, the bathrooms were visibily dirty with items on the counter and floor, as well as trash and hair visibily sitting out and not thrown away.	—
4	—	748.2151(c)(4) - Medication record - must include medication name, strength and dosage I was observed that the dosage was not provided on the medication logs to ensure child was administered the prescribed dosage per physician.	Yes
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation Caregiver does not have out-of-stated background check completed.	—
4	—	748.2307(9) - Other Prohibited Punishments-subjecting a child to abusive or profane language Staff member uses profane language around children in care.	—
4	—	748.3021 - Tools-Dangerous tools & equipment stored so they are inaccessible to children; children use these with caregiver supervision as appropriate Sharp utensils and cooking objects were located in the kitchen drawers.	Yes
4	—	748.863(a)(5) - Pre-Service Training- Caregivers who administer medication must have psych medication training before administering psych meds. A psychotropic medication was administered to a child in care by an employee who has not taken or completed the required medication administration training.	—
3	—	748.125(d)(4)(A) - Suicide Screening- A screening tool must be administered at admission for each child 10 years of age or older. During a review of child files it was observed that a child in care did not a screening tool administered at the time of admission.	—
3	—	748.3443(a)(1) - Food Preparation-Food items must be covered & stored off the floor A large bag of rice was observed open and stored on the floor in the kitchen pantry.	Yes
4	—	748.3391(a) - Bathrooms-Must be maintained in good repair & kept clean During the inspection, the bathrooms were visibily dirty with items on the counter and floor, as well as trash and hair visibily sitting out and not thrown away.	—
4	—	748.455(a) - Unauthorized Absence-After a child returns from unauthorized absence, foster parent must conduct debriefing w/child no later than 24 hrs after return The child went AWOL and staff failed to conduct a debriefing with the child when they returned to the facility.	—
5	—	748.151(1) - Operational responsibilities - Designate a qualified full-time child-care administrator During a review of the records and interview of staff it was determined that the child care administrator does not maintain full time hours.	—
4	—	748.3351(1) - Interior Space-Provide living space, appropriate furnishings, & bathroom facilities that are safe, clean and maintained in good repair During the walkthrough of the operation, a hanging rod was observed not properly secured in the closet. This is a hazard to the children. The rod can easily be removed and can be used as a weapon.	Yes
4	—	748.125(f)(1) - A PLSP must meet with a child within 24 hours of their return to an operation post hospitalization. During a review of the records, it was observed that a child in care did not meet with a PLSP within 24 hours of being released from the hospital after the child returned to the home.	—
4	—	748.2003(b)(10) - Administration of prescription medication-must not borrow or administer prescription medication to a child that is prescribed to another person A child in care was administered medication that was prescribed to another child.	—
3	—	748.126(b) - All employees and caregivers must be aware of and follow your policies and procedures A caregiver allowed a child in care to have unsupervised use of a computer allowing the child contact via social media with a person who was not approved.	—
5	—	748.685(a)(4) - Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being Child was left unattended.	—
4	—	748.2151(c)(8) - Medication record-must include reasons for administering psychotropic medication or non-prescription medication/supplement for a child under 5 years I was observed that the dosage was not provided on the medication logs to ensure child was administered the prescribed dosage per physician.	—
5	—	748.685(a)(3) - Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity A Child in care was able to leave the cottage without staff knowing his whereabouts.	—
2	—	748.3273(8) - First Aid Kits-Each one must contain thermometer During observation of the first aid kit, the thermometer was missing. Corrected at inspection.	Yes
4	—	748.2151(c)(4) - Medication record - must include medication name, strength and dosage I was observed that the dosage was not provided on the medication logs to ensure child was administered the prescribed dosage per physician.	Yes
3	—	748.683(2) - Caregiver Supervision-Provide oversight of caregivers to ensure that assigned duties are performed adequately Employee stated they were unaware of the overnight supervision policies.	—
5	—	748.685(a)(3) - Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity Caregiver failed to provide adequate supervision resulting in two children engaging in sexual behaviors.	—
4	—	748.2307(9) - Other Prohibited Punishments-subjecting a child to abusive or profane language Staff member uses profane language around children in care.	—
3	—	748.1217(b)(7) - Admission Assessment-must include current mental health & substance abuse status, including available results of evaluations or assessments During a review of records it was observed that a child in care had mental health diagnosis missing from their admission assessment.	—
5	—	748.685(a)(3) - Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity The operational staff failed to provide adequate supervision and complete thorough bed checks during sleeping hours resulting in two children leaving the facility without permission. Additionally, the operational staff was unaware that another child in care was providing care for two infants at the time of the incident.	—
4	—	748.303(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 unauthorized absence of two children in care over the age of 13 was discovered within 24 hours but was not reported until two days after the incident occurred.	—
4	—	748.3445(a) - Food Preparation-Food and drinks must be of safe quality, stored, prepared, and served under sanitary & safe conditions During the inspection, all three of the homes where the children reside contained opened bags and opened cans of food in the fridge, pantry, and freezer.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation Caregiver does not have out-of-stated background check completed.	—
2	—	748.1331(b)(2) - Preliminary Service Plan-For child receiving treatment services, include a description of child's immediate educational, medical, and dental needs During a review of records it was determined that a child in care did not have a list of medications recorded in their preliminary service plan.	—

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

Inspections (80)

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

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