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Buckner Children & Family Services Inc

Child care center · 1014 S HIGH ST, Longview, TX 75602-2508 · License 549600- 511

0Compliance score
Poor

Violation history (328)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
3	—	749.2447(6)(B)(iii) - Foster Home Screening-Document and assess for prospective foster parents a monthly itemized household expense report One home study did not include a monthly itemized household expense report	—
3	—	749.2908(b) - Disaster and Emergency-foster home must document discussions and drills, including date and time of each In all four records reviewed, the fire/severe weather drills lacked documentation of the start and end time of the drills.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container During the walk-through medication was discovered in the master bathroom drawer, The drawer was not locked, nor was the bedroom or bathroom door locked.	—
3	—	749.933(a)(1) - Annual Training Timeline-Each person must complete required annual training within 12 months from date of employment or date verified as foster parent One of the four employee records reviewed had a Psychotropic Medication training that was two months late.	—
3	—	749.1301(a) - Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission One of the four child records had a Preliminary Service Plan that was thirteen days late.	—
4	—	749.1371(5) - Discharge/Transfer Documentation-Must include list of medications child is taking, dosage, frequency, and reason prescribed Both child discharge summaries did not include the current medication at the time of discharge. The summary indicated the medication regimen as n/a, however, the medical forms for both children show they are currently taking a prescribed medication.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. The child in care, biological child, and caregiver stated that the caregiver popped the child on the buttock in the store using the caregiver's hand.	—
1	—	749.1313(a) - Initial Service Planning Team-Agency must give child's parent and foster parent at least two weeks advance notice of the review One of the four records failed to provide notification to the foster parents.	—
5	—	749.1841(c) - Toddler requirements-Caregiver must never leave toddler unsupervised; caregiver must be within eyesight or hearing range of sleeping toddler The caregiver admitted to locking the bedroom door of a child in care to keep the child in the room in order to conduct household tasks.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. One caregiver stated that a child in care has been told that if the child in care hit a child, the caregiver would hit the child in care. Both the child in care and caregiver reported that the caregiver has a spoon "Stormie," that was used to discipline the biological children in the home. The child in care reported being spanked with "Stormie," by the caregiver.	—
3	—	749.864(a)(2) - Administrative and prof. staff excluding those working only with adoption or PMN services must have 8hrs EBI training within 90 days of employment. While reviewing employee records, it was discovered one of the four records reviewed was missing EBI training.	—
3	—	749.2447(6)(B)(i) - Foster Home Screening-Document and assess for each prospective parent proof of income for last 60 days or 2 complete months In all four records reviewed, the home study did not specify that 60-days or two consecutive calendar months were collected to verify the family's monthly income.	—
4	—	749.1291(f) - Contact between child placement staff and child-non/pre-verbal child, length of contact sufficient to observe placement is meeting needs 6 out of 6 children records reviewed were missing contact information between child placement staff and child. The length of contact was not mentioned in any of the records.	—
5	—	749.1463(b)(3) - AP Administration of Medication-Administer medications according to label instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's subsequent orders Two of the four records reviewed indicated the two children were prescribed a daily medication, however, medication logs indicated "none at this time." There is no evidence on medication logs supporting that medication was administered daily. One child record indicated a child was prescribed a daily supplement, however, there is only one record indicating that the child was administered the medication. The one child record does not show that this supplement was discontinued.	—
5	—	749.3041(8) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that house is free of rodents and insects During the inspection, I confirmed the presence of live bedbugs in the foster child's bed.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. Three children in care stated they were spanked by foster parents. The foster parents admitting to spanking one foster child on the hand using their hand and spanking the other two children on their hands/bottoms using their hand or a rubber spatula.	—
4	—	749.3039(e)(2) - Trampolines-must have shock-absorbing pads covering the springs, hooks and frame During the sampling inspection, the trampoline was observed as not having the required shock absorbing pads over the springs and hooks.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container There were two medications out in the kitchen that were not in the locked box with the other medication.	—
4	—	749.1463(b)(6) - Administration of Medication-Ensure a person trained in & authorized to administer prescription medication administers the medication During the inspection, interviews confirmed medications are occassionally administered by an untrained and unqualified household member.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container The caregiver failed to lock/securely store a child's ADHD medication, resulting in a 3 year old child in care accidentally overdosing.	—
3	—	749.2383(b) - Operation's quarterly data on emergency behavior interventions must be reported to Licensing no later than 15 days after the end of each quarter. The agency failed to report the quarterly EBI data timely.	—
3	—	749.2903(b) - Fire Inspection-Inspection or fire safety evaluation must be documented for each FFH not serving PMN children Out of the 4 foster home files reviewed one foster home file's fire inspection did not have the phone number of person who conducted the inspection.	—
5	—	HRC42.04412(a) - Interference with an investigation The caregivers interfered with the investigation by making misleading statements to DFPS staff.	—
3	—	749.1417(a) - TB exam-Persons over 1 yr old who live, work, volunteer at operation have exam w/in 30 days, unless person had previous exam that meets requirements During the inspection, it was discovered a child was almost 60 days late having a TB test completed.	—
1	—	749.2481(b) - Verification Certificate-The home must post the current verification certificate or have it immediately available upon request Ms.Washington was unable to locate her verification certificate during her inspection and visit with the home members.	—
3	—	749.1005(a) - Informing child of rights-Review rights with child/parents within 7 days of child's admission; provide child/parents with written copy of rights One of the four child records reviewed did not have child/parent signatures indicating child rights had been reviewed within seven days of the child's admission.	—
5	—	749.1841(b) - Toddler requirements-A toddler's caregiver must ensure that the environment is safe During the sampling inspection, there were several outlets throughout the home that were not protected with outlet covers.	—
4	—	749.3039(d) - Outdoor Equipment-must be appropriate, cleaned, maintained, and repaired During the sampling inspection, the playground equipment was observed to be not well maintained and needing repair. There was missing wood and protruding nails.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. The caregivers have been spanking the girls in the home (now in the adoption unit) with a wooden spoon.	—
4	—	749.2908(a)(3) - Disaster and Emergency-must conduct a severe weather drill each year While reviewing foster home records it was determined several templates of the form was being used and the form does not indicate that the drill completed was a severe weather drill.	—
4	—	749.2913(a)(2) - Fire Extinguisher-A foster home must have a fire extinguisher on each level of the home Out of the 4 foster home files reviewed one foster home file did not have a second fire extinquisher. This foster home is a 2 story home.	—
3	—	749.1301(a) - Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission 1 out of 6 children's records reviewed had a late 72 hour preliminary service plan.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation A 3-year-old child was inappropriately supervised, resulting in the child overdosing on prescriptive medication	—
5	—	745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605 During the sampling inspection, it was discovered the neighbors babysit the child in care but has not completed a background check with the agency.	—
3	—	749.605(b)(4) - Minimum qualifications for employees-Complete notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form One of the four staff files reviewed had a Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form that was not notarized.	—
3	—	749.571 - Client records-Maintain master records for all clients that are individualized, current, and complete During a review of a child's record, a file labeled March over the counter medication was actually a daily note log.	—
4	—	749.931(b)(3) - Annual Training- Must include 1 hour of normalcy. While reviewing employee records, it was determined one of the four staff records reviewed trainings was not complete.	—
3	—	749.2908(b) - Disaster and Emergency-foster home must document discussions and drills, including date and time of each While reviewing foster home records, it was discovered 3 of the 4 homes did not document the discussion of disaster and emergency drills.	—
4	—	749.931(b)(2) - Annual Training-Must include 2 hours trauma informed care. While reviewing employee records it was determined one of the four staff 2025 training was incomplete.	—
4	—	749.2905(b) - Fire and Health Inspections-If evaluation checklist used for foster home's fire or health inspection, checklist is current for one year Fire and Health inspection evaluation expired 08/19/2020 in one home record. The inspections weren t completed until 10/08/2020. Another home record fire inspection expired 09/06/2020, and the inspection wasn t completed until 09/14/2020	—
4	—	749.3041(7) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed At the time of the inspection, chemicals were accessible to a child in care.	Yes
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation A 3-year-old child was inappropriately supervised, resulting in the child overdosing on prescriptive medication	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container During the walk-through medication was discovered in the master bathroom drawer, The drawer was not locked, nor was the bedroom or bathroom door locked.	—
4	—	749.3039(e)(2) - Trampolines-must have shock-absorbing pads covering the springs, hooks and frame During the sampling inspection, the trampoline was observed as not having the required shock absorbing pads over the springs and hooks.	—
3	—	749.1005(a) - Informing child of rights-Review rights with child/parents within 7 days of child's admission; provide child/parents with written copy of rights One of the four child records reviewed did not have child/parent signatures indicating child rights had been reviewed within seven days of the child's admission.	—
3	—	749.933(a)(1) - Annual Training Timeline-Each person must complete required annual training within 12 months from date of employment or date verified as foster parent One of the four employee records reviewed had a Psychotropic Medication training that was two months late.	—
4	—	749.2905(b) - Fire and Health Inspections-If evaluation checklist used for foster home's fire or health inspection, checklist is current for one year Fire and Health inspection evaluation expired 08/19/2020 in one home record. The inspections weren t completed until 10/08/2020. Another home record fire inspection expired 09/06/2020, and the inspection wasn t completed until 09/14/2020	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. The caregivers have been spanking the girls in the home (now in the adoption unit) with a wooden spoon.	—
1	—	749.2481(b) - Verification Certificate-The home must post the current verification certificate or have it immediately available upon request Ms.Washington was unable to locate her verification certificate during her inspection and visit with the home members.	—
3	—	749.1301(a) - Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission 1 out of 6 children's records reviewed had a late 72 hour preliminary service plan.	—
3	—	749.2908(b) - Disaster and Emergency-foster home must document discussions and drills, including date and time of each In all four records reviewed, the fire/severe weather drills lacked documentation of the start and end time of the drills.	—
1	—	749.1313(a) - Initial Service Planning Team-Agency must give child's parent and foster parent at least two weeks advance notice of the review One of the four records failed to provide notification to the foster parents.	—
3	—	749.2447(6)(B)(iii) - Foster Home Screening-Document and assess for prospective foster parents a monthly itemized household expense report One home study did not include a monthly itemized household expense report	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container The caregiver failed to lock/securely store a child's ADHD medication, resulting in a 3 year old child in care accidentally overdosing.	—
5	—	749.1463(b)(3) - AP Administration of Medication-Administer medications according to label instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's subsequent orders Two of the four records reviewed indicated the two children were prescribed a daily medication, however, medication logs indicated "none at this time." There is no evidence on medication logs supporting that medication was administered daily. One child record indicated a child was prescribed a daily supplement, however, there is only one record indicating that the child was administered the medication. The one child record does not show that this supplement was discontinued.	—
4	—	749.2913(a)(2) - Fire Extinguisher-A foster home must have a fire extinguisher on each level of the home Out of the 4 foster home files reviewed one foster home file did not have a second fire extinquisher. This foster home is a 2 story home.	—
3	—	749.605(b)(4) - Minimum qualifications for employees-Complete notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form One of the four staff files reviewed had a Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form that was not notarized.	—
5	—	HRC42.04412(a) - Interference with an investigation The caregivers interfered with the investigation by making misleading statements to DFPS staff.	—
4	—	749.931(b)(2) - Annual Training-Must include 2 hours trauma informed care. While reviewing employee records it was determined one of the four staff 2025 training was incomplete.	—
3	—	749.2447(6)(B)(i) - Foster Home Screening-Document and assess for each prospective parent proof of income for last 60 days or 2 complete months In all four records reviewed, the home study did not specify that 60-days or two consecutive calendar months were collected to verify the family's monthly income.	—
4	—	749.1371(5) - Discharge/Transfer Documentation-Must include list of medications child is taking, dosage, frequency, and reason prescribed Both child discharge summaries did not include the current medication at the time of discharge. The summary indicated the medication regimen as n/a, however, the medical forms for both children show they are currently taking a prescribed medication.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container There were two medications out in the kitchen that were not in the locked box with the other medication.	—
5	—	749.1841(c) - Toddler requirements-Caregiver must never leave toddler unsupervised; caregiver must be within eyesight or hearing range of sleeping toddler The caregiver admitted to locking the bedroom door of a child in care to keep the child in the room in order to conduct household tasks.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. One caregiver stated that a child in care has been told that if the child in care hit a child, the caregiver would hit the child in care. Both the child in care and caregiver reported that the caregiver has a spoon "Stormie," that was used to discipline the biological children in the home. The child in care reported being spanked with "Stormie," by the caregiver.	—
4	—	749.2908(a)(3) - Disaster and Emergency-must conduct a severe weather drill each year While reviewing foster home records it was determined several templates of the form was being used and the form does not indicate that the drill completed was a severe weather drill.	—
3	—	749.1301(a) - Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission One of the four child records had a Preliminary Service Plan that was thirteen days late.	—
4	—	749.3041(7) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed At the time of the inspection, chemicals were accessible to a child in care.	Yes
3	—	749.2383(b) - Operation's quarterly data on emergency behavior interventions must be reported to Licensing no later than 15 days after the end of each quarter. The agency failed to report the quarterly EBI data timely.	—
5	—	749.1841(b) - Toddler requirements-A toddler's caregiver must ensure that the environment is safe During the sampling inspection, there were several outlets throughout the home that were not protected with outlet covers.	—
3	—	749.864(a)(2) - Administrative and prof. staff excluding those working only with adoption or PMN services must have 8hrs EBI training within 90 days of employment. While reviewing employee records, it was discovered one of the four records reviewed was missing EBI training.	—
5	—	749.3041(8) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that house is free of rodents and insects During the inspection, I confirmed the presence of live bedbugs in the foster child's bed.	—
4	—	749.1291(f) - Contact between child placement staff and child-non/pre-verbal child, length of contact sufficient to observe placement is meeting needs 6 out of 6 children records reviewed were missing contact information between child placement staff and child. The length of contact was not mentioned in any of the records.	—
3	—	749.2903(b) - Fire Inspection-Inspection or fire safety evaluation must be documented for each FFH not serving PMN children Out of the 4 foster home files reviewed one foster home file's fire inspection did not have the phone number of person who conducted the inspection.	—
3	—	749.1417(a) - TB exam-Persons over 1 yr old who live, work, volunteer at operation have exam w/in 30 days, unless person had previous exam that meets requirements During the inspection, it was discovered a child was almost 60 days late having a TB test completed.	—
3	—	749.571 - Client records-Maintain master records for all clients that are individualized, current, and complete During a review of a child's record, a file labeled March over the counter medication was actually a daily note log.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. The child in care, biological child, and caregiver stated that the caregiver popped the child on the buttock in the store using the caregiver's hand.	—
4	—	749.3039(d) - Outdoor Equipment-must be appropriate, cleaned, maintained, and repaired During the sampling inspection, the playground equipment was observed to be not well maintained and needing repair. There was missing wood and protruding nails.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. Three children in care stated they were spanked by foster parents. The foster parents admitting to spanking one foster child on the hand using their hand and spanking the other two children on their hands/bottoms using their hand or a rubber spatula.	—
4	—	749.1463(b)(6) - Administration of Medication-Ensure a person trained in & authorized to administer prescription medication administers the medication During the inspection, interviews confirmed medications are occassionally administered by an untrained and unqualified household member.	—
3	—	749.2908(b) - Disaster and Emergency-foster home must document discussions and drills, including date and time of each While reviewing foster home records, it was discovered 3 of the 4 homes did not document the discussion of disaster and emergency drills.	—
4	—	749.931(b)(3) - Annual Training- Must include 1 hour of normalcy. While reviewing employee records, it was determined one of the four staff records reviewed trainings was not complete.	—
5	—	745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605 During the sampling inspection, it was discovered the neighbors babysit the child in care but has not completed a background check with the agency.	—
4	—	749.931(b)(3) - Annual Training- Must include 1 hour of normalcy. While reviewing employee records, it was determined one of the four staff records reviewed trainings was not complete.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. The child in care, biological child, and caregiver stated that the caregiver popped the child on the buttock in the store using the caregiver's hand.	—
3	—	749.605(b)(4) - Minimum qualifications for employees-Complete notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form One of the four staff files reviewed had a Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form that was not notarized.	—
3	—	749.2908(b) - Disaster and Emergency-foster home must document discussions and drills, including date and time of each In all four records reviewed, the fire/severe weather drills lacked documentation of the start and end time of the drills.	—
5	—	749.3041(8) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that house is free of rodents and insects During the inspection, I confirmed the presence of live bedbugs in the foster child's bed.	—
1	—	749.2481(b) - Verification Certificate-The home must post the current verification certificate or have it immediately available upon request Ms.Washington was unable to locate her verification certificate during her inspection and visit with the home members.	—
5	—	HRC42.04412(a) - Interference with an investigation The caregivers interfered with the investigation by making misleading statements to DFPS staff.	—
4	—	749.1291(f) - Contact between child placement staff and child-non/pre-verbal child, length of contact sufficient to observe placement is meeting needs 6 out of 6 children records reviewed were missing contact information between child placement staff and child. The length of contact was not mentioned in any of the records.	—
3	—	749.1301(a) - Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission One of the four child records had a Preliminary Service Plan that was thirteen days late.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container The caregiver failed to lock/securely store a child's ADHD medication, resulting in a 3 year old child in care accidentally overdosing.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation A 3-year-old child was inappropriately supervised, resulting in the child overdosing on prescriptive medication	—
5	—	749.1841(c) - Toddler requirements-Caregiver must never leave toddler unsupervised; caregiver must be within eyesight or hearing range of sleeping toddler The caregiver admitted to locking the bedroom door of a child in care to keep the child in the room in order to conduct household tasks.	—
4	—	749.1463(b)(6) - Administration of Medication-Ensure a person trained in & authorized to administer prescription medication administers the medication During the inspection, interviews confirmed medications are occassionally administered by an untrained and unqualified household member.	—
3	—	749.571 - Client records-Maintain master records for all clients that are individualized, current, and complete During a review of a child's record, a file labeled March over the counter medication was actually a daily note log.	—
4	—	749.3039(e)(2) - Trampolines-must have shock-absorbing pads covering the springs, hooks and frame During the sampling inspection, the trampoline was observed as not having the required shock absorbing pads over the springs and hooks.	—
4	—	749.3041(7) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed At the time of the inspection, chemicals were accessible to a child in care.	Yes
1	—	749.1313(a) - Initial Service Planning Team-Agency must give child's parent and foster parent at least two weeks advance notice of the review One of the four records failed to provide notification to the foster parents.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container During the walk-through medication was discovered in the master bathroom drawer, The drawer was not locked, nor was the bedroom or bathroom door locked.	—

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

Inspections (184)

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

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