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Harris County Youth Shelter

Child care center · , TX · License 855318

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 24. 12-17

Violation history (128)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
2— 748.4083(b) - Vehicle and maintenance-Each vehicle used must be registered and have a current inspection sticker for the state in which it is registered
It was found that one vehicle that transports children had an expired registration.		 —
3— 748.753(b) - Pre-Employment Screening- At least one reference must be an employer who has supervised or familiar with the history of the applicant.
It was found that a staff did not have an reference from their previous employee in their employee file.		 —
4— 748.4083(a) - Vehicle and maintenance-Must maintain a vehicle in a safe operating condition at all times
Van 30636 has a tire pressure indicator on. Van 31238 does not have operable A/C for rows 2-5.		 —
4— 748.303(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incdt-Report to Licensing no later than 24 hours after injury/illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional or hospitalization
An injury requiring medical attention was not reported to until Licensing four days after it occurred.		 —
5— 748.1009 - Child/caregiver ratio-Must employ an adequate number of caregivers to meet the needs of children
Based on the review of the investigation it was determined that a staff member left children in care with unqualified caregivers while escorting a child to the clinic.		 —
3— 748.753(a)(1) - Pre-Employment Screening-You must complete reference checks by obtaining the name and contact info of two individuals who can serve as references.
Three of four employee records reviewed did not include reference checks completed prior to employment.		 —
3— 748.751(a)(1) - Pre-Employment Screening- You must obtain in writing an applicant's employment history for the last five years before hiring.
It was found that staff files did not have the applicant's 5 year employment history.		 —
4— 748.3233(b)(3) - Evacuation-Emergency evacuation & relocation diagram must include designated location inside operation to take shelter from threatening weather
The facility emergency evacuation diagram does not have a shelter in place designation indicated on it.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
After thorough review of the ANE investigation contacts it was determined that a staff did not demonstrate competency, prudent judgment or self-control in a situation with a child in care. It was reported by the staff involved in the incident, victim child, additional children, and a paternal aunt that staff engaged in a verbal dialog with a child that escalated into the staff not choosing the most appropriate way to communicate with the child.		 —
4— 748.936(1) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have EBI w/in 6 months from the date they last received the training if operation provides treatment services
Licensing observed three staff files with no documentation of six month emergency behavior intervention training (CPI).		 —
4— 748.393(b)(2) - Active child record-Includes known allergies and chronic conditions or
It was found that their indication of any known allergies or chronic conditions on the exterior of the child's file.		 —
3— 748.363(9) - Personnel records - Include signed dated statement by the employee that he must immediately report suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
It was found in staff files there was no signed statement stating that they will report any suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation		 —
5— 748.1693(a)(1) - Nutrition-Provide food of adequate variety, quality, and in sufficient quantity to supply the nutrients needed for proper growth and development
It was found during inspection several molded vegetables and expired condiments not fit for consumption.		 —
2— 748.3393(b)(1) - Toilets-Provide 1 toilet for every 8 children with individual privacy, including doors to individual toilet stalls
It was found that there were broken toilet lids in children's bathrooms.		 —
3— 748.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
It was found that the staff list had employees that were no longer working at the operation.		 —
3— 748.363(7) - Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059
It was found that a staff's file did not have an Licensing Affidavit for the employee.		 —
3— 748.363(7) - Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059
It was found that a staff's file did not have an Licensing Affidavit for the employee.		 —
3— 748.753(a)(1) - Pre-Employment Screening-You must complete reference checks by obtaining the name and contact info of two individuals who can serve as references.
Three of four employee records reviewed did not include reference checks completed prior to employment.		 —
3— 748.363(9) - Personnel records - Include signed dated statement by the employee that he must immediately report suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
It was found in staff files there was no signed statement stating that they will report any suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation		 —
5— 748.1009 - Child/caregiver ratio-Must employ an adequate number of caregivers to meet the needs of children
Based on the review of the investigation it was determined that a staff member left children in care with unqualified caregivers while escorting a child to the clinic.		 —
4— 748.3233(b)(3) - Evacuation-Emergency evacuation & relocation diagram must include designated location inside operation to take shelter from threatening weather
The facility emergency evacuation diagram does not have a shelter in place designation indicated on it.		 —
3— 748.751(a)(1) - Pre-Employment Screening- You must obtain in writing an applicant's employment history for the last five years before hiring.
It was found that staff files did not have the applicant's 5 year employment history.		 —
3— 748.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
It was found that the staff list had employees that were no longer working at the operation.		 —
2— 748.4083(b) - Vehicle and maintenance-Each vehicle used must be registered and have a current inspection sticker for the state in which it is registered
It was found that one vehicle that transports children had an expired registration.		 —
5— 748.1693(a)(1) - Nutrition-Provide food of adequate variety, quality, and in sufficient quantity to supply the nutrients needed for proper growth and development
It was found during inspection several molded vegetables and expired condiments not fit for consumption.		 —
4— 748.4083(a) - Vehicle and maintenance-Must maintain a vehicle in a safe operating condition at all times
Van 30636 has a tire pressure indicator on. Van 31238 does not have operable A/C for rows 2-5.		 —
2— 748.3393(b)(1) - Toilets-Provide 1 toilet for every 8 children with individual privacy, including doors to individual toilet stalls
It was found that there were broken toilet lids in children's bathrooms.		 —
3— 748.753(b) - Pre-Employment Screening- At least one reference must be an employer who has supervised or familiar with the history of the applicant.
It was found that a staff did not have an reference from their previous employee in their employee file.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
After thorough review of the ANE investigation contacts it was determined that a staff did not demonstrate competency, prudent judgment or self-control in a situation with a child in care. It was reported by the staff involved in the incident, victim child, additional children, and a paternal aunt that staff engaged in a verbal dialog with a child that escalated into the staff not choosing the most appropriate way to communicate with the child.		 —
4— 748.393(b)(2) - Active child record-Includes known allergies and chronic conditions or
It was found that their indication of any known allergies or chronic conditions on the exterior of the child's file.		 —
4— 748.936(1) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have EBI w/in 6 months from the date they last received the training if operation provides treatment services
Licensing observed three staff files with no documentation of six month emergency behavior intervention training (CPI).		 —
4— 748.303(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incdt-Report to Licensing no later than 24 hours after injury/illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional or hospitalization
An injury requiring medical attention was not reported to until Licensing four days after it occurred.		 —
4— 748.303(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incdt-Report to Licensing no later than 24 hours after injury/illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional or hospitalization
An injury requiring medical attention was not reported to until Licensing four days after it occurred.		 —
4— 748.936(1) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have EBI w/in 6 months from the date they last received the training if operation provides treatment services
Licensing observed three staff files with no documentation of six month emergency behavior intervention training (CPI).		 —
3— 748.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
It was found that the staff list had employees that were no longer working at the operation.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
After thorough review of the ANE investigation contacts it was determined that a staff did not demonstrate competency, prudent judgment or self-control in a situation with a child in care. It was reported by the staff involved in the incident, victim child, additional children, and a paternal aunt that staff engaged in a verbal dialog with a child that escalated into the staff not choosing the most appropriate way to communicate with the child.		 —
5— 748.1009 - Child/caregiver ratio-Must employ an adequate number of caregivers to meet the needs of children
Based on the review of the investigation it was determined that a staff member left children in care with unqualified caregivers while escorting a child to the clinic.		 —
3— 748.751(a)(1) - Pre-Employment Screening- You must obtain in writing an applicant's employment history for the last five years before hiring.
It was found that staff files did not have the applicant's 5 year employment history.		 —
4— 748.4083(a) - Vehicle and maintenance-Must maintain a vehicle in a safe operating condition at all times
Van 30636 has a tire pressure indicator on. Van 31238 does not have operable A/C for rows 2-5.		 —
3— 748.363(7) - Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059
It was found that a staff's file did not have an Licensing Affidavit for the employee.		 —
3— 748.363(9) - Personnel records - Include signed dated statement by the employee that he must immediately report suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
It was found in staff files there was no signed statement stating that they will report any suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation		 —
2— 748.3393(b)(1) - Toilets-Provide 1 toilet for every 8 children with individual privacy, including doors to individual toilet stalls
It was found that there were broken toilet lids in children's bathrooms.		 —
2— 748.4083(b) - Vehicle and maintenance-Each vehicle used must be registered and have a current inspection sticker for the state in which it is registered
It was found that one vehicle that transports children had an expired registration.		 —
5— 748.1693(a)(1) - Nutrition-Provide food of adequate variety, quality, and in sufficient quantity to supply the nutrients needed for proper growth and development
It was found during inspection several molded vegetables and expired condiments not fit for consumption.		 —
3— 748.753(b) - Pre-Employment Screening- At least one reference must be an employer who has supervised or familiar with the history of the applicant.
It was found that a staff did not have an reference from their previous employee in their employee file.		 —
4— 748.3233(b)(3) - Evacuation-Emergency evacuation & relocation diagram must include designated location inside operation to take shelter from threatening weather
The facility emergency evacuation diagram does not have a shelter in place designation indicated on it.		 —
3— 748.753(a)(1) - Pre-Employment Screening-You must complete reference checks by obtaining the name and contact info of two individuals who can serve as references.
Three of four employee records reviewed did not include reference checks completed prior to employment.		 —
4— 748.393(b)(2) - Active child record-Includes known allergies and chronic conditions or
It was found that their indication of any known allergies or chronic conditions on the exterior of the child's file.		 —
5— 748.1009 - Child/caregiver ratio-Must employ an adequate number of caregivers to meet the needs of children
Based on the review of the investigation it was determined that a staff member left children in care with unqualified caregivers while escorting a child to the clinic.		 —
3— 748.753(a)(1) - Pre-Employment Screening-You must complete reference checks by obtaining the name and contact info of two individuals who can serve as references.
Three of four employee records reviewed did not include reference checks completed prior to employment.		 —
4— 748.303(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incdt-Report to Licensing no later than 24 hours after injury/illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional or hospitalization
An injury requiring medical attention was not reported to until Licensing four days after it occurred.		 —
4— 748.4083(a) - Vehicle and maintenance-Must maintain a vehicle in a safe operating condition at all times
Van 30636 has a tire pressure indicator on. Van 31238 does not have operable A/C for rows 2-5.		 —
2— 748.3393(b)(1) - Toilets-Provide 1 toilet for every 8 children with individual privacy, including doors to individual toilet stalls
It was found that there were broken toilet lids in children's bathrooms.		 —
3— 748.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
It was found that the staff list had employees that were no longer working at the operation.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
After thorough review of the ANE investigation contacts it was determined that a staff did not demonstrate competency, prudent judgment or self-control in a situation with a child in care. It was reported by the staff involved in the incident, victim child, additional children, and a paternal aunt that staff engaged in a verbal dialog with a child that escalated into the staff not choosing the most appropriate way to communicate with the child.		 —
3— 748.363(9) - Personnel records - Include signed dated statement by the employee that he must immediately report suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
It was found in staff files there was no signed statement stating that they will report any suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation		 —
2— 748.4083(b) - Vehicle and maintenance-Each vehicle used must be registered and have a current inspection sticker for the state in which it is registered
It was found that one vehicle that transports children had an expired registration.		 —
4— 748.393(b)(2) - Active child record-Includes known allergies and chronic conditions or
It was found that their indication of any known allergies or chronic conditions on the exterior of the child's file.		 —
3— 748.751(a)(1) - Pre-Employment Screening- You must obtain in writing an applicant's employment history for the last five years before hiring.
It was found that staff files did not have the applicant's 5 year employment history.		 —
5— 748.1693(a)(1) - Nutrition-Provide food of adequate variety, quality, and in sufficient quantity to supply the nutrients needed for proper growth and development
It was found during inspection several molded vegetables and expired condiments not fit for consumption.		 —
3— 748.753(b) - Pre-Employment Screening- At least one reference must be an employer who has supervised or familiar with the history of the applicant.
It was found that a staff did not have an reference from their previous employee in their employee file.		 —
4— 748.3233(b)(3) - Evacuation-Emergency evacuation & relocation diagram must include designated location inside operation to take shelter from threatening weather
The facility emergency evacuation diagram does not have a shelter in place designation indicated on it.		 —
3— 748.363(7) - Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059
It was found that a staff's file did not have an Licensing Affidavit for the employee.		 —
4— 748.936(1) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have EBI w/in 6 months from the date they last received the training if operation provides treatment services
Licensing observed three staff files with no documentation of six month emergency behavior intervention training (CPI).		 —
3— 748.751(a)(1) - Pre-Employment Screening- You must obtain in writing an applicant's employment history for the last five years before hiring.
It was found that staff files did not have the applicant's 5 year employment history.		 —
4— 748.393(b)(2) - Active child record-Includes known allergies and chronic conditions or
It was found that their indication of any known allergies or chronic conditions on the exterior of the child's file.		 —
3— 748.753(b) - Pre-Employment Screening- At least one reference must be an employer who has supervised or familiar with the history of the applicant.
It was found that a staff did not have an reference from their previous employee in their employee file.		 —
4— 748.4083(a) - Vehicle and maintenance-Must maintain a vehicle in a safe operating condition at all times
Van 30636 has a tire pressure indicator on. Van 31238 does not have operable A/C for rows 2-5.		 —
4— 748.936(1) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have EBI w/in 6 months from the date they last received the training if operation provides treatment services
Licensing observed three staff files with no documentation of six month emergency behavior intervention training (CPI).		 —
3— 748.363(9) - Personnel records - Include signed dated statement by the employee that he must immediately report suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
It was found in staff files there was no signed statement stating that they will report any suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation		 —
3— 748.753(a)(1) - Pre-Employment Screening-You must complete reference checks by obtaining the name and contact info of two individuals who can serve as references.
Three of four employee records reviewed did not include reference checks completed prior to employment.		 —
3— 748.363(7) - Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059
It was found that a staff's file did not have an Licensing Affidavit for the employee.		 —
4— 748.3233(b)(3) - Evacuation-Emergency evacuation & relocation diagram must include designated location inside operation to take shelter from threatening weather
The facility emergency evacuation diagram does not have a shelter in place designation indicated on it.		 —
2— 748.4083(b) - Vehicle and maintenance-Each vehicle used must be registered and have a current inspection sticker for the state in which it is registered
It was found that one vehicle that transports children had an expired registration.		 —
2— 748.3393(b)(1) - Toilets-Provide 1 toilet for every 8 children with individual privacy, including doors to individual toilet stalls
It was found that there were broken toilet lids in children's bathrooms.		 —
3— 748.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
It was found that the staff list had employees that were no longer working at the operation.		 —
4— 748.303(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incdt-Report to Licensing no later than 24 hours after injury/illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional or hospitalization
An injury requiring medical attention was not reported to until Licensing four days after it occurred.		 —
5— 748.1009 - Child/caregiver ratio-Must employ an adequate number of caregivers to meet the needs of children
Based on the review of the investigation it was determined that a staff member left children in care with unqualified caregivers while escorting a child to the clinic.		 —
5— 748.1693(a)(1) - Nutrition-Provide food of adequate variety, quality, and in sufficient quantity to supply the nutrients needed for proper growth and development
It was found during inspection several molded vegetables and expired condiments not fit for consumption.		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
After thorough review of the ANE investigation contacts it was determined that a staff did not demonstrate competency, prudent judgment or self-control in a situation with a child in care. It was reported by the staff involved in the incident, victim child, additional children, and a paternal aunt that staff engaged in a verbal dialog with a child that escalated into the staff not choosing the most appropriate way to communicate with the child.		 —
3— 748.753(a)(1) - Pre-Employment Screening-You must complete reference checks by obtaining the name and contact info of two individuals who can serve as references.
Three of four employee records reviewed did not include reference checks completed prior to employment.		 —
3— 748.751(a)(1) - Pre-Employment Screening- You must obtain in writing an applicant's employment history for the last five years before hiring.
It was found that staff files did not have the applicant's 5 year employment history.		 —
3— 748.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
It was found that the staff list had employees that were no longer working at the operation.		 —
2— 748.3393(b)(1) - Toilets-Provide 1 toilet for every 8 children with individual privacy, including doors to individual toilet stalls
It was found that there were broken toilet lids in children's bathrooms.		 —
2— 748.4083(b) - Vehicle and maintenance-Each vehicle used must be registered and have a current inspection sticker for the state in which it is registered
It was found that one vehicle that transports children had an expired registration.		 —
4— 748.393(b)(2) - Active child record-Includes known allergies and chronic conditions or
It was found that their indication of any known allergies or chronic conditions on the exterior of the child's file.		 —
5— 748.1693(a)(1) - Nutrition-Provide food of adequate variety, quality, and in sufficient quantity to supply the nutrients needed for proper growth and development
It was found during inspection several molded vegetables and expired condiments not fit for consumption.		 —
4— 748.4083(a) - Vehicle and maintenance-Must maintain a vehicle in a safe operating condition at all times
Van 30636 has a tire pressure indicator on. Van 31238 does not have operable A/C for rows 2-5.		 —
4— 748.303(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incdt-Report to Licensing no later than 24 hours after injury/illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional or hospitalization
An injury requiring medical attention was not reported to until Licensing four days after it occurred.		 —
5— 748.1009 - Child/caregiver ratio-Must employ an adequate number of caregivers to meet the needs of children
Based on the review of the investigation it was determined that a staff member left children in care with unqualified caregivers while escorting a child to the clinic.		 —
4— 748.3233(b)(3) - Evacuation-Emergency evacuation & relocation diagram must include designated location inside operation to take shelter from threatening weather
The facility emergency evacuation diagram does not have a shelter in place designation indicated on it.		 —
4— 748.936(1) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have EBI w/in 6 months from the date they last received the training if operation provides treatment services
Licensing observed three staff files with no documentation of six month emergency behavior intervention training (CPI).		 —
3— 748.363(9) - Personnel records - Include signed dated statement by the employee that he must immediately report suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
It was found in staff files there was no signed statement stating that they will report any suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation		 —
4— 748.507(1) - Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
After thorough review of the ANE investigation contacts it was determined that a staff did not demonstrate competency, prudent judgment or self-control in a situation with a child in care. It was reported by the staff involved in the incident, victim child, additional children, and a paternal aunt that staff engaged in a verbal dialog with a child that escalated into the staff not choosing the most appropriate way to communicate with the child.		 —
3— 748.753(b) - Pre-Employment Screening- At least one reference must be an employer who has supervised or familiar with the history of the applicant.
It was found that a staff did not have an reference from their previous employee in their employee file.		 —
3— 748.363(7) - Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059
It was found that a staff's file did not have an Licensing Affidavit for the employee.		 —
3— 748.753(b) - Pre-Employment Screening- At least one reference must be an employer who has supervised or familiar with the history of the applicant.
It was found that a staff did not have an reference from their previous employee in their employee file.		 —
4— 748.303(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incdt-Report to Licensing no later than 24 hours after injury/illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional or hospitalization
An injury requiring medical attention was not reported to until Licensing four days after it occurred.		 —
5— 748.1009 - Child/caregiver ratio-Must employ an adequate number of caregivers to meet the needs of children
Based on the review of the investigation it was determined that a staff member left children in care with unqualified caregivers while escorting a child to the clinic.		 —
4— 748.936(1) - Annual Training- Caregivers must have EBI w/in 6 months from the date they last received the training if operation provides treatment services
Licensing observed three staff files with no documentation of six month emergency behavior intervention training (CPI).		 —

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

Inspections (64)

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

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