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Kids First, Inc.

Child care center · 4900 SE LOOP 820 STE 100, Fort Worth, TX 76140-1538 · License 1162646- 6931

0Compliance score
Poor

Violation history (240)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
1	—	749.1321(b)(2) - Sharing Initial Service Plan-Child sign plan or document child's refusal to sign if copy or summary provided A servic plan was not signed by a chld that was able to sign.	—
5	—	749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks Caregiver is using profane language in the presence of children in care.	—
3	—	749.1951(b)(5) - Disciplinary Measures-Must be appropriate to the incident & severity of the behavior demonstrated The foster parent would splash water in a child's face for spitting.	—
3	—	749.2447(10) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents the quality of current and previous interpersonal relationships including marriages The addendum did not thoroughly assess the foster parent's relationship and changes in the household composition.	—
4	—	749.3041(7) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed Bleach was left in a location that was accessible to a child in care.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container Over-the-counter medication was found to be unlocked and accessible to children on a nightstand and on the floor in one bedroom.	—
4	—	749.3041(4) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that outdoor areas are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair There was lawn equipment on the front part of the home that was accessible to children. There was sheers on the ground.	—
4	—	749.3061(b) - Feeding Children-must provide a toddler or school age child with three meals and at least one snack a day A foster parent denied snacks, as a form of discipline, with the children in care.	—
4	—	749.1421(b) - Immunization requirements-Maintain current immunizations records for each child in care including any exemptions or exceptions There was not a current record of immunizations for a child in care.	—
3	—	749.511(1) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name of the foster or adoptive home, physical address, and telephone number All the serious incident reports that were reviewed did not have the address or phone number of the foster home. In addition, it was missing all the children's admission date, which is standard 749.511(3).	—
3	—	749.2447(10) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents the quality of current and previous interpersonal relationships including marriages The home screening was inconsistent on the foster parent's dating status.	—
3	—	749.1013(a)(2) - Child Rights contact others-Not listen to or screen the child's telephone calls without permission from CPMS or parents The caregiver requires the children in care to sit nearby during their phone calls or have the phone on speaker in order to listen to their phone calls.	—
3	—	749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records Operation provided investigator with medication log for child in care. There is reason to believe records were falsified as caregiver stated she had not maintained medication logs.	—
4	—	749.1541(a) - Medication Record-Maintain cumulative record of prescription medications dispensed to child, include nonprescription meds for child under five yrs old Caregiver was unable to provide investigator with medication logs stating she is not required to maintain documentation.	—
2	—	749.1253(b)(2) - Preparing the child-Document in the child's record the child's understanding of and response to the discussions and the placement There is no documentation of the placement discussion occuring.	—
4	—	749.2447(3)(A) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents that prospective foster parents show emotional stability, good character, good health, adult responsibility The home study did not include documentation and assessment of information regarding previous allegations of assault, allegations of financial exploitation, or status of legal concerns when assessing the character, stability, and responsibilities of the applicants.	—
3	—	749.579(1) - Active child record-Ensure record is kept accurate and current The admission assessment did not have correct information regarding child's legal status.	—
2	—	749.1003(b)(3)(M) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to consent in writing before participating in any publicity or fund raising activity for the operation Caregivers used children's images and references on social media disclosing the children's foster care and reunification status without prior permission.	—
4	—	749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child A caregiver yelled at children in care as a form of discipline.	—
4	—	749.1957(9) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language A caregiver used profane language in front of children in care.	—
4	—	749.3079(1) - Food Storage-food items must be covered and stored off the floor During walkthrough of the home, it was discovered that food was stored on the floor.	—
5	—	745.621(a)(4) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a person applies to be a foster or adoptive parent An out of state registry check was not completed on a caregiver who resided out of state in the last five years.	—
4	—	749.1957(9) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language A foster parent used profane language towards a child in care, when they were not following the rules.	—
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 The home study did not indicate how many paychecks were used to verify the foster parents' income, nor did it indicate how many bank statements were used to assess the foster parents' financial status.	—
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair Foster home was observed to have exposed concrete floor in one bedroom, pet urine on the floor near a litter box, bottles of spoiled baby formula in a bedroom, and small lids and other trash on the floor of a bedroom.	—
3	—	749.3027(a)(2) - Bedrooms-Child may share a bedroom with an adult caregiver if the child is under three years old A child over the age of three years old is sharing a bedroom with two adult household members.	—
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 indicate the health status or the mental/ physical of the adult daughter that lives in the home.	—
4	—	749.2815(a)(1) - Supervisory Visits-must have supervisory visits in the foster home at least quarterly A foster home missed a quarterly supervisory visit.	Yes
4	—	749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans A child was not provided the level of supervision ?turn of the head and eyesight?.	—
4	—	749.3041(7) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed There was poison material by the outside of the front door and it was accessible to children in care.	—
3	—	749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records Operation provided investigator with medication log for child in care. There is reason to believe records were falsified as caregiver stated she had not maintained medication logs.	—
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair Foster home was observed to have exposed concrete floor in one bedroom, pet urine on the floor near a litter box, bottles of spoiled baby formula in a bedroom, and small lids and other trash on the floor of a bedroom.	—
3	—	749.579(1) - Active child record-Ensure record is kept accurate and current The admission assessment did not have correct information regarding child's legal status.	—
3	—	749.3027(a)(2) - Bedrooms-Child may share a bedroom with an adult caregiver if the child is under three years old A child over the age of three years old is sharing a bedroom with two adult household members.	—
4	—	749.2447(3)(A) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents that prospective foster parents show emotional stability, good character, good health, adult responsibility The home study did not include documentation and assessment of information regarding previous allegations of assault, allegations of financial exploitation, or status of legal concerns when assessing the character, stability, and responsibilities of the applicants.	—
1	—	749.1321(b)(2) - Sharing Initial Service Plan-Child sign plan or document child's refusal to sign if copy or summary provided A servic plan was not signed by a chld that was able to sign.	—
4	—	749.1421(b) - Immunization requirements-Maintain current immunizations records for each child in care including any exemptions or exceptions There was not a current record of immunizations for a child in care.	—
4	—	749.3041(4) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that outdoor areas are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair There was lawn equipment on the front part of the home that was accessible to children. There was sheers on the ground.	—
4	—	749.2815(a)(1) - Supervisory Visits-must have supervisory visits in the foster home at least quarterly A foster home missed a quarterly supervisory visit.	Yes
2	—	749.1003(b)(3)(M) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to consent in writing before participating in any publicity or fund raising activity for the operation Caregivers used children's images and references on social media disclosing the children's foster care and reunification status without prior permission.	—
3	—	749.511(1) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name of the foster or adoptive home, physical address, and telephone number All the serious incident reports that were reviewed did not have the address or phone number of the foster home. In addition, it was missing all the children's admission date, which is standard 749.511(3).	—
4	—	749.3041(7) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed There was poison material by the outside of the front door and it was accessible to children in care.	—
4	—	749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child A caregiver yelled at children in care as a form of discipline.	—
3	—	749.2447(10) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents the quality of current and previous interpersonal relationships including marriages The addendum did not thoroughly assess the foster parent's relationship and changes in the household composition.	—
3	—	749.2447(10) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents the quality of current and previous interpersonal relationships including marriages The home screening was inconsistent on the foster parent's dating status.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans A child was not provided the level of supervision ?turn of the head and eyesight?.	—
4	—	749.3041(7) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed Bleach was left in a location that was accessible to a child in care.	—
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 The home study did not indicate how many paychecks were used to verify the foster parents' income, nor did it indicate how many bank statements were used to assess the foster parents' financial status.	—
4	—	749.3061(b) - Feeding Children-must provide a toddler or school age child with three meals and at least one snack a day A foster parent denied snacks, as a form of discipline, with the children in care.	—
3	—	749.1951(b)(5) - Disciplinary Measures-Must be appropriate to the incident & severity of the behavior demonstrated The foster parent would splash water in a child's face for spitting.	—
2	—	749.1253(b)(2) - Preparing the child-Document in the child's record the child's understanding of and response to the discussions and the placement There is no documentation of the placement discussion occuring.	—
5	—	749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks Caregiver is using profane language in the presence of children in care.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container Over-the-counter medication was found to be unlocked and accessible to children on a nightstand and on the floor in one bedroom.	—
4	—	749.1541(a) - Medication Record-Maintain cumulative record of prescription medications dispensed to child, include nonprescription meds for child under five yrs old Caregiver was unable to provide investigator with medication logs stating she is not required to maintain documentation.	—
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 indicate the health status or the mental/ physical of the adult daughter that lives in the home.	—
3	—	749.1013(a)(2) - Child Rights contact others-Not listen to or screen the child's telephone calls without permission from CPMS or parents The caregiver requires the children in care to sit nearby during their phone calls or have the phone on speaker in order to listen to their phone calls.	—
4	—	749.3079(1) - Food Storage-food items must be covered and stored off the floor During walkthrough of the home, it was discovered that food was stored on the floor.	—
4	—	749.1957(9) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language A foster parent used profane language towards a child in care, when they were not following the rules.	—
4	—	749.1957(9) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language A caregiver used profane language in front of children in care.	—
5	—	745.621(a)(4) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a person applies to be a foster or adoptive parent An out of state registry check was not completed on a caregiver who resided out of state in the last five years.	—
3	—	749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records Operation provided investigator with medication log for child in care. There is reason to believe records were falsified as caregiver stated she had not maintained medication logs.	—
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 indicate the health status or the mental/ physical of the adult daughter that lives in the home.	—
1	—	749.1321(b)(2) - Sharing Initial Service Plan-Child sign plan or document child's refusal to sign if copy or summary provided A servic plan was not signed by a chld that was able to sign.	—
3	—	749.3027(a)(2) - Bedrooms-Child may share a bedroom with an adult caregiver if the child is under three years old A child over the age of three years old is sharing a bedroom with two adult household members.	—
3	—	749.2447(10) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents the quality of current and previous interpersonal relationships including marriages The addendum did not thoroughly assess the foster parent's relationship and changes in the household composition.	—
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair Foster home was observed to have exposed concrete floor in one bedroom, pet urine on the floor near a litter box, bottles of spoiled baby formula in a bedroom, and small lids and other trash on the floor of a bedroom.	—
4	—	749.3041(7) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed Bleach was left in a location that was accessible to a child in care.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans A child was not provided the level of supervision ?turn of the head and eyesight?.	—
4	—	749.1421(b) - Immunization requirements-Maintain current immunizations records for each child in care including any exemptions or exceptions There was not a current record of immunizations for a child in care.	—
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 The home study did not indicate how many paychecks were used to verify the foster parents' income, nor did it indicate how many bank statements were used to assess the foster parents' financial status.	—
3	—	749.579(1) - Active child record-Ensure record is kept accurate and current The admission assessment did not have correct information regarding child's legal status.	—
3	—	749.2447(10) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents the quality of current and previous interpersonal relationships including marriages The home screening was inconsistent on the foster parent's dating status.	—
3	—	749.511(1) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name of the foster or adoptive home, physical address, and telephone number All the serious incident reports that were reviewed did not have the address or phone number of the foster home. In addition, it was missing all the children's admission date, which is standard 749.511(3).	—
4	—	749.1541(a) - Medication Record-Maintain cumulative record of prescription medications dispensed to child, include nonprescription meds for child under five yrs old Caregiver was unable to provide investigator with medication logs stating she is not required to maintain documentation.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container Over-the-counter medication was found to be unlocked and accessible to children on a nightstand and on the floor in one bedroom.	—
4	—	749.2447(3)(A) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents that prospective foster parents show emotional stability, good character, good health, adult responsibility The home study did not include documentation and assessment of information regarding previous allegations of assault, allegations of financial exploitation, or status of legal concerns when assessing the character, stability, and responsibilities of the applicants.	—
4	—	749.3041(7) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed There was poison material by the outside of the front door and it was accessible to children in care.	—
5	—	749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks Caregiver is using profane language in the presence of children in care.	—
4	—	749.1957(9) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language A caregiver used profane language in front of children in care.	—
4	—	749.3041(4) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that outdoor areas are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair There was lawn equipment on the front part of the home that was accessible to children. There was sheers on the ground.	—
4	—	749.3061(b) - Feeding Children-must provide a toddler or school age child with three meals and at least one snack a day A foster parent denied snacks, as a form of discipline, with the children in care.	—
4	—	749.2815(a)(1) - Supervisory Visits-must have supervisory visits in the foster home at least quarterly A foster home missed a quarterly supervisory visit.	Yes
3	—	749.1013(a)(2) - Child Rights contact others-Not listen to or screen the child's telephone calls without permission from CPMS or parents The caregiver requires the children in care to sit nearby during their phone calls or have the phone on speaker in order to listen to their phone calls.	—
2	—	749.1003(b)(3)(M) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to consent in writing before participating in any publicity or fund raising activity for the operation Caregivers used children's images and references on social media disclosing the children's foster care and reunification status without prior permission.	—
3	—	749.1951(b)(5) - Disciplinary Measures-Must be appropriate to the incident & severity of the behavior demonstrated The foster parent would splash water in a child's face for spitting.	—
5	—	745.621(a)(4) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a person applies to be a foster or adoptive parent An out of state registry check was not completed on a caregiver who resided out of state in the last five years.	—
4	—	749.3079(1) - Food Storage-food items must be covered and stored off the floor During walkthrough of the home, it was discovered that food was stored on the floor.	—
2	—	749.1253(b)(2) - Preparing the child-Document in the child's record the child's understanding of and response to the discussions and the placement There is no documentation of the placement discussion occuring.	—
4	—	749.1957(9) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language A foster parent used profane language towards a child in care, when they were not following the rules.	—
4	—	749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child A caregiver yelled at children in care as a form of discipline.	—
3	—	749.1013(a)(2) - Child Rights contact others-Not listen to or screen the child's telephone calls without permission from CPMS or parents The caregiver requires the children in care to sit nearby during their phone calls or have the phone on speaker in order to listen to their phone calls.	—
4	—	749.2447(3)(A) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents that prospective foster parents show emotional stability, good character, good health, adult responsibility The home study did not include documentation and assessment of information regarding previous allegations of assault, allegations of financial exploitation, or status of legal concerns when assessing the character, stability, and responsibilities of the applicants.	—
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 indicate the health status or the mental/ physical of the adult daughter that lives in the home.	—
3	—	749.511(1) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name of the foster or adoptive home, physical address, and telephone number All the serious incident reports that were reviewed did not have the address or phone number of the foster home. In addition, it was missing all the children's admission date, which is standard 749.511(3).	—
4	—	749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child A caregiver yelled at children in care as a form of discipline.	—
3	—	749.2447(10) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents the quality of current and previous interpersonal relationships including marriages The addendum did not thoroughly assess the foster parent's relationship and changes in the household composition.	—
4	—	749.3041(4) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that outdoor areas are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair There was lawn equipment on the front part of the home that was accessible to children. There was sheers on the ground.	—
4	—	749.3041(7) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed Bleach was left in a location that was accessible to a child in care.	—
2	—	749.1253(b)(2) - Preparing the child-Document in the child's record the child's understanding of and response to the discussions and the placement There is no documentation of the placement discussion occuring.	—
5	—	745.621(a)(4) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a person applies to be a foster or adoptive parent An out of state registry check was not completed on a caregiver who resided out of state in the last five years.	—

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

Inspections (112)

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

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