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Amazing Grace Child and Family Services

Child care center · 402 W WHEATLAND RD STE 120, Duncanville, TX 75116-4600 · License 1274286- 7251

0Compliance score
Poor

Violation history (132)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
5	—	749.1957(10) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Placing a child in a dark room, bathroom, or closet While away from the home, a child in care was placed in a dark conference room alone as form discipline. While at the foster home, a child in care was placed in the laundry room and the garage with no lights on, as a form of discipline.	—
3	—	749.1003(b)(6)(A) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to receive emotional, mental health, or chemical dependency treatment separately from adults The caregiver is not providing adequate mental health care for the service that are recommended by professionals for a child in care.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container During the investigation inspection there were prescribed and over the counter medications not secured according to requirements.	—
5	—	749.2593(c)(2) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must provide a safe environment The caregivers did not provide a safe environment for children in care by placing them in the dark laundry room with accessible chemicals and laundry detergent as well as placing children in the dark garage with work out equipment, unstable shelves that were overpacked, and clutter.	—
4	—	749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child A foster parent yelled at children in care.	—
4	—	749.3041(7) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed Fertilizer and gas containers were observed in the backyard in the children's play area	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. A caregiver was using wall sits as a form of discipline with a foster child.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization The foster parents did not report to Licensing when a child was injured by a glass table falling on their foot and fracturing a toe. The child did have to seek medical treatment.	—
5	—	749.1521(2) - Medication Storage-Keep medication inaccessible other than to caregivers responsible for stored medication Medication was found on the kitchen table unlocked. This was corrected when the Foster Parent locked the medication in a container.	Yes
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. A foster parent was observed using a shoe and their hand striking three children in care.	—
5	—	749.1813(b) - AP Prohibited for infants-Crib must be bare except for tight fitting sheet & crib mattress cover per 749.1813(c) for infant less than 12 months There were blankets observed in an infant's crib.	—
4	—	749.911(b)(1) - Pedi. CPR training must adhere to AHA guidelines & include curr. that incudes use of a CPR manikin & written & hands-on instruction/practice & testing The foster parents completed CPR training online and did not perform hands practice.	—
4	—	749.3041(4) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that outdoor areas are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair The fence out door has a broken slate. There is a shed that appears to be unstable. There are three window screens that were torn and a window shade that appeared to be broken.	—
3	—	749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit The supervisory visits did not have all indivduals present signatures on the form.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(1) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must be aware of children's habits, interests, & any special needs including supervision The safety plan that was identified for the children in care was not implemented to ensure the safety and supervision of the children. The agency immediately provided the alarms for the bedroom doors and had them installed. Pictures were received.	—
4	—	749.2063(3) - Emergency Behavior Intervention-Never used as a means to get a child to comply The caregivers aggressively grabbed a child by the arm and inappropriately picked them up on multiple occasions.	—
2	—	749.1003(b)(3)(I) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to have personal possessions at his home and to acquire additional possessions within limits A child's toy was thrown away by the foster parents.	—
4	—	749.2913(b)(2) - Fire Extinguisher-Have a maintenance check once a year by a person qualified to inspect fire extinguishers. During the walkthrough of the home, the two fire extinguishers that were upstairs and downstairs were were found to have been last serviced in September 2022.	—
4	—	749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child A foster parent yelled at children in care.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization The foster parents did not report to Licensing when a child was injured by a glass table falling on their foot and fracturing a toe. The child did have to seek medical treatment.	—
4	—	749.2063(3) - Emergency Behavior Intervention-Never used as a means to get a child to comply The caregivers aggressively grabbed a child by the arm and inappropriately picked them up on multiple occasions.	—
4	—	749.3041(4) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that outdoor areas are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair The fence out door has a broken slate. There is a shed that appears to be unstable. There are three window screens that were torn and a window shade that appeared to be broken.	—
5	—	749.2593(c)(2) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must provide a safe environment The caregivers did not provide a safe environment for children in care by placing them in the dark laundry room with accessible chemicals and laundry detergent as well as placing children in the dark garage with work out equipment, unstable shelves that were overpacked, and clutter.	—
4	—	749.911(b)(1) - Pedi. CPR training must adhere to AHA guidelines & include curr. that incudes use of a CPR manikin & written & hands-on instruction/practice & testing The foster parents completed CPR training online and did not perform hands practice.	—
5	—	749.1521(2) - Medication Storage-Keep medication inaccessible other than to caregivers responsible for stored medication Medication was found on the kitchen table unlocked. This was corrected when the Foster Parent locked the medication in a container.	Yes
4	—	749.2593(c)(1) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must be aware of children's habits, interests, & any special needs including supervision The safety plan that was identified for the children in care was not implemented to ensure the safety and supervision of the children. The agency immediately provided the alarms for the bedroom doors and had them installed. Pictures were received.	—
5	—	749.1957(10) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Placing a child in a dark room, bathroom, or closet While away from the home, a child in care was placed in a dark conference room alone as form discipline. While at the foster home, a child in care was placed in the laundry room and the garage with no lights on, as a form of discipline.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container During the investigation inspection there were prescribed and over the counter medications not secured according to requirements.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. A foster parent was observed using a shoe and their hand striking three children in care.	—
3	—	749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit The supervisory visits did not have all indivduals present signatures on the form.	—
2	—	749.1003(b)(3)(I) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to have personal possessions at his home and to acquire additional possessions within limits A child's toy was thrown away by the foster parents.	—
4	—	749.2913(b)(2) - Fire Extinguisher-Have a maintenance check once a year by a person qualified to inspect fire extinguishers. During the walkthrough of the home, the two fire extinguishers that were upstairs and downstairs were were found to have been last serviced in September 2022.	—
3	—	749.1003(b)(6)(A) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to receive emotional, mental health, or chemical dependency treatment separately from adults The caregiver is not providing adequate mental health care for the service that are recommended by professionals for a child in care.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. A caregiver was using wall sits as a form of discipline with a foster child.	—
4	—	749.3041(7) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed Fertilizer and gas containers were observed in the backyard in the children's play area	—
5	—	749.1813(b) - AP Prohibited for infants-Crib must be bare except for tight fitting sheet & crib mattress cover per 749.1813(c) for infant less than 12 months There were blankets observed in an infant's crib.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(1) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must be aware of children's habits, interests, & any special needs including supervision The safety plan that was identified for the children in care was not implemented to ensure the safety and supervision of the children. The agency immediately provided the alarms for the bedroom doors and had them installed. Pictures were received.	—
4	—	749.3041(7) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed Fertilizer and gas containers were observed in the backyard in the children's play area	—
4	—	749.911(b)(1) - Pedi. CPR training must adhere to AHA guidelines & include curr. that incudes use of a CPR manikin & written & hands-on instruction/practice & testing The foster parents completed CPR training online and did not perform hands practice.	—
5	—	749.1521(2) - Medication Storage-Keep medication inaccessible other than to caregivers responsible for stored medication Medication was found on the kitchen table unlocked. This was corrected when the Foster Parent locked the medication in a container.	Yes
5	—	749.1957(10) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Placing a child in a dark room, bathroom, or closet While away from the home, a child in care was placed in a dark conference room alone as form discipline. While at the foster home, a child in care was placed in the laundry room and the garage with no lights on, as a form of discipline.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. A caregiver was using wall sits as a form of discipline with a foster child.	—
2	—	749.1003(b)(3)(I) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to have personal possessions at his home and to acquire additional possessions within limits A child's toy was thrown away by the foster parents.	—
3	—	749.1003(b)(6)(A) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to receive emotional, mental health, or chemical dependency treatment separately from adults The caregiver is not providing adequate mental health care for the service that are recommended by professionals for a child in care.	—
5	—	749.2593(c)(2) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must provide a safe environment The caregivers did not provide a safe environment for children in care by placing them in the dark laundry room with accessible chemicals and laundry detergent as well as placing children in the dark garage with work out equipment, unstable shelves that were overpacked, and clutter.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. A foster parent was observed using a shoe and their hand striking three children in care.	—
4	—	749.2913(b)(2) - Fire Extinguisher-Have a maintenance check once a year by a person qualified to inspect fire extinguishers. During the walkthrough of the home, the two fire extinguishers that were upstairs and downstairs were were found to have been last serviced in September 2022.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization The foster parents did not report to Licensing when a child was injured by a glass table falling on their foot and fracturing a toe. The child did have to seek medical treatment.	—
4	—	749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child A foster parent yelled at children in care.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container During the investigation inspection there were prescribed and over the counter medications not secured according to requirements.	—
4	—	749.3041(4) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that outdoor areas are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair The fence out door has a broken slate. There is a shed that appears to be unstable. There are three window screens that were torn and a window shade that appeared to be broken.	—
5	—	749.1813(b) - AP Prohibited for infants-Crib must be bare except for tight fitting sheet & crib mattress cover per 749.1813(c) for infant less than 12 months There were blankets observed in an infant's crib.	—
3	—	749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit The supervisory visits did not have all indivduals present signatures on the form.	—
4	—	749.2063(3) - Emergency Behavior Intervention-Never used as a means to get a child to comply The caregivers aggressively grabbed a child by the arm and inappropriately picked them up on multiple occasions.	—
3	—	749.1003(b)(6)(A) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to receive emotional, mental health, or chemical dependency treatment separately from adults The caregiver is not providing adequate mental health care for the service that are recommended by professionals for a child in care.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization The foster parents did not report to Licensing when a child was injured by a glass table falling on their foot and fracturing a toe. The child did have to seek medical treatment.	—
4	—	749.3041(4) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that outdoor areas are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair The fence out door has a broken slate. There is a shed that appears to be unstable. There are three window screens that were torn and a window shade that appeared to be broken.	—
2	—	749.1003(b)(3)(I) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to have personal possessions at his home and to acquire additional possessions within limits A child's toy was thrown away by the foster parents.	—
4	—	749.911(b)(1) - Pedi. CPR training must adhere to AHA guidelines & include curr. that incudes use of a CPR manikin & written & hands-on instruction/practice & testing The foster parents completed CPR training online and did not perform hands practice.	—
4	—	749.3041(7) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed Fertilizer and gas containers were observed in the backyard in the children's play area	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container During the investigation inspection there were prescribed and over the counter medications not secured according to requirements.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(1) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must be aware of children's habits, interests, & any special needs including supervision The safety plan that was identified for the children in care was not implemented to ensure the safety and supervision of the children. The agency immediately provided the alarms for the bedroom doors and had them installed. Pictures were received.	—
4	—	749.2063(3) - Emergency Behavior Intervention-Never used as a means to get a child to comply The caregivers aggressively grabbed a child by the arm and inappropriately picked them up on multiple occasions.	—
5	—	749.1957(10) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Placing a child in a dark room, bathroom, or closet While away from the home, a child in care was placed in a dark conference room alone as form discipline. While at the foster home, a child in care was placed in the laundry room and the garage with no lights on, as a form of discipline.	—
5	—	749.2593(c)(2) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must provide a safe environment The caregivers did not provide a safe environment for children in care by placing them in the dark laundry room with accessible chemicals and laundry detergent as well as placing children in the dark garage with work out equipment, unstable shelves that were overpacked, and clutter.	—
3	—	749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit The supervisory visits did not have all indivduals present signatures on the form.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. A caregiver was using wall sits as a form of discipline with a foster child.	—
4	—	749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child A foster parent yelled at children in care.	—
5	—	749.1813(b) - AP Prohibited for infants-Crib must be bare except for tight fitting sheet & crib mattress cover per 749.1813(c) for infant less than 12 months There were blankets observed in an infant's crib.	—
4	—	749.2913(b)(2) - Fire Extinguisher-Have a maintenance check once a year by a person qualified to inspect fire extinguishers. During the walkthrough of the home, the two fire extinguishers that were upstairs and downstairs were were found to have been last serviced in September 2022.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. A foster parent was observed using a shoe and their hand striking three children in care.	—
5	—	749.1521(2) - Medication Storage-Keep medication inaccessible other than to caregivers responsible for stored medication Medication was found on the kitchen table unlocked. This was corrected when the Foster Parent locked the medication in a container.	Yes
4	—	749.2913(b)(2) - Fire Extinguisher-Have a maintenance check once a year by a person qualified to inspect fire extinguishers. During the walkthrough of the home, the two fire extinguishers that were upstairs and downstairs were were found to have been last serviced in September 2022.	—
4	—	749.911(b)(1) - Pedi. CPR training must adhere to AHA guidelines & include curr. that incudes use of a CPR manikin & written & hands-on instruction/practice & testing The foster parents completed CPR training online and did not perform hands practice.	—
5	—	749.1521(2) - Medication Storage-Keep medication inaccessible other than to caregivers responsible for stored medication Medication was found on the kitchen table unlocked. This was corrected when the Foster Parent locked the medication in a container.	Yes
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. A caregiver was using wall sits as a form of discipline with a foster child.	—
5	—	749.2593(c)(2) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must provide a safe environment The caregivers did not provide a safe environment for children in care by placing them in the dark laundry room with accessible chemicals and laundry detergent as well as placing children in the dark garage with work out equipment, unstable shelves that were overpacked, and clutter.	—
3	—	749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit The supervisory visits did not have all indivduals present signatures on the form.	—
5	—	749.1813(b) - AP Prohibited for infants-Crib must be bare except for tight fitting sheet & crib mattress cover per 749.1813(c) for infant less than 12 months There were blankets observed in an infant's crib.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(1) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must be aware of children's habits, interests, & any special needs including supervision The safety plan that was identified for the children in care was not implemented to ensure the safety and supervision of the children. The agency immediately provided the alarms for the bedroom doors and had them installed. Pictures were received.	—
2	—	749.1003(b)(3)(I) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to have personal possessions at his home and to acquire additional possessions within limits A child's toy was thrown away by the foster parents.	—
4	—	749.2063(3) - Emergency Behavior Intervention-Never used as a means to get a child to comply The caregivers aggressively grabbed a child by the arm and inappropriately picked them up on multiple occasions.	—
3	—	749.1003(b)(6)(A) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to receive emotional, mental health, or chemical dependency treatment separately from adults The caregiver is not providing adequate mental health care for the service that are recommended by professionals for a child in care.	—
4	—	749.3041(7) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed Fertilizer and gas containers were observed in the backyard in the children's play area	—
5	—	749.1957(10) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Placing a child in a dark room, bathroom, or closet While away from the home, a child in care was placed in a dark conference room alone as form discipline. While at the foster home, a child in care was placed in the laundry room and the garage with no lights on, as a form of discipline.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization The foster parents did not report to Licensing when a child was injured by a glass table falling on their foot and fracturing a toe. The child did have to seek medical treatment.	—
4	—	749.3041(4) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that outdoor areas are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair The fence out door has a broken slate. There is a shed that appears to be unstable. There are three window screens that were torn and a window shade that appeared to be broken.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization The foster parents did not report to Licensing when a child was injured by a glass table falling on their foot and fracturing a toe. The child did have to seek medical treatment.	—
5	—	749.1957(10) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Placing a child in a dark room, bathroom, or closet While away from the home, a child in care was placed in a dark conference room alone as form discipline. While at the foster home, a child in care was placed in the laundry room and the garage with no lights on, as a form of discipline.	—
5	—	749.2593(c)(2) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must provide a safe environment The caregivers did not provide a safe environment for children in care by placing them in the dark laundry room with accessible chemicals and laundry detergent as well as placing children in the dark garage with work out equipment, unstable shelves that were overpacked, and clutter.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. A caregiver was using wall sits as a form of discipline with a foster child.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(1) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must be aware of children's habits, interests, & any special needs including supervision The safety plan that was identified for the children in care was not implemented to ensure the safety and supervision of the children. The agency immediately provided the alarms for the bedroom doors and had them installed. Pictures were received.	—
3	—	749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit The supervisory visits did not have all indivduals present signatures on the form.	—
5	—	749.1521(2) - Medication Storage-Keep medication inaccessible other than to caregivers responsible for stored medication Medication was found on the kitchen table unlocked. This was corrected when the Foster Parent locked the medication in a container.	Yes
5	—	749.1813(b) - AP Prohibited for infants-Crib must be bare except for tight fitting sheet & crib mattress cover per 749.1813(c) for infant less than 12 months There were blankets observed in an infant's crib.	—
2	—	749.1003(b)(3)(I) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's right to have personal possessions at his home and to acquire additional possessions within limits A child's toy was thrown away by the foster parents.	—
4	—	749.911(b)(1) - Pedi. CPR training must adhere to AHA guidelines & include curr. that incudes use of a CPR manikin & written & hands-on instruction/practice & testing The foster parents completed CPR training online and did not perform hands practice.	—
4	—	749.2913(b)(2) - Fire Extinguisher-Have a maintenance check once a year by a person qualified to inspect fire extinguishers. During the walkthrough of the home, the two fire extinguishers that were upstairs and downstairs were were found to have been last serviced in September 2022.	—
4	—	749.3041(4) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that outdoor areas are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair The fence out door has a broken slate. There is a shed that appears to be unstable. There are three window screens that were torn and a window shade that appeared to be broken.	—
4	—	749.3041(7) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed Fertilizer and gas containers were observed in the backyard in the children's play area	—

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

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

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