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America's Angels Inc.

Child care center · 14614 FALLING CREEK DR STE 260, Houston, TX 77068-2930 · License 1305387- 7471

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Violation history (299)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
5	—	749.2593(a)(4) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being able to intervene when necessary to ensure each child's safety Foster parent is not intervening when necessary and therefore not ensuring the safety of the children.	—
5	—	749.1401(a)(2) - General medical requirements-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain Child in care did not receive medical attention for an injury after a physical altercation.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation It was determined that six out of nine children in care either witnessed and/or were subjected to having their hair pulled, getting hit, pushed and pulled around by their arms, legs or wrist.	—
5	—	749.1957(1) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Any harsh, cruel, unusual, unnecessary, demeaning, or humiliating discipline or punishment Children in care was pulled, pushed, and verbally threaten by the foster parent.	—
4	—	749.1521(6) - Medication Destruction-Remove discontinued medication immediately & store it in separate locked area until destroyed within 30 days A child's discontinued medication, hydroxyzine, was observed in the same container as her current medication. Discontinued medication must be removed and immediately stored in a separate locked area until destroyed.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans Interviews were conducted with the foster parent and 4 children that are currently placed in the home and it was determined that the foster parent is still not going upstairs to ensure supervision.	—
4	—	749.2593(b)(4) - Supervision-When supervising a child, a caregiver must take into account the surrounding circumstances, hazards, and risks Youth in care under the age of 5 were left unattended in a vehicle for over 20 minutes.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.	—
2	—	749.1337 - Service Plan Review/Update-Notification, participation, implementation, documentation requirements for a review are the same as for an initial plan During the investigation it was found 4 children service plan review notification was given less than 15 days to the caseworker assigned.	—
3	—	749.2605(b)(7) - Reasonable & prudent parent standard-must consider the surrounding circumstances, hazards, and risks of the activity The licensed foster parents allowed a child with homicidal ideation and other mental health concerns to reside in the home and share a bedroom with a child in care.	—
3	—	749.509(b) - Reporting serious incident-If involves child under care of foster parent then must be reported directly to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline Foster parent did not report a serious incident to the hotline.	—
4	—	749.2931(b) - Tobacco Product-Caregivers and other adults may only smoke tobacco products, e-cigarettes and vaporizers outside Two foster parents were smoking flavored tobacco inside the home with a smoking accessory such as a hookah (waterpipe) or vape.	—
3	—	749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records During the investigation it was stated and seen that children's files were not in order and ready for licensing upon arrival.	—
3	—	749.591(c) - Unauthorized Absence-Annual summary logs should be available to Licensing for review and reproduction, upon request There was no annual summary log available for review at the operation.	—
5	—	749.1957(1) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Any harsh, cruel, unusual, unnecessary, demeaning, or humiliating discipline or punishment A child in care was disciplined by running in place as a consequence for running inside the house.	—
2	—	749.3745 - Post-Placement Adoptive Report-Interviews documented, includes dates, persons present, summaries of interviews, attempts to contact required persons The post-placement adoptive report included a summary of the interview with one of the required persons.	—
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair During the walk through of the foster home. The foster home was observed to have an over accumulation of things, amassing to stock piling, hoarding, and posing cluttering in some areas. Foster parents' bedroom was over piled to the top with no visual of the bed where foster parent slept. Throughout the home there were an over accumulation of objects/items placed within reach of children that could pose a risk of the objects/ items falling on a child causing risk of harm and the children are too young to self-protect.	—
3	—	749.1957(3) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Threatening with the loss of placement as discipline or punishment During the course of an investigation the foster parent told a child in care that they would be removed from the home because of the child's behavior.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans Based on interviews from children in care and foster parent, foster parent does not go upstairs in the home to supervise children in care.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(3)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing as soon as aware of allegations or indications of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child One of the foster parents failed to report the allegations of a child in care regarding abuse on behalf of the other foster parent.	—
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair The home and children's bedrooms are not kept clean.	—
4	—	749.3039(d) - Outdoor Equipment-must be appropriate, cleaned, maintained, and repaired During the walk through of the foster home outside back yard. It was observed to have broken toys and sharp edges of plastic items on the back porch.	—
1	—	749.1321(b)(2) - Sharing Initial Service Plan-Child sign plan or document child's refusal to sign if copy or summary provided In two out of six child files reviewed it was observed that the child did not sign the initial service plan there was also no indication as to why the child did not sign.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. Foster parent admitted to mentioning spankings to the children as a means to get them to comply.	—
4	—	749.663(a)(5) - Child placement staff responsibilities-Monitor and provide support services to foster parents, initiate development/corrective/adverse action plans Foster parents are not getting the support needed in regard to the behavioral issues occurring in the home.	—
3	—	749.553(6) - Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059 In one out of the three files reviewed, the Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form was notarized however was not signed by the employee.	—
5	—	749.1521(2) - Medication Storage-Keep medication inaccessible other than to caregivers responsible for stored medication Medication was observed in the 14 year old's bedrooms unlocked and accessible to the child.	Yes
4	—	749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child During the course of the investigation, the foster parent admitted to yelling at 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 The foster parent did not supervise a child in care according to their service plan by leaving the child at home for hours on multiple occasions with their adopted child.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(4)(A)(ii) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free from being subjected to corporal punishment Three of three children interviewed reported the use of corpora punishment taking place in the licensed foster home.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation Two individuals did not have required background checks.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization A child in care was diagnosed with a distal fracture of the thumb after an accidental injury, however, the agency's report of the injury to Licensing and DFPS was untimely.	—
4	—	749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child It was determined that seven of nine children interviewed were subjected to yelling 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. It has been confirmed that a caregiver utilizes corporal punishment to get youth in care to comply.	—
5	—	749.1463(b)(5) - Administration of Medication-Ensure the child has taken the medication as prescribed During the course of the investigation, it was determined that medications were not administered as prescribed.	—
4	—	749.1957(9) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language Four children in care expressed that the foster father uses inappropriate language, yells, or threatens their placement when he is upset with them.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container Medication was observed to be located on the top shelving in the food pantry.	—
5	—	749.1957(1) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Any harsh, cruel, unusual, unnecessary, demeaning, or humiliating discipline or punishment A child in care was disciplined by running in place as a consequence for running inside the house.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container Medication was observed to be located on the top shelving in the food pantry.	—
4	—	749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child During the course of the investigation, the foster parent admitted to yelling at a child in care.	—
5	—	749.1401(a)(2) - General medical requirements-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain Child in care did not receive medical attention for an injury after a physical altercation.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.	—
2	—	749.3745 - Post-Placement Adoptive Report-Interviews documented, includes dates, persons present, summaries of interviews, attempts to contact required persons The post-placement adoptive report included a summary of the interview with one of the required persons.	—
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair The home and children's bedrooms are not kept clean.	—
2	—	749.1337 - Service Plan Review/Update-Notification, participation, implementation, documentation requirements for a review are the same as for an initial plan During the investigation it was found 4 children service plan review notification was given less than 15 days to the caseworker assigned.	—
3	—	749.509(b) - Reporting serious incident-If involves child under care of foster parent then must be reported directly to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline Foster parent did not report a serious incident to the hotline.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation Two individuals did not have required background checks.	—
3	—	749.591(c) - Unauthorized Absence-Annual summary logs should be available to Licensing for review and reproduction, upon request There was no annual summary log available for review at the operation.	—
1	—	749.1321(b)(2) - Sharing Initial Service Plan-Child sign plan or document child's refusal to sign if copy or summary provided In two out of six child files reviewed it was observed that the child did not sign the initial service plan there was also no indication as to why the child did not sign.	—
3	—	749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records During the investigation it was stated and seen that children's files were not in order and ready for licensing upon arrival.	—
4	—	749.2593(b)(4) - Supervision-When supervising a child, a caregiver must take into account the surrounding circumstances, hazards, and risks Youth in care under the age of 5 were left unattended in a vehicle for over 20 minutes.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans Interviews were conducted with the foster parent and 4 children that are currently placed in the home and it was determined that the foster parent is still not going upstairs to ensure supervision.	—
4	—	749.663(a)(5) - Child placement staff responsibilities-Monitor and provide support services to foster parents, initiate development/corrective/adverse action plans Foster parents are not getting the support needed in regard to the behavioral issues occurring in the home.	—
5	—	749.1463(b)(5) - Administration of Medication-Ensure the child has taken the medication as prescribed During the course of the investigation, it was determined that medications were not administered as prescribed.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. It has been confirmed that a caregiver utilizes corporal punishment to get youth in care to comply.	—
5	—	749.1521(2) - Medication Storage-Keep medication inaccessible other than to caregivers responsible for stored medication Medication was observed in the 14 year old's bedrooms unlocked and accessible to the child.	Yes
3	—	749.553(6) - Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059 In one out of the three files reviewed, the Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form was notarized however was not signed by the employee.	—
3	—	749.2605(b)(7) - Reasonable & prudent parent standard-must consider the surrounding circumstances, hazards, and risks of the activity The licensed foster parents allowed a child with homicidal ideation and other mental health concerns to reside in the home and share a bedroom with a child in care.	—
4	—	749.1521(6) - Medication Destruction-Remove discontinued medication immediately & store it in separate locked area until destroyed within 30 days A child's discontinued medication, hydroxyzine, was observed in the same container as her current medication. Discontinued medication must be removed and immediately stored in a separate locked area until destroyed.	—
4	—	749.1957(9) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language Four children in care expressed that the foster father uses inappropriate language, yells, or threatens their placement when he is upset with them.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans The foster parent did not supervise a child in care according to their service plan by leaving the child at home for hours on multiple occasions with their adopted child.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. Foster parent admitted to mentioning spankings to the children as a means to get them to comply.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans Based on interviews from children in care and foster parent, foster parent does not go upstairs in the home to supervise children in care.	—
5	—	749.1957(1) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Any harsh, cruel, unusual, unnecessary, demeaning, or humiliating discipline or punishment Children in care was pulled, pushed, and verbally threaten by the foster parent.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(4)(A)(ii) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free from being subjected to corporal punishment Three of three children interviewed reported the use of corpora punishment taking place in the licensed foster home.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation It was determined that six out of nine children in care either witnessed and/or were subjected to having their hair pulled, getting hit, pushed and pulled around by their arms, legs or wrist.	—
3	—	749.1957(3) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Threatening with the loss of placement as discipline or punishment During the course of an investigation the foster parent told a child in care that they would be removed from the home because of the child's behavior.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization A child in care was diagnosed with a distal fracture of the thumb after an accidental injury, however, the agency's report of the injury to Licensing and DFPS was untimely.	—
5	—	749.2593(a)(4) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being able to intervene when necessary to ensure each child's safety Foster parent is not intervening when necessary and therefore not ensuring the safety of the children.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(3)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing as soon as aware of allegations or indications of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child One of the foster parents failed to report the allegations of a child in care regarding abuse on behalf of the other foster parent.	—
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair During the walk through of the foster home. The foster home was observed to have an over accumulation of things, amassing to stock piling, hoarding, and posing cluttering in some areas. Foster parents' bedroom was over piled to the top with no visual of the bed where foster parent slept. Throughout the home there were an over accumulation of objects/items placed within reach of children that could pose a risk of the objects/ items falling on a child causing risk of harm and the children are too young to self-protect.	—
4	—	749.2931(b) - Tobacco Product-Caregivers and other adults may only smoke tobacco products, e-cigarettes and vaporizers outside Two foster parents were smoking flavored tobacco inside the home with a smoking accessory such as a hookah (waterpipe) or vape.	—
4	—	749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child It was determined that seven of nine children interviewed were subjected to yelling as a form of discipline.	—
4	—	749.3039(d) - Outdoor Equipment-must be appropriate, cleaned, maintained, and repaired During the walk through of the foster home outside back yard. It was observed to have broken toys and sharp edges of plastic items on the back porch.	—
4	—	749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child During the course of the investigation, the foster parent admitted to yelling at a child in care.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.	—
5	—	749.1463(b)(5) - Administration of Medication-Ensure the child has taken the medication as prescribed During the course of the investigation, it was determined that medications were not administered as prescribed.	—
3	—	749.1957(3) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Threatening with the loss of placement as discipline or punishment During the course of an investigation the foster parent told a child in care that they would be removed from the home because of the child's behavior.	—
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair During the walk through of the foster home. The foster home was observed to have an over accumulation of things, amassing to stock piling, hoarding, and posing cluttering in some areas. Foster parents' bedroom was over piled to the top with no visual of the bed where foster parent slept. Throughout the home there were an over accumulation of objects/items placed within reach of children that could pose a risk of the objects/ items falling on a child causing risk of harm and the children are too young to self-protect.	—
4	—	749.1521(6) - Medication Destruction-Remove discontinued medication immediately & store it in separate locked area until destroyed within 30 days A child's discontinued medication, hydroxyzine, was observed in the same container as her current medication. Discontinued medication must be removed and immediately stored in a separate locked area until destroyed.	—
5	—	749.1957(1) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Any harsh, cruel, unusual, unnecessary, demeaning, or humiliating discipline or punishment Children in care was pulled, pushed, and verbally threaten by the foster parent.	—
3	—	749.553(6) - Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059 In one out of the three files reviewed, the Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form was notarized however was not signed by the employee.	—
4	—	749.3039(d) - Outdoor Equipment-must be appropriate, cleaned, maintained, and repaired During the walk through of the foster home outside back yard. It was observed to have broken toys and sharp edges of plastic items on the back porch.	—
5	—	749.2593(a)(4) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being able to intervene when necessary to ensure each child's safety Foster parent is not intervening when necessary and therefore not ensuring the safety of the children.	—
3	—	749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records During the investigation it was stated and seen that children's files were not in order and ready for licensing upon arrival.	—
5	—	749.1957(1) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Any harsh, cruel, unusual, unnecessary, demeaning, or humiliating discipline or punishment A child in care was disciplined by running in place as a consequence for running inside the house.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container Medication was observed to be located on the top shelving in the food pantry.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(4)(A)(ii) - Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free from being subjected to corporal punishment Three of three children interviewed reported the use of corpora punishment taking place in the licensed foster home.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(3)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing as soon as aware of allegations or indications of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child One of the foster parents failed to report the allegations of a child in care regarding abuse on behalf of the other foster parent.	—
4	—	749.663(a)(5) - Child placement staff responsibilities-Monitor and provide support services to foster parents, initiate development/corrective/adverse action plans Foster parents are not getting the support needed in regard to the behavioral issues occurring in the home.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. Foster parent admitted to mentioning spankings to the children as a means to get them to comply.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation It was determined that six out of nine children in care either witnessed and/or were subjected to having their hair pulled, getting hit, pushed and pulled around by their arms, legs or wrist.	—
4	—	749.2931(b) - Tobacco Product-Caregivers and other adults may only smoke tobacco products, e-cigarettes and vaporizers outside Two foster parents were smoking flavored tobacco inside the home with a smoking accessory such as a hookah (waterpipe) or vape.	—
3	—	749.2605(b)(7) - Reasonable & prudent parent standard-must consider the surrounding circumstances, hazards, and risks of the activity The licensed foster parents allowed a child with homicidal ideation and other mental health concerns to reside in the home and share a bedroom with a child in care.	—
1	—	749.1321(b)(2) - Sharing Initial Service Plan-Child sign plan or document child's refusal to sign if copy or summary provided In two out of six child files reviewed it was observed that the child did not sign the initial service plan there was also no indication as to why the child did not sign.	—
5	—	749.1521(2) - Medication Storage-Keep medication inaccessible other than to caregivers responsible for stored medication Medication was observed in the 14 year old's bedrooms unlocked and accessible to the child.	Yes
4	—	749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans The foster parent did not supervise a child in care according to their service plan by leaving the child at home for hours on multiple occasions with their adopted child.	—
2	—	749.3745 - Post-Placement Adoptive Report-Interviews documented, includes dates, persons present, summaries of interviews, attempts to contact required persons The post-placement adoptive report included a summary of the interview with one of the required persons.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization A child in care was diagnosed with a distal fracture of the thumb after an accidental injury, however, the agency's report of the injury to Licensing and DFPS was untimely.	—
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair The home and children's bedrooms are not kept clean.	—

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

Inspections (193)

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

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