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TEXAS DEPT OF FPS REG 11

Child care center · 2520 S VETERANS BLVD, Edinburg, TX 78539-7016 · License 66434- 208

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Violation history (288)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
3	—	749.1417(a) - TB exam-Persons over 1 yr old who live, work, volunteer at operation have exam w/in 30 days, unless person had previous exam that meets requirements A child over the age of one year has not had a completed TB test.	—
4	—	749.1541(a) - Medication Record-Maintain cumulative record of prescription medications dispensed to child, include nonprescription meds for child under five yrs old No medication log was kept for youth in care.	Yes
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container caregiver has medications there are not stored in a locked Container.	—
1	—	749.1371(2) - Discharge or Transfer Summary-Must include date and time child was informed of his discharge or transfer Two discharge summaries reviewed were missing the following required information: date and time the child was notified of the discharge; the name, phone number, address, and relationship of the person to whom you discharge the child; a list of medications the child is taking; and treatment for a physical condition that is in progress and requires continuing or follow-up medical 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 During a walk through of the home a crib was observed to have a crib bumper and stuffed animals in the crib.	—
4	—	749.3041(7) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed During the inspection cleaning chemicals were stored under the sink and pantry without being secured and our of reach of children.	—
3	—	749.3031(b) - Beds and bedding-beds must be clean and comfortable a child in care had bed linen that was dirty and had not been washed.	—
3	—	749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit Multiple supervisory visit forms for one foster home file reviewed did not have the case manager's signature.	—
3	—	749.1335(1) - Service Plan Review and Update-To review and update a service plan, evaluate child's progress and effectiveness of strategies and techniques In one of seven child files reviewed, the child's service plan indicated the child was prescribed medication for a medical condition but the medications were not listed in the service plan.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. Caregivers utilized inappropriate physical discipline and forced children in care to kneel on rice as a form of punishment.	—
5	—	749.2447(7)(B)(i) - Foster Home Screening- Obtain service call information from law enforcement for past two years The foster home screening did not document if local law enforcement was contacted regarding any service calls to the home.	—
3	—	749.591(a)(1) - Unauthorized Absence ? Annual summary log must include name, age, gender, date of admission A log was not being used to document unauthorized absences.	—
3	—	749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit Two of six files reviewed had supervisory forms that were not signed accurately.	—
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)(3) - AP Administration of Medication-Administer medications according to label instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's subsequent orders One child file reviewed had a medication log that stated to give the medication twice daily, however, the log only showed the medication was given to the child once daily.	—
4	—	749.931(b)(2) - Annual Training-Must include 2 hours trauma informed care. One employee file reviewed did not have a current Trauma Informed Care training. Employee came into compliance by completing this training during this inspection.	Yes
4	—	749.1003(b)(4)(A)(vii) - Children's rights-Adhere to child's rights to be free from being subjected to demeaning behavior to embarrass, control, harm, intimidate or isolate A child in care was pushed by foster parent as a result of an altercation between the child and foster parents grandchild. Foster parent also made inappropriate and unnecessary comments about food making children in care not wanting to eat. Lastly, foster parents adult daughter made an inappropriate remark to children in care resulting in children in care feeling threatened.	—
3	—	749.1417(a) - TB exam-Persons over 1 yr old who live, work, volunteer at operation have exam w/in 30 days, unless person had previous exam that meets requirements 3 of 8 child records were missing TB tests.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization Child in care tripped and fell resulting in a injury that warrant treatment by a medical professional. The serious incident report was not reported in a timely manner.	—
1	—	749.1309(b)(1)(N) - Initial Service Plan-Must include signatures of service planning team members Two child files reviewed contained service plans that were missing signatures from service plan team members.	—
3	—	749.605(b)(3) - Minimum qualifications for employees-Physically, mentally, emotionally capable of performing assigned tasks; has the necessary skills Bed linens were consistently observed dirty over a month of children being placed. Foster parent stated relying on the children to bring down linen to be washed due to limited mobility in foster parent's left hand.	—
2	—	749.1331(1) - Service Plan Review and Update-Review and update the plan for children receiving child-care services at least 180 days from the date of last plan Two children's service plans were not reviewed and updated within the required time frame.	—
3	—	749.1541(c)(2) - Medication Record-Must include prescribing health-care professional's name One child file reviewed had medication logs that did not document the prescribing health-care professional's name or the reason the prescription medication was prescribed to the child.	—
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 During a walk through of the home a crib was observed to have a crib bumper and stuffed animals in the crib.	—
1	—	749.1313(a) - Initial Service Planning Team-Agency must give child's parent and foster parent at least two weeks advance notice of the review While reviewing two foster home files it was found that the caregivers were not provided advance notice of the children's service plan reviews.	—
5	—	749.1521(3) - Medication Storage-Store medication covered by Schedule II of the Texas Controlled Substances Act under double lock in a separate container During the inspection child's type 2 medication was found secured by only one lock.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation A 6, 8, and 9 year old child in care were inappropriately touched by their caregiver.	—
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair The home has a damaged wall outlet, and a damaged light switch. The children's room has rodent dropping between the mattress and in the dresser.	—
4	—	749.1813(a)(1) - Infant requirements-A foster home may not use baby walkers with infants During the walk through of the home a baby walker was observed.	—
5	—	749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks Caregiver did not demonstrate self-control when engaged in inappropriate contact with children in care.	—
5	—	749.1957(6) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Pinching, pulling hair, biting, or shaking a child The caregiver bit a child as a consequence for the child biting the caregiver.	—
2	—	749.1107(a)(4) - Child Admission Records-Include the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of siblings at admission Two child files reviewed did not have the child's sibling's contact information documented in the child's admission documents.	—
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 The caregiver threw away a jewelry box containing a photo of a child loved one.	—
5	—	749.2593(c)(2) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must provide a safe environment A caregiver placed a child at risk of harm when engaging in reckless driving, driving while intoxicated, and fleeing form law enforcement.	—
4	—	749.3103 - Driver & passengers must follow all laws when driving, including laws on use of child passenger safety seat systems, seat belts & liability insurance A child was not wearing a seatbelt when the vehicle he was being transported in by a caregiver was pulled over by law enforcement.	—
4	—	749.1957(5) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Maintaining an uncomfortable physical position The caregiver would have the child stand with her back against the wall as she squatted and to do pushups as a form of discipline, for bad behavior.	—
3	—	749.1541(c)(2) - Medication Record-Must include prescribing health-care professional's name One child file reviewed had medication logs that did not document the prescribing health-care professional's name or the reason the prescription medication was prescribed to the child.	—
1	—	749.1309(b)(1)(N) - Initial Service Plan-Must include signatures of service planning team members Two child files reviewed contained service plans that were missing signatures from service plan team members.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. Caregivers utilized inappropriate physical discipline and forced children in care to kneel on rice as a form of punishment.	—
1	—	749.1371(2) - Discharge or Transfer Summary-Must include date and time child was informed of his discharge or transfer Two discharge summaries reviewed were missing the following required information: date and time the child was notified of the discharge; the name, phone number, address, and relationship of the person to whom you discharge the child; a list of medications the child is taking; and treatment for a physical condition that is in progress and requires continuing or follow-up medical care.	—
3	—	749.1417(a) - TB exam-Persons over 1 yr old who live, work, volunteer at operation have exam w/in 30 days, unless person had previous exam that meets requirements A child over the age of one year has not had a completed TB test.	—
1	—	749.1313(a) - Initial Service Planning Team-Agency must give child's parent and foster parent at least two weeks advance notice of the review While reviewing two foster home files it was found that the caregivers were not provided advance notice of the children's service plan reviews.	—
5	—	749.1957(6) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Pinching, pulling hair, biting, or shaking a child The caregiver bit a child as a consequence for the child biting the caregiver.	—
5	—	749.1463(b)(3) - AP Administration of Medication-Administer medications according to label instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's subsequent orders One child file reviewed had a medication log that stated to give the medication twice daily, however, the log only showed the medication was given to the child once daily.	—
3	—	749.1335(1) - Service Plan Review and Update-To review and update a service plan, evaluate child's progress and effectiveness of strategies and techniques In one of seven child files reviewed, the child's service plan indicated the child was prescribed medication for a medical condition but the medications were not listed in the service plan.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container caregiver has medications there are not stored in a locked Container.	—
5	—	749.1521(3) - Medication Storage-Store medication covered by Schedule II of the Texas Controlled Substances Act under double lock in a separate container During the inspection child's type 2 medication was found secured by only one lock.	—
4	—	749.1957(5) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Maintaining an uncomfortable physical position The caregiver would have the child stand with her back against the wall as she squatted and to do pushups as a form of discipline, for bad behavior.	—
4	—	749.931(b)(2) - Annual Training-Must include 2 hours trauma informed care. One employee file reviewed did not have a current Trauma Informed Care training. Employee came into compliance by completing this training during this inspection.	Yes
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair The home has a damaged wall outlet, and a damaged light switch. The children's room has rodent dropping between the mattress and in the dresser.	—
4	—	749.1003(b)(4)(A)(vii) - Children's rights-Adhere to child's rights to be free from being subjected to demeaning behavior to embarrass, control, harm, intimidate or isolate A child in care was pushed by foster parent as a result of an altercation between the child and foster parents grandchild. Foster parent also made inappropriate and unnecessary comments about food making children in care not wanting to eat. Lastly, foster parents adult daughter made an inappropriate remark to children in care resulting in children in care feeling threatened.	—
5	—	749.2593(c)(2) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must provide a safe environment A caregiver placed a child at risk of harm when engaging in reckless driving, driving while intoxicated, and fleeing form law enforcement.	—
2	—	749.1331(1) - Service Plan Review and Update-Review and update the plan for children receiving child-care services at least 180 days from the date of last plan Two children's service plans were not reviewed and updated within the required time frame.	—
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 The caregiver threw away a jewelry box containing a photo of a child loved one.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation A 6, 8, and 9 year old child in care were inappropriately touched by their caregiver.	—
3	—	749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit Multiple supervisory visit forms for one foster home file reviewed did not have the case manager's signature.	—
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.	—
3	—	749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit Two of six files reviewed had supervisory forms that were not signed accurately.	—
3	—	749.1417(a) - TB exam-Persons over 1 yr old who live, work, volunteer at operation have exam w/in 30 days, unless person had previous exam that meets requirements 3 of 8 child records were missing TB tests.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization Child in care tripped and fell resulting in a injury that warrant treatment by a medical professional. The serious incident report was not reported in a timely manner.	—
3	—	749.3031(b) - Beds and bedding-beds must be clean and comfortable a child in care had bed linen that was dirty and had not been washed.	—
4	—	749.3103 - Driver & passengers must follow all laws when driving, including laws on use of child passenger safety seat systems, seat belts & liability insurance A child was not wearing a seatbelt when the vehicle he was being transported in by a caregiver was pulled over by law enforcement.	—
2	—	749.1107(a)(4) - Child Admission Records-Include the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of siblings at admission Two child files reviewed did not have the child's sibling's contact information documented in the child's admission documents.	—
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 During a walk through of the home a crib was observed to have a crib bumper and stuffed animals in the crib.	—
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 During a walk through of the home a crib was observed to have a crib bumper and stuffed animals in the crib.	—
4	—	749.3041(7) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed During the inspection cleaning chemicals were stored under the sink and pantry without being secured and our of reach of children.	—
4	—	749.1813(a)(1) - Infant requirements-A foster home may not use baby walkers with infants During the walk through of the home a baby walker was observed.	—
5	—	749.2447(7)(B)(i) - Foster Home Screening- Obtain service call information from law enforcement for past two years The foster home screening did not document if local law enforcement was contacted regarding any service calls to the home.	—
3	—	749.591(a)(1) - Unauthorized Absence ? Annual summary log must include name, age, gender, date of admission A log was not being used to document unauthorized absences.	—
4	—	749.1541(a) - Medication Record-Maintain cumulative record of prescription medications dispensed to child, include nonprescription meds for child under five yrs old No medication log was kept for youth in care.	Yes
3	—	749.605(b)(3) - Minimum qualifications for employees-Physically, mentally, emotionally capable of performing assigned tasks; has the necessary skills Bed linens were consistently observed dirty over a month of children being placed. Foster parent stated relying on the children to bring down linen to be washed due to limited mobility in foster parent's left hand.	—
5	—	749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks Caregiver did not demonstrate self-control when engaged in inappropriate contact with 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 did not demonstrate self-control when engaged in inappropriate contact with children in care.	—
3	—	749.3031(b) - Beds and bedding-beds must be clean and comfortable a child in care had bed linen that was dirty and had not been washed.	—
3	—	749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit Two of six files reviewed had supervisory forms that were not signed accurately.	—
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 During a walk through of the home a crib was observed to have a crib bumper and stuffed animals in the crib.	—
4	—	749.931(b)(2) - Annual Training-Must include 2 hours trauma informed care. One employee file reviewed did not have a current Trauma Informed Care training. Employee came into compliance by completing this training during this inspection.	Yes
3	—	749.605(b)(3) - Minimum qualifications for employees-Physically, mentally, emotionally capable of performing assigned tasks; has the necessary skills Bed linens were consistently observed dirty over a month of children being placed. Foster parent stated relying on the children to bring down linen to be washed due to limited mobility in foster parent's left hand.	—
3	—	749.1335(1) - Service Plan Review and Update-To review and update a service plan, evaluate child's progress and effectiveness of strategies and techniques In one of seven child files reviewed, the child's service plan indicated the child was prescribed medication for a medical condition but the medications were not listed in the service plan.	—
2	—	749.1107(a)(4) - Child Admission Records-Include the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of siblings at admission Two child files reviewed did not have the child's sibling's contact information documented in the child's admission documents.	—
3	—	749.1417(a) - TB exam-Persons over 1 yr old who live, work, volunteer at operation have exam w/in 30 days, unless person had previous exam that meets requirements A child over the age of one year has not had a completed TB test.	—
5	—	749.2593(c)(2) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must provide a safe environment A caregiver placed a child at risk of harm when engaging in reckless driving, driving while intoxicated, and fleeing form law enforcement.	—
5	—	749.1463(b)(3) - AP Administration of Medication-Administer medications according to label instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's subsequent orders One child file reviewed had a medication log that stated to give the medication twice daily, however, the log only showed the medication was given to the child once daily.	—
4	—	749.1813(a)(1) - Infant requirements-A foster home may not use baby walkers with infants During the walk through of the home a baby walker was observed.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. Caregivers utilized inappropriate physical discipline and forced children in care to kneel on rice as a form of punishment.	—
4	—	749.3041(7) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed During the inspection cleaning chemicals were stored under the sink and pantry without being secured and our of reach of children.	—
4	—	749.1541(a) - Medication Record-Maintain cumulative record of prescription medications dispensed to child, include nonprescription meds for child under five yrs old No medication log was kept for youth in care.	Yes
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair The home has a damaged wall outlet, and a damaged light switch. The children's room has rodent dropping between the mattress and in the dresser.	—
5	—	749.1957(6) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Pinching, pulling hair, biting, or shaking a child The caregiver bit a child as a consequence for the child biting the caregiver.	—
3	—	749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit Multiple supervisory visit forms for one foster home file reviewed did not have the case manager's signature.	—
2	—	749.1331(1) - Service Plan Review and Update-Review and update the plan for children receiving child-care services at least 180 days from the date of last plan Two children's service plans were not reviewed and updated within the required time frame.	—
5	—	749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation A 6, 8, and 9 year old child in care were inappropriately touched by their caregiver.	—
5	—	749.2447(7)(B)(i) - Foster Home Screening- Obtain service call information from law enforcement for past two years The foster home screening did not document if local law enforcement was contacted regarding any service calls to the home.	—
4	—	749.1957(5) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Maintaining an uncomfortable physical position The caregiver would have the child stand with her back against the wall as she squatted and to do pushups as a form of discipline, for bad behavior.	—
1	—	749.1371(2) - Discharge or Transfer Summary-Must include date and time child was informed of his discharge or transfer Two discharge summaries reviewed were missing the following required information: date and time the child was notified of the discharge; the name, phone number, address, and relationship of the person to whom you discharge the child; a list of medications the child is taking; and treatment for a physical condition that is in progress and requires continuing or follow-up medical 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 During a walk through of the home a crib was observed to have a crib bumper and stuffed animals in the crib.	—
3	—	749.1417(a) - TB exam-Persons over 1 yr old who live, work, volunteer at operation have exam w/in 30 days, unless person had previous exam that meets requirements 3 of 8 child records were missing TB tests.	—
3	—	749.591(a)(1) - Unauthorized Absence ? Annual summary log must include name, age, gender, date of admission A log was not being used to document unauthorized absences.	—
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 The caregiver threw away a jewelry box containing a photo of a child loved one.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container caregiver has medications there are not stored in a locked Container.	—

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

Inspections (120)

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

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