| Type of Operation | Inspection | Investigation |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Listed Operation | • We do not conduct routine inspections. • We may inspect your operation as part of an investigation. • We may inspect your operation to ensure that you are providing care within the limits of the permit issued to you. |
We investigate when we have received a report: • Of abuse or neglect; • Of an immediate risk to the health or safety of a child being cared for in the home; • That the home administered a medication to a child in violation of Human Resources Code, §42.065; or • That the home is caring or receiving compensation for four or more unrelated children. |
| (2) Registered Operation | We inspect: registration; • At least once every three years after the issuance of the registration; and • As part of an investigation. |
We investigate when we have received a report of: • Alleged abuse or neglect; or • A deficiency in a licensing statute, rule, or minimum standard. |
| (3) Licensed or Certified Operation |
We inspect: • Prior to the issuance of the license or certification; • At least once every year; and • As part of an investigation. |
We investigate when we have received a report of: • Alleged abuse or neglect; or • A deficiency in a licensing statute, rule, or minimum standard. |
| (4) Agency foster and foster group home |
• We will periodically inspect a random sample of agency foster homes and agency group homes. |
We investigate when we have received a report of: • Alleged abuse or neglect; or • Pertaining to a child under six years: - A reportable serious incident; - A deficiency in a minimum standard that is weighted high; or - A deficiency in a licensing statute, rule, or minimum standard that is prioritized by DFPS with a high degree of risk. • Other deficiencies in a licensing statute, rule, or minimum standard are investigated by the child- placing agency. |
| (5) Employer-Based Child Care |
We inspect: • Prior to the issuance of the compliance certificate; and • As part of the investigation. |
We investigate when we have received a report of: • Alleged abuse or neglect; or • A deficiency in a licensing statute or rule. |
| (6) Shelter Care | We inspect: • Prior to the issuance of the compliance certificate; and • As part of an investigation. |
We investigate when we have received a report of: • Alleged abuse or neglect; or • A deficiency in a Licensing statute or rule. |