Cherokee Home For Children

HWY 16 N, Cherokee, TX 76832Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

38 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

December 7, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Cherokee Home For Children
License number
1535
Location
HWY 16 N, Cherokee, TX 76832
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 14.4/100
Inspection record
38 inspections, last inspected December 7, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor14.4 / 100
Health0/100
Safety40/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance16/100

52

Total Violations

Dec 7, 2025

Last Inspection

60

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (52)

CRITICALSTAFFING748.1205(a)(10)May 27, 2025

Missing the contraidications in the admission assessment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-05

MINORCOMPLIANCE748.1207(a)(3)May 27, 2025

Missing time and reason for placement in the admission assessment for two of two child records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-06

MINORCOMPLIANCE748.1207(a)(3)May 27, 2025

Missing time and reason for placement in the admission assessment for two of two child records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-06

CRITICALSTAFFING748.1205(a)(10)May 27, 2025

Missing the contraidications in the admission assessment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-05

MINORCOMPLIANCE748.1207(a)(3)May 27, 2025

Missing time and reason for placement in the admission assessment for two of two child records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-06

CRITICALSTAFFING748.1205(a)(10)May 27, 2025

Missing the contraidications in the admission assessment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-05

MINORCOMPLIANCE748.1207(a)(3)May 27, 2025

Missing time and reason for placement in the admission assessment for two of two child records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-06

CRITICALSTAFFING748.1205(a)(10)May 27, 2025

Missing the contraidications in the admission assessment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.3303(a)(2)Dec 30, 2023

It was observed during a walk through that a electrical outlet did not have a wall cover.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

CRITICALHEALTH748.3445(d)Dec 30, 2023

Food was observed to be expired in pantry, and left out exposed in cottage kitchen area as it was not properly stored.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.3273(3)Dec 30, 2023

Multiple First Aide Kits were observed to be expired in both the cottage home and in the vehicles used to transport the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.3273(3)Dec 30, 2023

Multiple First Aide Kits were observed to be expired in both the cottage home and in the vehicles used to transport the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

CRITICALHEALTH748.3445(d)Dec 30, 2023

Food was observed to be expired in pantry, and left out exposed in cottage kitchen area as it was not properly stored.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.3303(a)(2)Dec 30, 2023

It was observed during a walk through that a electrical outlet did not have a wall cover.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.3303(a)(2)Dec 30, 2023

It was observed during a walk through that a electrical outlet did not have a wall cover.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.3273(3)Dec 30, 2023

Multiple First Aide Kits were observed to be expired in both the cottage home and in the vehicles used to transport the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

CRITICALHEALTH748.3445(d)Dec 30, 2023

Food was observed to be expired in pantry, and left out exposed in cottage kitchen area as it was not properly stored.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

CRITICALHEALTH748.3445(d)Dec 30, 2023

Food was observed to be expired in pantry, and left out exposed in cottage kitchen area as it was not properly stored.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.3273(3)Dec 30, 2023

Multiple First Aide Kits were observed to be expired in both the cottage home and in the vehicles used to transport the children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.3303(a)(2)Dec 30, 2023

It was observed during a walk through that a electrical outlet did not have a wall cover.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.1335Jun 12, 2023

It was discovered in review of two child records that a service plan was not created within 45 days of admission.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-19

CRITICALSAFETY748.1205(a)(13)Jun 12, 2023

It was discovered that the suicide risk assessment was not conducted in one of two child records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-19

CRITICALSAFETY748.1205(a)(13)Jun 12, 2023

It was discovered that the suicide risk assessment was not conducted in one of two child records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.1335Jun 12, 2023

It was discovered in review of two child records that a service plan was not created within 45 days of admission.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.1335Jun 12, 2023

It was discovered in review of two child records that a service plan was not created within 45 days of admission.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-19

CRITICALSAFETY748.1205(a)(13)Jun 12, 2023

It was discovered that the suicide risk assessment was not conducted in one of two child records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-19

CRITICALSAFETY748.1205(a)(13)Jun 12, 2023

It was discovered that the suicide risk assessment was not conducted in one of two child records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.1335Jun 12, 2023

It was discovered in review of two child records that a service plan was not created within 45 days of admission.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-19

CRITICALHEALTH748.2203(c)(2)Apr 2, 2022

In reviewing medication logs for two youth, it was observed that several medication errors were not documented accordingly. Medication errors were observed on various logs in relation to missed/skipped medications, medications given at the incorrect time, and relating to wrong dosage given.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-10

CRITICALHEALTH748.2151(c)(5)Apr 2, 2022

It was observed while reviewing the medication records for both children, that a time was not included on the documentation of when the medication was administered.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-10

CRITICALHEALTH748.2151(b)(1)Apr 2, 2022

It was observed while reviewing medical record documentation and medication administration reports that the cumulative records for both children was not updated with the date of administration, time of administration and the signature of who administered the medication within the time frame required by minimum standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-10

CRITICALHEALTH748.2151(b)(1)Apr 2, 2022

It was observed while reviewing medical record documentation and medication administration reports that the cumulative records for both children was not updated with the date of administration, time of administration and the signature of who administered the medication within the time frame required by minimum standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-10

CRITICALHEALTH748.2203(c)(2)Apr 2, 2022

In reviewing medication logs for two youth, it was observed that several medication errors were not documented accordingly. Medication errors were observed on various logs in relation to missed/skipped medications, medications given at the incorrect time, and relating to wrong dosage given.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-10

CRITICALHEALTH748.2151(c)(5)Apr 2, 2022

It was observed while reviewing the medication records for both children, that a time was not included on the documentation of when the medication was administered.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-10

CRITICALHEALTH748.2203(c)(2)Apr 2, 2022

In reviewing medication logs for two youth, it was observed that several medication errors were not documented accordingly. Medication errors were observed on various logs in relation to missed/skipped medications, medications given at the incorrect time, and relating to wrong dosage given.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-10

CRITICALHEALTH748.2203(c)(2)Apr 2, 2022

In reviewing medication logs for two youth, it was observed that several medication errors were not documented accordingly. Medication errors were observed on various logs in relation to missed/skipped medications, medications given at the incorrect time, and relating to wrong dosage given.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-10

CRITICALHEALTH748.2151(b)(1)Apr 2, 2022

It was observed while reviewing medical record documentation and medication administration reports that the cumulative records for both children was not updated with the date of administration, time of administration and the signature of who administered the medication within the time frame required by minimum standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-10

CRITICALHEALTH748.2151(c)(5)Apr 2, 2022

It was observed while reviewing the medication records for both children, that a time was not included on the documentation of when the medication was administered.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-10

CRITICALHEALTH748.2151(c)(5)Apr 2, 2022

It was observed while reviewing the medication records for both children, that a time was not included on the documentation of when the medication was administered.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-10

CRITICALHEALTH748.2151(b)(1)Apr 2, 2022

It was observed while reviewing medical record documentation and medication administration reports that the cumulative records for both children was not updated with the date of administration, time of administration and the signature of who administered the medication within the time frame required by minimum standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-10

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.151(3)Nov 9, 2021

Concerta Medication Log (date ranges 04/28/21-07/18/21) did not include the reason the medication was prescribed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.151(3)Nov 9, 2021

Concerta Medication Log (date ranges 04/28/21-07/18/21) did not include the reason the medication was prescribed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.151(3)Nov 9, 2021

Concerta Medication Log (date ranges 04/28/21-07/18/21) did not include the reason the medication was prescribed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.151(3)Nov 9, 2021

Concerta Medication Log (date ranges 04/28/21-07/18/21) did not include the reason the medication was prescribed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-08

CRITICALSAFETY748.3235Jun 22, 2021

During the walk through of the cottages, the evacuation plans were not posted that children were able to see where to go in an emergency.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-29

MINORCOMPLIANCE748.1349(a)(1)Jun 22, 2021

During the review of the Initial Service plan, it was found parent and child signature was missing. There was also no documentation to show the parent, caregiver, and child received the plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-29

CRITICALSAFETY748.3235Jun 22, 2021

During the walk through of the cottages, the evacuation plans were not posted that children were able to see where to go in an emergency.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-29

CRITICALSAFETY748.3235Jun 22, 2021

During the walk through of the cottages, the evacuation plans were not posted that children were able to see where to go in an emergency.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-29

MINORCOMPLIANCE748.1349(a)(1)Jun 22, 2021

During the review of the Initial Service plan, it was found parent and child signature was missing. There was also no documentation to show the parent, caregiver, and child received the plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-29

MINORCOMPLIANCE748.1349(a)(1)Jun 22, 2021

During the review of the Initial Service plan, it was found parent and child signature was missing. There was also no documentation to show the parent, caregiver, and child received the plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-29

CRITICALSAFETY748.3235Jun 22, 2021

During the walk through of the cottages, the evacuation plans were not posted that children were able to see where to go in an emergency.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-29

MINORCOMPLIANCE748.1349(a)(1)Jun 22, 2021

During the review of the Initial Service plan, it was found parent and child signature was missing. There was also no documentation to show the parent, caregiver, and child received the plan.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-29

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cherokee Home For Children's safety grade?

Cherokee Home For Children has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 14.4 out of 100.

How many violations does Cherokee Home For Children have?

Cherokee Home For Children has 52 total violations on record, including 28 critical, 16 serious, and 8 minor.

When was Cherokee Home For Children last inspected?

Cherokee Home For Children was last inspected on December 7, 2025.

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