Hope Cottage, Inc.

609 TEXAS ST, Dallas, TX 75204Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

45 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 4, 2026

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
Hope Cottage, Inc.
License number
42- 42
Location
609 TEXAS ST, Dallas, TX 75204
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 37.5/100
Inspection record
45 inspections, last inspected March 4, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor37.5 / 100
Health0/100
Safety100/100
Staffing30/100
Compliance0/100

46

Total Violations

Mar 4, 2026

Last Inspection

0

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (46)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.553(6)Mar 4, 2026

Two of two staff files reviewed were lacking the following: Job descriptions, notarized affidavits, and signed statements showing they read the operation's policies and procedures as well as a signed statement regarding Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-11

CRITICALHEALTH749.1371(5)Mar 4, 2026

The discharge summary did not include the address or phone number for the father that the child was discharged to and the summary did not include the name of the medication, the dosage/frequence information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.553(6)Mar 4, 2026

Two of two staff files reviewed were lacking the following: Job descriptions, notarized affidavits, and signed statements showing they read the operation's policies and procedures as well as a signed statement regarding Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-11

CRITICALHEALTH749.1371(5)Mar 4, 2026

The discharge summary did not include the address or phone number for the father that the child was discharged to and the summary did not include the name of the medication, the dosage/frequence information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.553(6)Mar 4, 2026

Two of two staff files reviewed were lacking the following: Job descriptions, notarized affidavits, and signed statements showing they read the operation's policies and procedures as well as a signed statement regarding Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-11

CRITICALHEALTH749.1371(5)Mar 4, 2026

The discharge summary did not include the address or phone number for the father that the child was discharged to and the summary did not include the name of the medication, the dosage/frequence information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-11

CRITICALHEALTH749.503(a)(2)(A)Nov 20, 2025

During the time of the investigation the serious incident was not reported in a timely manner.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-22

CRITICALHEALTH749.503(a)(2)(A)Nov 20, 2025

During the time of the investigation the serious incident was not reported in a timely manner.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-22

CRITICALHEALTH749.503(a)(2)(A)Nov 20, 2025

During the time of the investigation the serious incident was not reported in a timely manner.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-22

CRITICALHEALTH749.503(a)(2)(A)Nov 20, 2025

During the time of the investigation the serious incident was not reported in a timely manner.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-22

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.1323Aug 9, 2025

During the time of reviewing the child's service plan, it stated that the foster parent will obtain Empower, CPA, and the GAL's approval before taking child on a trip outside of the state of Texas and that the foster parent will notify the CPA before taking child on a trip away from the foster home.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2487(b)(8)Aug 9, 2025

During the time of inspection, it was discovered that the foster parent did not have permission to go out of town with the child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2487(b)(8)Aug 9, 2025

During the time of inspection, it was discovered that the foster parent did not have permission to go out of town with the child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2487(b)(8)Aug 9, 2025

During the time of inspection, it was discovered that the foster parent did not have permission to go out of town with the child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.1323Aug 9, 2025

During the time of reviewing the child's service plan, it stated that the foster parent will obtain Empower, CPA, and the GAL's approval before taking child on a trip outside of the state of Texas and that the foster parent will notify the CPA before taking child on a trip away from the foster home.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.2487(b)(8)Aug 9, 2025

During the time of inspection, it was discovered that the foster parent did not have permission to go out of town with the child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.1323Aug 9, 2025

During the time of reviewing the child's service plan, it stated that the foster parent will obtain Empower, CPA, and the GAL's approval before taking child on a trip outside of the state of Texas and that the foster parent will notify the CPA before taking child on a trip away from the foster home.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.1323Aug 9, 2025

During the time of reviewing the child's service plan, it stated that the foster parent will obtain Empower, CPA, and the GAL's approval before taking child on a trip outside of the state of Texas and that the foster parent will notify the CPA before taking child on a trip away from the foster home.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1957(9)Jan 30, 2025

During the course of this investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate language at children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1957(9)Jan 30, 2025

During the course of this investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate language at children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1957(9)Jan 30, 2025

During the course of this investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate language at children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE749.1957(9)Jan 30, 2025

During the course of this investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate language at children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.3023(c)(3)Jan 5, 2025

There are two children in care sharing a room, but the room does not have a door for privacy.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.3023(c)(3)Jan 5, 2025

There are two children in care sharing a room, but the room does not have a door for privacy.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.3023(c)(3)Jan 5, 2025

There are two children in care sharing a room, but the room does not have a door for privacy.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.3023(c)(3)Jan 5, 2025

There are two children in care sharing a room, but the room does not have a door for privacy.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.1307Jun 21, 2023

One child in care did not have initial service plan signed

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.1307Jun 21, 2023

One child in care did not have initial service plan signed

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.1307Jun 21, 2023

One child in care did not have initial service plan signed

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE749.1307Jun 21, 2023

One child in care did not have initial service plan signed

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-28

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(2)(A)Oct 18, 2022

The agency people list has not been validated since June 10, 2022

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING749.911(a)Oct 18, 2022

One employee did not have a CPR and First Aid in their file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-20

CRITICALSTAFFING749.911(a)Oct 18, 2022

One employee did not have a CPR and First Aid in their file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-20

CRITICALSTAFFING749.911(a)Oct 18, 2022

One employee did not have a CPR and First Aid in their file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-20

CRITICALSTAFFING749.911(a)Oct 18, 2022

One employee did not have a CPR and First Aid in their file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-20

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(2)(A)Oct 18, 2022

The agency people list has not been validated since June 10, 2022

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(2)(A)Oct 18, 2022

The agency people list has not been validated since June 10, 2022

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(2)(A)Oct 18, 2022

The agency people list has not been validated since June 10, 2022

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH749.2917Nov 9, 2021

A review of a foster home file showed that an animal in the home did not have the required updated vaccination

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.2815(e)Nov 9, 2021

A review of a foster home file did not have the required signature of a foster parent for the quarterly foster home visit

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.2815(e)Nov 9, 2021

A review of a foster home file did not have the required signature of a foster parent for the quarterly foster home visit

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.2815(e)Nov 9, 2021

A review of a foster home file did not have the required signature of a foster parent for the quarterly foster home visit

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

CRITICALHEALTH749.2917Nov 9, 2021

A review of a foster home file showed that an animal in the home did not have the required updated vaccination

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

SERIOUSSTAFFING749.2815(e)Nov 9, 2021

A review of a foster home file did not have the required signature of a foster parent for the quarterly foster home visit

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

CRITICALHEALTH749.2917Nov 9, 2021

A review of a foster home file showed that an animal in the home did not have the required updated vaccination

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

CRITICALHEALTH749.2917Nov 9, 2021

A review of a foster home file showed that an animal in the home did not have the required updated vaccination

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hope Cottage, Inc.'s safety grade?

Hope Cottage, Inc. has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 37.5 out of 100.

How many violations does Hope Cottage, Inc. have?

Hope Cottage, Inc. has 46 total violations on record, including 19 critical, 27 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Hope Cottage, Inc. last inspected?

Hope Cottage, Inc. was last inspected on March 4, 2026.

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