Refuge House
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
146 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
April 2, 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
- Refuge House
- License number
- 859955- 2027
- Location
- 5301 ALPHA RD STE E80, Dallas, TX 75240
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.0/100
- Inspection record
- 146 inspections, last inspected April 2, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
123
Total Violations
Apr 2, 2026
Last Inspection
0
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (123)
Medication logs for a child did not have a cumulative record of medications provided to the child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-30
3 medication reviews were conducted (Oct. and Dec.). When the services plans were updated, the new medications were not documented on the form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-30
Medication logs for a child did not have a cumulative record of medications provided to the child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-30
7 agency home files did not have signatures for both foster parents present during 4th quarter visitations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-30
3 medication reviews were conducted (Oct. and Dec.). When the services plans were updated, the new medications were not documented on the form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-30
Medication logs for a child did not have a cumulative record of medications provided to the child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-30
7 agency home files did not have signatures for both foster parents present during 4th quarter visitations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-30
3 medication reviews were conducted (Oct. and Dec.). When the services plans were updated, the new medications were not documented on the form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-30
7 agency home files did not have signatures for both foster parents present during 4th quarter visitations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-30
Medication was observed on the dresser next to the TV in a bedroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-31
Medication was observed on the dresser next to the TV in a bedroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-31
Medication was observed on the dresser next to the TV in a bedroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-31
The foster parent failed to make the self-report as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-10
The foster parent failed to make the self-report as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-10
The foster parent failed to make the self-report as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-10
Caretaker admitted using profane language to a child in care
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-23
Caretaker admitted using profane language to a child in care
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-23
Caretaker admitted using profane language to a child in care
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-23
Foster parent yelled and used harsh language with children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-08
Foster parent yelled and used harsh language with children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-08
Foster parent yelled and used harsh language with children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-08
Foster parent is seen cursing at a child in care. Foster parent admits to cursing at children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22
Foster parent was seen demeaning and intimidate child in video.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22
Foster parent is seen cursing at a child in care. Foster parent admits to cursing at children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22
Foster parent was seen demeaning and intimidate child in video.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22
Foster parent is seen cursing at a child in care. Foster parent admits to cursing at children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22
Foster parent was seen demeaning and intimidate child in video.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22
A child under 16 cared for an infant without prior agency approval.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A child under 16 cared for an infant without prior agency approval.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A child under 16 cared for an infant without prior agency approval.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Foster parents did not attempt to use any de-escalation strategies towards the children in care to diffuse the situation from happening.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-13
Safety plans were not created for the children in care that exhibits high risk behaviors at the time of admission.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-13
Foster parents did not attempt to use any de-escalation strategies towards the children in care to diffuse the situation from happening.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-13
A safety plan was not created at the time of admission to address suicidal risk factors for children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-13
Safety plans were not created for the children in care that exhibits high risk behaviors at the time of admission.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-13
Safety plans were not created for the children in care that exhibits high risk behaviors at the time of admission.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-13
Foster parents did not attempt to use any de-escalation strategies towards the children in care to diffuse the situation from happening.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-13
A safety plan was not created at the time of admission to address suicidal risk factors for children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-13
A safety plan was not created at the time of admission to address suicidal risk factors for children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-13
A caregiver failed to follow provisions of 3 children's service plans by leaving the children unattended at a movie theater and allowing a person that was an unapproved visitor to have access to children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-22
A caregiver was under the influence of alcohol and began to behave inappropriately and erratically while providing care for children in the home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-25
A caregiver failed to follow provisions of 3 children's service plans by leaving the children unattended at a movie theater and allowing a person that was an unapproved visitor to have access to children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-22
A caregiver was under the influence of alcohol and began to behave inappropriately and erratically while providing care for children in the home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-25
A caregiver failed to follow provisions of 3 children's service plans by leaving the children unattended at a movie theater and allowing a person that was an unapproved visitor to have access to children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-22
A caregiver was under the influence of alcohol and began to behave inappropriately and erratically while providing care for children in the home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-25
Several witnesses overheard a caregiver making demeaning remarks to a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-28
A caregiver made a child in care hold out his arms as a form of discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-28
Several witnesses overheard a caregiver making demeaning remarks to a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-28
A caregiver made a child in care hold out his arms as a form of discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-28
A caregiver made a child in care hold out his arms as a form of discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-28
Several witnesses overheard a caregiver making demeaning remarks to a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-28
Child bed was observed to be broken with wooden slates exposed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-12
Flower food bottles were observed in child bed room
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Child bed was observed to be broken with wooden slates exposed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-12
Child bed was observed to be broken with wooden slates exposed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-12
Flower food bottles were observed in child bed room
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Flower food bottles were observed in child bed room
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Teenage children in care, who have a history of conflict, were left unattended. At that time, items accessible to children increased risk of harm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-27
Teenage children in care, who have a history of conflict, were left unattended. At that time, items accessible to children increased risk of harm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-27
Teenage children in care, who have a history of conflict, were left unattended. At that time, items accessible to children increased risk of harm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-27
A household member was present in the home with access to children, without a required background check
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-29
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-29
Caregiver engaged in a physical altercation with another individual while in the presence of children in care putting them at significant risk of harm or injury.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-29
Caregiver engaged in a physical altercation with another individual while in the presence of children in care putting them at significant risk of harm or injury.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-29
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-29
Caregiver engaged in a physical altercation with another individual while in the presence of children in care putting them at significant risk of harm or injury.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-29
A household member was present in the home with access to children, without a required background check
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-29
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-29
A household member was present in the home with access to children, without a required background check
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-29
Caretaker admitted to using profane language to children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-28
Caretaker admitted to using profane language to children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-28
Caretaker admitted to using profane language to children in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-28
Caregivers were not testing a diabetic child's blood sugar despite physician's instructions to do so.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-21
Caregivers were not testing a diabetic child's blood sugar despite physician's instructions to do so.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-21
Caregivers were not testing a diabetic child's blood sugar despite physician's instructions to do so.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-21
Operation failed to validate background check list since 05/26/2022. Employee list validated and corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Operation failed to validate background check list since 05/26/2022. Employee list validated and corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Operation failed to validate background check list since 05/26/2022. Employee list validated and corrected at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Several medications were observed on the bathroom counter and not stored in a locked container. While still at the foster home the foster mother put the medications in the locked storage container for compliance.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Several medications were observed on the bathroom counter and not stored in a locked container. While still at the foster home the foster mother put the medications in the locked storage container for compliance.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Several medications were observed on the bathroom counter and not stored in a locked container. While still at the foster home the foster mother put the medications in the locked storage container for compliance.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Foster parent admitted to having a child in care sit on a stool and hold a bible as a form of discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-24
Foster parent admitted to having a child in care sit on a stool and hold a bible as a form of discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-24
Foster parent admitted to having a child in care sit on a stool and hold a bible as a form of discipline.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-24
A review of 2 foster child files showed that the foster parents who administers medication only used their initials when completing the form and not their full signature as required by minimum standards.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-04
A foster home file was reviewed and the home screening and the CLASS information does not match the verification on the service provided.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-04
A review of 2 foster child files showed that the foster parents who administers medication only used their initials when completing the form and not their full signature as required by minimum standards.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-04
A foster home file was reviewed and the home screening and the CLASS information does not match the verification on the service provided.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-04
A review of 2 foster child files showed that the foster parents who administers medication only used their initials when completing the form and not their full signature as required by minimum standards.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-04
A foster home file was reviewed and the home screening and the CLASS information does not match the verification on the service provided.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-04
A 16 year was left unattended with an unauthorized caregiver. The caretaker pointed a gun to the child's chest when the child refused to leave the room at the caregiver's request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07
A 16 year was left unattended with an unauthorized caregiver. The caretaker pointed a gun to the child's chest when the child refused to leave the room at the caregiver's request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07
An unapproved caregiver did not have cleared background check prior to being unsupervised with a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07
A 16 year was left unattended with an unauthorized caregiver. The caretaker pointed a gun to the child's chest when the child refused to leave the room at the caregiver's request.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07
An unapproved caregiver did not have cleared background check prior to being unsupervised with a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07
An unapproved caregiver did not have cleared background check prior to being unsupervised with a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-07
Medications (Hydroxyurea, Hydrocodone Acetamin and Inahaler) were not stored in a locked container. Medication was accessible to children in two separate bedrooms. Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A trompoline did not have a fence attached to the unit. Children had access, Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-04
Medications (Hydroxyurea, Hydrocodone Acetamin and Inahaler) were not stored in a locked container. Medication was accessible to children in two separate bedrooms. Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A trompoline did not have a fence attached to the unit. Children had access, Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-04
Medications (Hydroxyurea, Hydrocodone Acetamin and Inahaler) were not stored in a locked container. Medication was accessible to children in two separate bedrooms. Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A trompoline did not have a fence attached to the unit. Children had access, Pictures were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-04
A caregiver transported a 2 month old alone, did not administer the appropriate amount of oxygen, and initially refused inpatient treatment as recommended. This action placed the child at a significant risk of harm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31
An infant diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome and complication with breathing, required a two person transport while in a vehicle. The caregiver did not follow these recommendations by transporting the child alone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31
The foster parent was advised by medical that an infant required inpatient treatment at a specific hospital. The foster parent did not agree to the recommendations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31
A child in care was prescribed .25 liters of Oxygen. The caregiver gave the child 2 liters.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31
A caregiver transported a 2 month old alone, did not administer the appropriate amount of oxygen, and initially refused inpatient treatment as recommended. This action placed the child at a significant risk of harm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31
An infant diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome and complication with breathing, required a two person transport while in a vehicle. The caregiver did not follow these recommendations by transporting the child alone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31
The foster parent was advised by medical that an infant required inpatient treatment at a specific hospital. The foster parent did not agree to the recommendations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31
A child in care was prescribed .25 liters of Oxygen. The caregiver gave the child 2 liters.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31
A caregiver transported a 2 month old alone, did not administer the appropriate amount of oxygen, and initially refused inpatient treatment as recommended. This action placed the child at a significant risk of harm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31
An infant diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome and complication with breathing, required a two person transport while in a vehicle. The caregiver did not follow these recommendations by transporting the child alone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31
The foster parent was advised by medical that an infant required inpatient treatment at a specific hospital. The foster parent did not agree to the recommendations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31
A child in care was prescribed .25 liters of Oxygen. The caregiver gave the child 2 liters.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31
Caretaker left children in care alone to run errands in violation of their service plans which specifically require supervision by caretaker due to their aggressive behaviors.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-18
Caretaker left children in care alone to run errands in violation of their service plans which specifically require supervision by caretaker due to their aggressive behaviors.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-18
Caretaker left children in care alone to run errands in violation of their service plans which specifically require supervision by caretaker due to their aggressive behaviors.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-18
A child in care was left unattended and was bite by a dog.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-30
A child in care was left unattended and was bite by a dog.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-30
A child in care was left unattended and was bite by a dog.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-30
A child in care did not receive prescribed medication as prescribed by her doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-28
A child in care did not receive prescribed medication as prescribed by her doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-28
A child in care did not receive prescribed medication as prescribed by her doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-28
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Refuge House's safety grade?
Refuge House has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Refuge House have?
Refuge House has 123 total violations on record, including 102 critical, 21 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Refuge House last inspected?
Refuge House was last inspected on April 2, 2026.