The Sanctuary Foster Care Services
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
116 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 6, 2026
Latest inspection
March 26, 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 6, 2026
- Provider
- The Sanctuary Foster Care Services
- License number
- 1697949- 13751
- Location
- 1350 NASA PKWY STE 210, Houston, TX 77058
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.8/100
- Inspection record
- 116 inspections, last inspected March 26, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 6, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
75
Total Violations
Mar 26, 2026
Last Inspection
N/A
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (75)
During the inspection 6 out of 6 employees? files that did not have required documentation in the file within 30 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-27
During the inspection 6 out of 6 employees? files that did not have required documentation in the file within 30 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-27
During the inspection 6 out of 6 employees? files that did not have required documentation in the file within 30 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-27
Based on a review of documentation, it was determined a child's Emergency Admission Assessment was not completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-19
During a review of the agency's documentation, it was determined the agency did not have an overall Annual Evaluation as related to Emergency Behavior Intervention available for licensing review. The agency provided a copy of the Emergency Behavior Intervention policies and procedures; however, the agency did not have an Annual Emergency Behavior Intervention Review completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-19
Based on a review of documentation, it was determined a child's Emergency Admission Assessment was not completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-19
Based on a review of documentation, it was determined a child's Emergency Admission Assessment was not completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-19
During a review of the agency's documentation, it was determined the agency did not have an overall Annual Evaluation as related to Emergency Behavior Intervention available for licensing review. The agency provided a copy of the Emergency Behavior Intervention policies and procedures; however, the agency did not have an Annual Emergency Behavior Intervention Review completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-19
During a review of the agency's documentation, it was determined the agency did not have an overall Annual Evaluation as related to Emergency Behavior Intervention available for licensing review. The agency provided a copy of the Emergency Behavior Intervention policies and procedures; however, the agency did not have an Annual Emergency Behavior Intervention Review completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-19
A child with a diagnosis of hip dysplasia did not get their appointment scheduled, nor were they seen by the recommended doctor in a timely manner.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-06
A child with a diagnosis of hip dysplasia did not get their appointment scheduled, nor were they seen by the recommended doctor in a timely manner.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-06
A child with a diagnosis of hip dysplasia did not get their appointment scheduled, nor were they seen by the recommended doctor in a timely manner.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-06
In 10 out of 10 files reviewed there was no evaluation or assessments for any of the trainings that were completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-10
In 10 out of 10 files reviewed there was no evaluation or assessments for any of the trainings that were completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-10
One staff's file responsible for transporting children was observed with only an adult first aid certificate on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-10
In 10 out of 10 files reviewed there was no evaluation or assessments for any of the trainings that were completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-10
One staff's file responsible for transporting children was observed with only an adult first aid certificate on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-10
One staff's file responsible for transporting children was observed with only an adult first aid certificate on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-10
A caregiver allowed an unqualified household member to assist in administering a restraint.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17
A caregiver allowed an unqualified household member to assist in administering a restraint.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17
A caregiver allowed an unqualified household member to assist in administering a restraint.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17
During assessment on background checks it was observed that the background check list had not been validated since May 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-01
During assessment on background checks it was observed that the background check list had not been validated since May 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-01
During assessment on background checks it was observed that the background check list had not been validated since May 2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-01
A caregiver used prohibited sleeping bedding/equipment in the crib with an infant.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-26
A caregiver used prohibited sleeping bedding/equipment in the crib with an infant.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-26
A caregiver used prohibited sleeping bedding/equipment in the crib with an infant.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-26
There was no documentation that verifies agency completed weekly screening post hospitalization.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
There was no documentation that verifies agency completed weekly screening post hospitalization.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
Documentation was not provided to verified that child placement management meet with the child in care within 24 hours from discharge.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
There was no documentation that verifies agency completed weekly screening post hospitalization.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
Documentation was not provided to verified that child placement management meet with the child in care within 24 hours from discharge.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
Documentation was not provided to verified that child placement management meet with the child in care within 24 hours from discharge.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-10
Foster parent allowed the child in care to have unsupervised access to their medications knowing this child's history of self-harming behaviors.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24
Foster parent allowed the child in care to have unsupervised access to their medications knowing this child's history of self-harming behaviors.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24
Foster parent put the medication in child's backpack and instructed her to give the medication to the respite caregiver, which resulted in the child having unsupervised access to her medications and overdosing. This act placed the child at substantial risk of harm as she temporarily lost consciousness several times and had to seek emergency medical care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20
Foster parent allowed the child in care to have unsupervised access to their medications knowing this child's history of self-harming behaviors.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-24
Foster parent put the medication in child's backpack and instructed her to give the medication to the respite caregiver, which resulted in the child having unsupervised access to her medications and overdosing. This act placed the child at substantial risk of harm as she temporarily lost consciousness several times and had to seek emergency medical care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20
Foster parent put the medication in child's backpack and instructed her to give the medication to the respite caregiver, which resulted in the child having unsupervised access to her medications and overdosing. This act placed the child at substantial risk of harm as she temporarily lost consciousness several times and had to seek emergency medical care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-20
Foster parent failed to advised respite placement that the child was taking medication and the regimen for the medication.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15
Foster parent failed to advised respite placement that the child was taking medication and the regimen for the medication.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15
Foster parent failed to advised respite placement that the child was taking medication and the regimen for the medication.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15
Foster parent did not provide adequate supervision to children in care that required check ins every hour as per service plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-25
Agency did not approve and document placement of child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-25
Foster child was in possession of their psychotropic medication while in transition to overnight care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25
Foster parent did not follow service plan when they left youth at home alone. Safety plan states that youth in care should never be left at home alone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-25
There are no updates on home study indicating an adoption or changes in foster care capacity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-25
Agency did not approve and document placement of child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-25
There are no updates on home study indicating an adoption or changes in foster care capacity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-25
Caregiver was not made aware of pertinent information to properly care for the child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25
There are no updates on home study indicating an adoption or changes in foster care capacity.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-25
Foster parent did not provide adequate supervision to children in care that required check ins every hour as per service plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-25
Agency did not approve and document placement of child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-25
Foster child was in possession of their psychotropic medication while in transition to overnight care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25
Foster parent did not follow service plan when they left youth at home alone. Safety plan states that youth in care should never be left at home alone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-25
Caregiver was not made aware of pertinent information to properly care for the child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25
Foster parent did not follow service plan when they left youth at home alone. Safety plan states that youth in care should never be left at home alone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-25
Caregiver was not made aware of pertinent information to properly care for the child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25
Foster child was in possession of their psychotropic medication while in transition to overnight care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-25
Foster parent did not provide adequate supervision to children in care that required check ins every hour as per service plan.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-25
During the walk through the inspector observed two mattresses on the floor. The FP stated that the bunk beds were taken down on this past Sunday 10/10/21. (photos taken)
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-14
During the walk through the inspector observed two mattresses on the floor. The FP stated that the bunk beds were taken down on this past Sunday 10/10/21. (photos taken)
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-14
During the walk through the inspector observed the bathroom (upstairs) was not clean, the foster boys bedroom was observed to be not clean. The backyard area was observed to have debris (boxes, tree shrubs and loose bricks on the side of the house). Photos taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-15
During the walk through the inspector observed the bathroom (upstairs) was not clean, the foster boys bedroom was observed to be not clean. The backyard area was observed to have debris (boxes, tree shrubs and loose bricks on the side of the house). Photos taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-15
During the walk through the inspector observed two mattresses on the floor. The FP stated that the bunk beds were taken down on this past Sunday 10/10/21. (photos taken)
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-14
During the walk through the inspector observed the bathroom (upstairs) was not clean, the foster boys bedroom was observed to be not clean. The backyard area was observed to have debris (boxes, tree shrubs and loose bricks on the side of the house). Photos taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-15
Two of six child records did not have their medical and dental visits in the children's electronic files during the review..
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two of six child records did not have their medical and dental visits in the children's electronic files during the review..
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Two of six child records did not have their medical and dental visits in the children's electronic files during the review..
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
An unnecessary form of discipline such as pouring ice was used to awaken a child in care who was not complying with the request to get up out of bed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-30
An unnecessary form of discipline such as pouring ice was used to awaken a child in care who was not complying with the request to get up out of bed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-30
An unnecessary form of discipline such as pouring ice was used to awaken a child in care who was not complying with the request to get up out of bed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-30
The agency did not report a serious incident that occurred in the foster home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-15
The agency did not report a serious incident that occurred in the foster home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-15
The agency did not report a serious incident that occurred in the foster home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-15
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sanctuary Foster Care Services's safety grade?
The Sanctuary Foster Care Services has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.8 out of 100.
How many violations does The Sanctuary Foster Care Services have?
The Sanctuary Foster Care Services has 75 total violations on record, including 39 critical, 33 serious, and 3 minor.
When was The Sanctuary Foster Care Services last inspected?
The Sanctuary Foster Care Services was last inspected on March 26, 2026.