Gulf Coast Trades Center

143 FOREST SERVICE ROAD 233, New Waverly, TX 77358Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

126 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

January 20, 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 1, 2026

Provider
Gulf Coast Trades Center
License number
54326
Location
143 FOREST SERVICE ROAD 233, New Waverly, TX 77358
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 0.0/100
Inspection record
126 inspections, last inspected January 20, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor0.0 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

190

Total Violations

Jan 20, 2026

Last Inspection

196

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (190)

CRITICALHEALTH748.303(a)(2)(A)Jan 20, 2026

Information obtained during the investigate evaluation indicates that serious incident reporting to Licensing was not completed within the 24-hour timeframe after a child received treatment by a medical professional, in accordance with Minimum Standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-06

CRITICALHEALTH748.303(a)(2)(A)Jan 20, 2026

Information obtained during the investigate evaluation indicates that serious incident reporting to Licensing was not completed within the 24-hour timeframe after a child received treatment by a medical professional, in accordance with Minimum Standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-06

CRITICALSAFETY748.3351(1)Jul 30, 2025

The toilets and showers have not been properly cleaned and the children mattresses are worn and patched with duct tape.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-08

CRITICALSAFETY748.3351(1)Jul 30, 2025

The toilets and showers have not been properly cleaned and the children mattresses are worn and patched with duct tape.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1691(b)(2)Jul 28, 2025

Meal periods on the weekend are 15 hours apart as dinner is at 5pm and Breakfast is at 8am.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1691(b)(2)Jul 28, 2025

Meal periods on the weekend are 15 hours apart as dinner is at 5pm and Breakfast is at 8am.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.3391(a)Jul 15, 2025

Bathrooms in Dorm 2 were observed to have shower knobs missing in both bathrooms and a broken door hinge. Bathroom in 4A was observed with mold on the ceiling. Bathroom in 4B was observed with a broken shower knob.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.3391(a)Jul 15, 2025

Bathrooms in Dorm 2 were observed to have shower knobs missing in both bathrooms and a broken door hinge. Bathroom in 4A was observed with mold on the ceiling. Bathroom in 4B was observed with a broken shower knob.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.2307(9)Jun 30, 2025

A staff member admitted to using profane language around children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.2307(9)Jun 30, 2025

A staff member admitted to using profane language around children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.309Jun 9, 2025

An incident that occurred on 05/04/25 involving a child in care pulling out a "shank" and threatening to stab another child with it was not reported to Licensing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.309Jun 9, 2025

An incident that occurred on 05/04/25 involving a child in care pulling out a "shank" and threatening to stab another child with it was not reported to Licensing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-13

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 15, 2025

An employee who was hired on 03/17/25 completed 8-hour shifts for On-the-Job Training on 03/24/25, 03/25/25, 03/26/25, 03/27/25, and 03/28/25, although the background check results were not received until 05/01/25.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.8641May 15, 2025

Condition #1-Not Met-Screening process was not complete for an employee prior to being hired. Condition #2-Met Condition #3-Met Condition #4 -Met Condition #5-Met Condition #6-Met

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.151(3)May 15, 2025

Employee lists provided to Licensing during probation inspections were observed to not have each of the active employees listed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 15, 2025

An employee who was hired on 03/17/25 completed 8-hour shifts for On-the-Job Training on 03/24/25, 03/25/25, 03/26/25, 03/27/25, and 03/28/25, although the background check results were not received until 05/01/25.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.8641May 15, 2025

Condition #1-Not Met-Screening process was not complete for an employee prior to being hired. Condition #2-Met Condition #3-Met Condition #4 -Met Condition #5-Met Condition #6-Met

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.151(3)May 15, 2025

Employee lists provided to Licensing during probation inspections were observed to not have each of the active employees listed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22

CRITICALSAFETY748.685(a)(4)Mar 31, 2025

A child in care was able to access an unsecured weapon without staff's knowledge.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1101(b)(1)(B)Mar 31, 2025

The allegations are related to a DFPS abuse/neglect investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-15

CRITICALSTAFFING748.3931(a)(1)Mar 31, 2025

A staff member brought a handgun on campus.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-11

CRITICALSTAFFING748.3931(a)(1)Mar 31, 2025

A staff member brought a handgun on campus.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.507(1)Mar 31, 2025

A staff member did not adhere to work policies and procedures when bringing a weapon on campus.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-11

CRITICALSAFETY748.685(a)(4)Mar 31, 2025

A child in care was able to access an unsecured weapon without staff's knowledge.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.507(1)Mar 31, 2025

A staff member did not adhere to work policies and procedures when bringing a weapon on campus.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1101(b)(1)(B)Mar 31, 2025

The allegations are related to a DFPS abuse/neglect investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.935(a)(2)Mar 26, 2025

One employee was observed to be delinquent in completing two annual trainings.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-31

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.935(a)(2)Mar 26, 2025

One employee was observed to be delinquent in completing two annual trainings.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-31

CRITICALSTAFFING748.4703(b)Feb 28, 2025

Caregiver was not awake during sleeping hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-23

CRITICALSTAFFING748.4703(b)Feb 28, 2025

Caregiver was not awake during sleeping hours.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1101(b)(1)(B)Feb 26, 2025

The allegations are related to a DFPS abuse/neglect investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.8485(a)Feb 26, 2025

Investigators reported being recorded while interviewing children and staff at the facility.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1101(b)(1)(B)Feb 26, 2025

The allegations are related to a DFPS abuse/neglect investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-09

CRITICALHEALTH748.1693(c)Feb 26, 2025

A staff member reported that a previous staff member forced children to drink water out of the bathroom faucet and shower.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.8485(a)Feb 26, 2025

Investigators reported being recorded while interviewing children and staff at the facility.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-09

CRITICALHEALTH748.1693(c)Feb 26, 2025

A staff member reported that a previous staff member forced children to drink water out of the bathroom faucet and shower.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1101(b)(7)Feb 24, 2025

Children in care reported not being allowed to call complaints into the ombudsman office without first contacting administrative staff.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.4151(c)(4)(A)Feb 24, 2025

One of the four employee files reviewed was observed to not have drug test results. This employee was on shift as recent at 02/22/24 supervising children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1101(b)(7)Feb 24, 2025

Children in care reported not being allowed to call complaints into the ombudsman office without first contacting administrative staff.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.4151(c)(4)(A)Feb 24, 2025

One of the four employee files reviewed was observed to not have drug test results. This employee was on shift as recent at 02/22/24 supervising children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.2303(a)Feb 20, 2025

A staff member forced a child to do sit-up and plank for breaking into his mother's vehicle.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1661(a)Feb 20, 2025

Several residents were found in possession of vapes at the facility. Search was not conducted thoroughly allowing vapes to be passed and used among residents on campus.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-01

CRITICALSAFETY748.685(a)(4)Feb 20, 2025

A resident was seen on camera footage breaking into multiple vehicles without staff presence or knowledge.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.2303(a)Feb 20, 2025

A staff member forced a child to do sit-up and plank for breaking into his mother's vehicle.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.507(1)Feb 20, 2025

A staff member flipped the residents' bed and took their personal belongings out of anger.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-01

CRITICALHEALTH748.1101(b)(4)(A)(iv)Feb 20, 2025

Family visits at the operation were suspended due to suspected illegal substances being brought in during the visits.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1661(a)Feb 20, 2025

Several residents were found in possession of vapes at the facility. Search was not conducted thoroughly allowing vapes to be passed and used among residents on campus.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-01

CRITICALSAFETY748.685(a)(4)Feb 20, 2025

A resident was seen on camera footage breaking into multiple vehicles without staff presence or knowledge.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.507(1)Feb 20, 2025

A staff member flipped the residents' bed and took their personal belongings out of anger.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-01

CRITICALHEALTH748.1101(b)(4)(A)(iv)Feb 20, 2025

Family visits at the operation were suspended due to suspected illegal substances being brought in during the visits.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-01

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.311Feb 11, 2025

A serious incident report did not contain all required information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.311Feb 11, 2025

A serious incident report did not contain all required information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-18

CRITICALHEALTH748.1531(a)(2)Jan 21, 2025

A child did not receive medical attention until days later following an incident which resulted in an injury.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-24

CRITICALHEALTH748.1531(a)(2)Jan 21, 2025

A child did not receive medical attention until days later following an incident which resulted in an injury.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-24

CRITICALSAFETY748.685(a)(5)Dec 18, 2024

Staff did not intervene immediately while the children in care were horseplaying inappropriately, causing one child to become uncomfortable.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-12

CRITICALSAFETY748.685(a)(5)Dec 18, 2024

Staff did not intervene immediately while the children in care were horseplaying inappropriately, causing one child to become uncomfortable.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.8641Dec 9, 2024

Condition #1-Not Met-Most recent employers were not contacted for two newly hired employees. Condition #2 Condition #3 Condition #4 Condition #5 Condition #6

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.8641Dec 9, 2024

Condition #1-Not Met-Most recent employers were not contacted for two newly hired employees. Condition #2 Condition #3 Condition #4 Condition #5 Condition #6

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.8641Nov 7, 2024

Condition #1 Condition #2 Condition #3 Condition #4-Not Met. Not Met-There is no documentation indicating whether staff are meeting Minimum Standards in subchapters discussed and fulfilling job duties on the observation form created by the LCCA. There are also no signatures to show who conducted the observations or the minimum standards trainings. Condition #5 Condition #6-Not Met. There is no documentation showing that staff acknowledged in writing that they received information following the monthly probation meeting between LCCA and Program Director.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.8641Nov 7, 2024

Condition #1 Condition #2 Condition #3 Condition #4-Not Met. Not Met-There is no documentation indicating whether staff are meeting Minimum Standards in subchapters discussed and fulfilling job duties on the observation form created by the LCCA. There are also no signatures to show who conducted the observations or the minimum standards trainings. Condition #5 Condition #6-Not Met. There is no documentation showing that staff acknowledged in writing that they received information following the monthly probation meeting between LCCA and Program Director.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.8641Oct 9, 2024

Condition #1 Condition #2 Condition #3 Condition #4-Not Met. As of 10/09/24 there are 20 out of 85 staff members who have not taken the training. Condition #5-Not Met. There is no documented plan to complete health and safety checks related to emergency drills, fire safety, and first aid kits showing how often inspections, evacuations/relocation plans must occur, or what each first aid kit must contain. There's also no documentation for specific dates of emergency drills, fire extinguisher inspections or first aid kits for the next twelve months Condition #6

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-18

SERIOUSSAFETY748.3239(d)Oct 9, 2024

There are only two fire drills documented for the year; July 5, 2024 and August 29, 2024. The log indicates that drills were also conducted in January, February, March, and July, but they are not documented.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-18

SERIOUSSAFETY748.3239(d)Oct 9, 2024

There are only two fire drills documented for the year; July 5, 2024 and August 29, 2024. The log indicates that drills were also conducted in January, February, March, and July, but they are not documented.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.303(a)(12)(A)Oct 9, 2024

On 10/04/24, a child in care expressed suicidal ideations to staff and three minutes later was observed by staff with a belt tied around his neck. This incident was not reported to Licensing until 10/08/2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.303(a)(12)(A)Oct 9, 2024

On 10/04/24, a child in care expressed suicidal ideations to staff and three minutes later was observed by staff with a belt tied around his neck. This incident was not reported to Licensing until 10/08/2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.8641Oct 9, 2024

Condition #1 Condition #2 Condition #3 Condition #4-Not Met. As of 10/09/24 there are 20 out of 85 staff members who have not taken the training. Condition #5-Not Met. There is no documented plan to complete health and safety checks related to emergency drills, fire safety, and first aid kits showing how often inspections, evacuations/relocation plans must occur, or what each first aid kit must contain. There's also no documentation for specific dates of emergency drills, fire extinguisher inspections or first aid kits for the next twelve months Condition #6

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-18

CRITICALSAFETY748.685(a)(4)Oct 8, 2024

A suicide screening completed on a youth in care after a suicide attempt required supervision check-ins every 10 minutes, however per documentation received, checked ins were not done as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.125(d)(4)(E)Oct 8, 2024

Records reviewed show a suicide screening was not completed timely for a youth in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.125(d)(4)(E)Oct 8, 2024

Records reviewed show a suicide screening was not completed timely for a youth in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-13

CRITICALHEALTH748.125(g)(2)(B)Oct 8, 2024

A child who attempted suicide was not closely supervised before a suicide assessment was completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-13

CRITICALSAFETY748.685(a)(4)Oct 8, 2024

A suicide screening completed on a youth in care after a suicide attempt required supervision check-ins every 10 minutes, however per documentation received, checked ins were not done as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-13

CRITICALHEALTH748.125(g)(2)(B)Oct 8, 2024

A child who attempted suicide was not closely supervised before a suicide assessment was completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.303(a)(4)(A)Jun 3, 2024

An incident involving a child stabbing another child in care was not reported to Licensing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.303(a)(4)(A)Jun 3, 2024

An incident involving a child stabbing another child in care was not reported to Licensing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.3239(b)Apr 19, 2024

A practice severe weather drill was due by 4/13/24.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-26

CRITICALSAFETY748.4083(a)Apr 19, 2024

The airbag maintenance light was on for one van.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.3273(3)Apr 19, 2024

Each operating dorm (5) and two vans were missing items in their first aid kits, including: antiseptic solution or wipes; or (2) Adhesive tape; or (5) Scissors; or (7) Thermometer; or (8) Tweezers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.3239(b)Apr 19, 2024

A practice severe weather drill was due by 4/13/24.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-26

CRITICALSTAFFING748.505(b)(5)Apr 19, 2024

5 staff files did not have complete pre-employment assessments.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-26

CRITICALSAFETY748.4083(a)Apr 19, 2024

The airbag maintenance light was on for one van.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-26

CRITICALSTAFFING748.505(b)(5)Apr 19, 2024

5 staff files did not have complete pre-employment assessments.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.3273(3)Apr 19, 2024

Each operating dorm (5) and two vans were missing items in their first aid kits, including: antiseptic solution or wipes; or (2) Adhesive tape; or (5) Scissors; or (7) Thermometer; or (8) Tweezers.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-26

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.126(b)Apr 5, 2024

Staff did not follow the operation's policy when they brought vape pens into the dorm area, where children were present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1101(b)(1)(B)Apr 5, 2024

A child's right to be free of neglectful supervision was not upheld when children in care were able to access and obtain vape pens from staff's personal belongings, kept in the dorm's office. This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.4151(c)(4)(D)Apr 5, 2024

A drug test was not given to a staff who was suspended from duties for having a vape pen in the dorm area.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21

CRITICALSAFETY748.685(a)(4)Apr 5, 2024

Children in care were left unsupervised, leading to them obtaining and using a vape pen found in staff's personal belongings.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.311Apr 5, 2024

An incident report was not written when the Medical Director notified staff of a child cheeking his medication.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.1333Apr 5, 2024

One service plan did not have a signature from the PLSP.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.4151(c)(4)(B)Apr 5, 2024

Caregivers stated they have not had any random drug tests.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21

MINORSTAFFING748.1349(b)(2)Apr 5, 2024

One service plan did not include the child's signature.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1661(a)Apr 5, 2024

Children were able to use vape pens taken from staff's personal belongings inside the dorm area.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1101(b)(1)(B)Apr 5, 2024

A child's right to be free of neglectful supervision was not upheld when children in care were able to access and obtain vape pens from staff's personal belongings, kept in the dorm's office. This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21

MINORSTAFFING748.1349(b)(2)Apr 5, 2024

One service plan did not include the child's signature.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.4151(c)(4)(B)Apr 5, 2024

Caregivers stated they have not had any random drug tests.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.1333Apr 5, 2024

One service plan did not have a signature from the PLSP.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.311Apr 5, 2024

An incident report was not written when the Medical Director notified staff of a child cheeking his medication.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-24

CRITICALSAFETY748.685(a)(4)Apr 5, 2024

Children in care were left unsupervised, leading to them obtaining and using a vape pen found in staff's personal belongings.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.126(b)Apr 5, 2024

Staff did not follow the operation's policy when they brought vape pens into the dorm area, where children were present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.4151(c)(4)(D)Apr 5, 2024

A drug test was not given to a staff who was suspended from duties for having a vape pen in the dorm area.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1661(a)Apr 5, 2024

Children were able to use vape pens taken from staff's personal belongings inside the dorm area.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.507(2)Jan 2, 2024

Staff were informed of possible abuse and/or neglect 3 days prior to making a report to the Child Abuse Hotline.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.507(2)Jan 2, 2024

Staff were informed of possible abuse and/or neglect 3 days prior to making a report to the Child Abuse Hotline.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1661(a)Jan 2, 2024

Several children confirmed staff provided them with a vape pin.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1101(b)(1)(B)Jan 2, 2024

A child's right to be free of physical abuse was not upheld when a caregiver provided vape pens to children in care. This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.507(1)Jan 2, 2024

Several children confirmed a staff provided their personal phone for residents to use for communication.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1101(b)(1)(B)Jan 2, 2024

A child's right to be free of physical abuse was not upheld when a caregiver provided vape pens to children in care. This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.507(1)Jan 2, 2024

Several children confirmed a staff provided their personal phone for residents to use for communication.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1661(a)Jan 2, 2024

Several children confirmed staff provided them with a vape pin.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1101(b)(1)(B)Jul 12, 2023

A caregiver failed to adhere to the child's rights to be free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation as defined in Texas Family Code 261.401.A staff member was found having inappropriate sexual contact and relationship with a 17-year-old child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1101(b)(1)(B)Jul 12, 2023

A caregiver failed to adhere to the child's rights to be free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation as defined in Texas Family Code 261.401.A staff member was found having inappropriate sexual contact and relationship with a 17-year-old child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.831(b)Jul 11, 2023

In 5 out of 5 files reviewed the orientation completion is not documented in the file and also does not include any information regarding components covered during orientation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.681(2)Jul 11, 2023

In 1 out of 5 files there was no documentation for a caregiver having a HS diploma or GED from a program recognized by TEA, TPSAC, other state or equivalency from home schooling.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.869(a)(2)Jul 11, 2023

5 out of 5 files reviewed did not contain an evaluation tool to determine if the person obtained the necessary information to meet the objectives of the training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.869(a)(1)Jul 11, 2023

In 5 out of 5 files reviewed there is no specific stated learning objectives available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18

CRITICALHEALTH748.869(c)Jul 11, 2023

It was found in 5 out of 5 staff files reviewed that staff was not also trained with a health care professional or pharmacist .

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18

CRITICALHEALTH748.869(c)Jul 11, 2023

It was found in 5 out of 5 staff files reviewed that staff was not also trained with a health care professional or pharmacist .

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.865Jul 11, 2023

In 5 out of 5 files reviewed the orientation is being combined with pre-service training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.865Jul 11, 2023

In 5 out of 5 files reviewed the orientation is being combined with pre-service training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.831(b)Jul 11, 2023

In 5 out of 5 files reviewed the orientation completion is not documented in the file and also does not include any information regarding components covered during orientation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18

CRITICALSTAFFING748.869(d)(3)(A)Jul 11, 2023

In 5 out of 5 files reviewed there is no demonstration in writing or documentation of physical technique demonstration the participant is allowed to use 748.869(d)(3)(B) to ensure the individual has mastered the material.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18

CRITICALSTAFFING748.869(d)(3)(A)Jul 11, 2023

In 5 out of 5 files reviewed there is no demonstration in writing or documentation of physical technique demonstration the participant is allowed to use 748.869(d)(3)(B) to ensure the individual has mastered the material.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.363(11)Jul 11, 2023

It was found in 5 out of 5 personnel files reviewed no uniformity and mising training certificates.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-05

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.363(11)Jul 11, 2023

It was found in 5 out of 5 personnel files reviewed no uniformity and mising training certificates.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-05

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.681(2)Jul 11, 2023

In 1 out of 5 files there was no documentation for a caregiver having a HS diploma or GED from a program recognized by TEA, TPSAC, other state or equivalency from home schooling.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.869(a)(2)Jul 11, 2023

5 out of 5 files reviewed did not contain an evaluation tool to determine if the person obtained the necessary information to meet the objectives of the training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.869(a)(1)Jul 11, 2023

In 5 out of 5 files reviewed there is no specific stated learning objectives available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18

SERIOUSSAFETY748.3115Jun 30, 2023

During the inspection, it was observed in the cafeteria (kitchen area) that the fire extinguisher was out of compliance with the monthly inspection. The last inspection was April 2023.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSAFETY748.3115Jun 30, 2023

During the inspection, it was observed in the cafeteria (kitchen area) that the fire extinguisher was out of compliance with the monthly inspection. The last inspection was April 2023.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.3065(c)May 18, 2023

It was found that the last time the operation had a compliant gas inspection was in 2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.3065(c)May 18, 2023

It was found that the last time the operation had a compliant gas inspection was in 2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16

CRITICALSAFETY748.685(a)(4)Jan 29, 2023

A child in care was not properly supervised by staff as a resulted cutting his wrist causing the child to need 9 staples.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-02

CRITICALSAFETY748.685(a)(4)Jan 29, 2023

A child in care was not properly supervised by staff as a resulted cutting his wrist causing the child to need 9 staples.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1101(b)(1)(B)Jan 24, 2023

A caregiver failed to adhere to the child's rights to be free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation as defined in Texas Family Code 261.401.A staff member was found having inappropriate communication and sexual contact with a 17-year-old child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-01

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1101(b)(1)(B)Jan 24, 2023

A caregiver failed to adhere to the child's rights to be free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation as defined in Texas Family Code 261.401.A staff member was found having inappropriate communication and sexual contact with a 17-year-old child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-01

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.151(3)Dec 19, 2022

A Serious Incident Report was observed with the resident's names blacked out, with no knowledge of which residents or staff were involved in the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-07

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.151(3)Dec 19, 2022

A Serious Incident Report was observed with the resident's names blacked out, with no knowledge of which residents or staff were involved in the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.3239(b)Aug 4, 2022

The operation has not documented that a severe weather drill has been conducted since 11/28/21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.3239(b)Aug 4, 2022

The operation has not documented that a severe weather drill has been conducted since 11/28/21.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-11

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Aug 4, 2022

Two Couch Counselors have been on shift four times in the past 2 weeks, while background checks are still pending.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-08

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Aug 4, 2022

Two Couch Counselors have been on shift four times in the past 2 weeks, while background checks are still pending.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-08

CRITICALHEALTH748.303(a)(2)(A)Feb 17, 2022

On 2/17/22 it was discovered that a child in care was injured by another child on 2/10/22 and required medical attention. This incident was not reported to Licensing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-11

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.535(1)Feb 17, 2022

The Administrator is not documenting if, how or when follow ups are being addressed after assessing documented incidents. A child with four documented incident reports for January 2022, where he exhibited high-risk behaviors was not placed on close observation or a safety plan to ensure the safety of the other children in care. The assessed incident reports are also not being signed after review of the Administrator.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-03

CRITICALHEALTH748.3445(a)Feb 17, 2022

Bagged spinach and shredded carrots used to make salad was observed expired.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH748.303(a)(2)(A)Feb 17, 2022

On 2/17/22 it was discovered that a child in care was injured by another child on 2/10/22 and required medical attention. This incident was not reported to Licensing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-11

CRITICALHEALTH748.3445(a)Feb 17, 2022

Bagged spinach and shredded carrots used to make salad was observed expired.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.535(1)Feb 17, 2022

The Administrator is not documenting if, how or when follow ups are being addressed after assessing documented incidents. A child with four documented incident reports for January 2022, where he exhibited high-risk behaviors was not placed on close observation or a safety plan to ensure the safety of the other children in care. The assessed incident reports are also not being signed after review of the Administrator.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-03

CRITICALHEALTH748.1531(a)(2)Jan 26, 2022

A child sustained an injury and was not taken to see a medical professional for 6 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-17

CRITICALHEALTH748.303(a)(2)(A)Jan 26, 2022

A child was treated at the Emergency Room on 1/24/22 but not reported to Licensing until 1/26/22.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-10

CRITICALHEALTH748.1531(a)(2)Jan 26, 2022

A child sustained an injury and was not taken to see a medical professional for 6 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-17

CRITICALHEALTH748.303(a)(2)(A)Jan 26, 2022

A child was treated at the Emergency Room on 1/24/22 but not reported to Licensing until 1/26/22.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.507(3)Jan 6, 2022

A staff member failed to comply with operation's policies related to maintaining appropriate boundaries with children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.507(1)Jan 6, 2022

A staff member failed to utilize prudent judgement and maintain self-control when she wrote a sexually explicit letter to a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.507(3)Jan 6, 2022

A staff member failed to comply with operation's policies related to maintaining appropriate boundaries with children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1101(b)(1)(B)Jan 6, 2022

A staff wrote and sent a letter to a child in care, encouraging future sexual contact with him.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.507(1)Jan 6, 2022

A staff member failed to utilize prudent judgement and maintain self-control when she wrote a sexually explicit letter to a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE748.1101(b)(1)(B)Jan 6, 2022

A staff wrote and sent a letter to a child in care, encouraging future sexual contact with him.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-03

CRITICALSAFETY748.4083(a)Nov 29, 2021

The vehicle used to transport children has an active alert to check the tire pressure.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-06

CRITICALSAFETY748.4083(a)Nov 29, 2021

The vehicle used to transport children has an active alert to check the tire pressure.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-06

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(2)Oct 18, 2021

The LCCA does not have a Background Check on file for the operation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.831(a)Oct 18, 2021

The LCCA has not completed an Orientation at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-25

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.533(a)(1)Oct 18, 2021

LCCA is listed under two operations; one operation is on Probation, the other operation is in Application status.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-25

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.831(a)Oct 18, 2021

The LCCA has not completed an Orientation at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.4151(c)(4)(A)Oct 18, 2021

A new employee did not have a completed drug test within the past year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-25

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.505(b)(4)Oct 18, 2021

A Group Worker has an affidavit on file but it was not signed/notarized.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-25

CRITICALSTAFFING748.931(a)(1)(B)(i)Oct 18, 2021

A Group Worker has not completed the annual TIC class.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-25

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.533(a)(1)Oct 18, 2021

LCCA is listed under two operations; one operation is on Probation, the other operation is in Application status.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-25

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(2)Oct 18, 2021

The LCCA does not have a Background Check on file for the operation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING748.931(a)(1)(B)(i)Oct 18, 2021

A Group Worker has not completed the annual TIC class.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-25

SERIOUSSTAFFING748.505(b)(4)Oct 18, 2021

A Group Worker has an affidavit on file but it was not signed/notarized.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.4151(c)(4)(A)Oct 18, 2021

A new employee did not have a completed drug test within the past year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.8641Sep 20, 2021

Condition 1: Compliant; Condition 2: Compliant; Condition 3: Completed; Condition 4: Compliant; Condition 5: Compliant; Condition 6: Not Compliant, the weekly Dorm inspection logs were not documented for the week of 9/5/21 and 9/12/21; Condition 7: Completed

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.311Sep 20, 2021

A serious incident was reported to Licensing but not documented at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.8641Sep 20, 2021

Condition 1: Compliant; Condition 2: Compliant; Condition 3: Completed; Condition 4: Compliant; Condition 5: Compliant; Condition 6: Not Compliant, the weekly Dorm inspection logs were not documented for the week of 9/5/21 and 9/12/21; Condition 7: Completed

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-27

MINORCOMPLIANCE748.3701(b)Sep 20, 2021

Recreational calendar does not list the activities, indoors or outdoors, that the residents have the opportunity to participate in.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-04

CRITICALSAFETY748.3301(f)Sep 20, 2021

There was a hole in the floor in a bedroom in Dorm 5B.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.311Sep 20, 2021

A serious incident was reported to Licensing but not documented at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-04

MINORCOMPLIANCE748.3701(b)Sep 20, 2021

Recreational calendar does not list the activities, indoors or outdoors, that the residents have the opportunity to participate in.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-04

CRITICALSAFETY748.3301(f)Sep 20, 2021

There was a hole in the floor in a bedroom in Dorm 5B.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY748.3233(b)(1)Aug 26, 2021

The evacuation diagram does not include (1) an actual floor plan of the dorm or (4) the designated area inside the dorm to take shelter for severe weather threats.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-09

CRITICALSAFETY748.3233(b)(1)Aug 26, 2021

The evacuation diagram does not include (1) an actual floor plan of the dorm or (4) the designated area inside the dorm to take shelter for severe weather threats.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.8641Jul 19, 2021

Condition 1: Compliant- TA given based on task being completed by staff designated by the operation, not the LCCA/Designee. Condition 2: Compliant Condition 3: Compliant Condition 4: Not Compliant The task was being conducted on a monthly basis, not weekly. Condition 5: Not Due Condition 6: Compliant Condition 7: Compliant

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE745.8641Jul 19, 2021

Condition 1: Compliant- TA given based on task being completed by staff designated by the operation, not the LCCA/Designee. Condition 2: Compliant Condition 3: Compliant Condition 4: Not Compliant The task was being conducted on a monthly basis, not weekly. Condition 5: Not Due Condition 6: Compliant Condition 7: Compliant

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.1101(b)(3)(B)Jun 30, 2021

There are several rights missing from the Child's Rights provided to children at Orientation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.1101(b)(3)(B)Jun 30, 2021

There are several rights missing from the Child's Rights provided to children at Orientation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-07-14

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(2)(A)May 10, 2021

Background check have not been validated since January 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-14

SERIOUSSAFETY748.3239(a)(3)May 10, 2021

Fire drill evacuation times were not being timed properly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.3239(b)May 10, 2021

Severe weather drills were not documented as per standard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE748.3239(b)May 10, 2021

Severe weather drills were not documented as per standard.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-17

SERIOUSSAFETY748.3239(a)(3)May 10, 2021

Fire drill evacuation times were not being timed properly.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-17

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(2)(A)May 10, 2021

Background check have not been validated since January 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-14

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gulf Coast Trades Center's safety grade?

Gulf Coast Trades Center 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 Gulf Coast Trades Center have?

Gulf Coast Trades Center has 190 total violations on record, including 130 critical, 56 serious, and 4 minor.

When was Gulf Coast Trades Center last inspected?

Gulf Coast Trades Center was last inspected on January 20, 2026.

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