Essential Foundation Inc
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
40 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 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 3, 2026
- Provider
- Essential Foundation Inc
- License number
- 1770736- 15911
- Location
- 105 E RED OAK RD, Red Oak, TX 75154
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.0/100
- Inspection record
- 40 inspections, last inspected March 26, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
132
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 (132)
The agency did not have all board members listed as controlling person.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-11
The agency did not have all board members listed as controlling person.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-11
Several agency staff provided inaccurate information during the course of the investigation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-11
The agency did not have all board members listed as controlling person.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-11
Several agency staff provided inaccurate information during the course of the investigation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-11
Several agency staff provided inaccurate information during the course of the investigation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-11
A foster home was verified prior to receiving notification from CBCU that a foster parent's status was eligible. Children are in placement. 1 caregiver's status is provisional.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-05
A foster home was verified prior to receiving notification from CBCU that a foster parent's status was eligible. Children are in placement. 1 caregiver's status is provisional.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-05
A foster home was verified prior to receiving notification from CBCU that a foster parent's status was eligible. Children are in placement. 1 caregiver's status is provisional.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-05
A child with a history of self-harm and suicidal ideations was not provided a safety contact at placement or with the initial service plan.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A child with a history of self-harm and suicidal ideations was not provided a safety contact at placement or with the initial service plan.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A child with a history of self-harm and suicidal ideations was not provided a safety contact at placement or with the initial service plan.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A house hold member did not have background check on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-08
A house hold member did not have background check on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-08
A house hold member did not have background check on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-08
The reviewed supervisory visits did not include the stress levels in the home, nor the challenging behaviors or methods for responding to them.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-09
The agency admitted a child and placed them in a foster home who's has a diagnosis and requires treatment services the agency is not permitted for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-09
The home screen did not assess the assets that were mentioned.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-16
The home screening did not include a reference from a family member living outside the home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-09
A frequent visitor to the home did not have a background check on file at the time of the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-08
The home screen does not address the previous or current relationships of the caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-09
The reviewed supervisory visits did not include the stress levels in the home, nor the challenging behaviors or methods for responding to them.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-09
The agency admitted a child and placed them in a foster home who's has a diagnosis and requires treatment services the agency is not permitted for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-09
The home screen did not assess the assets that were mentioned.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-16
The home screening did not include a reference from a family member living outside the home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-09
A frequent visitor to the home did not have a background check on file at the time of the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-08
The home screen does not address the previous or current relationships of the caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-09
The home screen did not assess the assets that were mentioned.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-16
The home screening did not include a reference from a family member living outside the home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-09
The reviewed supervisory visits did not include the stress levels in the home, nor the challenging behaviors or methods for responding to them.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-09
A frequent visitor to the home did not have a background check on file at the time of the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-08
The agency admitted a child and placed them in a foster home who's has a diagnosis and requires treatment services the agency is not permitted for.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-09
The home screen does not address the previous or current relationships of the caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-09
A caregiver's paramour brandished a gun while the caregiver and children in care were in the vehicle. The foster parent did not ensure that the paramour was safe to be around children prior to allowing access.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-14
During HHSC review, it was noted that caregiver vehicle was Infinity QX60 during the time of the incident with the pictures in one case, Per Manufacture instruction, the vehicle can only seat 7 individuals. During the time of the incident according to the police report there were eight individuals in the home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-14
A foster parent's paramour was frequently present at the operational home without a background check.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A caregiver admitted to being married for 1 month. The home screening from May 2024 and the home's verification were not updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-13
A caregiver's paramour brandished a gun while the caregiver and children in care were in the vehicle. The foster parent did not ensure that the paramour was safe to be around children prior to allowing access.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-14
During HHSC review, it was noted that caregiver vehicle was Infinity QX60 during the time of the incident with the pictures in one case, Per Manufacture instruction, the vehicle can only seat 7 individuals. During the time of the incident according to the police report there were eight individuals in the home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-14
During HHSC review, it was noted that caregiver vehicle was Infinity QX60 during the time of the incident with the pictures in one case, Per Manufacture instruction, the vehicle can only seat 7 individuals. During the time of the incident according to the police report there were eight individuals in the home.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-14
A caregiver's paramour brandished a gun while the caregiver and children in care were in the vehicle. The foster parent did not ensure that the paramour was safe to be around children prior to allowing access.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-14
A foster parent's paramour was frequently present at the operational home without a background check.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A caregiver admitted to being married for 1 month. The home screening from May 2024 and the home's verification were not updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-13
A foster parent's paramour was frequently present at the operational home without a background check.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A caregiver admitted to being married for 1 month. The home screening from May 2024 and the home's verification were not updated.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-13
One service plan did not document input from the caregiver's interactions with the child.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
1 of 2 case files did not record that a sleep aid supplement was provided to a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The benefit of giving medication to manage mood disorders and allergies was not documented in 1 child's file.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
1 child's service plan did not document an education plan.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
2 of 9 child files reviewed did not support that the CANS assessment requirement for MH Case Management, Skills Training, and Drug and Alcohol assessments were obtained.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A medication to decrease depression and anxiety is being given to a child in care. For certain days it is unknown who provided the medication.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A child's placement documentation indicates destruction of property is a high-risk factor. Mitigating that risk was not addressed on the service plan.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
2 out of 11 medication logs reviewed included information that was not accurately presented. This included errors in regard to documentation of the medication given
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-08
3 child files from November through January did not document why psychotropic medications were stopped or skipped.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A medical assessment recommended specific mental health, substance use, and psychiatric evaluations. The specific plan was not documented.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One service plan did not document input from the caregiver's interactions with the child.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
1 of 2 case files did not record that a sleep aid supplement was provided to a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The benefit of giving medication to manage mood disorders and allergies was not documented in 1 child's file.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
1 child's service plan did not document an education plan.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
2 of 9 child files reviewed did not support that the CANS assessment requirement for MH Case Management, Skills Training, and Drug and Alcohol assessments were obtained.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A medication to decrease depression and anxiety is being given to a child in care. For certain days it is unknown who provided the medication.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A child's placement documentation indicates destruction of property is a high-risk factor. Mitigating that risk was not addressed on the service plan.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
2 out of 11 medication logs reviewed included information that was not accurately presented. This included errors in regard to documentation of the medication given
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-08
3 child files from November through January did not document why psychotropic medications were stopped or skipped.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A medical assessment recommended specific mental health, substance use, and psychiatric evaluations. The specific plan was not documented.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
2 out of 11 medication logs reviewed included information that was not accurately presented. This included errors in regard to documentation of the medication given
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-04-08
1 child's service plan did not document an education plan.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
2 of 9 child files reviewed did not support that the CANS assessment requirement for MH Case Management, Skills Training, and Drug and Alcohol assessments were obtained.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The benefit of giving medication to manage mood disorders and allergies was not documented in 1 child's file.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A child's placement documentation indicates destruction of property is a high-risk factor. Mitigating that risk was not addressed on the service plan.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A medical assessment recommended specific mental health, substance use, and psychiatric evaluations. The specific plan was not documented.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
3 child files from November through January did not document why psychotropic medications were stopped or skipped.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One service plan did not document input from the caregiver's interactions with the child.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A medication to decrease depression and anxiety is being given to a child in care. For certain days it is unknown who provided the medication.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
1 of 2 case files did not record that a sleep aid supplement was provided to a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Initial service plans are not signed or noted of why not signed by child
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-17
Initial service plans are not signed or noted of why not signed by child
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-17
Initial service plans are not signed or noted of why not signed by child
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-17
1 of 2 home screenings reviewed did not document an evaluation of how the determination was made to place children with the family.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-08
2 of 2 case files reviewed did not contain information to support how the employees met the education and the work experience requirements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-08
2 of 2 case files reviewed did not contain information to support how the employees met the education and the work experience requirements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-08
1 case record lists a person as an employee. The background check is run as a volunteer.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-08
1 of 2 home screenings reviewed did not document an evaluation of how the determination was made to place children with the family.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-08
2 of 2 case files reviewed did not contain information to support how the employees met the education and the work experience requirements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-08
1 case record lists a person as an employee. The background check is run as a volunteer.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-08
1 case record lists a person as an employee. The background check is run as a volunteer.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-08
1 of 2 home screenings reviewed did not document an evaluation of how the determination was made to place children with the family.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-08
The foster home file reviewed did not have a fire drill completed. There were tornado drills completed but no fire drill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-29
The foster home file reviewed did not have a fire drill completed. There were tornado drills completed but no fire drill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-29
The foster home file reviewed did not have a fire drill completed. There were tornado drills completed but no fire drill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-29
The CPA did not have a pre-screening drug test for an employee with the date of hire 1/3/2024. The deficiency was corrected at inspection the facility provided a copy of the prescreening drug test dated 1/8/2024.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The CPA did not have a pre-screening drug test for an employee with the date of hire 1/3/2024. The deficiency was corrected at inspection the facility provided a copy of the prescreening drug test dated 1/8/2024.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The CPA did not have a pre-screening drug test for an employee with the date of hire 1/3/2024. The deficiency was corrected at inspection the facility provided a copy of the prescreening drug test dated 1/8/2024.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One of the two foster home screening reviewed did not document the law enforcement calls with the foster parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
The foster home budget did not address the child support income and the itemized expense provided by the foster parent did not match the home study income/bills listed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
One of the two home files reviewed had a permit that did not match the verification in CLASS. The permit in the file stated ages 0-13 and CLASS verification has 0-17
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
One of the two home files reviewed listed Pervasive Development Disability as a treatment service provided but the operation's permit does not include PDD as a treatment service provided by the agency.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
A child in care receiving services for emotional disorder did not have two professional signatures on the initial service plans.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
One of the home files reviewed did not have the mental health history for the biological son.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
A child recieving treatment services for Emotional disorders did not have a 90 day service review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
One of the two foster home screening reviewed did not document the law enforcement calls with the foster parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
Both home files reviewed did not have pictures of the outside of the home. One file did not have any outside pictures and the other file only had pictures of the front yard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
One of the two homes reviewed did not have the documents from 4 of the 5 previous agencies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
A child recieving treatment services for Emotional disorders did not have a 90 day service review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
The foster home budget did not address the child support income and the itemized expense provided by the foster parent did not match the home study income/bills listed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
A child in care receiving services for emotional disorder did not have two professional signatures on the initial service plans.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
One of the two homes reviewed did not have the documents from 4 of the 5 previous agencies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
Both home files reviewed did not have pictures of the outside of the home. One file did not have any outside pictures and the other file only had pictures of the front yard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
One of the home files reviewed did not have the mental health history for the biological son.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
One of the two foster home screening reviewed did not document the law enforcement calls with the foster parent.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
A child recieving treatment services for Emotional disorders did not have a 90 day service review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
The foster home budget did not address the child support income and the itemized expense provided by the foster parent did not match the home study income/bills listed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
A child in care receiving services for emotional disorder did not have two professional signatures on the initial service plans.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
One of the two homes reviewed did not have the documents from 4 of the 5 previous agencies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
Both home files reviewed did not have pictures of the outside of the home. One file did not have any outside pictures and the other file only had pictures of the front yard.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
One of the home files reviewed did not have the mental health history for the biological son.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
One of the two home files reviewed listed Pervasive Development Disability as a treatment service provided but the operation's permit does not include PDD as a treatment service provided by the agency.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
One of the two home files reviewed had a permit that did not match the verification in CLASS. The permit in the file stated ages 0-13 and CLASS verification has 0-17
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
One of the two home files reviewed listed Pervasive Development Disability as a treatment service provided but the operation's permit does not include PDD as a treatment service provided by the agency.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
One of the two home files reviewed had a permit that did not match the verification in CLASS. The permit in the file stated ages 0-13 and CLASS verification has 0-17
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29
The child file reviewed indicates that the child has high risk behaviors including suicidal ideation and self-harm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
The employee file reviewed did not have the affidavit for application, report suspected abuse, or statement of operation policies in the file. The employee's date of hire is listed as January 18, 2023
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-26
The child file reviewed indicates that the child has high risk behaviors including suicidal ideation and self-harm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
The employee file reviewed did not have the affidavit for application, report suspected abuse, or statement of operation policies in the file. The employee's date of hire is listed as January 18, 2023
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-26
The employee file reviewed did not have the affidavit for application, report suspected abuse, or statement of operation policies in the file. The employee's date of hire is listed as January 18, 2023
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-26
The child file reviewed indicates that the child has high risk behaviors including suicidal ideation and self-harm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
The serious incident report did not have the resolution listed on the file
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-08
The serious incident report did not have the resolution listed on the file
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-08
The serious incident report did not have the resolution listed on the file
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-08
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Essential Foundation Inc's safety grade?
Essential Foundation Inc 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 Essential Foundation Inc have?
Essential Foundation Inc has 132 total violations on record, including 63 critical, 57 serious, and 12 minor.
When was Essential Foundation Inc last inspected?
Essential Foundation Inc was last inspected on March 26, 2026.