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Texas records · CALHOUN County · PORT LAVACA

INK Port Lavaca EHS/HS

Licensed Center in PORT LAVACA, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 16, 2024

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
900 N VIRGINIA ST, PORT LAVACA, TX 77979 3006
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
May 16, 2024
Operation number
1774180- 11191
Licensed capacity
40 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:45 AM-03:15 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record18
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record4
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits5,586
Citations recorded12
Record coversMay 26, 2023 – September 2, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High4
Medium High5
Medium2
Medium Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJuly 16, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 12, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting BehaviorRisk level: Medium High
Based on video footage, a caregiver did not use positive methods of redirecting children's behavior when she is seen picking up a child, bringing the child to the carpet, and making the child sit down. In addition, she is seen aggressively moving two children who were already sitting on the carpet.

Correction verified by the state on July 16, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 7, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 527 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 745 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 535 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 11, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 21, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 19, 20241 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
Infants were observed outside together with older children. The youngest child in the group was 6 months old. The oldest child in the group was 35 months old. There is more than an 18 month difference between the youngest and oldest child.

Correction verified by the state on April 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 12, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.

Correction verified by the state on April 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 11, 20245 citations recorded5 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needsRisk level: Medium High
Based on information gathered, a child with special needs was not provided appropriate care consistent with their needs. Caregivers failed to plan to accommodate for the child's individual needs and attempted to force the child to do what typical peers were doing despite it being inconsistent with their abilities.

Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
Based on information gathered, a caregiver has been heard yelling at children in an inappropriate tone.

Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to ChildrenRisk level: High
Based on video evidence, a caregiver did not relate to a child with patience when she is seen physically making a child pick books up from the floor in a rough manner.

Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
Based on video evidence, three different caregivers were observed to have grabbed a child by the arm in a rough manner. One incident resulted in the child being lifted off of the ground.

Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting PeriodsRisk level: Medium
Based on video surveillance, children were observed sitting at the table with no activity for a long period of time.

Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 8, 20241 citation recorded1 of 623 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days.

Correction verified by the state on March 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 629 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 16, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 16, 20231 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue BreathingRisk level: Medium High
During the course of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver lacked current first aid and CPR training.

Correction verified by the state on January 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportNovember 15, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 16, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 546 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 28, 20231 citation recorded1 of 471 standards cited at this visit
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitRisk level: Medium Low
One out of four personnel files evaluated lacked an employee affidavit on file.

Correction verified by the state on August 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 234 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 26, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
Grass on the playground exceeded six inches in some areas.

Correction verified by the state on May 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.