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14352 N FM 81, Karnes City, TX 78118 · (830) 299-0696

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 months

Critical findings4 critical, 32 serious, 4 minor across 20 inspections and 4 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Oct 17, 2024.

Some outcomes or report details are missing. These counts may be incomplete.

LicenseSince 2008Full Permit

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #887401 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

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2026
Sep 1, 2026Inspection
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Sep 1, 2026Inspection
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Sep 1, 2026Inspection
Outcome pending
2025
Sep 11, 2025 to Sep 11, 20254 inspections
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2024
Oct 22, 2024 to Oct 22, 20244 inspections
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Oct 17, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver who was caring for the children did not have an active and eligible background check. The background check states it's pending.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Oct 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Primary caregiver did not have the required 30 hour annual trainings for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Oct 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
  The infant on the swing did not have their safety straps fastened. This was corrected at inspection when the infant's safety straps were fastened.
  Corrected Oct 17, 2024, verified Oct 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2307.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Caregivers Required Annual Training-Instructor Led 80%
  An assistant caregiver did not have five of the required 24 annual training hours from instructor-led training.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Oct 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(g).
Oct 17, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver who was caring for the children did not have an active and eligible background check. The background check states it's pending.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Oct 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
  The infant on the swing did not have their safety straps fastened. This was corrected at inspection when the infant's safety straps were fastened.
  Corrected Oct 17, 2024, verified Oct 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2307.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Primary caregiver did not have the required 30 hour annual trainings for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Oct 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Caregivers Required Annual Training-Instructor Led 80%
  An assistant caregiver did not have five of the required 24 annual training hours from instructor-led training.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Oct 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(g).
Oct 17, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver who was caring for the children did not have an active and eligible background check. The background check states it's pending.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Oct 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Primary caregiver did not have the required 30 hour annual trainings for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Oct 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
  The infant on the swing did not have their safety straps fastened. This was corrected at inspection when the infant's safety straps were fastened.
  Corrected Oct 17, 2024, verified Oct 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2307.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Caregivers Required Annual Training-Instructor Led 80%
  An assistant caregiver did not have five of the required 24 annual training hours from instructor-led training.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Oct 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(g).
Oct 17, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver who was caring for the children did not have an active and eligible background check. The background check states it's pending.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Oct 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
  The infant on the swing did not have their safety straps fastened. This was corrected at inspection when the infant's safety straps were fastened.
  Corrected Oct 17, 2024, verified Oct 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2307.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Primary caregiver did not have the required 30 hour annual trainings for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Oct 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Caregivers Required Annual Training-Instructor Led 80%
  An assistant caregiver did not have five of the required 24 annual training hours from instructor-led training.
  Corrected Nov 1, 2024, verified Oct 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(g).
Apr 16, 2024Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  Proof of liability of insurance was not provided annually by the anniversary date of the issuance of the permit.
  Corrected Apr 16, 2024, verified Apr 22, 2024. Standard 747.209(2).
Apr 16, 2024Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  Proof of liability of insurance was not provided annually by the anniversary date of the issuance of the permit.
  Corrected Apr 16, 2024, verified Apr 22, 2024. Standard 747.209(2).
Apr 16, 2024Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  Proof of liability of insurance was not provided annually by the anniversary date of the issuance of the permit.
  Corrected Apr 16, 2024, verified Apr 22, 2024. Standard 747.209(2).
Apr 16, 2024Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  Proof of liability of insurance was not provided annually by the anniversary date of the issuance of the permit.
  Corrected Apr 16, 2024, verified Apr 22, 2024. Standard 747.209(2).
2023
Nov 30, 2023Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  The emergency relocation and evacuation diagram was not available for review during inspection.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Dec 14, 2023. Standard 747.801(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Children hands were not observed washed before eating snack. Note: This was corrected at inspection when children washed their hands before lunch was served.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Licensed Homes - signed dated statement that caregiver attended child maltreatment training
  Three out of the four staff files reviewed did not include orientation.
  Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Jan 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
  One out of the four staff files reviewed during inspection did not have trainings available for review.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Dec 14, 2023. Standard 747.801(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Hazards such as roach spray were observed in an unlocked cabinet sink located in the children's restroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the spray was removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
  One out of the four staff files reviewed during inspection did not have trainings available for review.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Dec 14, 2023. Standard 747.801(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Children hands were not observed washed before eating snack. Note: This was corrected at inspection when children washed their hands before lunch was served.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Hazards such as roach spray were observed in an unlocked cabinet sink located in the children's restroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the spray was removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Licensed Homes - signed dated statement that caregiver attended child maltreatment training
  Three out of the four staff files reviewed did not include orientation.
  Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Jan 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  The emergency relocation and evacuation diagram was not available for review during inspection.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Dec 14, 2023. Standard 747.801(7).
Nov 30, 2023Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Children hands were not observed washed before eating snack. Note: This was corrected at inspection when children washed their hands before lunch was served.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Licensed Homes - signed dated statement that caregiver attended child maltreatment training
  Three out of the four staff files reviewed did not include orientation.
  Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Jan 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
  One out of the four staff files reviewed during inspection did not have trainings available for review.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Dec 14, 2023. Standard 747.801(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Hazards such as roach spray were observed in an unlocked cabinet sink located in the children's restroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the spray was removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  The emergency relocation and evacuation diagram was not available for review during inspection.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Dec 14, 2023. Standard 747.801(7).
Nov 30, 2023Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records- Licensed Homes - signed dated statement that caregiver attended child maltreatment training
  Three out of the four staff files reviewed did not include orientation.
  Corrected Dec 22, 2023, verified Jan 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
  One out of the four staff files reviewed during inspection did not have trainings available for review.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Dec 14, 2023. Standard 747.801(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  The emergency relocation and evacuation diagram was not available for review during inspection.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2023, verified Dec 14, 2023. Standard 747.801(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Hazards such as roach spray were observed in an unlocked cabinet sink located in the children's restroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the spray was removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Children hands were not observed washed before eating snack. Note: This was corrected at inspection when children washed their hands before lunch was served.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(1).

Show 20 older visits, not counted above

2022
Dec 2, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  The complete personnel records were unavailable for review at inspection.
  Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Dec 28, 2022. Standard 747.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Maintained
  The liability insurance policy was unavailable for review.
  Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Dec 16, 2022. Standard 747.207(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The annual Child Product Safety Commission form for recalled products was not available for review. This was corrected at inspection when the primary caregiver completed, signed, and posted the form.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3935(b).
Dec 2, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Maintained
  The liability insurance policy was unavailable for review.
  Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Dec 16, 2022. Standard 747.207(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The annual Child Product Safety Commission form for recalled products was not available for review. This was corrected at inspection when the primary caregiver completed, signed, and posted the form.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3935(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  The complete personnel records were unavailable for review at inspection.
  Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Dec 28, 2022. Standard 747.901.
Dec 2, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Maintained
  The liability insurance policy was unavailable for review.
  Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Dec 16, 2022. Standard 747.207(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The annual Child Product Safety Commission form for recalled products was not available for review. This was corrected at inspection when the primary caregiver completed, signed, and posted the form.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3935(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  The complete personnel records were unavailable for review at inspection.
  Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Dec 28, 2022. Standard 747.901.
Dec 2, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  The complete personnel records were unavailable for review at inspection.
  Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Dec 28, 2022. Standard 747.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  The annual Child Product Safety Commission form for recalled products was not available for review. This was corrected at inspection when the primary caregiver completed, signed, and posted the form.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3935(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Maintained
  The liability insurance policy was unavailable for review.
  Corrected Dec 28, 2022, verified Dec 16, 2022. Standard 747.207(8).
Jun 30, 2022 to Jun 30, 20224 inspections
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- Jun 30, 2022 inspection
Jun 23, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There was one caregiver providing care at the operation that did not have a background check.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jun 23, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There was one caregiver providing care at the operation that did not have a background check.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jun 23, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There was one caregiver providing care at the operation that did not have a background check.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jun 23, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There was one caregiver providing care at the operation that did not have a background check.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Jan 4, 2022 to Jan 4, 20224 inspections
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- Jan 4, 2022 inspection
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- Jan 4, 2022 inspection
2021
Dec 21, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  There were fourteen children in care with a maximum capacity of twelve. This was corrected when a parent was called and two children were picked up.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Jan 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  There were fourteen children in care with one caregiver. There were two children between the age of zero to seventeen months; eight children ages eighteen months to three years; and four children ages four years and older. The maximum number of children allowed for this age group was ten children to one caregiver. Therefore the child to caregiver ratio was deficient. This was corrected when one more caregiver was added and two children were picked up and removed from the operation. This left twelve children and two caregivers which is compliant for ratio.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Jan 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Zero children were observed to wash hands prior to eating a morning snack.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Jan 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(1).
Dec 21, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  There were fourteen children in care with a maximum capacity of twelve. This was corrected when a parent was called and two children were picked up.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Jan 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Zero children were observed to wash hands prior to eating a morning snack.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Jan 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  There were fourteen children in care with one caregiver. There were two children between the age of zero to seventeen months; eight children ages eighteen months to three years; and four children ages four years and older. The maximum number of children allowed for this age group was ten children to one caregiver. Therefore the child to caregiver ratio was deficient. This was corrected when one more caregiver was added and two children were picked up and removed from the operation. This left twelve children and two caregivers which is compliant for ratio.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Jan 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
Dec 21, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  There were fourteen children in care with a maximum capacity of twelve. This was corrected when a parent was called and two children were picked up.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Jan 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Zero children were observed to wash hands prior to eating a morning snack.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Jan 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  There were fourteen children in care with one caregiver. There were two children between the age of zero to seventeen months; eight children ages eighteen months to three years; and four children ages four years and older. The maximum number of children allowed for this age group was ten children to one caregiver. Therefore the child to caregiver ratio was deficient. This was corrected when one more caregiver was added and two children were picked up and removed from the operation. This left twelve children and two caregivers which is compliant for ratio.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Jan 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
Dec 21, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  There were fourteen children in care with a maximum capacity of twelve. This was corrected when a parent was called and two children were picked up.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Jan 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing Before Eating
  Zero children were observed to wash hands prior to eating a morning snack.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Jan 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  There were fourteen children in care with one caregiver. There were two children between the age of zero to seventeen months; eight children ages eighteen months to three years; and four children ages four years and older. The maximum number of children allowed for this age group was ten children to one caregiver. Therefore the child to caregiver ratio was deficient. This was corrected when one more caregiver was added and two children were picked up and removed from the operation. This left twelve children and two caregivers which is compliant for ratio.
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Jan 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.

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