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Ink Port Lavaca Ehs/Hs

16 critical, 24 serious findings across 76 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 12, 2024.

900 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979 · (210) 216-1638

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsPort Lavaca licensed centers, n=11

Critical findings16 critical, 24 serious, 0 minor across 60 inspections and 16 investigations (76 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 12, 2024.

Critical16 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious24 vs median 12

91% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Full Permit

Practical7:45a–3:15pMon–Fri · Infant to pre-k · Licensed capacity 40

Texas HHSC operation #1774180- 11191 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
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Skill classesNot listed
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Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
May 20, 2026 to Sep 2, 202612 inspections
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- Sep 2, 2026 inspection
- Sep 2, 2026 inspection
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- Sep 2, 2026 inspection
- Jul 16, 2026 inspection
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- May 20, 2026 inspection
May 12, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
  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.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(C).
May 12, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
  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.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(C).
May 12, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
  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.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(C).
May 12, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
  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.
  Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified Jul 16, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(C).
Jan 7, 2026 to Jan 7, 20264 inspections
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2025
Apr 11, 2025 to May 12, 202512 inspections
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- Apr 30, 2025 inspection
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2024
Apr 26, 2024 to May 21, 20248 inspections
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Apr 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  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.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2024, verified Apr 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
Apr 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  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.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2024, verified Apr 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
Apr 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  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.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2024, verified Apr 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
Apr 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  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.
  Corrected Apr 19, 2024, verified Apr 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
Apr 12, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified Apr 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified Apr 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified Apr 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified Apr 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
Apr 11, 2024Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Based on information gathered, a caregiver has been heard yelling at children in an inappropriate tone.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  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.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
  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.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
  Based on video surveillance, children were observed sitting at the table with no activity for a long period of time.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
  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.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Apr 11, 2024Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  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.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Based on information gathered, a caregiver has been heard yelling at children in an inappropriate tone.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
  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.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
  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.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
  Based on video surveillance, children were observed sitting at the table with no activity for a long period of time.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(4).
Apr 11, 2024Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
  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.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Based on information gathered, a caregiver has been heard yelling at children in an inappropriate tone.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  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.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
  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.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
  Based on video surveillance, children were observed sitting at the table with no activity for a long period of time.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(4).
Apr 11, 2024Complaint investigation
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
  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.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
  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.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  Based on information gathered, a caregiver has been heard yelling at children in an inappropriate tone.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
  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.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
  Based on video surveillance, children were observed sitting at the table with no activity for a long period of time.
  Corrected May 9, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(4).
Mar 8, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days.
  Corrected Mar 20, 2024, verified Mar 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Mar 8, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days.
  Corrected Mar 20, 2024, verified Mar 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Mar 8, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days.
  Corrected Mar 20, 2024, verified Mar 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Mar 8, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days.
  Corrected Mar 20, 2024, verified Mar 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
2023
Dec 13, 2023 to Dec 13, 20234 inspections
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- Dec 13, 2023 inspection
- Dec 13, 2023 inspection
- Dec 13, 2023 inspection
- Dec 13, 2023 inspection
Nov 16, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  During the course of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver lacked current first aid and CPR training.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
Nov 16, 2023 to Nov 16, 20232 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 16, 2023 inspection
- Nov 16, 2023 inspection
Nov 16, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  During the course of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver lacked current first aid and CPR training.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
Nov 16, 2023Inspection
No findings
Nov 16, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  During the course of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver lacked current first aid and CPR training.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
Nov 16, 2023Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  During the course of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver lacked current first aid and CPR training.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2024, verified Jan 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(3)(A).
Oct 16, 2023 to Nov 16, 20235 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 16, 2023 inspection
- Nov 15, 2023 self-reported incident
- Nov 15, 2023 self-reported incident
- Nov 15, 2023 self-reported incident
- Nov 15, 2023 self-reported incident
- Oct 16, 2023 inspection
- Oct 16, 2023 inspection
- Oct 16, 2023 inspection
- Oct 16, 2023 inspection

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

Aug 28, 2023Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  One out of four personnel files evaluated lacked an employee affidavit on file.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2023, verified Aug 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Aug 28, 2023Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  One out of four personnel files evaluated lacked an employee affidavit on file.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2023, verified Aug 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Aug 28, 2023Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  One out of four personnel files evaluated lacked an employee affidavit on file.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2023, verified Aug 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Aug 28, 2023Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  One out of four personnel files evaluated lacked an employee affidavit on file.
  Corrected Aug 30, 2023, verified Aug 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Jul 13, 2023 to Jul 13, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 13, 2023 inspection
- Jul 13, 2023 inspection
- Jul 13, 2023 inspection
- Jul 13, 2023 inspection
May 26, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Grass on the playground exceeded six inches in some areas.
  Corrected May 30, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
May 26, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Grass on the playground exceeded six inches in some areas.
  Corrected May 30, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
May 26, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Grass on the playground exceeded six inches in some areas.
  Corrected May 30, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
May 26, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Grass on the playground exceeded six inches in some areas.
  Corrected May 30, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.

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