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Tots and Tikes Learning Center

8 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Dec 11, 2024.

411 W Main St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979 · (361) 552-4411

At a glance

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

Serious findings0 critical, 8 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 8 investigations (28 visits). Most recent serious: Dec 11, 2024.

Critical0 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious8 vs median 12

91% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2013Full Permit

Practical6a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 137

Texas HHSC operation #1496202 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
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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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2025
Mar 6, 2025 to Nov 20, 20258 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 20, 2025 inspection
- Nov 20, 2025 inspection
- Nov 20, 2025 inspection
- Nov 20, 2025 inspection
- Mar 11, 2025 inspection
- Mar 11, 2025 inspection
- Mar 11, 2025 inspection
- Mar 11, 2025 inspection
- Mar 6, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 6, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 6, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 6, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Dec 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Three out of ten children's files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact. Note: This was corrected when the director obtained the addresses during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
Dec 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Three out of ten children's files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact. Note: This was corrected when the director obtained the addresses during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
Dec 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Three out of ten children's files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact. Note: This was corrected when the director obtained the addresses during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
Dec 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  Three out of ten children's files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact. Note: This was corrected when the director obtained the addresses during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
Feb 21, 2024 to Feb 23, 20244 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 23, 2024 inspection
- Feb 23, 2024 inspection
- Feb 23, 2024 inspection
- Feb 23, 2024 inspection
- Feb 21, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 21, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 21, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 21, 2024 complaint investigation
Jan 24, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  One television was not anchored. Note: This was corrected when the director anchored the television during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(10).
Jan 24, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  One television was not anchored. Note: This was corrected when the director anchored the television during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(10).
Jan 24, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  One television was not anchored. Note: This was corrected when the director anchored the television during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(10).
Jan 24, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  One television was not anchored. Note: This was corrected when the director anchored the television during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(10).

Show 52 older visits, not counted above

2023
May 30, 2023 to May 30, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 30, 2023 inspection
- May 30, 2023 inspection
- May 30, 2023 inspection
- May 30, 2023 inspection
May 22, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was observed walking down the hall alone and was briefly left unsupervised. Note: This was corrected when another caregiver took the child back to the classroom.
  Corrected May 22, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Diaper changing mat in the infant classroom and toddler room had tears preventing it from being sanitized properly. Note: The director replaced one changing mat.
  Corrected May 22, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Grass on one of the playgrounds exceeded six inches in some areas.
  Corrected May 24, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
  One out of ten children's files evaluated lacked a health statement on file.
  Corrected May 29, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
May 22, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was observed walking down the hall alone and was briefly left unsupervised. Note: This was corrected when another caregiver took the child back to the classroom.
  Corrected May 22, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Grass on one of the playgrounds exceeded six inches in some areas.
  Corrected May 24, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
  One out of ten children's files evaluated lacked a health statement on file.
  Corrected May 29, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Diaper changing mat in the infant classroom and toddler room had tears preventing it from being sanitized properly. Note: The director replaced one changing mat.
  Corrected May 22, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
May 22, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was observed walking down the hall alone and was briefly left unsupervised. Note: This was corrected when another caregiver took the child back to the classroom.
  Corrected May 22, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Diaper changing mat in the infant classroom and toddler room had tears preventing it from being sanitized properly. Note: The director replaced one changing mat.
  Corrected May 22, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Grass on one of the playgrounds exceeded six inches in some areas.
  Corrected May 24, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
  One out of ten children's files evaluated lacked a health statement on file.
  Corrected May 29, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
May 22, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was observed walking down the hall alone and was briefly left unsupervised. Note: This was corrected when another caregiver took the child back to the classroom.
  Corrected May 22, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
  One out of ten children's files evaluated lacked a health statement on file.
  Corrected May 29, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.611(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Grass on one of the playgrounds exceeded six inches in some areas.
  Corrected May 24, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  Diaper changing mat in the infant classroom and toddler room had tears preventing it from being sanitized properly. Note: The director replaced one changing mat.
  Corrected May 22, 2023, verified May 30, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
2022
Jul 11, 2022 to Dec 20, 202216 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 20, 2022 inspection
- Dec 20, 2022 inspection
- Dec 20, 2022 inspection
- Dec 20, 2022 inspection
- Aug 8, 2022 inspection
- Aug 8, 2022 inspection
- Aug 8, 2022 inspection
- Aug 8, 2022 inspection
- Jul 26, 2022 inspection
- Jul 26, 2022 inspection
- Jul 26, 2022 inspection
- Jul 26, 2022 inspection
- Jul 19, 2022 self-reported incident
- Jul 19, 2022 self-reported incident
- Jul 19, 2022 self-reported incident
- Jul 19, 2022 self-reported incident
- Jul 11, 2022 inspection
- Jul 11, 2022 inspection
- Jul 11, 2022 inspection
- Jul 11, 2022 inspection
Jun 27, 2022Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The last fire inspection was conducted on May 21, 2021. Note: The fire inspection was conducted during the inspection.
  Corrected Jul 1, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
  One caregiver stated she had 17 children, however there were 18 children she was responsible for.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  One diaper changing mat was observed to be torn. Note: The mat was replaced during the inspection.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The outdoor privacy fence was lacking two fence pickets. Cleaning supplies were observed in an unlocked sink cabinet. Note: The fence was repaired and the chemicals were removed during the inspection.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Jun 27, 2022Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The last fire inspection was conducted on May 21, 2021. Note: The fire inspection was conducted during the inspection.
  Corrected Jul 1, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
  One caregiver stated she had 17 children, however there were 18 children she was responsible for.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The outdoor privacy fence was lacking two fence pickets. Cleaning supplies were observed in an unlocked sink cabinet. Note: The fence was repaired and the chemicals were removed during the inspection.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  One diaper changing mat was observed to be torn. Note: The mat was replaced during the inspection.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
Jun 27, 2022Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The last fire inspection was conducted on May 21, 2021. Note: The fire inspection was conducted during the inspection.
  Corrected Jul 1, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
  One caregiver stated she had 17 children, however there were 18 children she was responsible for.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The outdoor privacy fence was lacking two fence pickets. Cleaning supplies were observed in an unlocked sink cabinet. Note: The fence was repaired and the chemicals were removed during the inspection.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  One diaper changing mat was observed to be torn. Note: The mat was replaced during the inspection.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
Jun 27, 2022Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
  One caregiver stated she had 17 children, however there were 18 children she was responsible for.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The last fire inspection was conducted on May 21, 2021. Note: The fire inspection was conducted during the inspection.
  Corrected Jul 1, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
  One diaper changing mat was observed to be torn. Note: The mat was replaced during the inspection.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The outdoor privacy fence was lacking two fence pickets. Cleaning supplies were observed in an unlocked sink cabinet. Note: The fence was repaired and the chemicals were removed during the inspection.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2022, verified Jul 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Jan 28, 2022 to Apr 22, 20228 inspections and 12 investigations
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- Apr 22, 2022 inspection
- Apr 22, 2022 inspection
- Apr 22, 2022 inspection
- Apr 22, 2022 inspection
- Apr 14, 2022 complaint investigation
- Apr 14, 2022 complaint investigation
- Apr 14, 2022 complaint investigation
- Apr 14, 2022 complaint investigation
- Mar 22, 2022 inspection
- Mar 22, 2022 inspection
- Mar 22, 2022 inspection
- Mar 22, 2022 inspection
- Mar 18, 2022 complaint investigation
- Mar 18, 2022 complaint investigation
- Mar 18, 2022 complaint investigation
- Mar 18, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jan 28, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jan 28, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jan 28, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jan 28, 2022 complaint investigation

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