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Texas HHSC records list 15 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 2, 2026.
The same records list 10 cited deficiencies dated November 16, 2023 to May 12, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 4 High, 4 Medium High, 2 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 10 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 10 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 10 cited deficiencies for INK Port Lavaca EHS/HS in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 4 Medium High, 2 Medium).
Records list 15 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-02.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 4 |
| Medium High | 4 |
| Medium | 2 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-05-12 · 746.2803(4)(C) · 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…
Correction date recorded: 2026-07-03
2024-04-19 · 746.1605(1) · 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.
Correction date recorded: 2024-04-19
2024-04-12 · 745.641 · 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.
Correction date recorded: 2024-04-12
2026-05-12 · 746.2803(4)(C) · Medium High
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-03. Correction verified: 2026-07-16.
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.
2024-04-19 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-19. Correction verified: 2024-04-26.
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.
2024-04-12 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-12. Correction verified: 2024-04-12.
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
2024-04-11 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-09. Correction verified: 2024-05-21.
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.
2024-04-11 · 746.2805(5) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-09. Correction verified: 2024-05-21.
Based on information gathered, a caregiver has been heard yelling at children in an inappropriate tone.
2024-04-11 · 746.1203(4) · Medium High
Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-09. Correction verified: 2024-05-21.
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.
2024-04-11 · 746.1201(2) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-09. Correction verified: 2024-05-21.
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.
2024-04-11 · 746.2205(a)(4) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-09. Correction verified: 2024-05-21.
Based on video surveillance, children were observed sitting at the table with no activity for a long period of time.
2024-03-08 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-20. Correction verified: 2024-03-19.
Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days.
2023-11-16 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-08. Correction verified: 2024-01-08.
During the course of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver lacked current first aid and CPR training.
2023-08-28 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-30. Correction verified: 2023-08-30.
One out of four personnel files evaluated lacked an employee affidavit on file.
2023-05-26 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-30. Correction verified: 2023-05-30.
Grass on the playground exceeded six inches in some areas.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1446454
Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.
Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.