No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Ink Port Lavaca Ehs/Hs
900 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca
Last inspected Sep 2, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 07:45 AM-03:15 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- Meals Provided ,Snacks Provided,Field Trips
- Accepts child care subsidies
- No
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- May 16, 2024
- Phone
- 2102161638
- Website
- exploreink.org
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
Inspection history
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-03.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-19.
- Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Inspector's note: Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-12.
- Non-critical Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Inspector's note: Based on video surveillance, children were observed sitting at the table with no activity for a long period of time. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-05-09. - Critical Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-09. - Critical Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Inspector's note: Based on information gathered, a caregiver has been heard yelling at children in an inappropriate tone. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-05-09. - Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-05-09. - Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-05-09.
- Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Inspector's note: Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-03-20.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Inspector's note: During the course of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver lacked current first aid and CPR training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-08.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Inspector's note: One out of four personnel files evaluated lacked an employee affidavit on file. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-08-30.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Inspector's note: Grass on the playground exceeded six inches in some areas. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-30.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.