INK Port Lavaca EHS/HS

900 N VIRGINIA ST, Port Lavaca, TX 77979Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

18 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

January 7, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
INK Port Lavaca EHS/HS
License number
1774180
Location
900 N VIRGINIA ST, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 55.5/100
Inspection record
18 inspections, last inspected January 7, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor55.5 / 100
Health100/100
Safety85/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

22

Total Violations

Jan 7, 2026

Last Inspection

32

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (22)

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Apr 19, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Apr 19, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-19

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Apr 12, 2024

Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-12

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Apr 12, 2024

Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(2)Apr 11, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-09

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2205(a)(4)Apr 11, 2024

Based on video surveillance, children were observed sitting at the table with no activity for a long period of time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(4)Apr 11, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Apr 11, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(2)Apr 11, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-09

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2205(a)(4)Apr 11, 2024

Based on video surveillance, children were observed sitting at the table with no activity for a long period of time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Apr 11, 2024

Based on information gathered, a caregiver has been heard yelling at children in an inappropriate tone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(5)Apr 11, 2024

Based on information gathered, a caregiver has been heard yelling at children in an inappropriate tone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(4)Apr 11, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(3)Apr 11, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-09

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Mar 8, 2024

Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Mar 8, 2024

Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(3)(A)Nov 16, 2023

During the course of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver lacked current first aid and CPR training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(3)(A)Nov 16, 2023

During the course of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver lacked current first aid and CPR training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Aug 28, 2023

One out of four personnel files evaluated lacked an employee affidavit on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Aug 28, 2023

One out of four personnel files evaluated lacked an employee affidavit on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701May 26, 2023

Grass on the playground exceeded six inches in some areas.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701May 26, 2023

Grass on the playground exceeded six inches in some areas.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-30

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is INK Port Lavaca EHS/HS's safety grade?

INK Port Lavaca EHS/HS has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 55.5 out of 100.

How many violations does INK Port Lavaca EHS/HS have?

INK Port Lavaca EHS/HS has 22 total violations on record, including 16 critical, 6 serious, and 0 minor.

When was INK Port Lavaca EHS/HS last inspected?

INK Port Lavaca EHS/HS was last inspected on January 7, 2026.

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