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INK Port Lavaca EHS/HS

900 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979 · Calhoun County

INK Port Lavaca EHS/HS is a licensed child care center in Port Lavaca, TX, licensed for up to 40 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (3 of 12). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Its last 9 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 10 centers in Port Lavaca and better than 49% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 49%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#5 of 10 centers in Port Lavaca
4High risk
5Medium High risk
2Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 18 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 15, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct3
Staff ratios2
Other standards2
Supervision1
Food & feeding1
Training & qualifications1
Records & paperwork1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 12, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior §746.2803(4)(C)
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.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2026
Medium HighApr 19, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
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 verified Apr 26, 2024
HighApr 12, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2024
Medium HighApr 11, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs §746.1203(4)
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.
Correction verified May 21, 2024
MediumApr 11, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods §746.2205(a)(4)
Based on video surveillance, children were observed sitting at the table with no activity for a long period of time.
Correction verified May 21, 2024
HighApr 11, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children §746.1201(2)
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.
Correction verified May 21, 2024
HighApr 11, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
Based on information gathered, a caregiver has been heard yelling at children in an inappropriate tone.
Correction verified May 21, 2024
HighApr 11, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
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.
Correction verified May 21, 2024
MediumMar 8, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2024
Medium HighNov 16, 2023Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
During the course of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver lacked current first aid and CPR training.
Correction verified Jan 8, 2024
Medium LowAug 28, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
One out of four personnel files evaluated lacked an employee affidavit on file.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2023
Medium HighMay 26, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Grass on the playground exceeded six inches in some areas.
Correction verified May 30, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity40 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours07:45 AM-03:15 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 16, 2024
DirectorMartha Avalos
Phone2102161638
State operation #1774180- 11191

Common questions

Does INK Port Lavaca EHS/HS take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are INK Port Lavaca EHS/HS’s hours?

7:45 AM to 3:15 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does INK Port Lavaca EHS/HS accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has INK Port Lavaca EHS/HS had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 12, 2024: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does INK Port Lavaca EHS/HS compare with other daycares in Port Lavaca?

It is #5 of 10 centers in Port Lavaca by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 49% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was INK Port Lavaca EHS/HS last inspected?

Sep 2, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1774180- 11191 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.