INK Port Lavaca EHS/HS
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
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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.
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.
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
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.
Based on video surveillance, children were observed sitting at the table with no activity for a long period of time.
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.
Based on information gathered, a caregiver has been heard yelling at children in an inappropriate tone.
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.
Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days.
During the course of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver lacked current first aid and CPR training.
One out of four personnel files evaluated lacked an employee affidavit on file.
Grass on the playground exceeded six inches in some areas.
About this center
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.
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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.