Ink Port Lavaca Ehs/Hs

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 sitting on the carpet.”

Rule 746.2803(4)(C). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 3, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 16, 2026.

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.”

Rule 746.1605(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 19, 2024. Correction verified: Apr 26, 2024.

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.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 12, 2024. Correction verified: Apr 12, 2024.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

“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.”

Rule 746.1201(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 9, 2024. Correction verified: May 21, 2024.

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

“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.”

Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 9, 2024. Correction verified: May 21, 2024.

Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

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

Rule 746.2805(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 9, 2024. Correction verified: May 21, 2024.

Provide care consistent with child’s habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs

“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.”

Rule 746.1203(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 9, 2024. Correction verified: May 21, 2024.

Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods

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

Rule 746.2205(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 9, 2024. Correction verified: May 21, 2024.

Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

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

Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 20, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 19, 2024.

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

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

Rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 8, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 8, 2024.