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Childcare center · Port Lavaca, TX
Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center
A licensed child care center in Port Lavaca, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 815 NORTH BENAVIDES STREET, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
County: Calhoun County
Phone: (361) 551-2562
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 63 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1791909
Permit: Full Permit, issued August 6, 2024
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 25 inspections
- 8 investigations
- 29 citations from these visits (risk level: High 11, Medium High 7, Medium 8, Medium Low 3)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from February 5, 2024 to October 20, 2026, newest first: 33 visits and 29 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
October 20, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: October 22, 2026 · Correction verified: October 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a notarized affidavit on file.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 27, 2026 · Correction verified: October 26, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of six children's files evaluated lacked an updated immunization record on file.
September 2, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 13, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 29, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
July 29, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 26, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 5, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 26, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 26, 2026 · Correction verified: June 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant was observed swaddled in a crib. Note: The director immediately removed the swaddle when it was brought to her attention.
May 21, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 18, 2026 · Correction verified: June 26, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered, children's diapers were not changed promptly.
May 20, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 18, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · Findings pending
April 28, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 24, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 20, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
February 9, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: February 11, 2026 · Correction verified: February 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a notarized affidavit on file.
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: February 11, 2026 · Correction verified: February 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 17, 2026 · Correction verified: February 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two out of six children's files evaluated lacked an immunization record on file.
November 20, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 12, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 12, 2025 · Correction verified: November 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child was observed sitting in a bucket seat that required safety straps. The safety straps were not being used.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 12, 2025 · Correction verified: November 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver had 8 children alone in a room. The age of the children was 12m-18m old. The caregiver is only allowed to have 5 children with the specified age of 12m-17m old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children. One caregiver had 20 children. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. The caregiver was over ratio by 5 children.
October 28, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 16, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 16, 2025 · Correction verified: October 28, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Recite: One caregiver was caring for 9 children during nap time. The specified age of the group was 12months-17months old. The caregiver was over ratio by 4 children.
October 6, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 6, 2025 · Correction verified: October 16, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was caring for 8 children. The specified age of the group was 12months-17months old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children. One caregiver was alone with 16 children. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. This puts the caregiver out of ratio by 1 child.
October 3, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 6 citations
746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2025 · Correction verified: November 12, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that caregivers turn shelves around where children do not have access to toys.
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2025 · Correction verified: November 12, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that caregivers are using their cell phones for personal use while supervising children.
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2025 · Correction verified: November 12, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was yelling at children.
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2025 · Correction verified: November 12, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that that a caregiver aggressively threw a sock at a child's face. It was determined that a child was thrown against a wall to be placed in time out. It was determined that a caregiver jumped flinch at a child to intimidate the child.
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2025 · Correction verified: November 12, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a 2-year-old child in time out for approximately 10 minutes.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2025 · Correction verified: November 12, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the course of the investigation. it was determined that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by the arm and drug the child across the floor.
June 3, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 10, 2025 · Correction verified: June 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Seven infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days.
February 12, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 17, 2025 · Correction verified: February 18, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policies lacked information regarding vaccine preventable diseases for employees.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 3, 2025 · Correction verified: February 18, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The fire inspection was last conducted 1/25/24.
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 17, 2025 · Correction verified: February 18, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policies lacked complete information regarding physical activity.
December 11, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 17, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 5, 2024 · Correction verified: December 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers did not use good judgement when there was a delay with checking on a child who had fallen and was injured.
August 20, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 15, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
July 3, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 8, 2024 · Correction verified: July 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of six children's files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact.
June 5, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 30, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 2, 2024 · Correction verified: July 2, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver failed to use good judgement when she inappropriately picked an infant up out of the crib by the infant's leg and arm.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 2, 2024 · Correction verified: July 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation failed to notify the parent timely of a situation that placed or may have placed their child at risk for injury.
April 29, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2024 · Correction verified: May 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was no documentation of the fire extinguishers being inspected for February or March 2024.
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2024 · Correction verified: May 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was no documentation of the smoke detector testing for February or Mach 2024.
April 2, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 4, 2024 · Correction verified: April 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four infants were lacking infant feeding instructions.
February 5, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 6, 2024 · Correction verified: February 6, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policies were not complete.
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- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.