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Home Away From Home Day Care

612 S PANNA MARIA AVE, Karnes City, TX 78118-3806

Operation number:
1558558
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Karnes
Capacity:
51
License effective:
July 13, 2015
Hours:
07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8302991206
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 15 available inspections for Home Away From Home Day Care from October 27, 2021 through June 9, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 18, 2025 and involved background screening.

Five later inspections, from June 23, 2025 through June 9, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 12 local median in Karnes County

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.27
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
20%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.22

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the investigation, it was determined that an individual who had received an ineligible background check was present at the operation.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
Official code
745.635(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the investigation it was found that the children did not demonstrate an understanding of the sticker reward system. As such, the guidance method in use does not align with the developmental level or comprehension abilities of the children in care, rendering an ineffective disciplinary action.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(2) - Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
Official code
746.2803(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based off evidence gathered, black substance that appeared to be mold was observed on the ceiling of a restroom used by children. The area had not yet been officially tested or treated for mold as of August 2024.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
View official report
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Based on the information gathered the center staff failed to report the communicable illnesses within the required time frame.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Official code
746.305(a)(4)