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INK/Poteet

556 AVENUE E, Poteet, TX 78065-5443

Operation number:
1716403
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Atascosa
Capacity:
32
License effective:
May 27, 2021
Hours:
07:45 AM-03:45 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8304283547
Email:
pg8720@exploreink.org
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 12 available inspections for INK/Poteet from November 1, 2021 through January 12, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 4, 2022 and involved child guidance.

Five later inspections, from May 16, 2022 through January 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 18 local median in Atascosa County

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.83
Local median
0.79

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
27%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
39%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.64

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.

Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregiver/ alleged perpetrator pulled children up by the wrist and drug a child across the floor.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Caregiver/alleged Perpetrator closely observed two children kicking a child on the floor without intervention from the caregiver.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The caregiver/ alleged perpetrator placed her knee on a child to keep the child on the cot.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Carbon Monoxide detector smoke detectors and fire extinguishers had not been recorded monthly.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Official code
746.5537(a)(2)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children in the headstart classroom were allowed to have screen time with tablets during naptime.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation lacked a current health inspection.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four out of Four caregivers files lacked a affidavit signed by a notary.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
Official code
746.1105(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation lacked a current fire inspection.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two out of five staff files lacked pre service training.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1305(a)(1) - Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
Official code
746.1305(a)(1)