Tots And Tikes Learning Center
411 W MAIN ST, Port Lavaca, TX 77979 · Calhoun County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 137
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Alex Cobos
- Phone
- (361) 552-4411
- Regulated since
- Mar 25, 2013
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1089171 · number 1496202
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Nov 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Three out of ten children's files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact. Note: This was corrected when the director obtained the addresses during the inspection.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-11.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One television was not anchored. Note: This was corrected when the director anchored the television during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(10) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-24.
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Other
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May 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was observed walking down the hall alone and was briefly left unsupervised. Note: This was corrected when another caregiver took the child back to the classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing mat in the infant classroom and toddler room had tears preventing it from being sanitized properly. Note: The director replaced one changing mat.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-22. Correction verified 2023-05-30.
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Safety & premises
Grass on one of the playgrounds exceeded six inches in some areas.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-24. Correction verified 2023-05-30.
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Other
One out of ten children's files evaluated lacked a health statement on file.
HHSC 746.611(a)(3) — Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-29. Correction verified 2023-05-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
One caregiver stated she had 17 children, however there were 18 children she was responsible for.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-27. Correction verified 2022-07-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One diaper changing mat was observed to be torn. Note: The mat was replaced during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-27. Correction verified 2022-07-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The outdoor privacy fence was lacking two fence pickets. Cleaning supplies were observed in an unlocked sink cabinet. Note: The fence was repaired and the chemicals were removed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-27. Correction verified 2022-07-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection was conducted on May 21, 2021. Note: The fire inspection was conducted during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-01. Correction verified 2022-07-11.
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Other Serious
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Apr 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.