Premont Baby University

439 SW 4TH ST BLDG B, Premont, TX 78375 · Jim Wells County

18cited violations

2serious

16inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 25
Ages: Infant, Toddler
Hours: 07:20 AM-04:15 PM
Director / administrator: Carolina Uribe
Phone: (361) 348-3915
Regulated since: Feb 1, 2023
HHSC IDs: Operation 1413876 · number 1747952
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Supervision & ratios 10
Safety & premises 6

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	0	Supervision & ratios (2)
2025	2	0	Supervision & ratios (2)
2023	2	2	Safety & premises (2)
2022	12	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The evacuation diagrams located in both classrooms does not include the designated location outside the operation they wil relocate to for safety and does not include the area that the children will relocate for severve weather indoors.
  
  HHSC 746.5207(a) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-28. Correction verified 2026-01-28.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The evacuation diagrams located in both classrooms does not include the designated location outside the operation they wil relocate to for safety and does not include the area that the children will relocate for severve weather indoors.
  
  HHSC 746.5207(a) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-28. Correction verified 2026-01-28.
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Jan 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation's operational policies were missing procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-07. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
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Jan 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation's operational policies were missing procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-07. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Aug 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  Annual Fire Inspection is not current.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-05. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Aug 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  Annual Fire Inspection is not current.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-05. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jan 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  There was not ample space for the caregivers or children to walk between the napping mats in the Infant room during nap time.
  
  HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-08. Correction verified 2022-12-12.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The AM snack of graham crackers was observed being served directly on the table.
  
  HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-07. Correction verified 2022-12-12.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  There was not ample space for the caregivers or children to walk between the napping mats in the Infant room during nap time.
  
  HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-08. Correction verified 2022-12-12.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The AM snack of graham crackers was observed being served directly on the table.
  
  HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-07. Correction verified 2022-12-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The exit door in the toddler classroom does not easily open; the door sticks and requires force to open the door.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-07-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operational policy did not have a statement indicating the the duration of planned physical activity both indoor and outdoor.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(B) — Written Operational Policies - Duration
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-07-25.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operational policy did not have a statement regarding a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-07-25.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy lacked a statement informing the parent that operation has a comfortable, designated area to breast feed. Additionally, the operational policy lacked a statement which informs parents that they have the right to breastfeed or provide breast milk for their child while in care.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(25) — Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-07-25.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The exit door in the toddler classroom does not easily open; the door sticks and requires force to open the door.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-05. Correction verified 2022-07-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operational policy did not have a statement indicating the the duration of planned physical activity both indoor and outdoor.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(B) — Written Operational Policies - Duration
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-07-25.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operational policy did not have a statement regarding a plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-07-25.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy lacked a statement informing the parent that operation has a comfortable, designated area to breast feed. Additionally, the operational policy lacked a statement which informs parents that they have the right to breastfeed or provide breast milk for their child while in care.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(25) — Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-07-25.
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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Premont Baby University, 439 SW 4TH ST BLDG B, Premont, TX 78375-1359 (operation ID 1413876, operation number 1747952), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
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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.