Patricia Stock
516 N HOUSTON ST, Aransas Pass, TX 78336 · Aransas County
Program
- Type
- Registered child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Phone
- (970) 625-8411
- Regulated since
- Oct 12, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1377286 · number 1721154
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (5), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1), Other (5) |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 | Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Dec 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The required documents for the household member were not made readily available.
HHSC 747.1403 — Orientation for Household Members- Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
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Other
The caregiver is not developing a written caregiver-initiated activity plan.
HHSC 747.2104(a)(4) — Written Activity Plan - Caregiver-initiated Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-03. Correction verified 2025-01-06.
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Other
The Benadryl and Neosporin were both expired and in the first Aid Kit.
HHSC 747.3803(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-03. Correction verified 2024-12-20.
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Safety & premises
Exit times are not being documented.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
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Safety & premises
The Fire Extinguisher is not being inspected monthly.
HHSC 747.5107(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Safety & premises
Fire Extinguisher has not serviced since November of 2022.
HHSC 747.5107(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
Of the 8 children's files reviewed, 1 did not have the Emergency Medical Authorization in their file.
HHSC 747.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
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Other
Of the 8 children files reviewed, 3 did not have the Special Needs section of the admission Form completed.
HHSC 747.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
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Records & paperwork
Of the 8 children's files reviewed, 5 do not have the Date of Admission recorded.
HHSC 747.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-06.
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Other
Of the 8 children's files revied, 7 did not have a Health Statement in their file.
HHSC 747.611(a) — Required Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-16.
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Illness & medication
Of the 8 children's files reviewed, 3 did not have an Immunization record in their file.
HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The provider's First Aid and CPR Certification expired in Sept. 2023.
HHSC 747.1007(5) — Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-21. Correction verified 2024-10-15.
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Staff background & training
The provider was missing training for 2022-2023 for SIDS, Shaken Baby, and Early Brain.
HHSC 747.1305(c) — Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
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Other
The provider was missing vaccinations for two dogs in the home.
HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-08-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to conduct monthly fire drills. The last drill documented was April 2024.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation was missing two severe weather and two lock down drills for 2023-2024 year.
HHSC 747.5005(3) — Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-09-06.
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Safety & premises
The provider had no documentation that fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors, or smoke alarms were being checked monthly.
HHSC 747.5107(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-09. Correction verified 2024-09-13.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 31, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation had an assistant caregiver present at the operation who did not have a file available during the inspection. The assistant did not have any trainings on file as well. This is a re-cite.
HHSC 747.1303(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers - 15 hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-13.
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Staff background & training
The provider was missing trainings for food allergies, hazardous materials including blood borne pathogens, and emergency preparedness. This is a re-cite.
HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-18.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor play area had an extension cord that was accessible to the children. There were many leaves in the play area and the ground could not be seen. This is a re-cite.
HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-05.
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Other
The provider did not have documentation of lock down drills available at the time of inspection. This is a re-cite.
HHSC 747.5005(3) — Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-13.
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Records & paperwork
Four out of four children's records were not maintained and were missing information in their files. Information included but not limited to the health statement from a doctor, admission date, special needs section, and release information. This is a re-cite.
HHSC 747.801(1) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation had an assistant caregiver present at the operation who did not have a file available during the inspection. The assistant did not have any trainings on file as well.
HHSC 747.1303(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers - 15 hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-28. Correction verified 2023-08-31.
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Staff background & training
The provider was missing trainings for food allergies, hazardous materials including blood borne pathogens, and emergency preparedness.
HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-28. Correction verified 2023-08-31.
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Safety & premises
Inspector observed a 14 month old infant in a walker with wheels.
HHSC 747.2315(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-14.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor play area had an extension cord that was accessible to the children. There were many leaves in the play area and the ground could not be seen.
HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-31.
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Other
The provider did not have documentation of lock down drills available at the time of inspection.
HHSC 747.5005(3) — Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-28. Correction verified 2023-08-31.
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Records & paperwork
Four out of four children's records were not maintained and were missing information in their files. Information included but not limited to the health statement from a doctor, admission date, special needs section, and release information.
HHSC 747.801(1) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-28. Correction verified 2023-08-31.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver lacked 22 hours of annual training.
HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation lacked a completed emergency preparedness plan on file.
HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation lacked fire drills for the month of February, March, May, July, and September of 2022.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation lacked information on the procedures for parents to review the licensing rules and reports.
HHSC 747.501(10) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operational policies lacked information on instructions for contacting the licensing office/online and TX Abuse Neglect Hotline.
HHSC 747.501(11) — Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy lacked information on the promotion of physical activity.
HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies lacked information on procedures for parental visits.
HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parental Visits
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the fire extinguisher mounted.
HHSC 747.5105 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-11-23.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguisher had not been serviced since 9/21/21.
HHSC 747.5107(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-11-11.
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Records & paperwork
Two out of the four children's records evaluated lacked a health statement on file.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 12, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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