Ink/poteet

556 AVENUE E, Poteet, TX 78065 · Atascosa County

20cited violations

8serious

24inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 32
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours: 07:45 AM-03:45 PM
Director / administrator: Winnona Ochoa
Phone: (830) 428-3547
Regulated since: May 27, 2021
HHSC IDs: Operation 1369141 · number 1716403
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 6
Discipline & child guidance 2
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 4
Other 6

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2022	12	6	Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (6)
2021	8	2	Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jan 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 4, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  The caregiver/ alleged perpetrator placed her knee on a child to keep the child on the cot.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-27. Correction verified 2022-05-27.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Caregiver/alleged Perpetrator closely observed two children kicking a child on the floor without intervention from the caregiver.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-27. Correction verified 2022-05-27.
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Caregiver/ alleged perpetrator pulled children up by the wrist and drug a child across the floor.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-27. Correction verified 2022-05-27.
HHSC inspection history
May 4, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  The caregiver/ alleged perpetrator placed her knee on a child to keep the child on the cot.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-27. Correction verified 2022-05-27.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Caregiver/alleged Perpetrator closely observed two children kicking a child on the floor without intervention from the caregiver.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-27. Correction verified 2022-05-27.
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Caregiver/ alleged perpetrator pulled children up by the wrist and drug a child across the floor.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-27. Correction verified 2022-05-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Children in the headstart classroom were allowed to have screen time with tablets during naptime.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-22. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
- Other
  The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-21.
- Safety & premises
  Carbon Monoxide detector smoke detectors and fire extinguishers had not been recorded monthly.
  
  HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-25. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Children in the headstart classroom were allowed to have screen time with tablets during naptime.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-22. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
- Other
  The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-04-21.
- Safety & premises
  Carbon Monoxide detector smoke detectors and fire extinguishers had not been recorded monthly.
  
  HHSC 746.5537(a)(2) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-25. Correction verified 2022-05-03.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 16, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 16, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 14, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 14, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 3, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Four out of Four caregivers files lacked a affidavit signed by a notary.
  
  HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation lacked a current health inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-11. Correction verified 2021-11-10.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation lacked a current fire inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-11. Correction verified 2021-11-10.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 3, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Four out of Four caregivers files lacked a affidavit signed by a notary.
  
  HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation lacked a current health inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-11. Correction verified 2021-11-10.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation lacked a current fire inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-11. Correction verified 2021-11-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 1, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two out of five staff files lacked pre service training.
  
  HHSC 746.1305(a)(1) — Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 1, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two out of five staff files lacked pre service training.
  
  HHSC 746.1305(a)(1) — Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Letter text

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 INK/Poteet, 556 AVENUE E, Poteet, TX 78065-5443 (operation ID 1369141, operation number 1716403), 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.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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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.