Home Away From Home Day Care
612 S PANNA MARIA AVE, Karnes City, TX 78118 · Karnes County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 51
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:15 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tina Jones Radicke
- Phone
- (830) 299-1206
- Regulated since
- Jul 13, 2015
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1170078 · number 1558558
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the investigation, it was determined that an individual who had received an ineligible background check was present at the operation.
HHSC 745.635(2) — AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-01. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Other
During the investigation it was found that the children did not demonstrate an understanding of the sticker reward system. As such, the guidance method in use does not align with the developmental level or comprehension abilities of the children in care, rendering an ineffective disciplinary action.
HHSC 746.2803(2) — Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-01. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the investigation, it was determined that an individual who had received an ineligible background check was present at the operation.
HHSC 745.635(2) — AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-01. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Other
During the investigation it was found that the children did not demonstrate an understanding of the sticker reward system. As such, the guidance method in use does not align with the developmental level or comprehension abilities of the children in care, rendering an ineffective disciplinary action.
HHSC 746.2803(2) — Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-01. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based off evidence gathered, black substance that appeared to be mold was observed on the ceiling of a restroom used by children. The area had not yet been officially tested or treated for mold as of August 2024.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Based off evidence gathered, black substance that appeared to be mold was observed on the ceiling of a restroom used by children. The area had not yet been officially tested or treated for mold as of August 2024.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-04. Correction verified 2024-10-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
Based on the information gathered the center staff failed to report the communicable illnesses within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
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Illness & medication
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Feb 14, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
Based on the information gathered the center staff failed to report the communicable illnesses within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-18. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Oct 27, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 27, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
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.