Licensed center · Karnes City, TX
Home Away From Home Day Care
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:15 AM today
- Capacity 51
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- Hours
- 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 51 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 2 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 7:15 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 51 children
Does not accept child care assistance
School-age care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Location and nearby daycares
612 S Panna Maria Ave, Karnes City, TX 78118 · Karnes County · 4 licensed daycares in 78118
Capacity rank 1 of 4 in this ZIP
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1558558
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- July 2015
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
11 inspections on record, most recent Jun 9, 2026. 3 of 15 visits and reports cited a standard. 4 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
- Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Apr 14, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Jun 18, 2025Self-reported incident2 standards cited
- 745.635(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
During the investigation, it was determined that an individual who had received an ineligible background check was present at the operation.
Corrected Aug 1, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2803(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
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.
Corrected Aug 1, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 745.635(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Jan 10, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Aug 9, 2024Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
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.
Corrected Oct 4, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
- Jan 3, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
- Oct 11, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Feb 14, 2022Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.305(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Based on the information gathered the center staff failed to report the communicable illnesses within the required time frame.
Corrected Feb 18, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.305(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
4 standards cited across 11 inspections, most recently Jun 9, 2026. All 4 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High125%
- Medium High375%
- Medium0
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 11 of 11 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 0 of 4 findings, 4 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jun 18, 2025, 4 clean visits since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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