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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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612 S Panna Maria Ave
Karnes City, TX 78118 Map and directions
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

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
ThursdayToday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

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.

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