Licensed center · Port Lavaca, TX
Coastal Kids Day Care
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
- Capacity 80
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- Not mapped
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 80 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
206 Bauer Drive, Port Lavaca, TX 77979 · Calhoun County · 13 licensed daycares in 77979
Capacity rank 5 of 13 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
- 1366946
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- October 2012
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
12 inspections on record, most recent Feb 18, 2026. 8 of 12 visits and reports cited a standard.
- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Feb 9, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
A caregiver was observed sleeping during nap time while the children were sleeping.
Corrected Feb 9, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Feb 3, 2026Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.2415(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A six month old was observed sleeping with a stuffed animal in the crib.
Corrected Feb 3, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2401(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
A six month old was observed sleeping in the crib with a pacifier clip attached to the pacifier.
Corrected Feb 3, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2415(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Sep 15, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Jun 3, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
Corrected Jun 30, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(20)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operational policies lacked information regarding parent rights.
Corrected Jun 10, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Dec 16, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.3701(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
One television was not anchored.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5307(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguisher was serviced September 2023.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Apr 2, 2024Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.1403(a)(3)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Three caregivers lacked current First Aid Training.
Corrected Apr 30, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policies lacked information regarding promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Corrected Apr 5, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(30)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
The operational policies lacked information regarding children with special needs.
Corrected Apr 5, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1403(a)(4)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric CPR
Three caregivers lacked current CPR training.
Corrected Apr 30, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2421(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Two infants lacked infant feeding instructions.
Corrected Apr 4, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1403(a)(3)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Aug 1, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Dec 5, 2022Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.1301(7)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
The director lacked current transportation training.
Corrected Dec 9, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One personnel file evaluated lacked current first aid and CPR training.
Corrected Dec 26, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(7)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Apr 14, 2022Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.2203(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plans
Three classrooms lacked current activity plans.
Corrected Apr 18, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2203(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Feb 22, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Aug 25, 2021Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1301(7)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Two personnel files evaluated lacked current transportation training.
Corrected Aug 27, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(7)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
16 standards cited across 12 inspections, most recently Feb 18, 2026. All 16 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High319%
- Medium High850%
- Medium531%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 4 of 12 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 0 of 16 findings, 16 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Feb 9, 2026, 1 clean visit 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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