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INK/Poteet

556 Avenue E, Poteet, TX 78065 · Atascosa County

INK/Poteet is a licensed child care center in Poteet, TX, licensed for up to 32 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 10). None of them came in the last 12 months. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 13 centers in Atascosa County and better than 28% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 28%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#7 of 13 centers in Atascosa County
4High risk
2Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
10 citations from 9 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 12, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 4, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 16, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 14, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 3, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 1, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Caregiver conduct2
Other standards2
Training & qualifications2
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

HighMay 4, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Caregiver/alleged Perpetrator closely observed two children kicking a child on the floor without intervention from the caregiver.
Correction verified May 27, 2022
HighMay 4, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
Caregiver/ alleged perpetrator pulled children up by the wrist and drug a child across the floor.
Correction verified May 27, 2022
HighMay 4, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
The caregiver/ alleged perpetrator placed her knee on a child to keep the child on the cot.
Correction verified May 27, 2022
MediumApr 21, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 21, 2022InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
Carbon Monoxide detector smoke detectors and fire extinguishers had not been recorded monthly.
Correction verified May 3, 2022
MediumApr 21, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
Children in the headstart classroom were allowed to have screen time with tablets during naptime.
Correction verified May 3, 2022
LowNov 3, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit §746.1105(3)
Four out of Four caregivers files lacked a affidavit signed by a notary.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2021
HighNov 3, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation lacked a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2021
Medium HighNov 3, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation lacked a current health inspection.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2021
MediumNov 1, 2021Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages §746.1305(a)(1)
Two out of five staff files lacked pre service training.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity32 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours07:45 AM-03:45 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 27, 2021
DirectorWinnona Ochoa
Phone8304283547
State operation #1716403

Common questions

Does INK/Poteet take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are INK/Poteet’s hours?

7:45 AM to 3:45 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does INK/Poteet accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does INK/Poteet cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask INK/Poteet for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Alamo area, which includes Poteet, is $42.00 a day for infants, $40.40 a day for toddlers and $39.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has INK/Poteet had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 4, 2022: “Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does INK/Poteet compare with other daycares in Atascosa County?

It is #7 of 13 centers in Atascosa County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 28% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was INK/Poteet last inspected?

Jan 12, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1716403 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.