ACTIVE POOR Compliance

DeWitt-Lavaca Early Headstart

813 CULPEPPER ST., YOAKUM, TX 77995

License #1665634- 11191 | Expires: Apr 24, 2018

Day Care Center
Type
48
Capacity
18
Inspections
13
Violations

Compliance Summary

3
Critical
5
Serious
4
Moderate
1
Minor

Inspection History

Date Type Result Violations
Oct 27, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Oct 21, 2025 OTHER Compliant 0
Oct 14, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 5
Aug 19, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jul 22, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jul 18, 2025 OTHER Violations Found 1
May 29, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
May 22, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
May 20, 2025 OTHER Compliant 0
Apr 22, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Mar 13, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Feb 28, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 3
May 2, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 23, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 4
May 10, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 28, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Mar 1, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Mar 10, 2021 Annual Inspection Compliant 0

Violation Details

Moderate Corrected

The children's product safety recall list had not been certified within the past year.

Corrected: Oct 15, 2025

Critical Corrected

The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.

Corrected: Oct 24, 2025

Serious Corrected

There is an opening on the playground between the ground and the lattice in which children may crawl through. In addition, one board on the walk way is detached and lifted up, posing a hazard.

Corrected: Oct 20, 2025

Serious Corrected

Four out of six employee files evaluated lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby training.

Corrected: Oct 17, 2025

Minor Corrected

Three out of six employee files evaluated lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.

Corrected: Oct 17, 2025

Critical Corrected

Based upon preponderance of evidence gathered it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline, by throwing a tablet, which resulted in a child being struck.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2025

Serious Corrected

Children did not have drinking water available during outdoor play.

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

Moderate Corrected

The employee list was last validated 9-3-24.

Corrected: Mar 3, 2025

Serious Corrected

The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation there was a change in director.

Corrected: Mar 3, 2025

Moderate Corrected

The operational policies lacked information regarding children with special needs.

Corrected: Apr 25, 2024

Serious Corrected

The gate on the playground had an opening large enough for a small child to fit through.

Critical Corrected

Purell sanitation wipes were observed on the ground in two bathrooms. Note: This was corrected when the wipes were stored out of the reach of the children.

Moderate Corrected

The operational policies lacked the criteria that will be used to determine if weather is appropriate for outdoor play.

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Day Care Center Capacity: 135
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Maria Guadalupe Martinez

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Family Day Care Capacity: 3
ACTIVE

LORDS LITTLE ANGELS

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Day Care Center Capacity: 99
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Day Care Center Capacity: 89
Data Source: texas_dfps — Last updated: Mar 4, 2026
Data is provided as-is from public government records. It may not reflect changes since the last inspection.