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Port Lavaca, TX 77979 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Babies & Beyond Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 75
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About Babies & Beyond Daycare
Babies & Beyond Daycare is a licensed child care center in Port Lavaca, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 1, 2015, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Babies & Beyond Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Calhoun County has a median price of $124 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$124
Home daycare$113
Toddler
Center$117
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$107
School age
Center$109
Home daycare$103
State record
Inspection reports for Babies & Beyond Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1548641
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“There was not any documentation of fire extinguishers being inspected monthly. Note: This was corrected when the director inspected the fire extinguishers.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Nov 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
“The operational policies lacked the criteria used to determine if weather is appropriate for outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“The operational policies lacked information regarding children with special needs.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
- Apr 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
“The infant room had two blocked fire exits. Note: This was corrected when the operation unblocked the fire exits.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2024
Jan 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two out of eight children's records evaluated lacked a current immunization record on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2023
- Feb 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Babies & Beyond Daycare
Is Babies & Beyond Daycare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 1, 2015.
When was Babies & Beyond Daycare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Babies & Beyond Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 4 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Babies & Beyond Daycare care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Babies & Beyond Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Babies & Beyond Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Babies & Beyond Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 482-0394 to ask.
What is Babies & Beyond Daycare's phone number?
(361) 482-0394.
Where is Babies & Beyond Daycare?
125 W Railroad St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979. The nearest other daycare we list is Tots and Tikes Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.