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Home Away From Home Day Care

612 S Panna Maria Ave, Karnes City, TX 781185.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
51
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
2015
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About Home Away From Home Day Care

Home Away From Home Day Care is a licensed child care center in Karnes City, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 13, 2015, for up to 51 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
51 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity51 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Home Away From Home Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Karnes County has a median price of $171 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Karnes County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$171
Home daycare$154

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$148

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$149
Home daycare$139

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Home Away From Home Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
51 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1558558
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

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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See all 15 visits
  1. Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 18, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(2) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(2) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025

  7. Jan 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 9, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 14, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      “Based on the information gathered the center staff failed to report the communicable illnesses within the required time frame.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2022

  5. Oct 27, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Home Away From Home Day Care

Is Home Away From Home Day Care licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 13, 2015.

When was Home Away From Home Day Care last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Home Away From Home Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Home Away From Home Day Care care for?

51, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Home Away From Home Day Care accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Home Away From Home Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Home Away From Home Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 299-1206 to ask.

What is Home Away From Home Day Care's phone number?

(830) 299-1206.

Where is Home Away From Home Day Care?

612 S Panna Maria Ave, Karnes City, TX 78118. The nearest other daycare we list is Rainbow Of Blessing Care Center & PreK, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).