Little Ranchers Learning Corral
1000 N 5th St, Kenedy, TX
INK/Karnes City
- licensed capacity
- 36
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About INK/Karnes City
INK/Karnes City is a licensed child care center in Karnes City, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 9, 2020, for up to 36 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
INK/Karnes City 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).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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
State record
Inspection reports for INK/Karnes City
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1704410
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 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
- Sep 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“There was approximately a ten inch hole between the bottom of the picket fence and ground on the older toddler playground.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025
Sep 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“6 out of the 10 staff members did not have their hire date, diploma, sign policies, and orientation information for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2024
746.1309(g) - Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
“3 out of 10 employees have 100% of their annual training required as self instructed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2024
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The last fire inspection was conducted on 02/01/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023
Nov 30, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
“There was no drinking water available for children in the outdoor play area. This was corrected at inspection when water was served to the children.”
Corrected during the visit
Show 5 earlier visits
- Mar 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Dec 14, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies did not contain the indoor/outdoor policy.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2021
746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
“The designated location inside the building was not labeled on the emergency evacuation and relocation diagram. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the designated location was labeled on the diagram during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about INK/Karnes City
Is INK/Karnes City licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 9, 2020.
When was INK/Karnes City last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has INK/Karnes City had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 9 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 INK/Karnes City care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does INK/Karnes City accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are INK/Karnes City's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does INK/Karnes City cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 428-3544 to ask.
What is INK/Karnes City's phone number?
(830) 428-3544.
Where is INK/Karnes City?
1025 E Main Ave, Karnes City, TX 78118. The nearest other daycare we list is Rainbow Of Blessing Care Center & PreK, 0.7 miles away.