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Tots and Tikes Learning Center

411 W Main St, Port Lavaca, TX 779793.3· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
137
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2013
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About

About Tots and Tikes Learning Center

Tots and Tikes Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Port Lavaca, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 25, 2013, for up to 137 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
137 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity137 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tots and Tikes Learning Center 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.
Calhoun County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Tots and Tikes Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
137 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2013
License number
#1496202
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 20, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Dec 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Three out of ten children's files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact. Note: This was corrected when the director obtained the addresses during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jan 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over

      “One television was not anchored. Note: This was corrected when the director anchored the television during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. May 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 22, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “Diaper changing mat in the infant classroom and toddler room had tears preventing it from being sanitized properly. Note: The director replaced one changing mat.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “A child was observed walking down the hall alone and was briefly left unsupervised. Note: This was corrected when another caregiver took the child back to the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Grass on one of the playgrounds exceeded six inches in some areas.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement

      “One out of ten children's files evaluated lacked a health statement on file.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023

  10. Dec 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Aug 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 19, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jul 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 27, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

      “One caregiver stated she had 17 children, however there were 18 children she was responsible for.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The last fire inspection was conducted on May 21, 2021. Note: The fire inspection was conducted during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “One diaper changing mat was observed to be torn. Note: The mat was replaced during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “The outdoor privacy fence was lacking two fence pickets. Cleaning supplies were observed in an unlocked sink cabinet. Note: The fence was repaired and the chemicals were removed during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2022

  6. Apr 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  8. Mar 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 18, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jan 28, 2022VisitNo 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 Tots and Tikes Learning Center

Is Tots and Tikes Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 25, 2013.

When was Tots and Tikes Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 20, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tots and Tikes Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Tots and Tikes Learning Center care for?

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

Does Tots and Tikes Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Tots and Tikes Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tots and Tikes Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 552-4411 to ask.

What is Tots and Tikes Learning Center's phone number?

(361) 552-4411.

Where is Tots and Tikes Learning Center?

411 W Main St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979. The nearest other daycare we list is Babies & Beyond Daycare, 0.2 miles away.

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