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Marguerite Child Development Center

Child care center · 2018 MARGUERITE ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78405-1451 · License 1517274

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Capacity 36. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (144)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.2607(5) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
Recited: The operation has not yet obtained age appropriate playground equipment for the Pre-Kinder children.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
The two trash cans in the Pre-K room were missing lids. According to the caregiver the lids are broken and replacement lids have been ordered.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet in the Toddler classroom was missing one of its outlet covers. This was corrected during the inspection when the Executive Director brought to the school the plastic covers for the outlets. The classroom teacher of the class in question replaced the plastic outlet cover to come into compliance..
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The outside play area has over grown weeds and grass along the fence line as well as over grown weeds and grass growing around and inside of children's play equipment. A water table was observed with dirty standing water. One riding toy had exposed wires as the seat cover was missing. One part of the play area has rocks and other debris that is accessible to children and poses a safety risk.
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
A caregiver in the toddler classroom was observed not giving positive interactions with the children during lunch time.
4 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
In one classroom a child had an allergy but no plan was in place.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Two staff records did not have the required annual training.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One out of ten children's files was missing their immunization records.
4 746.2607(5) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
It was observed that the Pre-Kinder children do not have the appropriate play equipment on their playground.
1 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Several of the children's files reviewed do not have current updates. Two of the four files reviewed have not been updated since 2022, another since 2023 and the fourth file over one year ago.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During nap time the caregiver was not aware of how many children were in her care.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
In two classroom cots were not labeled. The staff corrected at the inspection and labeled the cots.
Yes
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A teacher was not current with her SID and Shaken Baby Annual trainings.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
At time of inspection, there was one classroom in which the caregivers personal belongings were stored in an unsecured cubbie and accessible to children. Correction was made during the inspection when the Executive Director asked the caregiver to secure their belongings in a place not accessible to the children.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Two of the four outlet covers were missing in the Toddler class. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver placed plastic covers in the outlets.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of five caregivers were missing the following mandatory trainings: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Three out of six employee records did not have the required annual training hours on file at time of inspection.
3 746.4003(a)(3) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
The first aid kit was missing the antisepctic solution/wipes.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A teacher was not current with her SID and Shaken Baby Annual trainings.
4 746.2607(5) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
It was observed that the Pre-Kinder children do not have the appropriate play equipment on their playground.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
In two classroom cots were not labeled. The staff corrected at the inspection and labeled the cots.
Yes
3 746.4003(a)(3) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
The first aid kit was missing the antisepctic solution/wipes.
4 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
In one classroom a child had an allergy but no plan was in place.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
At time of inspection, there was one classroom in which the caregivers personal belongings were stored in an unsecured cubbie and accessible to children. Correction was made during the inspection when the Executive Director asked the caregiver to secure their belongings in a place not accessible to the children.
Yes
4 746.2607(5) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
Recited: The operation has not yet obtained age appropriate playground equipment for the Pre-Kinder children.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of five caregivers were missing the following mandatory trainings: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One out of ten children's files was missing their immunization records.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The outside play area has over grown weeds and grass along the fence line as well as over grown weeds and grass growing around and inside of children's play equipment. A water table was observed with dirty standing water. One riding toy had exposed wires as the seat cover was missing. One part of the play area has rocks and other debris that is accessible to children and poses a safety risk.
1 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Several of the children's files reviewed do not have current updates. Two of the four files reviewed have not been updated since 2022, another since 2023 and the fourth file over one year ago.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Three out of six employee records did not have the required annual training hours on file at time of inspection.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Two of the four outlet covers were missing in the Toddler class. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver placed plastic covers in the outlets.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet in the Toddler classroom was missing one of its outlet covers. This was corrected during the inspection when the Executive Director brought to the school the plastic covers for the outlets. The classroom teacher of the class in question replaced the plastic outlet cover to come into compliance..
Yes
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Two staff records did not have the required annual training.
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
A caregiver in the toddler classroom was observed not giving positive interactions with the children during lunch time.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During nap time the caregiver was not aware of how many children were in her care.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
The two trash cans in the Pre-K room were missing lids. According to the caregiver the lids are broken and replacement lids have been ordered.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Two staff records did not have the required annual training.
4 746.2607(5) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
It was observed that the Pre-Kinder children do not have the appropriate play equipment on their playground.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A teacher was not current with her SID and Shaken Baby Annual trainings.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Three out of six employee records did not have the required annual training hours on file at time of inspection.
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
A caregiver in the toddler classroom was observed not giving positive interactions with the children during lunch time.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Two of the four outlet covers were missing in the Toddler class. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver placed plastic covers in the outlets.
Yes
4 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
In one classroom a child had an allergy but no plan was in place.
4 746.2607(5) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
Recited: The operation has not yet obtained age appropriate playground equipment for the Pre-Kinder children.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During nap time the caregiver was not aware of how many children were in her care.
1 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Several of the children's files reviewed do not have current updates. Two of the four files reviewed have not been updated since 2022, another since 2023 and the fourth file over one year ago.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
At time of inspection, there was one classroom in which the caregivers personal belongings were stored in an unsecured cubbie and accessible to children. Correction was made during the inspection when the Executive Director asked the caregiver to secure their belongings in a place not accessible to the children.
Yes
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
The two trash cans in the Pre-K room were missing lids. According to the caregiver the lids are broken and replacement lids have been ordered.
3 746.4003(a)(3) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
The first aid kit was missing the antisepctic solution/wipes.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
In two classroom cots were not labeled. The staff corrected at the inspection and labeled the cots.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of five caregivers were missing the following mandatory trainings: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One out of ten children's files was missing their immunization records.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet in the Toddler classroom was missing one of its outlet covers. This was corrected during the inspection when the Executive Director brought to the school the plastic covers for the outlets. The classroom teacher of the class in question replaced the plastic outlet cover to come into compliance..
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The outside play area has over grown weeds and grass along the fence line as well as over grown weeds and grass growing around and inside of children's play equipment. A water table was observed with dirty standing water. One riding toy had exposed wires as the seat cover was missing. One part of the play area has rocks and other debris that is accessible to children and poses a safety risk.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
The two trash cans in the Pre-K room were missing lids. According to the caregiver the lids are broken and replacement lids have been ordered.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A teacher was not current with her SID and Shaken Baby Annual trainings.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During nap time the caregiver was not aware of how many children were in her care.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet in the Toddler classroom was missing one of its outlet covers. This was corrected during the inspection when the Executive Director brought to the school the plastic covers for the outlets. The classroom teacher of the class in question replaced the plastic outlet cover to come into compliance..
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of five caregivers were missing the following mandatory trainings: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
4 746.2607(5) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
It was observed that the Pre-Kinder children do not have the appropriate play equipment on their playground.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Three out of six employee records did not have the required annual training hours on file at time of inspection.
4 746.2607(5) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
Recited: The operation has not yet obtained age appropriate playground equipment for the Pre-Kinder children.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Two staff records did not have the required annual training.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Two of the four outlet covers were missing in the Toddler class. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver placed plastic covers in the outlets.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The outside play area has over grown weeds and grass along the fence line as well as over grown weeds and grass growing around and inside of children's play equipment. A water table was observed with dirty standing water. One riding toy had exposed wires as the seat cover was missing. One part of the play area has rocks and other debris that is accessible to children and poses a safety risk.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
In two classroom cots were not labeled. The staff corrected at the inspection and labeled the cots.
Yes
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
A caregiver in the toddler classroom was observed not giving positive interactions with the children during lunch time.
3 746.4003(a)(3) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
The first aid kit was missing the antisepctic solution/wipes.
1 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Several of the children's files reviewed do not have current updates. Two of the four files reviewed have not been updated since 2022, another since 2023 and the fourth file over one year ago.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One out of ten children's files was missing their immunization records.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
At time of inspection, there was one classroom in which the caregivers personal belongings were stored in an unsecured cubbie and accessible to children. Correction was made during the inspection when the Executive Director asked the caregiver to secure their belongings in a place not accessible to the children.
Yes
4 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
In one classroom a child had an allergy but no plan was in place.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Two staff records did not have the required annual training.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Two of the four outlet covers were missing in the Toddler class. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver placed plastic covers in the outlets.
Yes
1 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Several of the children's files reviewed do not have current updates. Two of the four files reviewed have not been updated since 2022, another since 2023 and the fourth file over one year ago.
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
A caregiver in the toddler classroom was observed not giving positive interactions with the children during lunch time.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One out of ten children's files was missing their immunization records.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
At time of inspection, there was one classroom in which the caregivers personal belongings were stored in an unsecured cubbie and accessible to children. Correction was made during the inspection when the Executive Director asked the caregiver to secure their belongings in a place not accessible to the children.
Yes
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During nap time the caregiver was not aware of how many children were in her care.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
The two trash cans in the Pre-K room were missing lids. According to the caregiver the lids are broken and replacement lids have been ordered.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A teacher was not current with her SID and Shaken Baby Annual trainings.
4 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
In one classroom a child had an allergy but no plan was in place.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
In two classroom cots were not labeled. The staff corrected at the inspection and labeled the cots.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of five caregivers were missing the following mandatory trainings: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The outside play area has over grown weeds and grass along the fence line as well as over grown weeds and grass growing around and inside of children's play equipment. A water table was observed with dirty standing water. One riding toy had exposed wires as the seat cover was missing. One part of the play area has rocks and other debris that is accessible to children and poses a safety risk.
4 746.2607(5) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
Recited: The operation has not yet obtained age appropriate playground equipment for the Pre-Kinder children.
3 746.4003(a)(3) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
The first aid kit was missing the antisepctic solution/wipes.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet in the Toddler classroom was missing one of its outlet covers. This was corrected during the inspection when the Executive Director brought to the school the plastic covers for the outlets. The classroom teacher of the class in question replaced the plastic outlet cover to come into compliance..
Yes
4 746.2607(5) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
It was observed that the Pre-Kinder children do not have the appropriate play equipment on their playground.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Three out of six employee records did not have the required annual training hours on file at time of inspection.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A teacher was not current with her SID and Shaken Baby Annual trainings.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
An outlet in the Toddler classroom was missing one of its outlet covers. This was corrected during the inspection when the Executive Director brought to the school the plastic covers for the outlets. The classroom teacher of the class in question replaced the plastic outlet cover to come into compliance..
Yes
4 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
A caregiver in the toddler classroom was observed not giving positive interactions with the children during lunch time.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
At time of inspection, there was one classroom in which the caregivers personal belongings were stored in an unsecured cubbie and accessible to children. Correction was made during the inspection when the Executive Director asked the caregiver to secure their belongings in a place not accessible to the children.
Yes
1 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Several of the children's files reviewed do not have current updates. Two of the four files reviewed have not been updated since 2022, another since 2023 and the fourth file over one year ago.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Two of the four outlet covers were missing in the Toddler class. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver placed plastic covers in the outlets.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
One out of five caregivers were missing the following mandatory trainings: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Two staff records did not have the required annual training.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
The outside play area has over grown weeds and grass along the fence line as well as over grown weeds and grass growing around and inside of children's play equipment. A water table was observed with dirty standing water. One riding toy had exposed wires as the seat cover was missing. One part of the play area has rocks and other debris that is accessible to children and poses a safety risk.
4 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Three out of six employee records did not have the required annual training hours on file at time of inspection.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (64)

64 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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