Child care center ·
6402 SARATOGA BLVD, Corpus Christi, TX 78414-3425 ·
License 1660883
Capacity 99. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One staff left classroom to open the door leaving the classroom out of ratio. There was one staff with 8 infants until the second staff returned. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
10 children were observed eating in highchairs and were observed to not be strapped to their seats that require seat straps. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
One infant classroom caregiver was observed on her personal cell phone while she was supervising children. |
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| 4 | — |
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan was missing information such as how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, and how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Two out of six classrooms observed did not have an activity plan posted. |
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| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
The center director did not have a current CPR and First Aid certification training. |
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| 3 | — |
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The outdoor monthly checklists have not been completed since May of 2025 and are not current. |
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| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A caregiver was observed talking to another caregiver through the door to which her back was turned toward the children resulting in one child crawling out the doorway and into the hallway. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
10 children in the toddler/ PreK mixed classroom did not wash their hands prior to eating their food. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, two infants were observed being left asleep in car seats while in care at the operation. |
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| 5 | — |
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Inspector observed one person present and in a classroom with unsupervised access to children without an initial background check submitted. At the time of inspection the caregiver was seen in multiple classrooms. |
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| 3 | — |
746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
One child was observed awake sitting in a stroller during naptime. NOTE: this was corrected at time of inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while caring for children. Inspector spoke to staff who stated they are not allowed to be on their cell phones when in a classroom with children. Inspector has previously provided technical assistance on staff on cell phones while caring for children during a previous inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Several classrooms were observed to have chipped paint on walls which is accessible to children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The operation did not have annual documentation for checking the carbon monoxide, smoke detector, or fire extinguishers monthly. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Infant children were left unsupervised when a caregiver left her classroom for a restroom break and asked a second caregiver to supervise them when that caregiver was caring for a separate group of children in a different room. |
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| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
4 out of the 10 children's records monitored, did not have up-to-date immunization records. |
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| 5 | — |
746.3605(b)(1) - Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - Contact EMS or take to ER
The operation's staff did not make the decision to call for emergency services when a child showed an urgent need for medical care. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Children were placed in a highchair for approximately 5-10 minutes as a form of discipline. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
3 out of the 5 staff records monitored, did not have their annual training current for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and Early Childhood Brain Development. |
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| 4 | — |
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Inspector observed two classrooms change children and not sanitize the diaper changing table after each child. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector observed two classrooms out of ratio. The infant room had 11 infants with one caregiver. The caregiver did not know the ages of the infants except that the youngest infant was one month old. A second classroom had one caregiver with 23 children. The children were between 2-4 yrs. old. The specified age group was 3 yrs. old. |
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| 4 | — |
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Two stationary play structures (one blue Thomas the Train and one red/pink fire truck) was observed with broken plastic parts. The broken plastic was observed to be sharp with jagged edges which poses a risk to children. |
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| 4 | — |
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
A caregiver in the infant room was observed feeding a child with bottle while child was sitting in a bouncer seat. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
In one classroom, childrens' snack was not placed on a plate or napkin prior to serving. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Inspector observed one 4 month old infant in a crib lying on a boppy pillow. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Inspector observed one 6 month old infant in a bouncer with a blanket and bottle. Staff stated the blanket was being used to prop bottle. |
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| 5 | — |
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
One child, age five months old, was observed sitting in a bouncy seat for almost thirty minutes. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Infant children were left unsupervised when a caregiver left her classroom for a restroom break and asked a second caregiver to supervise them when that caregiver was caring for a separate group of children in a different room. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
One child, age five months old, was observed sitting in a bouncy seat for almost thirty minutes. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
10 children in the toddler/ PreK mixed classroom did not wash their hands prior to eating their food. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The outdoor monthly checklists have not been completed since May of 2025 and are not current. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Children were placed in a highchair for approximately 5-10 minutes as a form of discipline. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
One child was observed awake sitting in a stroller during naptime. NOTE: this was corrected at time of inspection. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Inspector observed one person present and in a classroom with unsupervised access to children without an initial background check submitted. At the time of inspection the caregiver was seen in multiple classrooms. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One staff left classroom to open the door leaving the classroom out of ratio. There was one staff with 8 infants until the second staff returned. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
In one classroom, childrens' snack was not placed on a plate or napkin prior to serving. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Inspector observed two classrooms change children and not sanitize the diaper changing table after each child. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Inspector observed one 6 month old infant in a bouncer with a blanket and bottle. Staff stated the blanket was being used to prop bottle. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, two infants were observed being left asleep in car seats while in care at the operation. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
3 out of the 5 staff records monitored, did not have their annual training current for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and Early Childhood Brain Development. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
A caregiver in the infant room was observed feeding a child with bottle while child was sitting in a bouncer seat. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Several classrooms were observed to have chipped paint on walls which is accessible to children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The operation did not have annual documentation for checking the carbon monoxide, smoke detector, or fire extinguishers monthly. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Inspector observed one 4 month old infant in a crib lying on a boppy pillow. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector observed two classrooms out of ratio. The infant room had 11 infants with one caregiver. The caregiver did not know the ages of the infants except that the youngest infant was one month old. A second classroom had one caregiver with 23 children. The children were between 2-4 yrs. old. The specified age group was 3 yrs. old. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
4 out of the 10 children's records monitored, did not have up-to-date immunization records. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Two stationary play structures (one blue Thomas the Train and one red/pink fire truck) was observed with broken plastic parts. The broken plastic was observed to be sharp with jagged edges which poses a risk to children. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.3605(b)(1) - Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - Contact EMS or take to ER
The operation's staff did not make the decision to call for emergency services when a child showed an urgent need for medical care. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A caregiver was observed talking to another caregiver through the door to which her back was turned toward the children resulting in one child crawling out the doorway and into the hallway. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while caring for children. Inspector spoke to staff who stated they are not allowed to be on their cell phones when in a classroom with children. Inspector has previously provided technical assistance on staff on cell phones while caring for children during a previous inspection. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
The center director did not have a current CPR and First Aid certification training. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
One infant classroom caregiver was observed on her personal cell phone while she was supervising children. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Two out of six classrooms observed did not have an activity plan posted. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan was missing information such as how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, and how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
10 children were observed eating in highchairs and were observed to not be strapped to their seats that require seat straps. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
One child, age five months old, was observed sitting in a bouncy seat for almost thirty minutes. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
In one classroom, childrens' snack was not placed on a plate or napkin prior to serving. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The operation did not have annual documentation for checking the carbon monoxide, smoke detector, or fire extinguishers monthly. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
The center director did not have a current CPR and First Aid certification training. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.3605(b)(1) - Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - Contact EMS or take to ER
The operation's staff did not make the decision to call for emergency services when a child showed an urgent need for medical care. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Inspector observed two classrooms out of ratio. The infant room had 11 infants with one caregiver. The caregiver did not know the ages of the infants except that the youngest infant was one month old. A second classroom had one caregiver with 23 children. The children were between 2-4 yrs. old. The specified age group was 3 yrs. old. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Two out of six classrooms observed did not have an activity plan posted. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One staff left classroom to open the door leaving the classroom out of ratio. There was one staff with 8 infants until the second staff returned. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Several classrooms were observed to have chipped paint on walls which is accessible to children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
One infant classroom caregiver was observed on her personal cell phone while she was supervising children. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The outdoor monthly checklists have not been completed since May of 2025 and are not current. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Inspector observed one person present and in a classroom with unsupervised access to children without an initial background check submitted. At the time of inspection the caregiver was seen in multiple classrooms. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Children were placed in a highchair for approximately 5-10 minutes as a form of discipline. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A caregiver was observed talking to another caregiver through the door to which her back was turned toward the children resulting in one child crawling out the doorway and into the hallway. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan was missing information such as how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, and how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
3 out of the 5 staff records monitored, did not have their annual training current for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and Early Childhood Brain Development. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
10 children in the toddler/ PreK mixed classroom did not wash their hands prior to eating their food. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
10 children were observed eating in highchairs and were observed to not be strapped to their seats that require seat straps. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while caring for children. Inspector spoke to staff who stated they are not allowed to be on their cell phones when in a classroom with children. Inspector has previously provided technical assistance on staff on cell phones while caring for children during a previous inspection. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, two infants were observed being left asleep in car seats while in care at the operation. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Inspector observed two classrooms change children and not sanitize the diaper changing table after each child. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Inspector observed one 4 month old infant in a crib lying on a boppy pillow. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
A caregiver in the infant room was observed feeding a child with bottle while child was sitting in a bouncer seat. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Infant children were left unsupervised when a caregiver left her classroom for a restroom break and asked a second caregiver to supervise them when that caregiver was caring for a separate group of children in a different room. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
One child was observed awake sitting in a stroller during naptime. NOTE: this was corrected at time of inspection. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Inspector observed one 6 month old infant in a bouncer with a blanket and bottle. Staff stated the blanket was being used to prop bottle. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Two stationary play structures (one blue Thomas the Train and one red/pink fire truck) was observed with broken plastic parts. The broken plastic was observed to be sharp with jagged edges which poses a risk to children. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
4 out of the 10 children's records monitored, did not have up-to-date immunization records. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A caregiver was observed talking to another caregiver through the door to which her back was turned toward the children resulting in one child crawling out the doorway and into the hallway. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, two infants were observed being left asleep in car seats while in care at the operation. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The outdoor monthly checklists have not been completed since May of 2025 and are not current. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
One child was observed awake sitting in a stroller during naptime. NOTE: this was corrected at time of inspection. |
Yes |
| 5 | — |
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Inspector observed one 6 month old infant in a bouncer with a blanket and bottle. Staff stated the blanket was being used to prop bottle. |
— |
| 3 | — |
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Two out of six classrooms observed did not have an activity plan posted. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Two stationary play structures (one blue Thomas the Train and one red/pink fire truck) was observed with broken plastic parts. The broken plastic was observed to be sharp with jagged edges which poses a risk to children. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
A caregiver in the infant room was observed feeding a child with bottle while child was sitting in a bouncer seat. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
10 children in the toddler/ PreK mixed classroom did not wash their hands prior to eating their food. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One staff left classroom to open the door leaving the classroom out of ratio. There was one staff with 8 infants until the second staff returned. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
The center director did not have a current CPR and First Aid certification training. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.3605(b)(1) - Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - Contact EMS or take to ER
The operation's staff did not make the decision to call for emergency services when a child showed an urgent need for medical care. |
— |
| 4 | — |
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan was missing information such as how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, and how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Inspector observed one person present and in a classroom with unsupervised access to children without an initial background check submitted. At the time of inspection the caregiver was seen in multiple classrooms. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Children were placed in a highchair for approximately 5-10 minutes as a form of discipline. |
— |
| 5 | — |
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
One child, age five months old, was observed sitting in a bouncy seat for almost thirty minutes. |
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