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Elgin Park Neighborhood Center

Child care center · 2955 GREENWOOD DR, Corpus Christi, TX 78405-2405 · License 24747

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 51. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (240)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A child was observed sitting in a bucket seat at infant feeding table without any safety straps. None of the six bucket seats had safety straps attached to the seats.
5 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Operation did not submit an initial background check for a person over the age of 14 years old and who is present at the child care center.
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
A 2 month old infant was observed asleep in a bouncy chair. Caregiver said infant had been asleep for approximately ten minutes. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection when caregiver removed the child from the restrictive device and placed child in a crib.
3 746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
The daily building and grounds checklist has not been documented since June 2025.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the infant room, a multitude of staples was observed on the lower portion of the walls; some staples were coming off and accessible to children. Peeling and/or chipped paint was also observed in infant room. A door that leads to a utility/storage room was unsecured. A section of the floor, where babies were observed crawling, has broken planks that need to be repaired or replaced.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The director failed to properly report an incident that occurred in her facility within the required 48 hours. The report was made approximately one month later.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information obtained during the CCR investigation, a caregiver used harsh, cruel or unusual punishment by yelling at children and placing children in cribs and/or cots in a rough manner during naptime.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The operation was not checking the carbon monoxide, fire extinguisher or smoke detector on a monthly basis. The last documented check was in September 2021.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
At time of inspection, two restrooms used by children had bottles of cleaning materials containing bleach in an unsecured cabinet under the sink which was accessible to children. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Two floor fans were in use at time of inspection; the fans were accessible to children in care. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection.
Yes
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The infant classroom was out of ratio as there were eleven children present with two caregivers; the specified age group on this day was ten months old. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when operation had a parent pick up one child.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director had 9 out of the 30 required annual training hours on file. Some but not all of the trainings missing were child maltreatment, communicable diseases including immunizations, food allergies, building and premises safety, and hazardous materials including blood borne pathogens.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Three out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training on file. Each caregiver only had 12 hours documented in their file.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Inspector observed one person who requires an initial background check present in a classroom. The operation did not submit nor receive the results of the initial background check for this person before allowing them inside a classroom.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Three school-aged children, who are counted in ratio, did not have a current admission form on file at time of inspection.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During the DPFS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to validate that a child was neglected while in care. A child was left unsupervised for approximately one hour after a staff member locked the facility at the end of the day.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff did not properly supervise a child in care at the end of the day. As a result, the child was left unattended with no adult supervision in the facility until parents arrived.
3 746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
The daily building and grounds checklist has not been documented since July 2024.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation could not provide daily building and grounds checklist for any weeks or months prior to this week.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff used poor judgment by not completing a walk through of the facility before leaving for the day. Staff also used poor judgment by signing a child out of the facility without verifying that the child left the operation with a parent/guardian.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file. The last fire inspection posted at the facility was dated in April 2021.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three out of four infants did not have infant feeding schedules on file.
4 746.2403(2) - Infant Care Area - Safe, Open Floor Space
Observed infant classroom not organized as sink was full with items, changing table had items on time, and one crib in the corner with items inside. The floor space was not set up for the infants at the tiime of inspection.
Yes
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Based on the information obtained standard was found non-compliance. Caregivers did not change the child's diaper promptly as child obtained a severe rash.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Based on information obtained during the CCR investigation, a caregiver forced a child to sleep by roughly placing child on cot and covering child's entire body, including head, with a blanket.
4 746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection on file. Staff stated this operation does have natural gas located within the facility.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One staff record did not have a notarized affidavit of employment form on file.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to provide a copy of an incident/illness form to parents after a situation that placed a child at risk occurred.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
A caregiver did not wash infant's hands after changing child's diaper.
Yes
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The outside play equipment was observed to have a piece of rusted metal extending or protruding from the side of the equipment. Also, observed other areas of rusted and jagged edges on the play equipment which poses a sserious risk of harm or injury to children.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One staff record did not have a notarized affidavit of employment form on file.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The operation was not checking the carbon monoxide, fire extinguisher or smoke detector on a monthly basis. The last documented check was in September 2021.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Three out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training on file. Each caregiver only had 12 hours documented in their file.
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
A 2 month old infant was observed asleep in a bouncy chair. Caregiver said infant had been asleep for approximately ten minutes. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection when caregiver removed the child from the restrictive device and placed child in a crib.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three out of four infants did not have infant feeding schedules on file.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The outside play equipment was observed to have a piece of rusted metal extending or protruding from the side of the equipment. Also, observed other areas of rusted and jagged edges on the play equipment which poses a sserious risk of harm or injury to children.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Based on information obtained during the CCR investigation, a caregiver forced a child to sleep by roughly placing child on cot and covering child's entire body, including head, with a blanket.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
A caregiver did not wash infant's hands after changing child's diaper.
Yes
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to provide a copy of an incident/illness form to parents after a situation that placed a child at risk occurred.
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Two floor fans were in use at time of inspection; the fans were accessible to children in care. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection.
Yes
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Based on the information obtained standard was found non-compliance. Caregivers did not change the child's diaper promptly as child obtained a severe rash.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file. The last fire inspection posted at the facility was dated in April 2021.
4 746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection on file. Staff stated this operation does have natural gas located within the facility.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Inspector observed one person who requires an initial background check present in a classroom. The operation did not submit nor receive the results of the initial background check for this person before allowing them inside a classroom.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Three school-aged children, who are counted in ratio, did not have a current admission form on file at time of inspection.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff used poor judgment by not completing a walk through of the facility before leaving for the day. Staff also used poor judgment by signing a child out of the facility without verifying that the child left the operation with a parent/guardian.
3 746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
The daily building and grounds checklist has not been documented since June 2025.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation could not provide daily building and grounds checklist for any weeks or months prior to this week.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During the DPFS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to validate that a child was neglected while in care. A child was left unsupervised for approximately one hour after a staff member locked the facility at the end of the day.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The director failed to properly report an incident that occurred in her facility within the required 48 hours. The report was made approximately one month later.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The infant classroom was out of ratio as there were eleven children present with two caregivers; the specified age group on this day was ten months old. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when operation had a parent pick up one child.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director had 9 out of the 30 required annual training hours on file. Some but not all of the trainings missing were child maltreatment, communicable diseases including immunizations, food allergies, building and premises safety, and hazardous materials including blood borne pathogens.
4 746.2403(2) - Infant Care Area - Safe, Open Floor Space
Observed infant classroom not organized as sink was full with items, changing table had items on time, and one crib in the corner with items inside. The floor space was not set up for the infants at the tiime of inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information obtained during the CCR investigation, a caregiver used harsh, cruel or unusual punishment by yelling at children and placing children in cribs and/or cots in a rough manner during naptime.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
At time of inspection, two restrooms used by children had bottles of cleaning materials containing bleach in an unsecured cabinet under the sink which was accessible to children. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection.
Yes
5 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Operation did not submit an initial background check for a person over the age of 14 years old and who is present at the child care center.
3 746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
The daily building and grounds checklist has not been documented since July 2024.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff did not properly supervise a child in care at the end of the day. As a result, the child was left unattended with no adult supervision in the facility until parents arrived.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the infant room, a multitude of staples was observed on the lower portion of the walls; some staples were coming off and accessible to children. Peeling and/or chipped paint was also observed in infant room. A door that leads to a utility/storage room was unsecured. A section of the floor, where babies were observed crawling, has broken planks that need to be repaired or replaced.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A child was observed sitting in a bucket seat at infant feeding table without any safety straps. None of the six bucket seats had safety straps attached to the seats.
3 746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
The daily building and grounds checklist has not been documented since July 2024.
5 745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Operation did not submit an initial background check for a person over the age of 14 years old and who is present at the child care center.
4 746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
At time of inspection, two restrooms used by children had bottles of cleaning materials containing bleach in an unsecured cabinet under the sink which was accessible to children. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection.
Yes
4 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Two floor fans were in use at time of inspection; the fans were accessible to children in care. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection.
Yes
4 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Based on the information obtained standard was found non-compliance. Caregivers did not change the child's diaper promptly as child obtained a severe rash.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation could not provide daily building and grounds checklist for any weeks or months prior to this week.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
During the DPFS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to validate that a child was neglected while in care. A child was left unsupervised for approximately one hour after a staff member locked the facility at the end of the day.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff did not properly supervise a child in care at the end of the day. As a result, the child was left unattended with no adult supervision in the facility until parents arrived.
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
A 2 month old infant was observed asleep in a bouncy chair. Caregiver said infant had been asleep for approximately ten minutes. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection when caregiver removed the child from the restrictive device and placed child in a crib.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director had 9 out of the 30 required annual training hours on file. Some but not all of the trainings missing were child maltreatment, communicable diseases including immunizations, food allergies, building and premises safety, and hazardous materials including blood borne pathogens.
3 746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
The daily building and grounds checklist has not been documented since June 2025.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three out of four infants did not have infant feeding schedules on file.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the infant room, a multitude of staples was observed on the lower portion of the walls; some staples were coming off and accessible to children. Peeling and/or chipped paint was also observed in infant room. A door that leads to a utility/storage room was unsecured. A section of the floor, where babies were observed crawling, has broken planks that need to be repaired or replaced.
4 746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
A caregiver did not wash infant's hands after changing child's diaper.
Yes
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One staff record did not have a notarized affidavit of employment form on file.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Inspector observed one person who requires an initial background check present in a classroom. The operation did not submit nor receive the results of the initial background check for this person before allowing them inside a classroom.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file. The last fire inspection posted at the facility was dated in April 2021.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The director failed to properly report an incident that occurred in her facility within the required 48 hours. The report was made approximately one month later.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Three out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training on file. Each caregiver only had 12 hours documented in their file.
4 746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection on file. Staff stated this operation does have natural gas located within the facility.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff used poor judgment by not completing a walk through of the facility before leaving for the day. Staff also used poor judgment by signing a child out of the facility without verifying that the child left the operation with a parent/guardian.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Based on information obtained during the CCR investigation, a caregiver forced a child to sleep by roughly placing child on cot and covering child's entire body, including head, with a blanket.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The outside play equipment was observed to have a piece of rusted metal extending or protruding from the side of the equipment. Also, observed other areas of rusted and jagged edges on the play equipment which poses a sserious risk of harm or injury to children.
4 746.2403(2) - Infant Care Area - Safe, Open Floor Space
Observed infant classroom not organized as sink was full with items, changing table had items on time, and one crib in the corner with items inside. The floor space was not set up for the infants at the tiime of inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on information obtained during the CCR investigation, a caregiver used harsh, cruel or unusual punishment by yelling at children and placing children in cribs and/or cots in a rough manner during naptime.
4 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
A child was observed sitting in a bucket seat at infant feeding table without any safety straps. None of the six bucket seats had safety straps attached to the seats.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Three school-aged children, who are counted in ratio, did not have a current admission form on file at time of inspection.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to provide a copy of an incident/illness form to parents after a situation that placed a child at risk occurred.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The operation was not checking the carbon monoxide, fire extinguisher or smoke detector on a monthly basis. The last documented check was in September 2021.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The infant classroom was out of ratio as there were eleven children present with two caregivers; the specified age group on this day was ten months old. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when operation had a parent pick up one child.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three out of four infants did not have infant feeding schedules on file.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
The director failed to properly report an incident that occurred in her facility within the required 48 hours. The report was made approximately one month later.
5 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
The operation was not checking the carbon monoxide, fire extinguisher or smoke detector on a monthly basis. The last documented check was in September 2021.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
The operation failed to provide a copy of an incident/illness form to parents after a situation that placed a child at risk occurred.
3 746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
The daily building and grounds checklist has not been documented since June 2025.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation could not provide daily building and grounds checklist for any weeks or months prior to this week.
4 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file. The last fire inspection posted at the facility was dated in April 2021.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Inspector observed one person who requires an initial background check present in a classroom. The operation did not submit nor receive the results of the initial background check for this person before allowing them inside a classroom.
3 746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Based on information obtained during the CCR investigation, a caregiver forced a child to sleep by roughly placing child on cot and covering child's entire body, including head, with a blanket.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The outside play equipment was observed to have a piece of rusted metal extending or protruding from the side of the equipment. Also, observed other areas of rusted and jagged edges on the play equipment which poses a sserious risk of harm or injury to children.

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

Inspections (104)

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

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