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Mary Mcleod Bethune Early Child Development Nursery

Child care center · 900 KINNEY ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78401-3008 · License 172419

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 50. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (248)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three out of ten children's records were lacking their immunization records.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was viewed asleep in a bouncer upon inspection.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The fire and health inspection reports were not available for review.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
An employee caring for children, did not use good judgement when she inappropriately redirected two children away from a doorway.
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
Two adult volunteers completing community service hours through the court system and one maintenance worker, were found to be frequently present and have unsupervised access to the children, without an initial or cleared background check on file.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One center employee that was present at the operation with access to the children, did not have a background check.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Three fire extinguishers indoors and one fire extinghuiser used for transportation in the van were observed to not be servised and the pressure gauges in the red zone and expired.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three out of four staff were missing trainings in this category. One out of three staff was missing child maltreatment, and sids, shaken baby and early brain development training. One out of three staff were missing communicable diseases including immunizations, administering medication, food allergies, and building and premises safety training. One out of three staff was missing administering medication training, food allergies, hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens, and emergency preparedness training.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director allowed a person that was found to need a background check, back into the operation after being told by a Child Care Regulation inspector, that they could not be present without a cleared background check.
5 746.4601(1) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Arranged for Supervision
Four children were viewed hiding under an opening of the bleachers playing hide and seek.
5 745.621(b)(1)(A) - AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
A background check renewal was not done upon inspection and was inactive.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
In two rooms there was chipped paint missing from the walls accessible to children. In another room there was a shelf that was missing pieces of wood and paint missing as well.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor playground was observed to have the following hazards: a broken table propped against the shed with legs sticking straight out, two chain fence doors propped up posing a fall hazard, a wooden table with broken seats and table top, posing hazards to the children. Also in the indoor infant classroom, a shelf that is broken with chiipped paint and tape.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The center director did not maintain documentation to record hours worked at the operation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor playground was observed to have the following hazards: a broken table propped against the shed with legs sticking straight out, two chain fence doors propped up posing a fall hazard, a wooden table with broken seats and table top, posing hazards to the children. Also in the indoor infant classroom, a shelf that is broken with chiipped paint and tape.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The operation does not have documentaiton of monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Fire drill exit times were documented and observed to be over 3 minutes.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
The operation failed to submit the required information within the compliance date. This is a re-cite. Three out of four staff were missing trainings in this category. One out of three staff was missing child maltreatment, and sids, shaken baby and early brain development training. One out of three staff were missing communicable diseases including immunizations, administering medication, food allergies, and building and premises safety training. One out of three staff was missing administering medication training, food allergies, hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens, and emergency preparedness training.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Three fire extinguishers indoors and one fire extinguisher used for transportation in the van were observed to not be serviced. The pressure gauges are all now in the green zone and tagged with a current date of October 2023.
5 746.1205(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 5 year old child was left unsuperviosed and observed to be outside of the classroom alone.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Three sheets out of five cribs that were observed, have loose fitted sheets and a risk for entanglment.
Yes
4 746.1501(b) - Caregiver Responsible for Each Child
In the infant room there were seven infants to one caregiver.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
The operation has been serving foods to children that are stored and/or cooked beyond the shelf-life/expiration dates, which is unsafe for consumption.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
There was not enough loose fill in play zone areas.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Infant was in a bouncer prop up with a bottle.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation failed to notify licensing before the two-day period of the incident.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Three shelves in two classrooms were observed to not be in good repair and unsanitary. In one classroom, a cleaning supply bottle with chemicals was observed to be with in access to children.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The operation does not have documentation of monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The fire inspection was observed to be expired.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Hazardous materials were accessible to children under the children's sink. The hazardous materials were removed from the classroom upon inspection.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The fire inspection was observed to be expired.
4 746.1501(b) - Caregiver Responsible for Each Child
In the infant room there were seven infants to one caregiver.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One center employee that was present at the operation with access to the children, did not have a background check.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Three fire extinguishers indoors and one fire extinghuiser used for transportation in the van were observed to not be servised and the pressure gauges in the red zone and expired.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The operation does not have documentaiton of monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation failed to notify licensing before the two-day period of the incident.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The fire and health inspection reports were not available for review.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Three sheets out of five cribs that were observed, have loose fitted sheets and a risk for entanglment.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor playground was observed to have the following hazards: a broken table propped against the shed with legs sticking straight out, two chain fence doors propped up posing a fall hazard, a wooden table with broken seats and table top, posing hazards to the children. Also in the indoor infant classroom, a shelf that is broken with chiipped paint and tape.
5 746.1205(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 5 year old child was left unsuperviosed and observed to be outside of the classroom alone.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Fire drill exit times were documented and observed to be over 3 minutes.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was viewed asleep in a bouncer upon inspection.
5 745.621(b)(1)(A) - AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
A background check renewal was not done upon inspection and was inactive.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
In two rooms there was chipped paint missing from the walls accessible to children. In another room there was a shelf that was missing pieces of wood and paint missing as well.
5 746.4601(1) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Arranged for Supervision
Four children were viewed hiding under an opening of the bleachers playing hide and seek.
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
Two adult volunteers completing community service hours through the court system and one maintenance worker, were found to be frequently present and have unsupervised access to the children, without an initial or cleared background check on file.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor playground was observed to have the following hazards: a broken table propped against the shed with legs sticking straight out, two chain fence doors propped up posing a fall hazard, a wooden table with broken seats and table top, posing hazards to the children. Also in the indoor infant classroom, a shelf that is broken with chiipped paint and tape.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
The operation failed to submit the required information within the compliance date. This is a re-cite. Three out of four staff were missing trainings in this category. One out of three staff was missing child maltreatment, and sids, shaken baby and early brain development training. One out of three staff were missing communicable diseases including immunizations, administering medication, food allergies, and building and premises safety training. One out of three staff was missing administering medication training, food allergies, hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens, and emergency preparedness training.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Three shelves in two classrooms were observed to not be in good repair and unsanitary. In one classroom, a cleaning supply bottle with chemicals was observed to be with in access to children.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The center director did not maintain documentation to record hours worked at the operation.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three out of ten children's records were lacking their immunization records.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Three fire extinguishers indoors and one fire extinguisher used for transportation in the van were observed to not be serviced. The pressure gauges are all now in the green zone and tagged with a current date of October 2023.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director allowed a person that was found to need a background check, back into the operation after being told by a Child Care Regulation inspector, that they could not be present without a cleared background check.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Hazardous materials were accessible to children under the children's sink. The hazardous materials were removed from the classroom upon inspection.
Yes
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
There was not enough loose fill in play zone areas.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The operation does not have documentation of monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
An employee caring for children, did not use good judgement when she inappropriately redirected two children away from a doorway.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Infant was in a bouncer prop up with a bottle.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three out of four staff were missing trainings in this category. One out of three staff was missing child maltreatment, and sids, shaken baby and early brain development training. One out of three staff were missing communicable diseases including immunizations, administering medication, food allergies, and building and premises safety training. One out of three staff was missing administering medication training, food allergies, hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens, and emergency preparedness training.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
The operation has been serving foods to children that are stored and/or cooked beyond the shelf-life/expiration dates, which is unsafe for consumption.
5 745.621(b)(1)(A) - AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
A background check renewal was not done upon inspection and was inactive.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Three shelves in two classrooms were observed to not be in good repair and unsanitary. In one classroom, a cleaning supply bottle with chemicals was observed to be with in access to children.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The fire inspection was observed to be expired.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
In two rooms there was chipped paint missing from the walls accessible to children. In another room there was a shelf that was missing pieces of wood and paint missing as well.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three out of four staff were missing trainings in this category. One out of three staff was missing child maltreatment, and sids, shaken baby and early brain development training. One out of three staff were missing communicable diseases including immunizations, administering medication, food allergies, and building and premises safety training. One out of three staff was missing administering medication training, food allergies, hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens, and emergency preparedness training.
5 746.4601(1) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Arranged for Supervision
Four children were viewed hiding under an opening of the bleachers playing hide and seek.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Three fire extinguishers indoors and one fire extinguisher used for transportation in the van were observed to not be serviced. The pressure gauges are all now in the green zone and tagged with a current date of October 2023.
4 746.1501(b) - Caregiver Responsible for Each Child
In the infant room there were seven infants to one caregiver.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Fire drill exit times were documented and observed to be over 3 minutes.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The operation does not have documentaiton of monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.
4 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
The operation failed to notify licensing before the two-day period of the incident.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director allowed a person that was found to need a background check, back into the operation after being told by a Child Care Regulation inspector, that they could not be present without a cleared background check.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One center employee that was present at the operation with access to the children, did not have a background check.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
3 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
The center director did not maintain documentation to record hours worked at the operation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor playground was observed to have the following hazards: a broken table propped against the shed with legs sticking straight out, two chain fence doors propped up posing a fall hazard, a wooden table with broken seats and table top, posing hazards to the children. Also in the indoor infant classroom, a shelf that is broken with chiipped paint and tape.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
There was not enough loose fill in play zone areas.
5 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
An infant was viewed asleep in a bouncer upon inspection.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
The operation failed to submit the required information within the compliance date. This is a re-cite. Three out of four staff were missing trainings in this category. One out of three staff was missing child maltreatment, and sids, shaken baby and early brain development training. One out of three staff were missing communicable diseases including immunizations, administering medication, food allergies, and building and premises safety training. One out of three staff was missing administering medication training, food allergies, hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens, and emergency preparedness training.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Three out of ten children's records were lacking their immunization records.
5 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Infant was in a bouncer prop up with a bottle.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
The operation has been serving foods to children that are stored and/or cooked beyond the shelf-life/expiration dates, which is unsafe for consumption.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The fire and health inspection reports were not available for review.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
An employee caring for children, did not use good judgement when she inappropriately redirected two children away from a doorway.
5 746.1205(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 5 year old child was left unsuperviosed and observed to be outside of the classroom alone.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Three fire extinguishers indoors and one fire extinghuiser used for transportation in the van were observed to not be servised and the pressure gauges in the red zone and expired.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Hazardous materials were accessible to children under the children's sink. The hazardous materials were removed from the classroom upon inspection.
Yes
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Three sheets out of five cribs that were observed, have loose fitted sheets and a risk for entanglment.
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
Two adult volunteers completing community service hours through the court system and one maintenance worker, were found to be frequently present and have unsupervised access to the children, without an initial or cleared background check on file.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor playground was observed to have the following hazards: a broken table propped against the shed with legs sticking straight out, two chain fence doors propped up posing a fall hazard, a wooden table with broken seats and table top, posing hazards to the children. Also in the indoor infant classroom, a shelf that is broken with chiipped paint and tape.
4 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
The operation does not have documentation of monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.
4 746.1501(b) - Caregiver Responsible for Each Child
In the infant room there were seven infants to one caregiver.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Three shelves in two classrooms were observed to not be in good repair and unsanitary. In one classroom, a cleaning supply bottle with chemicals was observed to be with in access to children.
5 746.4601(1) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Arranged for Supervision
Four children were viewed hiding under an opening of the bleachers playing hide and seek.
5 746.1205(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 5 year old child was left unsuperviosed and observed to be outside of the classroom alone.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Three out of four staff were missing trainings in this category. One out of three staff was missing child maltreatment, and sids, shaken baby and early brain development training. One out of three staff were missing communicable diseases including immunizations, administering medication, food allergies, and building and premises safety training. One out of three staff was missing administering medication training, food allergies, hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens, and emergency preparedness training.
4 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
The operation has been serving foods to children that are stored and/or cooked beyond the shelf-life/expiration dates, which is unsafe for consumption.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
An employee caring for children, did not use good judgement when she inappropriately redirected two children away from a doorway.

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

Inspections (136)

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

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