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Childcare center · Corpus Christi, TX
Mary Mcleod Bethune Early Child Development Nursery
A licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 900 KINNEY ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
County: Nueces County
Phone: (361) 882-7326
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 50 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 172419
Permit: Full Permit, issued July 6, 1987
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 172419 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 21 inspections
- 12 investigations
- 2 assessments
- 13 citations from these visits (risk level: High 5, Medium High 4, Medium 3, Medium Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from November 23, 2021 to September 17, 2026, newest first: 51 visits and 31 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
September 17, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 26, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 13, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 31, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
June 17, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 4, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
June 4, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 3, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
February 27, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 19, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 15, 2026 · Correction verified: April 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation failed to notify licensing before the two-day period of the incident.
October 13, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 11, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 13, 2025 · Correction verified: June 12, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The fire and health inspection reports were not available for review.
January 24, 2025 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: February 2, 2025 · Correction verified: January 27, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
November 8, 2024 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 15, 2024 · Correction verified: November 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
October 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 29, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
October 16, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 30, 2024 · Correction verified: November 8, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
September 11, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 29, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
August 13, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 29, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
June 26, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 25, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 17, 2024 · Correction verified: July 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An employee caring for children, did not use good judgement when she inappropriately redirected two children away from a doorway.
June 24, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 10, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 10, 2024 · Correction verified: June 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 5 year old child was left unsuperviosed and observed to be outside of the classroom alone.
June 6, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
June 3, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 20, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 20, 2024 · Correction verified: June 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One center employee that was present at the operation with access to the children, did not have a background check.
May 16, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
May 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 3, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 10, 2024 · Correction verified: May 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
April 29, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 4 citations
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 28, 2024 · Correction verified: June 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 28, 2024 · Correction verified: June 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 28, 2024 · Correction verified: June 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 31, 2024 · Correction verified: June 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The center director did not maintain documentation to record hours worked at the operation.
April 4, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 2, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
November 2, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2023 · Correction verified: November 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have documentation of monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2023 · Correction verified: November 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2023 · Correction verified: November 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
October 26, 2023 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2023 · Correction verified: November 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 10, 2023 · Correction verified: November 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The fire inspection was observed to be expired.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 10, 2023 · Correction verified: November 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Fire drill exit times were documented and observed to be over 3 minutes.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2023 · Correction verified: November 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three sheets out of five cribs that were observed, have loose fitted sheets and a risk for entanglment.
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2023 · Correction verified: November 3, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have documentaiton of monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.
August 9, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
May 11, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 8, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
May 4, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 3, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1501(b) - Caregiver Responsible for Each Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 4, 2023 · Correction verified: May 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
In the infant room there were seven infants to one caregiver.
December 6, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 21, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 21, 2022 · Correction verified: December 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant was viewed asleep in a bouncer upon inspection.
November 4, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 10, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
September 28, 2022 · Investigation · 2 citations
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: November 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A background check renewal was not done upon inspection and was inactive.
746.4601(1) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Arranged for Supervision
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 10, 2022 · Correction verified: November 4, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four children were viewed hiding under an opening of the bleachers playing hide and seek.
January 25, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Hazardous materials were accessible to children under the children's sink. The hazardous materials were removed from the classroom upon inspection.
January 12, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
December 6, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
November 23, 2021 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 30, 2021 · Correction verified: December 6, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three out of ten children's records were lacking their immunization records.
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 23, 2021 · Correction verified: December 6, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infant was in a bouncer prop up with a bottle.
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 14, 2021 · Correction verified: December 6, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was not enough loose fill in play zone areas.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 30, 2021 · Correction verified: December 6, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
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- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.