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Childcare center · Corpus Christi, TX
Acushnet KinderCare
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: 4040 ACUSHNET DR, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
County: Nueces County
Phone: (361) 851-2861
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 154 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 198998
Permit: Full Permit, issued February 2, 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 198998 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 18 inspections
- 13 investigations
- 10 citations from these visits (risk level: High 6, Medium High 4)
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 15, 2021 to October 1, 2026, newest first: 43 visits and 20 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.
October 1, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
November 25, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 7, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 5, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
October 28, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
October 21, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 19, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
October 15, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2025 · Correction verified: November 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The carpet and walls in of the classroom was stained. Another room, the sink was clogged, the wall was stained and the ceiling had AC dust on the walls.
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child was observed not washing hands after toileting. The children in the room were observed not washing hands before eating a meal. The caregiver was observed not washing hands after removing gloves. This was corrected when the caregiver had the child and caregivers washed hands.
October 7, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 3, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
September 26, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 24, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 23, 2025 · Correction verified: November 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver humiliated a child by getting down on the child's level and growling, and yelling at the child like a dog.
August 26, 2025 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 25, 2025 · Correction verified: November 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A staff member brought a vape pen inside the daycare classroom.
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 25, 2025 · Correction verified: November 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not report allegations of suspected abuse of a child when the information was brought to their attention.
June 27, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 24, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 30, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 29, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
March 19, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
February 18, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
February 14, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
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: March 4, 2025 · Correction verified: March 19, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Supervision was not ensured due to a child being outside unattended for a few minutes.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2025 · Correction verified: March 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregiver did not make good judgement when she failed to realize a child was outside unsupervised.
October 31, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · 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.
October 3, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
August 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 13, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 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: September 13, 2024 · Correction verified: October 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Adequate supervision was not maintained in the Toddler classroom where the incident occurred.
July 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 12, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
June 28, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 26, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
June 3, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 31, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 3, 2024 · Correction verified: June 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregiver "tapped" a child's hand as a method of discipline.
November 28, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 18, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 15, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 14, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 3 citations
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 16, 2023 · Correction verified: September 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 16, 2023 · Correction verified: September 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
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: August 16, 2023 · Correction verified: September 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
July 13, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 10, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
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: July 13, 2023 · Correction verified: August 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
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 13, 2023 · Correction verified: August 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
May 5, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 10, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
December 8, 2022 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 15, 2022 · Correction verified: December 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the ten childrens files reviewed, one did not have a current immunization record.
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 9, 2022 · Correction verified: December 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
In several classes the napping cots were labeled with numbers but there was not a map to refer too.
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 15, 2022 · Correction verified: December 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 15, 2022 · Correction verified: December 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 9, 2022 · Correction verified: December 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
When oserving the outdoor play for one of the classes a caregiver was seen on and Electronic device.
May 26, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
May 10, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
December 29, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
November 15, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- 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.