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Kinder Care Learning Center #942

4040 ACUSHNET DR, Corpus Christi, TX 78413-2038

Operation number:
198998
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Nueces
Capacity:
154
License effective:
February 2, 1987
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3618512861
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 46 available inspections for Kinder Care Learning Center #942 from August 6, 2021 through November 25, 2025.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 15, 2025 and involved environmental health.

Other violations was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

Six later inspections, from October 19, 2025 through November 25, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
46

12 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
21

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
17

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

46 total inspections vs 15 local median in 78413

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.46
Local median
0.43

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
24%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
24%
Local median
24%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Official code
746.3417(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver humiliated a child by getting down on the child's level and growling, and yelling at the child like a dog.
Correction deadline
October 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A staff member brought a vape pen inside the daycare classroom.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Official code
746.3703(d)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation did not report allegations of suspected abuse of a child when the information was brought to their attention.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Official code
746.1201(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Supervision was not ensured due to a child being outside unattended for a few minutes.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The caregiver did not make good judgement when she failed to realize a child was outside unsupervised.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the eight children s files reviewed, one did not have the Allergy section of the Enrollment Form completed. This was corrected during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(15)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Adequate supervision was not maintained in the Toddler classroom where the incident occurred.
Correction deadline
September 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The caregiver "tapped" a child's hand as a method of discipline.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Official code
746.2803(4)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
Official code
746.1507(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
Correction deadline
July 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
Correction deadline
July 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
When oserving the outdoor play for one of the classes a caregiver was seen on and Electronic device.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Of the ten files reviewed, one was missing the Emergency Care information.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(12)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the ten childrens files reviewed, one did not have a current immunization record.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the ten files reviewed, one did not have the Health Care Provider Statement.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
In several classes the napping cots were labeled with numbers but there was not a map to refer too.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left unsupervised on the playground after outdoor play.
Correction deadline
October 19, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)