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New Song Child Care

3238 HOLLY, Corpus Christi, TX 78415

Operation number:
1502633
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:
58
License effective:
April 30, 2013
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3613345583
Email:
mmgarcia417@aol.com
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 21 available inspections for New Song Child Care from August 24, 2021 through April 15, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 17, 2026 and involved environmental health.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
21

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
20

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
16

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

21 total inspections vs 11 local median in 78415

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.95
Local median
0.48

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
43%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
48%
Local median
35%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.89

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.

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Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Children in the prek classroom did not wash their hands prior to eating their snack/meal.
Correction deadline
March 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Official code
746.3417(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency plan for the operation does not include how children under 24 months of age will be evacuated.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Official code
746.5202(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Poor judgement was demonstrated when food in the form of candy was being used as a reward.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 16, 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)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
In the absence of the director, there is not a qualified assistant director in place.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operations director is not at the operation 75% of the operating hours.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Official code
746.1011(a)
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Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The daily playground checklist inspections are not being documented. A large screw was found by a child on the playground. The large screw was given to the teacher, in front of the Licensing Inspector.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Official code
746.4751(a)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
One of the caregivers was not aware of the number of children she was responsible for.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operations director is not at the operation 75% of the operating hours.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Official code
746.1011(a)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
In the absence of the director, there is not a qualified assistant director in place.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the three children s files reviewed, one was missing the immunization.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles were observed in the cribs of two Infants.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
Official code
746.2419(5)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two out of eight children's records evaluated did not have the required health statement on file.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2023
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: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
In the toddler room, there was insufficient number of toys and equipment accessible to children. Toys, books, and puzzles are stored on high shelves out of reach of children.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2206(3)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Child-Initiated - Equipment/Materials In Reach
Official code
746.2206(3)(A)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A five year old child was sleeping in the hallway during naptime. The child was separated from the group and the caregiver.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
Official code
746.2909(5)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The outside play area had two pieces of stationary play equipment--one is an apparatus that has bicycle wheels and the other is a stationary bouncy on springs---both pieces of equipment have peeling paint and rust. Also observed overgrown grass underneath the play equipment and along the fence line of outside play area. There were several ant piles observed on the outside play area.
Correction deadline
June 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
One classroom had a pair of adult scissors, bug spray, tape dispenser, and a bottle of children's Ibuprofen stored in an unsecured cabinet accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Official code
746.3407(13)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver was observed changing two infant diapers and did not wash the children's hands after diaper change.
Correction deadline
June 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Two out of the five cribs in the infant room did not have tight, snug fitting sheets.
Correction deadline
June 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child's whereabouts were unknown for approximately two minutes when child was found unsupervised in the restroom.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Operation did not notify parents in writing that an animal was present during operating hours.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3901(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
Official code
746.3901(1)