Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.33
- Local median
- 0.11
Marguerite Child Development Center
2018 MARGUERITE ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78405-1451
- Operation number:
- 1517274
- 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:
- 36
- License effective:
- January 8, 2014
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 3619040904
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Marguerite Child Development Center from September 2, 2021 through April 2, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 18, 2026 and involved child guidance.
Staff training was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
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
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 78405
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 58%
- Local median
- 11%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.5
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 9, 2025March 18, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The first aid kit was missing the antisepctic solution/wipes.
- Correction deadline
- March 25, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 20, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4003(a)(3) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
- Official code
- 746.4003(a)(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A caregiver in the toddler classroom was observed not giving positive interactions with the children during lunch time.
- Correction deadline
- March 18, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 31, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
- Official code
- 746.1203(5)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- One out of five caregivers were missing the following mandatory trainings: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
- Correction deadline
- April 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 20, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
- Official code
- 746.1309(e)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- At time of inspection, there was one classroom in which the caregivers personal belongings were stored in an unsecured cubbie and accessible to children. Correction was made during the inspection when the Executive Director asked the caregiver to secure their belongings in a place not accessible to the children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- An outlet in the Toddler classroom was missing one of its outlet covers. This was corrected during the inspection when the Executive Director brought to the school the plastic covers for the outlets. The classroom teacher of the class in question replaced the plastic outlet cover to come into compliance..
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
- Official code
- 746.3701(1)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Several of the children's files reviewed do not have current updates. Two of the four files reviewed have not been updated since 2022, another since 2023 and the fourth file over one year ago.
- Correction deadline
- April 23, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 25, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
- Official code
- 746.609(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A teacher was not current with her SID and Shaken Baby Annual trainings.
- Correction deadline
- April 11, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 10, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(d)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- In two classroom cots were not labeled. The staff corrected at the inspection and labeled the cots.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- In one classroom a child had an allergy but no plan was in place.
- Correction deadline
- August 4, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 13, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
- Official code
- 746.403(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One out of ten children's files was missing their immunization records.
- Correction deadline
- August 4, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 13, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Recited: The operation has not yet obtained age appropriate playground equipment for the Pre-Kinder children.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 11, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2607(5) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
- Official code
- 746.2607(5)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Two of the four outlet covers were missing in the Toddler class. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver placed plastic covers in the outlets.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
- Official code
- 746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The two trash cans in the Pre-K room were missing lids. According to the caregiver the lids are broken and replacement lids have been ordered.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 28, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
- Official code
- 746.3407(8)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- It was observed that the Pre-Kinder children do not have the appropriate play equipment on their playground.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 28, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2607(5) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
- Official code
- 746.2607(5)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- During nap time the caregiver was not aware of how many children were in her care.
- Correction deadline
- July 21, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 3, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
- Official code
- 746.1203(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Two staff records did not have the required annual training.
- Correction deadline
- September 16, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 9, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
- Official code
- 746.1301(5)(A)