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BERTHA Academy LLC

6402 SARATOGA BLVD, Corpus Christi, TX 78414-3425

Operation number:
1660883
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:
99
License effective:
March 20, 2018
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3619934386
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 37 available inspections for BERTHA Academy LLC from November 22, 2021 through August 17, 2026.

14 inspections recorded violations, with 30 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 28, 2026 and involved incident records.

Staff-to-child ratio was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

Four later inspections, from June 1, 2026 through August 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
37

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
30

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
25

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

37 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 78414

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.81
Local median
0.39

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
38%
Local median
18%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
28%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.92

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: Incident records
Report finding
The operation's staff did not report to Child Care Regulation, a child's injury that required medical attention.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The operation combined infant aged children with 18m and older children, in the music room, when combing for the 45 minutes prior to closing.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
Official code
746.1615
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
4 out of the 10 children's records monitored, did not have up-to-date immunization records.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2025
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: Staff training
Report finding
The center director did not have a current CPR and First Aid certification training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
3 out of the 5 staff records monitored, did not have their annual training current for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and Early Childhood Brain Development.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The outdoor monthly checklists have not been completed since May of 2025 and are not current.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
Official code
746.801(8)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation's staff did not make the decision to call for emergency services when a child showed an urgent need for medical care.
Correction deadline
May 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3605(b)(1) - Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - Contact EMS or take to ER
Official code
746.3605(b)(1)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Children were placed in a highchair for approximately 5-10 minutes as a form of discipline.
Correction deadline
July 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Official code
746.2805(8)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Infant children were left unsupervised when a caregiver left her classroom for a restroom break and asked a second caregiver to supervise them when that caregiver was caring for a separate group of children in a different room.
Correction deadline
July 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Official code
746.2401(7)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
One infant classroom caregiver was observed on her personal cell phone while she was supervising children.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
10 children were observed eating in highchairs and were observed to not be strapped to their seats that require seat straps.
Correction deadline
January 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
10 children in the toddler/ PreK mixed classroom did not wash their hands prior to eating their food.
Correction deadline
January 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Official code
746.3417(1)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while caring for children. Inspector spoke to staff who stated they are not allowed to be on their cell phones when in a classroom with children. Inspector has previously provided technical assistance on staff on cell phones while caring for children during a previous inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Inspector observed one person present and in a classroom with unsupervised access to children without an initial background check submitted. At the time of inspection the caregiver was seen in multiple classrooms.
Correction deadline
February 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Official code
745.621(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, two infants were observed being left asleep in car seats while in care at the operation.
Correction deadline
March 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Official code
746.2426(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Inspector observed two classrooms out of ratio. The infant room had 11 infants with one caregiver. The caregiver did not know the ages of the infants except that the youngest infant was one month old. A second classroom had one caregiver with 23 children. The children were between 2-4 yrs. old. The specified age group was 3 yrs. old.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Inspector observed two classrooms change children and not sanitize the diaper changing table after each child.
Correction deadline
January 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency preparedness plan was missing information such as how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, and how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive.
Correction deadline
January 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2024
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have annual documentation for checking the carbon monoxide, smoke detector, or fire extinguishers monthly.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Official code
746.5319
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Inspector observed one 6 month old infant in a bouncer with a blanket and bottle. Staff stated the blanket was being used to prop bottle.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Official code
746.2419(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Inspector observed one 4 month old infant in a crib lying on a boppy pillow.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One staff left classroom to open the door leaving the classroom out of ratio. There was one staff with 8 infants until the second staff returned.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Several classrooms were observed to have chipped paint on walls which is accessible to children.
Correction deadline
February 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
One child, age five months old, was observed sitting in a bouncy seat for almost thirty minutes.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Official code
746.2417(2)(B)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A caregiver in the infant room was observed feeding a child with bottle while child was sitting in a bouncer seat.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
Official code
746.2419(1)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Two out of six classrooms observed did not have an activity plan posted.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Official code
746.2209
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Two stationary play structures (one blue Thomas the Train and one red/pink fire truck) was observed with broken plastic parts. The broken plastic was observed to be sharp with jagged edges which poses a risk to children.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2023
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)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
In one classroom, childrens' snack was not placed on a plate or napkin prior to serving.
Correction deadline
February 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
746.3317(6)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
One child was observed awake sitting in a stroller during naptime. NOTE: this was corrected at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
Official code
746.2907(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was observed talking to another caregiver through the door to which her back was turned toward the children resulting in one child crawling out the doorway and into the hallway.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)