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Special Place Daycare LLC

3065 S STAPLES ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3609

Operation number:
1684356
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:
33
License effective:
June 13, 2019
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3618515053
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 nine available inspections for Special Place Daycare LLC from November 2, 2021 through August 7, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 12, 2025 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two 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
9

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78404

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.78
Local median
0.77

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
67%
Local median
37%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
39%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
2.13

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: Facility condition
Report finding
Vents, ceiling fans and window seals throughout the facility were observed with dirt and debris. The vent hood in the kitchen was also observed with dirt and debris. A fire extinguisher in the pre-k hallway was observed with dirt and debris. Peeling paint was observed on the toddler room door.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 out of the 4 care giver's training records evaluated was missing 2 hours of training, out of the required 16 hours of training needed within their 90 days of employment.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2024
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The outdoor playground was observed to have the following hazards: a red push stroller with an active spider nest and adult spiders in access to children, a hole in the ground that is 4 in. wide by 9 in. in length and 8 in. deep, that poses a fall or tripping hazard, and a broken shelf that is damaged with warped material and in access to children.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
One caregiver was observed to be supervising two separate classrooms during naptime. The caregiver did not have adequate supervision of the classroom with specified age 18mos-24mos.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A food allergy emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not available at time of inspection.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During a follow up inspection, the operation still did not have enough staff in the facility during naptime. This is a re-cite.
Correction deadline
November 12, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
Official code
746.1613(a)(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Inspector observed someone speaking to a parent at the door upon arrival to the facility. A caregiver opened the door for Inspector and left classroom unattended. Inspector observed two more staff leave their rooms during the visit. One of the two staff was supervising the infant room and left the room unsupervised twice during the inspection.
Correction deadline
November 2, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1613(a)(6) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
Official code
746.1613(a)(6)