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Ms Rachels Child Care

4545 BLUEBELLE LN, Corpus Christi, TX 78416-1117

Operation number:
504298
Type:
Licensed Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Nueces
Capacity:
12
License effective:
July 5, 1994
Hours:
06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
Phone:
3616587012
Email:
msrachell@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 14 available inspections for Ms Rachels Child Care from January 4, 2022 through April 22, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 9, 2026 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four 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
14

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 7 local median in Corpus Christi

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.93
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.29

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.

Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Observed was cleaning supplies accesible to children. Gnats were observed to be inside and flying around the trash inside of the kitchen area.
Correction deadline
April 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
747.3203
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The left side of the backyard fence has two loose boards.
Correction deadline
December 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
747.3203
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Observed the diaper changing equipment being used as a shelf to place other items other than changing children's diapers. Observed a child's diaper being changed on the floor at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3303(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Official code
747.3303(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Observed the hallway wall with a hole accessible to the children at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3203(9) - Floors, Ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
747.3203(9)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Observed unkept carpets, floors not clear for the children to walk, and exposed drywall all accessible to the children in care. Ceiling in afterschool classroom is leaking.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
747.3203
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Observed the pre-kinder classroom being used as a storage room and not accessible to the children in care.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2503(2) - Pre-Kindergarten Age - Space Does Not Limit Movement
Official code
747.2503(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Observed two little tykes home used by children broken and accessible to the children at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.4401(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Official code
747.4401(7)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One employee record was not available at time of inspection.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.901 - Personnel Records
Official code
747.901
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
There was no record of sign in/out logsheets for the past three months.
Correction deadline
December 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
747.635(b) - Sign-in/out Logs Storage
Official code
747.635(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The outdoor play area needs to be maintained and cleaned. There is a missing board on the outdoor fence in the backyard as well as toys that need to be cleaned. The back room was observed with dirt and debris. The indoor kitchen area had bins that needed to be removed. The living room area had chairs and other items that were stacked. One child was observed knocking the chairs over. The hall way had a "roller coaster" toy blocking the walk way. Toys at the operation as well as the first aid kit were observed with dust and dirt. A first aid bin also had a dead fly on the bottom of the bin. The transportation vehicle had trash, leaves, and pencil shavings in the cup holders and under the seats.
Correction deadline
January 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
747.3203
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of one employee records did not have child maltreatment, SIDS, shaken baby, early brain development, administering medication, and food allergy training on file. There were 22 out of 30 hours for the annual 2020-2021 year.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1309(c) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
Official code
747.1309(c)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One out of 5 children's records on file did not have enrollment paperwork on file including no name or date of birth. One out of five children's records did not have enrollment paperwork on file however other paperwork did have a name and date of birth.
Correction deadline
January 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.605(1) - Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
Official code
747.605(1)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The provider did not have emergency medical authorization for 1 child who requires transportation. There were also 2 children on file who required transportation that did not have transportation authorization. Two other children who accompany the provider to pick up the school-age children also did not have the required authorization for transportation.
Correction deadline
January 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.5417(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
747.5417(a)(2)