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Grace Preschool

14521 NORTHWEST BLVD, Corpus Christi, TX 78410-5501

Operation number:
1745529
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:
169
License effective:
December 19, 2022
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3617524023
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 17 available inspections for Grace Preschool from June 24, 2022 through February 19, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 13, 2026 and involved child guidance.

Two later inspections, from January 15, 2026 through February 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 9 local median in 78410

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.65
Local median
0.16

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
24%
Local median
13%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
24%
Local median
13%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.13

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver in a pre-k classroom was observed on video footage, making a child run as a form of punishment and was also found to be yelling at children in her care.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The director was not properly supervising employees to ensure they were fulfilling their duties and responsibilities. The director did not report to parents about an incident involving inappropriate discipline in a classroom.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
Official code
746.1003(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
One caregiver in the in 12-18mos old room was observed changing a child's diaper without properly washing the child's hands. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 12, 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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit in the transportation van did not have the following items: scissors, cotton balls, and thermometer.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The special needs statement was left blank on four out of five records evaluated.
Correction deadline
September 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Official code
746.605(13)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation lacked an annual fire inspection.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The school-age playground lacked nine inches in depth of loose-fill surfacing.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Official code
746.4907(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation had not reviewed the Children's Product Safety Commission website and reviewed the list of unsafe products.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Official code
746.4135(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The operations transportation vehicle was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Official code
746.5625(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The operations transportation van did not have a fire extinguisher available.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The center director lacked two hours in transportation safety training.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)