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Molina Neighborhood Center

614 HORNE RD, Corpus Christi, TX 78416-2458

Operation number:
9048
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:
85
License effective:
October 21, 1985
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3618538881
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 18 available inspections for Molina Neighborhood Center from January 12, 2022 through June 30, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on March 6, 2026 and involved recordkeeping.

Other violations was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from June 5, 2026 through June 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
18

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in Corpus Christi

Compared to 120 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.78
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
39%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.76

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.

Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two out of the six staff records evaluated did not have a completed 2985 form.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Official code
746.901(4)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The ceiling vents in the infant classroom were not maintained clean, there was dust arounds the vents.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not use good judgment when she patted an infant on the bottom and made an inappropriate comment.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
A written activity plan was not being followed in one classroom. Classroom's must have activities planned as followed weekly.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The annual sanitation inspection as expired upon inspection.
Correction deadline
February 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a child was physically abused.
Correction deadline
December 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information provided, a child sustained a scratch on the face by a caregiver, when they grabbed the child by the arm and flipped them over onto their cot.
Correction deadline
December 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Napping cots in two of the three class rooms observed, were labeled with numbers; there was not a number/child assignment map available. This was corrected when the caregivers in both classes developed a map for their class.
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: Other violations
Report finding
Changing table in the Toddler room was not clean. This was corrected when the director brought it to the attention of the caregiver and at that point the caregiver sanitized the changing table.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Official code
746.3407(11)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
An outdated Activity Plan was posted in the Infant room. This was corrected when it was brought to the caregivers attention. She replaced the outdated Activity Plan with the current Activity Plan.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Official code
746.401(5)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The allergy list was posted in two classes with out a cover. This was corrected when the director turned over the Allergy List to hide the names of the child(ren) names.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the two infants that are still on Formula one did not have current feeding instructions on file. This was corrected when the parent completed the Feeding Schedule.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two infants did not have current infant feeding schedules on fie.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director was missing the following annual training for 2020-2021: Child Maltreatment, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens.
Correction deadline
January 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Official code
746.1311(d)