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First Christian Church Day School and Child Care Center

3401 SANTA FE ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78411-1441

Operation number:
26129
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:
135
License effective:
January 28, 1987
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3618541241
Email:
fccdsdirector@yahoo.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 First Christian Church Day School and Child Care Center from January 7, 2022 through November 3, 2025.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 6, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three 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

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 13 local median in 78411

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.14
Local median
0.41

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.87

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: Staff training
Report finding
Of the four staff files reviewed, one did not have the required information regarding their education.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The Current Employee List was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Official code
746.401(9)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Of the nine children's reviewed, three did not have the Name, Address and/or Phone Numbers of the Emergency Contact.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the nine children's files reviewed, all nine did not have the Healthcare Provider Statement noted in the children's file.
Correction deadline
December 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Of the nine children's files reviewed, one did not have the Date of enrollment on the Admission Form noted.
Correction deadline
December 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Official code
746.605(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
In two of the highly used areas of the child care center the paint is pealing off of the the walls. One area is a classroom that is used for rainy days and the other area is a hallwall enterance to a classroom.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
On the Playground the Landscape Edging was on longer in the ground, this was the case in two different areas on the playground. By the Landscape Edging not being in the ground this could cause a possible tripping hazard. This was corrected during the inspection when the director pulled up the Landscape Edging entirely.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Of the three staff files reviewed, one did not have current First Aid/CPR.
Correction deadline
February 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A fire inspection was not completed for the 2023 year. 4/6/2023 The Annual Fire Inspection was conducted, however there are areas that were not completed. The church is in talks with a local company regarding materials to fix the reminding deficiency for the City of Corpus Christi Fire Department. No definitive date has been identified for completion.
Correction status
Correction due by April 24, 2023
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One employees folder was not available for review upon inspection.
Correction deadline
March 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.907(c) - Personnel Record Storage- Location
Official code
746.907(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A fire inspection was not completed for the 2023 year.
Correction deadline
March 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 6, 2023
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
In one restroom there was chipped paint on the walls accessible to children.
Correction deadline
March 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Official code
746.3701(5)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
All three doors used exiting the building where children are do not close properly due to malfunction of doors.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The primary director allowed a caregiver to leave a child who was misbehaving during chapel, in the care of an employee who was preparing lunches and did not have the ability to conduct both duties.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Official code
746.1003(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information gathered and preponderance of evidence, an employee was not properly supervising a child when she was preparing lunches in the kitchen. As a result, the child left the premises and was found 20 minutes later by local city workers.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not use good judgment when she left a child in the care of an employee who was preparing lunches for the daycare. As a result, the child was able to leave from her care. The operation did not use good judgment when law enforcement wasn?t contacted after the child left the daycare.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2023
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)