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First Presbyterian Preschool

430 S CARANCAHUA ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78401-3436

Operation number:
135797
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:
80
License effective:
December 31, 1986
Hours:
07:45 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3618877116
Email:
firstpresbyterianpreschool@gmail.com

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 31 available inspections for First Presbyterian Preschool from July 7, 2021 through July 15, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 24, 2026 and involved supervision.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Five later inspections, from February 26, 2026 through July 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
31

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
13

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

31 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in Corpus Christi

Compared to 120 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.42
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
26%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
26%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
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.

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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The caregivers on the playground were observed via video footage not properly supervising the children playing on the playground.
Correction deadline
March 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was accidentally left unattended in the hallway for an unspecified duration while transitioning to the playground area.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The unitary surfacing in the outdoor play area contains two holes within the swing zone, which may present a tripping hazard for children during outdoor activities.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no current gas leak inspection. The last gas leak inspection was conducted on 1/16/23.
Correction deadline
July 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Inspector observed one three month old infant swaddled in a crib while asleep.
Correction deadline
February 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Official code
746.2428
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left unsupervised in the hallway for a timeframe of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Correction deadline
February 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
An employee at the operation did not use good judgement when the classroom door and baby gate were left open, which allowed a child to walk out of the classroom unsupervised.
Correction deadline
February 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 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)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The director of the operation did not notify Child Care Licensing when a child became ill and was transported by emergency services, requiring medical care.
Correction deadline
October 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(3)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Two caregivers left one child in the hallway for a minute. Caregivers were unsure of how many children they were responsible for.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The director used poor judgment in allowing an 11 and 13 yr. old to go into children's classrooms and carry infants.
Correction deadline
September 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2021
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)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, two children were observed in infant classrooms who were more than 18 months older than the infants in the classroom. The children were approximately 11 and 13 yrs. old.
Correction deadline
September 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation allowed two children to be present at the facility who were not enrolled. The governing body admitted that the children were not enrolled and no paperwork was provided to Inspector at the time of the investigation inspection.
Correction deadline
September 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(1) - Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
Official code
746.605(1)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, the director failed to operate in compliance with minimum standards.
Correction deadline
September 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)