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Marguerite Child Development Center

2018 MARGUERITE ST, Corpus Christi TX 78405-1451 · License #1517274 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 36 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Apr 2, 2026
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Director
Veronica Zapata
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Address
2018 MARGUERITE ST, Corpus Christi TX 78405-1451 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Tue06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Wed06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Thu06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Fri06:00 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Meals ProvidedSnacks ProvidedPart Time Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 36 children
10
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
6
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
6
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.7
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Apr 2, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 18, 2026 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium

    746.4003(a)(3) · First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes

    The first aid kit was missing the antisepctic solution/wipes.

    Corrected by Mar 25, 2026

  • Medium

    746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    One out of five caregivers were missing the following mandatory trainings: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.

    Corrected by Apr 1, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.1203(5) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

    A caregiver in the toddler classroom was observed not giving positive interactions with the children during lunch time.

    Corrected by Mar 18, 2026

Oct 14, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 9, 2025 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1309(d) · Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

    A teacher was not current with her SID and Shaken Baby Annual trainings.

    Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.3701(1) · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    An outlet in the Toddler classroom was missing one of its outlet covers. This was corrected during the inspection when the Executive Director brought to the school the plastic covers for the outlets. The classroom teacher of the class in question replaced the plastic outlet cover to come into compliance..

    Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

  • Low

    746.609(a) · Update Admission Information - Procedure

    Several of the children's files reviewed do not have current updates. Two of the four files reviewed have not been updated since 2022, another since 2023 and the fourth file over one year ago.

    Corrected by Apr 23, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    At time of inspection, there was one classroom in which the caregivers personal belongings were stored in an unsecured cubbie and accessible to children. Correction was made during the inspection when the Executive Director asked the caregiver to secure their belongings in a place not accessible to the children.

    Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

Jun 25, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.4503(b) · Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

    In two classroom cots were not labeled. The staff corrected at the inspection and labeled the cots.

    Corrected by Jun 25, 2024

Jul 21, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.403(b) · Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans

    In one classroom a child had an allergy but no plan was in place.

    Corrected by Aug 4, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.613(b) · Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    One out of ten children's files was missing their immunization records.

    Corrected by Aug 4, 2023

Feb 10, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 3, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 28, 2022 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.2607(5) · Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play

    Recited: The operation has not yet obtained age appropriate playground equipment for the Pre-Kinder children.

    Corrected by Aug 11, 2022

Jul 21, 2022 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • High

    746.1203(2) · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

    During nap time the caregiver was not aware of how many children were in her care.

    Corrected by Jul 21, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.2607(5) · Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play

    It was observed that the Pre-Kinder children do not have the appropriate play equipment on their playground.

    Corrected by Jul 28, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.3407(8) · Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    The two trash cans in the Pre-K room were missing lids. According to the caregiver the lids are broken and replacement lids have been ordered.

    Corrected by Jul 28, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.3701(1) · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    Two of the four outlet covers were missing in the Toddler class. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver placed plastic covers in the outlets.

    Corrected by Jul 21, 2022

Sep 2, 2021 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.1301(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

    Two staff records did not have the required annual training.

    Corrected by Sep 16, 2021

Jul 27, 2021 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    The outside play area has over grown weeds and grass along the fence line as well as over grown weeds and grass growing around and inside of children's play equipment. A water table was observed with dirty standing water. One riding toy had exposed wires as the seat cover was missing. One part of the play area has rocks and other debris that is accessible to children and poses a safety risk.

    Corrected by Aug 3, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.1301(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

    Three out of six employee records did not have the required annual training hours on file at time of inspection.

    Corrected by Aug 10, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Mar 18, 2026 inspection noted: “The first aid kit was missing the antisepctic solution/wipes.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Apr 9, 2025 inspection noted: “A teacher was not current with her SID and Shaken Baby Annual trainings.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jun 25, 2024 inspection noted: “In two classroom cots were not labeled. The staff corrected at the inspection and labeled the cots.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error