Registered homeLicensed

Cindy Ann Francis

16 serious findings across 8 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Nov 12, 2024.

2618 Tonga Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418 · (361) 937-9553

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At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsCorpus Christi licensed centers, n=120

Serious findings0 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 8 inspections and 0 investigations (8 visits). Most recent serious: Nov 12, 2024.

Critical0 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 8

69% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2011Registered

Practical7a–4:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #1303466 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

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2024
Dec 6, 2024 to Dec 6, 20244 inspections
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- Dec 6, 2024 inspection
- Dec 6, 2024 inspection
- Dec 6, 2024 inspection
- Dec 6, 2024 inspection
Nov 12, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The fire drills were not conducted since December 13, 2022.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  Medication was not in the proper storage box and labeled with child's name and instructions.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3605(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The fire extinguisher has not been serviced since 2022.
  Corrected Nov 26, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregiver did not have her annual training hour for the 2023-2024 year. The caregiver was lacking 18 out of 30 annual training hours required.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
Nov 12, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The fire drills were not conducted since December 13, 2022.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregiver did not have her annual training hour for the 2023-2024 year. The caregiver was lacking 18 out of 30 annual training hours required.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  Medication was not in the proper storage box and labeled with child's name and instructions.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3605(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The fire extinguisher has not been serviced since 2022.
  Corrected Nov 26, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(b).
Nov 12, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  Medication was not in the proper storage box and labeled with child's name and instructions.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3605(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The fire drills were not conducted since December 13, 2022.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregiver did not have her annual training hour for the 2023-2024 year. The caregiver was lacking 18 out of 30 annual training hours required.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The fire extinguisher has not been serviced since 2022.
  Corrected Nov 26, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(b).
Nov 12, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregiver did not have her annual training hour for the 2023-2024 year. The caregiver was lacking 18 out of 30 annual training hours required.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The fire drills were not conducted since December 13, 2022.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  The fire extinguisher has not been serviced since 2022.
  Corrected Nov 26, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  Medication was not in the proper storage box and labeled with child's name and instructions.
  Corrected Nov 19, 2024, verified Dec 6, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3605(b)(1).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2023
Feb 13, 2023Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  Provider did not provide proof of coverage to Licensing by the anniversary date of the issuance of their permit.
  Corrected Feb 16, 2023, verified Feb 16, 2023. Standard 747.209(2).
Feb 13, 2023Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  Provider did not provide proof of coverage to Licensing by the anniversary date of the issuance of their permit.
  Corrected Feb 16, 2023, verified Feb 16, 2023. Standard 747.209(2).
Feb 13, 2023Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  Provider did not provide proof of coverage to Licensing by the anniversary date of the issuance of their permit.
  Corrected Feb 16, 2023, verified Feb 16, 2023. Standard 747.209(2).
Feb 13, 2023Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
  Provider did not provide proof of coverage to Licensing by the anniversary date of the issuance of their permit.
  Corrected Feb 16, 2023, verified Feb 16, 2023. Standard 747.209(2).
2022
Nov 28, 2022Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan
  A food emergency plan was not in place for a child with a peanut allergy in care.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Standard 747.605(16).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  No monthly drills were conducted for the 2022 year.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Fire Extinguisher has not been serviced for the year 2021-2022
  Corrected Dec 12, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Standard 747.5107(b).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records- Training Hours
  Trainings for the 2021-2022 year were not complete.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Standard 747.901(5).
Nov 28, 2022Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan
  A food emergency plan was not in place for a child with a peanut allergy in care.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Standard 747.605(16).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  No monthly drills were conducted for the 2022 year.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Fire Extinguisher has not been serviced for the year 2021-2022
  Corrected Dec 12, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Standard 747.5107(b).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records- Training Hours
  Trainings for the 2021-2022 year were not complete.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Standard 747.901(5).
Nov 28, 2022Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  No monthly drills were conducted for the 2022 year.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan
  A food emergency plan was not in place for a child with a peanut allergy in care.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Standard 747.605(16).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Fire Extinguisher has not been serviced for the year 2021-2022
  Corrected Dec 12, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Standard 747.5107(b).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records- Training Hours
  Trainings for the 2021-2022 year were not complete.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Standard 747.901(5).
Nov 28, 2022Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  Fire Extinguisher has not been serviced for the year 2021-2022
  Corrected Dec 12, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Standard 747.5107(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  No monthly drills were conducted for the 2022 year.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan
  A food emergency plan was not in place for a child with a peanut allergy in care.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Standard 747.605(16).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records- Training Hours
  Trainings for the 2021-2022 year were not complete.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2022, verified Jan 3, 2023. Standard 747.901(5).

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