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Grace Preschool

8 critical findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 13, 2026.

14521 Northwest Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 · (361) 752-4023

At a glance

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

Critical findings8 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 8 investigations (40 visits). Most recent critical: Jan 13, 2026.

Critical8 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 8

69% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2022Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 169

Texas HHSC operation #1745529 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Programs and services

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
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

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
Jan 15, 2026 to Feb 19, 20268 inspections
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- Feb 19, 2026 inspection
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- Jan 15, 2026 inspection
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Jan 13, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  A caregiver in a pre-k classroom was observed on video footage, making a child run as a form of punishment and was also found to be yelling at children in her care.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
  The director was not properly supervising employees to ensure they were fulfilling their duties and responsibilities. The director did not report to parents about an incident involving inappropriate discipline in a classroom.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(4).
Jan 13, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  A caregiver in a pre-k classroom was observed on video footage, making a child run as a form of punishment and was also found to be yelling at children in her care.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
  The director was not properly supervising employees to ensure they were fulfilling their duties and responsibilities. The director did not report to parents about an incident involving inappropriate discipline in a classroom.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(4).
Jan 13, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
  The director was not properly supervising employees to ensure they were fulfilling their duties and responsibilities. The director did not report to parents about an incident involving inappropriate discipline in a classroom.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  A caregiver in a pre-k classroom was observed on video footage, making a child run as a form of punishment and was also found to be yelling at children in her care.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
Jan 13, 2026Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  A caregiver in a pre-k classroom was observed on video footage, making a child run as a form of punishment and was also found to be yelling at children in her care.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
  The director was not properly supervising employees to ensure they were fulfilling their duties and responsibilities. The director did not report to parents about an incident involving inappropriate discipline in a classroom.
  Corrected Feb 10, 2026, verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(4).
2025
Jul 10, 2025 to Dec 16, 202512 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Jul 17, 2025 inspection
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- Jul 17, 2025 inspection
- Jul 10, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jul 10, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jul 10, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jul 10, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Mar 4, 2024 to Dec 18, 20248 inspections
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2023
Dec 20, 2023 to Dec 20, 20234 inspections
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Show 28 older visits, not counted above

Jun 8, 2023 to Jun 8, 20234 inspections
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2022
Dec 12, 2022 to Dec 12, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 12, 2022 inspection
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Nov 18, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  The first aid kit in the transportation van did not have the following items: scissors, cotton balls, and thermometer.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2022, verified Dec 12, 2022. Standard 746.4003(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  One caregiver in the in 12-18mos old room was observed changing a child's diaper without properly washing the child's hands. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2022, verified Dec 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
Nov 18, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  The first aid kit in the transportation van did not have the following items: scissors, cotton balls, and thermometer.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2022, verified Dec 12, 2022. Standard 746.4003(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  One caregiver in the in 12-18mos old room was observed changing a child's diaper without properly washing the child's hands. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2022, verified Dec 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
Nov 18, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  One caregiver in the in 12-18mos old room was observed changing a child's diaper without properly washing the child's hands. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2022, verified Dec 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  The first aid kit in the transportation van did not have the following items: scissors, cotton balls, and thermometer.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2022, verified Dec 12, 2022. Standard 746.4003(a).
Nov 18, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  One caregiver in the in 12-18mos old room was observed changing a child's diaper without properly washing the child's hands. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection.
  Corrected Nov 18, 2022, verified Dec 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  The first aid kit in the transportation van did not have the following items: scissors, cotton balls, and thermometer.
  Corrected Dec 2, 2022, verified Dec 12, 2022. Standard 746.4003(a).
Sep 16, 2022 to Sep 16, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 16, 2022 inspection
- Sep 16, 2022 inspection
- Sep 16, 2022 inspection
- Sep 16, 2022 inspection
Aug 22, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  The special needs statement was left blank on four out of five records evaluated.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2022, verified Aug 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
Aug 22, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  The special needs statement was left blank on four out of five records evaluated.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2022, verified Aug 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
Aug 22, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  The special needs statement was left blank on four out of five records evaluated.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2022, verified Aug 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
Aug 22, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  The special needs statement was left blank on four out of five records evaluated.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2022, verified Aug 26, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(13).
Jul 15, 2022 to Jul 15, 20224 inspections
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Jun 24, 2022Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  The operations transportation vehicle was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.
  Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation lacked an annual fire inspection.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The operations transportation van did not have a fire extinguisher available.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The center director lacked two hours in transportation safety training.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
  The operation had not reviewed the Children's Product Safety Commission website and reviewed the list of unsafe products.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Standard 746.4135(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
  The school-age playground lacked nine inches in depth of loose-fill surfacing.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(2).
Jun 24, 2022Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  The operations transportation vehicle was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.
  Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation lacked an annual fire inspection.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The operations transportation van did not have a fire extinguisher available.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
  The operation had not reviewed the Children's Product Safety Commission website and reviewed the list of unsafe products.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Standard 746.4135(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
  The school-age playground lacked nine inches in depth of loose-fill surfacing.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The center director lacked two hours in transportation safety training.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Standard 746.1316(a).
Jun 24, 2022Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  The operations transportation vehicle was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.
  Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The operations transportation van did not have a fire extinguisher available.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation lacked an annual fire inspection.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The center director lacked two hours in transportation safety training.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
  The school-age playground lacked nine inches in depth of loose-fill surfacing.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
  The operation had not reviewed the Children's Product Safety Commission website and reviewed the list of unsafe products.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Standard 746.4135(a).
Jun 24, 2022Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  The operations transportation vehicle was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.
  Corrected Jul 8, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  The operations transportation van did not have a fire extinguisher available.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation lacked an annual fire inspection.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  The center director lacked two hours in transportation safety training.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
  The school-age playground lacked nine inches in depth of loose-fill surfacing.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
  The operation had not reviewed the Children's Product Safety Commission website and reviewed the list of unsafe products.
  Corrected Jun 30, 2022, verified Jul 15, 2022. Standard 746.4135(a).

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