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Ludi's Daycare

20 serious findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Feb 24, 2026.

5209 Surrey Ln, Corpus Christi, TX 78415 · (361) 834-9442

At a glance

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

Serious findings0 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 0 investigations (12 visits). Most recent serious: Feb 24, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 8

69% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2014Full Permit

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #1530596 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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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

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.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Feb 24, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  During the inspection the operation was lacking 2 health statements for 2 of the 4 animals.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2026, verified Mar 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(b).
Feb 24, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  During the inspection the operation was lacking 2 health statements for 2 of the 4 animals.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2026, verified Mar 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(b).
Feb 24, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  During the inspection the operation was lacking 2 health statements for 2 of the 4 animals.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2026, verified Mar 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(b).
Feb 24, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  During the inspection the operation was lacking 2 health statements for 2 of the 4 animals.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2026, verified Mar 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(b).
2025
Feb 27, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Animals
  The operational policy provided to the parents for the number of pets present at the operation is not current. The policy states they have two dogs, but currently, they have three dogs and one cat.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 7, 2025. Standard 747.501(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  One out of the four children's records monitored did not have a current immunization record.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 7, 2025. Standard 747.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Two out of the four children's records monitored did not have a current health care provider statement.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 7, 2025. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  Two out of the four pet records monitored were not available for review.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
Feb 27, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  One out of the four children's records monitored did not have a current immunization record.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 7, 2025. Standard 747.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Two out of the four children's records monitored did not have a current health care provider statement.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 7, 2025. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Animals
  The operational policy provided to the parents for the number of pets present at the operation is not current. The policy states they have two dogs, but currently, they have three dogs and one cat.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 7, 2025. Standard 747.501(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  Two out of the four pet records monitored were not available for review.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
Feb 27, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Two out of the four children's records monitored did not have a current health care provider statement.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 7, 2025. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  One out of the four children's records monitored did not have a current immunization record.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 7, 2025. Standard 747.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Animals
  The operational policy provided to the parents for the number of pets present at the operation is not current. The policy states they have two dogs, but currently, they have three dogs and one cat.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 7, 2025. Standard 747.501(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  Two out of the four pet records monitored were not available for review.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
Feb 27, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  One out of the four children's records monitored did not have a current immunization record.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 7, 2025. Standard 747.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Two out of the four children's records monitored did not have a current health care provider statement.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 7, 2025. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Animals
  The operational policy provided to the parents for the number of pets present at the operation is not current. The policy states they have two dogs, but currently, they have three dogs and one cat.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 7, 2025. Standard 747.501(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  Two out of the four pet records monitored were not available for review.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
2024
Mar 19, 2024 to Mar 19, 20244 inspections
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- Mar 19, 2024 inspection
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- Mar 19, 2024 inspection

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2023
Mar 29, 2023 to Mar 29, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 29, 2023 inspection
- Mar 29, 2023 inspection
- Mar 29, 2023 inspection
- Mar 29, 2023 inspection
Mar 21, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Although children do not use upstairs space, the rooms located on second floor level were observed to be unsanitary and affect the air quality in the home where children are present.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2023, verified Mar 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The outdoor play area has exposed green and white flooring material near the play equipment that is accessible to children and poses a safety hazard.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2023, verified Mar 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Animals
  The operational policy states there is one dog on premises, however, the operation has two dogs present.
  Corrected Mar 31, 2023, verified Mar 27, 2023. Standard 747.501(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  Two dogs did not have up-to-date vaccination record on file.
  Corrected Mar 31, 2023, verified Mar 27, 2023. Standard 747.801(6).
Mar 21, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The outdoor play area has exposed green and white flooring material near the play equipment that is accessible to children and poses a safety hazard.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2023, verified Mar 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  Two dogs did not have up-to-date vaccination record on file.
  Corrected Mar 31, 2023, verified Mar 27, 2023. Standard 747.801(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Animals
  The operational policy states there is one dog on premises, however, the operation has two dogs present.
  Corrected Mar 31, 2023, verified Mar 27, 2023. Standard 747.501(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Although children do not use upstairs space, the rooms located on second floor level were observed to be unsanitary and affect the air quality in the home where children are present.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2023, verified Mar 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
Mar 21, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  Two dogs did not have up-to-date vaccination record on file.
  Corrected Mar 31, 2023, verified Mar 27, 2023. Standard 747.801(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The outdoor play area has exposed green and white flooring material near the play equipment that is accessible to children and poses a safety hazard.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2023, verified Mar 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Animals
  The operational policy states there is one dog on premises, however, the operation has two dogs present.
  Corrected Mar 31, 2023, verified Mar 27, 2023. Standard 747.501(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Although children do not use upstairs space, the rooms located on second floor level were observed to be unsanitary and affect the air quality in the home where children are present.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2023, verified Mar 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
Mar 21, 2023Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Animals
  The operational policy states there is one dog on premises, however, the operation has two dogs present.
  Corrected Mar 31, 2023, verified Mar 27, 2023. Standard 747.501(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  Two dogs did not have up-to-date vaccination record on file.
  Corrected Mar 31, 2023, verified Mar 27, 2023. Standard 747.801(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Although children do not use upstairs space, the rooms located on second floor level were observed to be unsanitary and affect the air quality in the home where children are present.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2023, verified Mar 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The outdoor play area has exposed green and white flooring material near the play equipment that is accessible to children and poses a safety hazard.
  Corrected Mar 24, 2023, verified Mar 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
2022
Apr 20, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The outside area has two electrical wires dangling from the top of the roof down the side of the house, which presents a safety hazard to children. The wooden fence has nails protruding through the board planks that are accessible to children.
  Corrected May 4, 2022, verified Apr 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
  One out of six children's records evaluated did not have date of admission.
  Corrected May 4, 2022, verified Apr 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(3).
Apr 20, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The outside area has two electrical wires dangling from the top of the roof down the side of the house, which presents a safety hazard to children. The wooden fence has nails protruding through the board planks that are accessible to children.
  Corrected May 4, 2022, verified Apr 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
  One out of six children's records evaluated did not have date of admission.
  Corrected May 4, 2022, verified Apr 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(3).
Apr 20, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The outside area has two electrical wires dangling from the top of the roof down the side of the house, which presents a safety hazard to children. The wooden fence has nails protruding through the board planks that are accessible to children.
  Corrected May 4, 2022, verified Apr 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
  One out of six children's records evaluated did not have date of admission.
  Corrected May 4, 2022, verified Apr 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(3).
Apr 20, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The outside area has two electrical wires dangling from the top of the roof down the side of the house, which presents a safety hazard to children. The wooden fence has nails protruding through the board planks that are accessible to children.
  Corrected May 4, 2022, verified Apr 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
  One out of six children's records evaluated did not have date of admission.
  Corrected May 4, 2022, verified Apr 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(3).

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