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Marguerite Child Development Center

28 serious, 4 minor findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Mar 18, 2026.

2018 Marguerite St, Corpus Christi, TX 78405 · (361) 904-0904

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsCorpus Christi licensed centers, n=120

Serious findings0 critical, 28 serious, 4 minor across 20 inspections and 4 investigations (24 visits). Most recent serious: Mar 18, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious28 vs median 8

69% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2014Full Permit

Practical6a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 36 places

Texas HHSC operation #1517274 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
Apr 2, 2026 to Apr 2, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 2, 2026 inspection
- Apr 2, 2026 inspection
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- Apr 2, 2026 inspection
Mar 18, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Mar 18, 2026, verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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 Apr 1, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
  The first aid kit was missing the antisepctic solution/wipes.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Standard 746.4003(a)(3).
Mar 18, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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 Apr 1, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Mar 18, 2026, verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
  The first aid kit was missing the antisepctic solution/wipes.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Standard 746.4003(a)(3).
Mar 18, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
  The first aid kit was missing the antisepctic solution/wipes.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Standard 746.4003(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Mar 18, 2026, verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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 Apr 1, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Standard 746.1309(e).
Mar 18, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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 Apr 1, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
  The first aid kit was missing the antisepctic solution/wipes.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2026, verified Mar 20, 2026. Standard 746.4003(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Mar 18, 2026, verified Mar 31, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
2025
Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 14, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 14, 2025 inspection
- Oct 14, 2025 inspection
- Oct 14, 2025 inspection
- Oct 14, 2025 inspection
Aug 19, 2025Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Aug 19, 2025Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Aug 19, 2025Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Aug 19, 2025Complaint investigation
Outcome pending
Apr 9, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  A teacher was not current with her SID and Shaken Baby Annual trainings.
  Corrected Apr 11, 2025, verified Apr 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- MinorTexas: Low
  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 Apr 23, 2025, verified Apr 25, 2025. Standard 746.609(a).
Apr 9, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  A teacher was not current with her SID and Shaken Baby Annual trainings.
  Corrected Apr 11, 2025, verified Apr 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- MinorTexas: Low
  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 Apr 23, 2025, verified Apr 25, 2025. Standard 746.609(a).
Apr 9, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  A teacher was not current with her SID and Shaken Baby Annual trainings.
  Corrected Apr 11, 2025, verified Apr 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- MinorTexas: Low
  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 Apr 23, 2025, verified Apr 25, 2025. Standard 746.609(a).
Apr 9, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  A teacher was not current with her SID and Shaken Baby Annual trainings.
  Corrected Apr 11, 2025, verified Apr 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- MinorTexas: Low
  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 Apr 23, 2025, verified Apr 25, 2025. Standard 746.609(a).
2024
Jun 25, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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 during the inspection. Standard 746.4503(b).
Jun 25, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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 during the inspection. Standard 746.4503(b).
Jun 25, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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 during the inspection. Standard 746.4503(b).
Jun 25, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  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 during the inspection. Standard 746.4503(b).

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2023
Jul 21, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
  In one classroom a child had an allergy but no plan was in place.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2023, verified Sep 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.403(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  One out of ten children's files was missing their immunization records.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2023, verified Sep 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
Jul 21, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
  In one classroom a child had an allergy but no plan was in place.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2023, verified Sep 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.403(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  One out of ten children's files was missing their immunization records.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2023, verified Sep 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
Jul 21, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  One out of ten children's files was missing their immunization records.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2023, verified Sep 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
  In one classroom a child had an allergy but no plan was in place.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2023, verified Sep 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.403(b).
Jul 21, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  One out of ten children's files was missing their immunization records.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2023, verified Sep 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
  In one classroom a child had an allergy but no plan was in place.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2023, verified Sep 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.403(b).
Feb 10, 2023 to Feb 10, 20234 inspections
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2022
Aug 3, 2022 to Aug 3, 20224 inspections
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Jul 28, 2022Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Aug 11, 2022, verified Aug 11, 2022. Standard 746.2607(5).
Jul 28, 2022Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Aug 11, 2022, verified Aug 11, 2022. Standard 746.2607(5).
Jul 28, 2022Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Aug 11, 2022, verified Aug 11, 2022. Standard 746.2607(5).
Jul 28, 2022Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Aug 11, 2022, verified Aug 11, 2022. Standard 746.2607(5).
Jul 21, 2022Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
  During nap time the caregiver was not aware of how many children were in her care.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2022, verified Aug 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Jul 28, 2022, verified Jul 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Jul 28, 2022, verified Jul 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2607(5).
Jul 21, 2022Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
  During nap time the caregiver was not aware of how many children were in her care.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2022, verified Aug 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Jul 28, 2022, verified Jul 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2607(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Jul 28, 2022, verified Jul 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
Jul 21, 2022Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
  During nap time the caregiver was not aware of how many children were in her care.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2022, verified Aug 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Jul 28, 2022, verified Jul 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Jul 28, 2022, verified Jul 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2607(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
Jul 21, 2022Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
  During nap time the caregiver was not aware of how many children were in her care.
  Corrected Jul 21, 2022, verified Aug 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Jul 28, 2022, verified Jul 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  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 Jul 28, 2022, verified Jul 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2607(5).

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