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Ms Rachels Child Care

4 critical, 24 serious findings across 44 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 3, 2025.

4545 Bluebelle Ln, Corpus Christi, TX 78416 · (361) 658-7012

At a glance

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

Critical findings4 critical, 24 serious, 0 minor across 36 inspections and 8 investigations (44 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 3, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious24 vs median 8

69% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 1994Full Permit

Practical6a–7pMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #504298 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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

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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
Apr 9, 2026 to Apr 22, 20265 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 22, 2026 inspection
- Apr 22, 2026 inspection
- Apr 22, 2026 inspection
- Apr 22, 2026 inspection
- Apr 9, 2026 inspection
Apr 9, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Observed was cleaning supplies accesible to children. Gnats were observed to be inside and flying around the trash inside of the kitchen area.
  Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
Apr 9, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Observed was cleaning supplies accesible to children. Gnats were observed to be inside and flying around the trash inside of the kitchen area.
  Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
Apr 9, 2026Inspection
No findings
Apr 9, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Observed was cleaning supplies accesible to children. Gnats were observed to be inside and flying around the trash inside of the kitchen area.
  Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
Apr 9, 2026Inspection
No findings
Apr 9, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Observed was cleaning supplies accesible to children. Gnats were observed to be inside and flying around the trash inside of the kitchen area.
  Corrected Apr 9, 2026, verified Apr 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
Apr 9, 2026Inspection
No findings
2025
Dec 17, 2025 to Dec 17, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 17, 2025 inspection
- Dec 17, 2025 inspection
- Dec 17, 2025 inspection
- Dec 17, 2025 inspection
Dec 4, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The left side of the backyard fence has two loose boards.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified Dec 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The left side of the backyard fence has two loose boards.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified Dec 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The left side of the backyard fence has two loose boards.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified Dec 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The left side of the backyard fence has two loose boards.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified Dec 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
Jul 16, 2025 to Oct 21, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
- Oct 21, 2025 inspection
- Jul 16, 2025 inspection
- Jul 16, 2025 inspection
- Jul 16, 2025 inspection
- Jul 16, 2025 inspection
Jul 3, 2025Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  Observed two little tykes home used by children broken and accessible to the children at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4401(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
  Observed the diaper changing equipment being used as a shelf to place other items other than changing children's diapers. Observed a child's diaper being changed on the floor at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Jul 7, 2025, verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3303(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Pre-Kindergarten Age - Space Does Not Limit Movement
  Observed the pre-kinder classroom being used as a storage room and not accessible to the children in care.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2503(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, Ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Observed the hallway wall with a hole accessible to the children at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Observed unkept carpets, floors not clear for the children to walk, and exposed drywall all accessible to the children in care. Ceiling in afterschool classroom is leaking.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
Jul 3, 2025Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  Observed two little tykes home used by children broken and accessible to the children at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4401(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Observed unkept carpets, floors not clear for the children to walk, and exposed drywall all accessible to the children in care. Ceiling in afterschool classroom is leaking.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
  Observed the diaper changing equipment being used as a shelf to place other items other than changing children's diapers. Observed a child's diaper being changed on the floor at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Jul 7, 2025, verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3303(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Pre-Kindergarten Age - Space Does Not Limit Movement
  Observed the pre-kinder classroom being used as a storage room and not accessible to the children in care.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2503(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, Ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Observed the hallway wall with a hole accessible to the children at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(9).
Jul 3, 2025Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  Observed two little tykes home used by children broken and accessible to the children at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4401(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, Ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Observed the hallway wall with a hole accessible to the children at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Pre-Kindergarten Age - Space Does Not Limit Movement
  Observed the pre-kinder classroom being used as a storage room and not accessible to the children in care.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2503(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
  Observed the diaper changing equipment being used as a shelf to place other items other than changing children's diapers. Observed a child's diaper being changed on the floor at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Jul 7, 2025, verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3303(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Observed unkept carpets, floors not clear for the children to walk, and exposed drywall all accessible to the children in care. Ceiling in afterschool classroom is leaking.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
Jul 3, 2025Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  Observed two little tykes home used by children broken and accessible to the children at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4401(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Pre-Kindergarten Age - Space Does Not Limit Movement
  Observed the pre-kinder classroom being used as a storage room and not accessible to the children in care.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2503(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
  Observed the diaper changing equipment being used as a shelf to place other items other than changing children's diapers. Observed a child's diaper being changed on the floor at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Jul 7, 2025, verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3303(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Observed unkept carpets, floors not clear for the children to walk, and exposed drywall all accessible to the children in care. Ceiling in afterschool classroom is leaking.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, Ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Observed the hallway wall with a hole accessible to the children at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Jul 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(9).
Jun 28, 2025 to Jun 28, 20254 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 28, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jun 28, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jun 28, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jun 28, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Dec 10, 2024 to Dec 10, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 10, 2024 inspection
- Dec 10, 2024 inspection
- Dec 10, 2024 inspection
- Dec 10, 2024 inspection
2023
Dec 13, 2023 to Dec 13, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 13, 2023 inspection
- Dec 13, 2023 inspection
- Dec 13, 2023 inspection
- Dec 13, 2023 inspection

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

2022
Dec 15, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  One employee record was not available at time of inspection.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2022, verified Dec 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Sign-in/out Logs Storage
  There was no record of sign in/out logsheets for the past three months.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2022, verified Dec 23, 2022. Standard 747.635(b).
Dec 15, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  One employee record was not available at time of inspection.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2022, verified Dec 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Sign-in/out Logs Storage
  There was no record of sign in/out logsheets for the past three months.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2022, verified Dec 23, 2022. Standard 747.635(b).
Dec 15, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  One employee record was not available at time of inspection.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2022, verified Dec 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Sign-in/out Logs Storage
  There was no record of sign in/out logsheets for the past three months.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2022, verified Dec 23, 2022. Standard 747.635(b).
Dec 15, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  One employee record was not available at time of inspection.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2022, verified Dec 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Sign-in/out Logs Storage
  There was no record of sign in/out logsheets for the past three months.
  Corrected Dec 29, 2022, verified Dec 23, 2022. Standard 747.635(b).
Jan 18, 2022 to Jan 18, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 18, 2022 inspection
- Jan 18, 2022 inspection
- Jan 18, 2022 inspection
- Jan 18, 2022 inspection
Jan 4, 2022Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  The provider did not have emergency medical authorization for 1 child who requires transportation. There were also 2 children on file who required transportation that did not have transportation authorization. Two other children who accompany the provider to pick up the school-age children also did not have the required authorization for transportation.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5417(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
  One out of 5 children's records on file did not have enrollment paperwork on file including no name or date of birth. One out of five children's records did not have enrollment paperwork on file however other paperwork did have a name and date of birth.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2022, verified Jan 6, 2022. Standard 747.605(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
  One out of one employee records did not have child maltreatment, SIDS, shaken baby, early brain development, administering medication, and food allergy training on file. There were 22 out of 30 hours for the annual 2020-2021 year.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2022, verified Jan 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outdoor play area needs to be maintained and cleaned. There is a missing board on the outdoor fence in the backyard as well as toys that need to be cleaned. The back room was observed with dirt and debris. The indoor kitchen area had bins that needed to be removed. The living room area had chairs and other items that were stacked. One child was observed knocking the chairs over. The hall way had a "roller coaster" toy blocking the walk way. Toys at the operation as well as the first aid kit were observed with dust and dirt. A first aid bin also had a dead fly on the bottom of the bin. The transportation vehicle had trash, leaves, and pencil shavings in the cup holders and under the seats.
  Corrected Jan 11, 2022, verified Jan 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
Jan 4, 2022Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  The provider did not have emergency medical authorization for 1 child who requires transportation. There were also 2 children on file who required transportation that did not have transportation authorization. Two other children who accompany the provider to pick up the school-age children also did not have the required authorization for transportation.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5417(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
  One out of one employee records did not have child maltreatment, SIDS, shaken baby, early brain development, administering medication, and food allergy training on file. There were 22 out of 30 hours for the annual 2020-2021 year.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2022, verified Jan 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
  One out of 5 children's records on file did not have enrollment paperwork on file including no name or date of birth. One out of five children's records did not have enrollment paperwork on file however other paperwork did have a name and date of birth.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2022, verified Jan 6, 2022. Standard 747.605(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outdoor play area needs to be maintained and cleaned. There is a missing board on the outdoor fence in the backyard as well as toys that need to be cleaned. The back room was observed with dirt and debris. The indoor kitchen area had bins that needed to be removed. The living room area had chairs and other items that were stacked. One child was observed knocking the chairs over. The hall way had a "roller coaster" toy blocking the walk way. Toys at the operation as well as the first aid kit were observed with dust and dirt. A first aid bin also had a dead fly on the bottom of the bin. The transportation vehicle had trash, leaves, and pencil shavings in the cup holders and under the seats.
  Corrected Jan 11, 2022, verified Jan 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
Jan 4, 2022Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  The provider did not have emergency medical authorization for 1 child who requires transportation. There were also 2 children on file who required transportation that did not have transportation authorization. Two other children who accompany the provider to pick up the school-age children also did not have the required authorization for transportation.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5417(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outdoor play area needs to be maintained and cleaned. There is a missing board on the outdoor fence in the backyard as well as toys that need to be cleaned. The back room was observed with dirt and debris. The indoor kitchen area had bins that needed to be removed. The living room area had chairs and other items that were stacked. One child was observed knocking the chairs over. The hall way had a "roller coaster" toy blocking the walk way. Toys at the operation as well as the first aid kit were observed with dust and dirt. A first aid bin also had a dead fly on the bottom of the bin. The transportation vehicle had trash, leaves, and pencil shavings in the cup holders and under the seats.
  Corrected Jan 11, 2022, verified Jan 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
  One out of one employee records did not have child maltreatment, SIDS, shaken baby, early brain development, administering medication, and food allergy training on file. There were 22 out of 30 hours for the annual 2020-2021 year.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2022, verified Jan 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
  One out of 5 children's records on file did not have enrollment paperwork on file including no name or date of birth. One out of five children's records did not have enrollment paperwork on file however other paperwork did have a name and date of birth.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2022, verified Jan 6, 2022. Standard 747.605(1).
Jan 4, 2022Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  The provider did not have emergency medical authorization for 1 child who requires transportation. There were also 2 children on file who required transportation that did not have transportation authorization. Two other children who accompany the provider to pick up the school-age children also did not have the required authorization for transportation.
  Corrected Jan 4, 2022, verified Jan 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5417(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outdoor play area needs to be maintained and cleaned. There is a missing board on the outdoor fence in the backyard as well as toys that need to be cleaned. The back room was observed with dirt and debris. The indoor kitchen area had bins that needed to be removed. The living room area had chairs and other items that were stacked. One child was observed knocking the chairs over. The hall way had a "roller coaster" toy blocking the walk way. Toys at the operation as well as the first aid kit were observed with dust and dirt. A first aid bin also had a dead fly on the bottom of the bin. The transportation vehicle had trash, leaves, and pencil shavings in the cup holders and under the seats.
  Corrected Jan 11, 2022, verified Jan 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
  One out of 5 children's records on file did not have enrollment paperwork on file including no name or date of birth. One out of five children's records did not have enrollment paperwork on file however other paperwork did have a name and date of birth.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2022, verified Jan 6, 2022. Standard 747.605(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
  One out of one employee records did not have child maltreatment, SIDS, shaken baby, early brain development, administering medication, and food allergy training on file. There were 22 out of 30 hours for the annual 2020-2021 year.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2022, verified Jan 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(c).

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