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Special Place Daycare LLC

12 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Sep 12, 2025.

3065 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404 · (361) 851-5053

At a glance

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

Serious findings0 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 0 investigations (16 visits). Most recent serious: Sep 12, 2025.

Critical0 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 8

69% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2019Full Permit

Practical7a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 33

Texas HHSC operation #1684356 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
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.

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
Aug 7, 2026 to Aug 7, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 7, 2026 inspection
- Aug 7, 2026 inspection
- Aug 7, 2026 inspection
- Aug 7, 2026 inspection
2025
Sep 12, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Vents, ceiling fans and window seals throughout the facility were observed with dirt and debris. The vent hood in the kitchen was also observed with dirt and debris. A fire extinguisher in the pre-k hallway was observed with dirt and debris. Peeling paint was observed on the toddler room door.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified Sep 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Sep 12, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Vents, ceiling fans and window seals throughout the facility were observed with dirt and debris. The vent hood in the kitchen was also observed with dirt and debris. A fire extinguisher in the pre-k hallway was observed with dirt and debris. Peeling paint was observed on the toddler room door.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified Sep 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Sep 12, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Vents, ceiling fans and window seals throughout the facility were observed with dirt and debris. The vent hood in the kitchen was also observed with dirt and debris. A fire extinguisher in the pre-k hallway was observed with dirt and debris. Peeling paint was observed on the toddler room door.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified Sep 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Sep 12, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Vents, ceiling fans and window seals throughout the facility were observed with dirt and debris. The vent hood in the kitchen was also observed with dirt and debris. A fire extinguisher in the pre-k hallway was observed with dirt and debris. Peeling paint was observed on the toddler room door.
  Corrected Sep 19, 2025, verified Sep 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
2024
Sep 26, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  1 out of the 4 care giver's training records evaluated was missing 2 hours of training, out of the required 16 hours of training needed within their 90 days of employment.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2024, verified Sep 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
Sep 26, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  1 out of the 4 care giver's training records evaluated was missing 2 hours of training, out of the required 16 hours of training needed within their 90 days of employment.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2024, verified Sep 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
Sep 26, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  1 out of the 4 care giver's training records evaluated was missing 2 hours of training, out of the required 16 hours of training needed within their 90 days of employment.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2024, verified Sep 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
Sep 26, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  1 out of the 4 care giver's training records evaluated was missing 2 hours of training, out of the required 16 hours of training needed within their 90 days of employment.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2024, verified Sep 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
2023
Sep 28, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outdoor playground was observed to have the following hazards: a red push stroller with an active spider nest and adult spiders in access to children, a hole in the ground that is 4 in. wide by 9 in. in length and 8 in. deep, that poses a fall or tripping hazard, and a broken shelf that is damaged with warped material and in access to children.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outdoor playground was observed to have the following hazards: a red push stroller with an active spider nest and adult spiders in access to children, a hole in the ground that is 4 in. wide by 9 in. in length and 8 in. deep, that poses a fall or tripping hazard, and a broken shelf that is damaged with warped material and in access to children.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outdoor playground was observed to have the following hazards: a red push stroller with an active spider nest and adult spiders in access to children, a hole in the ground that is 4 in. wide by 9 in. in length and 8 in. deep, that poses a fall or tripping hazard, and a broken shelf that is damaged with warped material and in access to children.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  The outdoor playground was observed to have the following hazards: a red push stroller with an active spider nest and adult spiders in access to children, a hole in the ground that is 4 in. wide by 9 in. in length and 8 in. deep, that poses a fall or tripping hazard, and a broken shelf that is damaged with warped material and in access to children.
  Corrected Oct 6, 2023, verified Oct 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

Show 20 older visits, not counted above

2022
Nov 2, 2022 to Nov 2, 20224 inspections
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- Nov 2, 2022 inspection
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- Nov 2, 2022 inspection
- Nov 2, 2022 inspection
Oct 18, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  One caregiver was observed to be supervising two separate classrooms during naptime. The caregiver did not have adequate supervision of the classroom with specified age 18mos-24mos.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2022, verified Nov 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A food allergy emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not available at time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2022, verified Oct 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Oct 18, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  One caregiver was observed to be supervising two separate classrooms during naptime. The caregiver did not have adequate supervision of the classroom with specified age 18mos-24mos.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2022, verified Nov 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A food allergy emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not available at time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2022, verified Oct 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Oct 18, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  One caregiver was observed to be supervising two separate classrooms during naptime. The caregiver did not have adequate supervision of the classroom with specified age 18mos-24mos.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2022, verified Nov 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A food allergy emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not available at time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2022, verified Oct 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Oct 18, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  One caregiver was observed to be supervising two separate classrooms during naptime. The caregiver did not have adequate supervision of the classroom with specified age 18mos-24mos.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2022, verified Nov 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A food allergy emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not available at time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2022, verified Oct 21, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
2021
Nov 15, 2021 to Nov 15, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 15, 2021 inspection
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- Nov 15, 2021 inspection
- Nov 15, 2021 inspection
Nov 9, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
  During a follow up inspection, the operation still did not have enough staff in the facility during naptime. This is a re-cite.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2021, verified Nov 15, 2021. Standard 746.1613(a)(6).
Nov 9, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
  During a follow up inspection, the operation still did not have enough staff in the facility during naptime. This is a re-cite.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2021, verified Nov 15, 2021. Standard 746.1613(a)(6).
Nov 9, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
  During a follow up inspection, the operation still did not have enough staff in the facility during naptime. This is a re-cite.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2021, verified Nov 15, 2021. Standard 746.1613(a)(6).
Nov 9, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
  During a follow up inspection, the operation still did not have enough staff in the facility during naptime. This is a re-cite.
  Corrected Nov 12, 2021, verified Nov 15, 2021. Standard 746.1613(a)(6).
Nov 2, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
  Inspector observed someone speaking to a parent at the door upon arrival to the facility. A caregiver opened the door for Inspector and left classroom unattended. Inspector observed two more staff leave their rooms during the visit. One of the two staff was supervising the infant room and left the room unsupervised twice during the inspection.
  Corrected Nov 2, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(6).
Nov 2, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
  Inspector observed someone speaking to a parent at the door upon arrival to the facility. A caregiver opened the door for Inspector and left classroom unattended. Inspector observed two more staff leave their rooms during the visit. One of the two staff was supervising the infant room and left the room unsupervised twice during the inspection.
  Corrected Nov 2, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(6).
Nov 2, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
  Inspector observed someone speaking to a parent at the door upon arrival to the facility. A caregiver opened the door for Inspector and left classroom unattended. Inspector observed two more staff leave their rooms during the visit. One of the two staff was supervising the infant room and left the room unsupervised twice during the inspection.
  Corrected Nov 2, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(6).
Nov 2, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
  Inspector observed someone speaking to a parent at the door upon arrival to the facility. A caregiver opened the door for Inspector and left classroom unattended. Inspector observed two more staff leave their rooms during the visit. One of the two staff was supervising the infant room and left the room unsupervised twice during the inspection.
  Corrected Nov 2, 2021, verified Nov 9, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(6).

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