Seashore Early Childhood Academy

15733 S PADRE ISLAND DR, Corpus Christi, TX 78418 · Nueces County

12cited violations

0serious

14inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 68
Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-05:55 PM
Director / administrator: Dawna Nims
Phone: (361) 949-1530
Regulated since: Dec 21, 2018
HHSC IDs: Operation 1322402 · number 1685186
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 2
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 4
Records & paperwork 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Main categories
2025	2	Staff background & training (2)
2023	6	Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (4)
2022	2	Illness & medication (2)
2021	2	Staff background & training (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two of the four files reviewed were missing required training topics. Two were missing administering medications and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. One of the two files was also missing preventing and responnding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and understanding building and physical premises safety.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-01.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two of the four files reviewed were missing required training topics. Two were missing administering medications and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. One of the two files was also missing preventing and responnding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and understanding building and physical premises safety.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  In four classrooms, inspector observed adult-size scissors, large and small thumb tacks, shipping tape dispensers, and one bottle of liquid air freshener in cabinet drawers that were accessible to children. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection when all items were removed from drawer and placed out of reach of children by the caregiver(s).
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-15.
- Records & paperwork
  Four of eight childrens records evaluated did not have an admission date entered on form.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
- Records & paperwork
  Seven out of seven personnel records did not have a photo ID in file. Two out of seven records did not have a notarized affidavit of employment on file. Three out of seven records did not have a date of employment.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  In four classrooms, inspector observed adult-size scissors, large and small thumb tacks, shipping tape dispensers, and one bottle of liquid air freshener in cabinet drawers that were accessible to children. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection when all items were removed from drawer and placed out of reach of children by the caregiver(s).
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-15.
- Records & paperwork
  Four of eight childrens records evaluated did not have an admission date entered on form.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
- Records & paperwork
  Seven out of seven personnel records did not have a photo ID in file. Two out of seven records did not have a notarized affidavit of employment on file. Three out of seven records did not have a date of employment.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-29. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  Medication for an allergy was expired upon inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3805(b)(3) — Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-10-24.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  Medication for an allergy was expired upon inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3805(b)(3) — Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-10-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 20, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Four out of Five staff records were read and were missing annual training in this section. One out of five staff was missing 5 out of 30 hours of annual training for the 2019-2020 year. Staff member is missing training on food allergies, medication, and hazardous materials. One out of five staff was missing training on emergency preparedness, preventing the spread of communicable diseases, administering medication, food allergies, building and premises safety, and hazardous materials. One out of five staff was missing training on food allergies, hazardous materials, and emergency preparedness. One out of five staff was missing training on food allergies and hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-15. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 20, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Four out of Five staff records were read and were missing annual training in this section. One out of five staff was missing 5 out of 30 hours of annual training for the 2019-2020 year. Staff member is missing training on food allergies, medication, and hazardous materials. One out of five staff was missing training on emergency preparedness, preventing the spread of communicable diseases, administering medication, food allergies, building and premises safety, and hazardous materials. One out of five staff was missing training on food allergies, hazardous materials, and emergency preparedness. One out of five staff was missing training on food allergies and hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-15. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
HHSC inspection history

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Seashore Early Childhood Academy, 15733 S PADRE ISLAND DR, Corpus Christi, TX 78418-7703 (operation ID 1322402, operation number 1685186), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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[Your name]
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.