Special Place Daycare LLC
3065 S STAPLES ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78404 · Nueces County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 33
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Virginia Valdez
- Phone
- (361) 851-5053
- Regulated since
- Jun 13, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1321267 · number 1684356
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-19. Correction verified 2025-09-18.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-10. Correction verified 2024-09-27.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-11-02.
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Safety & premises
A food allergy emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not available at time of inspection.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-25. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During a follow up inspection, the operation still did not have enough staff in the facility during naptime. This is a re-cite.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(6) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 2, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(6) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-02. Correction verified 2021-11-09.
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Supervision & ratios
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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.