Aspire Early Childhood Development Center
3413 S STAPLES ST UNIT B, Corpus Christi, TX 78411 · Nueces County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 103
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jennifer Avalos
- Phone
- (361) 462-4458
- Regulated since
- Feb 18, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1482987 · number 1799953
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (10), Records & paperwork (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 24, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver at the operation was seen laying down, facing away from the children during naptime during the inspection for the investigation. She admitted to being on her phone, watching Netflix, and that she "sometimes" does this, inadvertently indicating this has happened on more than one occasion.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 24, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver at the operation was seen laying down, facing away from the children during naptime during the inspection for the investigation. She admitted to being on her phone, watching Netflix, and that she "sometimes" does this, inadvertently indicating this has happened on more than one occasion.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 2, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The caregiver has not completed the 5 clock hours of annual training for training year 1/13/2025-1/12/2026. This standard is re-cited.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-09.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 2, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The caregiver has not completed the 5 clock hours of annual training for training year 1/13/2025-1/12/2026. This standard is re-cited.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing 5 of 24 clock hours of annual training for training year 1/13/2025-1/12/2026.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers were missing training in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Staff background & training
The director and a caregiver completed the Pediatric CPR training online.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Safety & premises
There was no food allergy emergency plan available for a child with a known food allergy.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-24.
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Supervision & ratios
A list of a child's food allergies that require an emergency plan was not posted in the kitchen where food is prepared and in the room the child spends time in. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list was created and posted in the required areas of the operation.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-19.
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Records & paperwork
1 of 5 personnel records reviewed was missing a notarized Affidavit form 2985. 2 of 5 personnel records reviewed were missing a Pre-Employment Affidavit form 2912.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing 5 of 24 clock hours of annual training for training year 1/13/2025-1/12/2026.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers were missing training in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Staff background & training
The director and a caregiver completed the Pediatric CPR training online.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
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Safety & premises
There was no food allergy emergency plan available for a child with a known food allergy.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-24.
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Supervision & ratios
A list of a child's food allergies that require an emergency plan was not posted in the kitchen where food is prepared and in the room the child spends time in. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list was created and posted in the required areas of the operation.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-19.
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Records & paperwork
1 of 5 personnel records reviewed was missing a notarized Affidavit form 2985. 2 of 5 personnel records reviewed were missing a Pre-Employment Affidavit form 2912.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-03-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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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.