New Song Child Care
3238 HOLLY, Corpus Christi, TX 78415 · Nueces County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 58
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Precious Pina
- Phone
- (361) 334-5583
- Regulated since
- Apr 30, 2013
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1097010 · number 1502633
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | Food & allergies (1) |
| 2024 | 8 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 7 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children in the prek classroom did not wash their hands prior to eating their snack/meal.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-17. Correction verified 2026-04-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The emergency plan for the operation does not include how children under 24 months of age will be evacuated.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
Poor judgement was demonstrated when food in the form of candy was being used as a reward.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-04-16.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Jan 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
In the absence of the director, there is not a qualified assistant director in place.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-02. Correction verified 2025-01-03.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations director is not at the operation 75% of the operating hours.
HHSC 746.1011(a) — Director present-Minimum 75%
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-02. Correction verified 2025-01-03.
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Other Serious
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Oct 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The daily playground checklist inspections are not being documented. A large screw was found by a child on the playground. The large screw was given to the teacher, in front of the Licensing Inspector.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
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Other
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Sep 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
One of the caregivers was not aware of the number of children she was responsible for.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-26. Correction verified 2024-10-10.
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Other Serious
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Sep 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
In the absence of the director, there is not a qualified assistant director in place.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-11. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios
The operations director is not at the operation 75% of the operating hours.
HHSC 746.1011(a) — Director present-Minimum 75%
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-11. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
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Other Serious
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Apr 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Bottles were observed in the cribs of two Infants.
HHSC 746.2419(5) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Fed in Safe Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-18. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
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Illness & medication
Of the three children s files reviewed, one was missing the immunization.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-01. Correction verified 2024-04-29.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In the toddler room, there was insufficient number of toys and equipment accessible to children. Toys, books, and puzzles are stored on high shelves out of reach of children.
HHSC 746.2206(3)(A) — Written Activity Plan - Child-Initiated - Equipment/Materials In Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-09. Correction verified 2023-05-10.
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Records & paperwork
Two out of eight children's records evaluated did not have the required health statement on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-03. Correction verified 2023-05-12.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two out of the five cribs in the infant room did not have tight, snug fitting sheets.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-14. Correction verified 2022-06-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
A five year old child was sleeping in the hallway during naptime. The child was separated from the group and the caregiver.
HHSC 746.2909(5) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-06-21.
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Safety & premises
One classroom had a pair of adult scissors, bug spray, tape dispenser, and a bottle of children's Ibuprofen stored in an unsecured cabinet accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver was observed changing two infant diapers and did not wash the children's hands after diaper change.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-14. Correction verified 2022-06-21.
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Safety & premises
The outside play area had two pieces of stationary play equipment--one is an apparatus that has bicycle wheels and the other is a stationary bouncy on springs---both pieces of equipment have peeling paint and rust. Also observed overgrown grass underneath the play equipment and along the fence line of outside play area. There were several ant piles observed on the outside play area.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-14. Correction verified 2022-06-21.
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Safety & premises
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May 17, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child's whereabouts were unknown for approximately two minutes when child was found unsupervised in the restroom.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-16. Correction verified 2022-06-21.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not notify parents in writing that an animal was present during operating hours.
HHSC 746.3901(1) — Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-16. Correction verified 2022-06-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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