Acushnet Kindercare
4040 ACUSHNET DR, Corpus Christi, TX 78413 · Nueces County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 154
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Amanda Grant
- Phone
- (361) 851-2861
- Regulated since
- Feb 2, 1987
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 100372 · number 198998
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (5) |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
-
Nov 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Nov 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Nov 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Oct 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Oct 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Oct 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Cleanliness & sanitation
The carpet and walls in of the classroom was stained. Another room, the sink was clogged, the wall was stained and the ceiling had AC dust on the walls.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-31. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
-
Cleanliness & sanitation
A child was observed not washing hands after toileting. The children in the room were observed not washing hands before eating a meal. The caregiver was observed not washing hands after removing gloves. This was corrected when the caregiver had the child and caregivers washed hands.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-15.
-
Cleanliness & sanitation
-
Oct 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Oct 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Sep 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Sep 24, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
-
Other Serious
A caregiver humiliated a child by getting down on the child's level and growling, and yelling at the child like a dog.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-23. Correction verified 2025-11-07.
-
Other Serious
-
Aug 26, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
-
Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operation did not report allegations of suspected abuse of a child when the information was brought to their attention.
HHSC 746.1201(5) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-25. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
-
Other Serious
A staff member brought a vape pen inside the daycare classroom.
HHSC 746.3703(d) — No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-25. Correction verified 2025-11-25.
-
Discipline & child guidance Serious
-
Jun 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jun 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
May 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
May 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Mar 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Feb 14, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
-
Other Serious
The caregiver did not make good judgement when she failed to realize a child was outside unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-04. Correction verified 2025-03-04.
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
Supervision was not ensured due to a child being outside unattended for a few minutes.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-04. Correction verified 2025-03-19.
-
Other Serious
-
Oct 31, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Food & allergies
Of the eight children s files reviewed, one did not have the Allergy section of the Enrollment Form completed. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-31.
-
Food & allergies
-
Oct 3, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Aug 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Aug 14, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
Adequate supervision was not maintained in the Toddler classroom where the incident occurred.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-10-03.
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
-
Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jul 13, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jun 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jun 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jun 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
May 31, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
-
Other
The caregiver "tapped" a child's hand as a method of discipline.
HHSC 746.2803(4) — Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-03. Correction verified 2024-06-03.
-
Other
-
Nov 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Sep 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Aug 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-16. Correction verified 2023-09-18.
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-16. Correction verified 2023-09-18.
-
Supervision & ratios
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
HHSC 746.1507(1) — Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-16. Correction verified 2023-09-18.
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
-
Jul 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jul 10, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-13. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-13. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
-
May 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Mar 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Dec 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Safety & premises
When oserving the outdoor play for one of the classes a caregiver was seen on and Electronic device.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-09. Correction verified 2022-12-30.
-
Other
In several classes the napping cots were labeled with numbers but there was not a map to refer too.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-09. Correction verified 2022-12-30.
-
Records & paperwork
Of the ten files reviewed, one did not have the Health Care Provider Statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-15. Correction verified 2022-12-30.
-
Illness & medication
Of the ten childrens files reviewed, one did not have a current immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-15. Correction verified 2022-12-30.
-
Safety & premises Serious
Of the ten files reviewed, one was missing the Emergency Care information.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-15. Correction verified 2022-12-30.
-
Safety & premises
-
May 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
May 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Dec 29, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Nov 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Oct 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Oct 14, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Oct 6, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left unsupervised on the playground after outdoor play.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-19. Correction verified 2021-10-22.
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
Get the full file
HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
Email the request Printable letter (fax or mail)
- Send to
- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
Show the letter text
If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
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.