Marguerite Child Development Center
2018 MARGUERITE ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78405 · Nueces County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 36
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Veronica Zapata
- Phone
- (361) 904-0904
- Regulated since
- Jan 8, 2014
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1114064 · number 1517274
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Other (3) |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Food & allergies (2) |
| 2022 | 7 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Mar 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver in the toddler classroom was observed not giving positive interactions with the children during lunch time.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-18. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Staff background & training
One out of five caregivers were missing the following mandatory trainings: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Other
The first aid kit was missing the antisepctic solution/wipes.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(3) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-25. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Mar 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver in the toddler classroom was observed not giving positive interactions with the children during lunch time.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-18. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Staff background & training
One out of five caregivers were missing the following mandatory trainings: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Other
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Oct 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 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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Aug 20, 2025 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2025 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A teacher was not current with her SID and Shaken Baby Annual trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-11. Correction verified 2025-04-10.
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Other
An outlet in the Toddler classroom was missing one of its outlet covers. This was corrected during the inspection when the Executive Director brought to the school the plastic covers for the outlets. The classroom teacher of the class in question replaced the plastic outlet cover to come into compliance..
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-09.
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Other
Several of the children's files reviewed do not have current updates. Two of the four files reviewed have not been updated since 2022, another since 2023 and the fourth file over one year ago.
HHSC 746.609(a) — Update Admission Information - Procedure
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-04-23. Correction verified 2025-04-25.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A teacher was not current with her SID and Shaken Baby Annual trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-11. Correction verified 2025-04-10.
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Safety & premises
At time of inspection, there was one classroom in which the caregivers personal belongings were stored in an unsecured cubbie and accessible to children. Correction was made during the inspection when the Executive Director asked the caregiver to secure their belongings in a place not accessible to the children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-09.
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Other
An outlet in the Toddler classroom was missing one of its outlet covers. This was corrected during the inspection when the Executive Director brought to the school the plastic covers for the outlets. The classroom teacher of the class in question replaced the plastic outlet cover to come into compliance..
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-09.
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Other
Several of the children's files reviewed do not have current updates. Two of the four files reviewed have not been updated since 2022, another since 2023 and the fourth file over one year ago.
HHSC 746.609(a) — Update Admission Information - Procedure
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-04-23. Correction verified 2025-04-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
In two classroom cots were not labeled. The staff corrected at the inspection and labeled the cots.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-25.
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Other
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Jun 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
In two classroom cots were not labeled. The staff corrected at the inspection and labeled the cots.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
In one classroom a child had an allergy but no plan was in place.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-09-13.
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Illness & medication
One out of ten children's files was missing their immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-09-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Jul 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
In one classroom a child had an allergy but no plan was in place.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-09-13.
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Illness & medication
One out of ten children's files was missing their immunization records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-09-13.
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Food & allergies
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Feb 10, 2023 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 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2022 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 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Recited: The operation has not yet obtained age appropriate playground equipment for the Pre-Kinder children.
HHSC 746.2607(5) — Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-11. Correction verified 2022-08-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 28, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Recited: The operation has not yet obtained age appropriate playground equipment for the Pre-Kinder children.
HHSC 746.2607(5) — Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-11. Correction verified 2022-08-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During nap time the caregiver was not aware of how many children were in her care.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-21. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
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Other Serious
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Jul 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During nap time the caregiver was not aware of how many children were in her care.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-21. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
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Safety & premises
It was observed that the Pre-Kinder children do not have the appropriate play equipment on their playground.
HHSC 746.2607(5) — Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-28. Correction verified 2022-07-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The two trash cans in the Pre-K room were missing lids. According to the caregiver the lids are broken and replacement lids have been ordered.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-28. Correction verified 2022-07-28.
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Other
Two of the four outlet covers were missing in the Toddler class. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver placed plastic covers in the outlets.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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