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617 PURDUE RD, Corpus Christi, TX 78418 · Nueces County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Ages
- Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 03:00 PM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Priscilla Coddington
- Phone
- (361) 853-2505
- Regulated since
- Jan 25, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1343029 · number 1699607
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver did not have an active background check during the time of inspection. The caregiver was sent home and will not return until her background is active in the system.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-14. Correction verified 2025-10-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 31, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to submit an updated copy of the emergency preparedness plan. This is a re-cite. The emergency preparedness plan on file did not have information that discusses the physical address of relocation, how children with limited mobility will be evacuated, and how children will be cared for until parents arrive.
HHSC 744.3553(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation, Sheltering/Lock-Down Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-06. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
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Illness & medication
The operation failed to submit an updated copy of the operational policies for medication. This is a re-cite. The operational policies state that staff do not administer medication. However, inspector observed medication at the operation.
HHSC 744.501(4) — Written Operational Policies - Medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-06. Correction verified 2025-01-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
On out of three staff was missing child maltreatment training, communicable diseases including immunizations training, administering medication, food allergies building and premises safety training, and emergency preparedness training. One out of three staff was missing training in communicable diseases, administering medication, food allergies, building and premises safety, and emergency preparedness. One out of three staff was missing administrating medication training.
HHSC 744.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-23. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan on file did not have information that discusses the physical address of relocation, how children with limited mobility will be evacuated, and how children will be cared for until parents arrive.
HHSC 744.3553(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation, Sheltering/Lock-Down Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-23. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
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Illness & medication
The operational policies state that staff do not administer medication. However, inspector observed medication at the operation.
HHSC 744.501(4) — Written Operational Policies - Medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-23. Correction verified 2024-12-31.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of three caregivers did not have their CPR certification.
HHSC 744.1315(a) — Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-07. Correction verified 2023-01-25.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 30, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff at the operation used poor judgment when children were allowed to sit on their lap. Staff were also observed placing a child over their shoulder to carry them.
HHSC 744.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-26. Correction verified 2021-11-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation removed the director in charge in October 2021 and has not submitted the required paperwork for a new director at the operation. The operation currently does not have a program or site director for this facility.
HHSC 744.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-26. Correction verified 2021-11-23.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, one staff used inappropriate discipline when the caregiver yanked a child's arm while picking the child up from the floor. The caregiver then proceeded to place the child over their shoulder to carry them.
HHSC 744.2105 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-26. Correction verified 2021-11-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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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.