Molina Neighborhood Center
614 HORNE RD, Corpus Christi, TX 78416 · Nueces County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Veronica Zapata
- Phone
- (361) 853-8881
- Regulated since
- Oct 21, 1985
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 94213 · number 9048
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1) |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | Other (3) |
| 2023 | 7 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Food & allergies (2), Other (3) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
It was determined that the director and a caregiver were using prohibited punishments such as yelling at the children.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-24.
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Other Serious
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Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two out of the six staff records evaluated did not have a completed 2985 form.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-03-11. Correction verified 2026-03-10.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The ceiling vents in the infant classroom were not maintained clean, there was dust arounds the vents.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not use good judgment when she patted an infant on the bottom and made an inappropriate comment.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-15. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
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Other Serious
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Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A written activity plan was not being followed in one classroom. Classroom's must have activities planned as followed weekly.
HHSC 746.2203(a) — Written Activity Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-25. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Other
The annual sanitation inspection as expired upon inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-08. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Other
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Dec 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a child was physically abused.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-11. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Other Serious
Based on the information provided, a child sustained a scratch on the face by a caregiver, when they grabbed the child by the arm and flipped them over onto their cot.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-11. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Of the two infants that are still on Formula one did not have current feeding instructions on file. This was corrected when the parent completed the Feeding Schedule.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Changing table in the Toddler room was not clean. This was corrected when the director brought it to the attention of the caregiver and at that point the caregiver sanitized the changing table.
HHSC 746.3407(11) — Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-12.
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Other
An outdated Activity Plan was posted in the Infant room. This was corrected when it was brought to the caregivers attention. She replaced the outdated Activity Plan with the current Activity Plan.
HHSC 746.401(5) — Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-12.
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Food & allergies
The allergy list was posted in two classes with out a cover. This was corrected when the director turned over the Allergy List to hide the names of the child(ren) names.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-12.
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Other
Napping cots in two of the three class rooms observed, were labeled with numbers; there was not a number/child assignment map available. This was corrected when the caregivers in both classes developed a map for their class.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-12.
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Food & allergies
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Jan 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director was missing the following annual training for 2020-2021: Child Maltreatment, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens.
HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-01-19.
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Other
Two infants did not have current infant feeding schedules on fie.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-19. Correction verified 2022-01-19.
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Staff background & training
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