Grace Preschool

14521 NORTHWEST BLVD, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 · Nueces County

22cited violations

10serious

34inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 169
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Amber Brewer
Phone: (361) 752-4023
Regulated since: Dec 19, 2022
HHSC IDs: Operation 1410320 · number 1745529
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Supervision & ratios 8
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 2
Records & paperwork 4
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	4	4	Records & paperwork (2), Other (2)
2022	18	6	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Feb 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Feb 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jan 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork Serious
  The director was not properly supervising employees to ensure they were fulfilling their duties and responsibilities. The director did not report to parents about an incident involving inappropriate discipline in a classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.1003(4) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-10. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
- Other Serious
  A caregiver in a pre-k classroom was observed on video footage, making a child run as a form of punishment and was also found to be yelling at children in her care.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-10. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
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Jan 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork Serious
  The director was not properly supervising employees to ensure they were fulfilling their duties and responsibilities. The director did not report to parents about an incident involving inappropriate discipline in a classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.1003(4) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-10. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
- Other Serious
  A caregiver in a pre-k classroom was observed on video footage, making a child run as a form of punishment and was also found to be yelling at children in her care.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-10. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Dec 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Dec 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Dec 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jul 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jul 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jul 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jul 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Dec 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Dec 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Mar 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Mar 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Dec 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Dec 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jun 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jun 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Dec 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Dec 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  One caregiver in the in 12-18mos old room was observed changing a child's diaper without properly washing the child's hands. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-12-12.
- Safety & premises
  The first aid kit in the transportation van did not have the following items: scissors, cotton balls, and thermometer.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-12-12.
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Nov 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  One caregiver in the in 12-18mos old room was observed changing a child's diaper without properly washing the child's hands. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-12-12.
- Safety & premises
  The first aid kit in the transportation van did not have the following items: scissors, cotton balls, and thermometer.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-02. Correction verified 2022-12-12.
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Sep 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Aug 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  The special needs statement was left blank on four out of five records evaluated.
  
  HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-05. Correction verified 2022-08-26.
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Aug 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  The special needs statement was left blank on four out of five records evaluated.
  
  HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-05. Correction verified 2022-08-26.
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Jul 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jul 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jun 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The center director lacked two hours in transportation safety training.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation had not reviewed the Children's Product Safety Commission website and reviewed the list of unsafe products.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(a) — Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
- Safety & premises
  The school-age playground lacked nine inches in depth of loose-fill surfacing.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation lacked an annual fire inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operations transportation van did not have a fire extinguisher available.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operations transportation vehicle was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.
  
  HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The center director lacked two hours in transportation safety training.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation had not reviewed the Children's Product Safety Commission website and reviewed the list of unsafe products.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(a) — Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
- Safety & premises
  The school-age playground lacked nine inches in depth of loose-fill surfacing.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation lacked an annual fire inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operations transportation van did not have a fire extinguisher available.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-30. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operations transportation vehicle was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.
  
  HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Grace Preschool, 14521 NORTHWEST BLVD, Corpus Christi, TX 78410-5501 (operation ID 1410320, operation number 1745529), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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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.