First Christian Church Day School And Child Care Center
3401 SANTA FE ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78411 · Nueces County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 135
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Noelia Torrez
- Phone
- (361) 854-1241
- Regulated since
- Jan 28, 1987
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 94408 · number 26129
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 8 | 4 | Safety & premises (6), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2022 | 8 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Nov 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 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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Dec 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Of the four staff files reviewed, one did not have the required information regarding their education.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
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Other
The Current Employee List was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-06.
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Records & paperwork
Of the nine children's files reviewed, all nine did not have the Healthcare Provider Statement noted in the children's file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
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Other
Of the nine children's files reviewed, one did not have the Date of enrollment on the Admission Form noted.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
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Safety & premises
Of the nine children's reviewed, three did not have the Name, Address and/or Phone Numbers of the Emergency Contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Of the four staff files reviewed, one did not have the required information regarding their education.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
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Other
The Current Employee List was not posted. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-06.
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Records & paperwork
Of the nine children's files reviewed, all nine did not have the Healthcare Provider Statement noted in the children's file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
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Other
Of the nine children's files reviewed, one did not have the Date of enrollment on the Admission Form noted.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
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Safety & premises
Of the nine children's reviewed, three did not have the Name, Address and/or Phone Numbers of the Emergency Contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Of the three staff files reviewed, one did not have current First Aid/CPR.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-02. Correction verified 2024-02-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In two of the highly used areas of the child care center the paint is pealing off of the the walls. One area is a classroom that is used for rainy days and the other area is a hallwall enterance to a classroom.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-02. Correction verified 2024-02-05.
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Safety & premises
On the Playground the Landscape Edging was on longer in the ground, this was the case in two different areas on the playground. By the Landscape Edging not being in the ground this could cause a possible tripping hazard. This was corrected during the inspection when the director pulled up the Landscape Edging entirely.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-19.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Of the three staff files reviewed, one did not have current First Aid/CPR.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-02. Correction verified 2024-02-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
In two of the highly used areas of the child care center the paint is pealing off of the the walls. One area is a classroom that is used for rainy days and the other area is a hallwall enterance to a classroom.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-02. Correction verified 2024-02-05.
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Safety & premises
On the Playground the Landscape Edging was on longer in the ground, this was the case in two different areas on the playground. By the Landscape Edging not being in the ground this could cause a possible tripping hazard. This was corrected during the inspection when the director pulled up the Landscape Edging entirely.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A fire inspection was not completed for the 2023 year. 4/6/2023 The Annual Fire Inspection was conducted, however there are areas that were not completed. The church is in talks with a local company regarding materials to fix the reminding deficiency for the City of Corpus Christi Fire Department. No definitive date has been identified for completion.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A fire inspection was not completed for the 2023 year. 4/6/2023 The Annual Fire Inspection was conducted, however there are areas that were not completed. The church is in talks with a local company regarding materials to fix the reminding deficiency for the City of Corpus Christi Fire Department. No definitive date has been identified for completion.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In one restroom there was chipped paint on the walls accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-08. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
A fire inspection was not completed for the 2023 year.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-08. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Records & paperwork
One employees folder was not available for review upon inspection.
HHSC 746.907(c) — Personnel Record Storage- Location
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-03-08. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Feb 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In one restroom there was chipped paint on the walls accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-08. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
A fire inspection was not completed for the 2023 year.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-08. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Records & paperwork
One employees folder was not available for review upon inspection.
HHSC 746.907(c) — Personnel Record Storage- Location
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-03-08. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 3, 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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Nov 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 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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Oct 24, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Safety & premises
All three doors used exiting the building where children are do not close properly due to malfunction of doors.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 24, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Safety & premises
All three doors used exiting the building where children are do not close properly due to malfunction of doors.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-18. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Sep 26, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The primary director allowed a caregiver to leave a child who was misbehaving during chapel, in the care of an employee who was preparing lunches and did not have the ability to conduct both duties.
HHSC 746.1003(3) — Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-12. Correction verified 2023-01-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver did not use good judgment when she left a child in the care of an employee who was preparing lunches for the daycare. As a result, the child was able to leave from her care. The operation did not use good judgment when law enforcement wasn?t contacted after the child left the daycare.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-12. Correction verified 2023-01-03.
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Other
Based on the information gathered and preponderance of evidence, an employee was not properly supervising a child when she was preparing lunches in the kitchen. As a result, the child left the premises and was found 20 minutes later by local city workers.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-12. Correction verified 2023-01-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Sep 26, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The primary director allowed a caregiver to leave a child who was misbehaving during chapel, in the care of an employee who was preparing lunches and did not have the ability to conduct both duties.
HHSC 746.1003(3) — Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-12. Correction verified 2023-01-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver did not use good judgment when she left a child in the care of an employee who was preparing lunches for the daycare. As a result, the child was able to leave from her care. The operation did not use good judgment when law enforcement wasn?t contacted after the child left the daycare.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-12. Correction verified 2023-01-03.
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Other
Based on the information gathered and preponderance of evidence, an employee was not properly supervising a child when she was preparing lunches in the kitchen. As a result, the child left the premises and was found 20 minutes later by local city workers.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-12. Correction verified 2023-01-03.
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Other Serious
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Sep 15, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 15, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 2, 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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Mar 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 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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Feb 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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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.