Ludi's Daycare
5209 SURREY LN, Corpus Christi, TX 78415 · Nueces County
Program
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ludivina Vela
- Phone
- (361) 834-9442
- Regulated since
- Aug 20, 2014
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1131926 · number 1530596
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection the operation was lacking 2 health statements for 2 of the 4 animals.
HHSC 747.3703(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-11. Correction verified 2026-03-09.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Two out of the four pet records monitored were not available for review.
HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy provided to the parents for the number of pets present at the operation is not current. The policy states they have two dogs, but currently, they have three dogs and one cat.
HHSC 747.501(7) — Written Operational Policies - Animals
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-07.
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Records & paperwork
Two out of the four children's records monitored did not have a current health care provider statement.
HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-07.
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Illness & medication
One out of the four children's records monitored did not have a current immunization record.
HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-07.
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Although children do not use upstairs space, the rooms located on second floor level were observed to be unsanitary and affect the air quality in the home where children are present.
HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-03-29.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor play area has exposed green and white flooring material near the play equipment that is accessible to children and poses a safety hazard.
HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-24. Correction verified 2023-03-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy states there is one dog on premises, however, the operation has two dogs present.
HHSC 747.501(7) — Written Operational Policies - Animals
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-31. Correction verified 2023-03-27.
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Records & paperwork
Two dogs did not have up-to-date vaccination record on file.
HHSC 747.801(6) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-31. Correction verified 2023-03-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The outside area has two electrical wires dangling from the top of the roof down the side of the house, which presents a safety hazard to children. The wooden fence has nails protruding through the board planks that are accessible to children.
HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-04. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Records & paperwork
One out of six children's records evaluated did not have date of admission.
HHSC 747.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-05-04. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Safety & premises
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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.