Texas records · NUECES County · CORPUS CHRISTI

Acushnet KinderCare

Licensed Center in CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 2, 1987

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
4040 ACUSHNET DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78413 2038
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
February 2, 1987
Operation number
198998
Licensed capacity
154 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record26
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record17
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits3,834
Citations recorded20
Record coversNovember 15, 2021 – October 1, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High11
Medium High5
Medium4

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 1, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 660 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportNovember 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 15, 20252 citations recorded2 of 606 standards cited at this visit
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High
The carpet and walls in of the classroom was stained. Another room, the sink was clogged, the wall was stained and the ceiling had AC dust on the walls.

Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before EatingRisk level: Medium High
A child was observed not washing hands after toileting. The children in the room were observed not washing hands before eating a meal. The caregiver was observed not washing hands after removing gloves. This was corrected when the caregiver had the child and caregivers washed hands.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 26, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 24, 2025Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
A caregiver humiliated a child by getting down on the child's level and growling, and yelling at the child like a dog.

Correction verified by the state on November 7, 2025.

ReportAugust 26, 20252 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or ExploitationRisk level: High
The operation did not report allegations of suspected abuse of a child when the information was brought to their attention.

Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or VaporizersRisk level: High
A staff member brought a vape pen inside the daycare classroom.

Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 27, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJune 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 14, 2025Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
The caregiver did not make good judgement when she failed to realize a child was outside unsupervised.

Correction verified by the state on March 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
Supervision was not ensured due to a child being outside unattended for a few minutes.

Correction verified by the state on March 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 31, 20241 citation recorded1 of 670 standards cited at this visit
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy PlanRisk level: Medium High
Of the eight children s files reviewed, one did not have the Allergy section of the Enrollment Form completed. This was corrected during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 13, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
Adequate supervision was not maintained in the Toddler classroom where the incident occurred.

Correction verified by the state on October 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 28, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 20 standards cited at this visit
ReportMay 31, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and GuidanceRisk level: Medium High
The caregiver "tapped" a child's hand as a method of discipline.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 28, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 597 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 18, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 14, 2023Self-reported by the operation3 citations recorded3 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.

Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - BasisRisk level: Medium
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.

Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2023.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.

Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 10, 2023Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.

Correction verified by the state on August 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.

Correction verified by the state on August 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 5, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 8, 20225 citations recorded5 of 616 standards cited at this visit
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium
In several classes the napping cots were labeled with numbers but there was not a map to refer too.

Correction verified by the state on December 30, 2022.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
Of the ten childrens files reviewed, one did not have a current immunization record.

Correction verified by the state on December 30, 2022.

746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationRisk level: High
Of the ten files reviewed, one was missing the Emergency Care information.

Correction verified by the state on December 30, 2022.

746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activitiesRisk level: Medium High
When oserving the outdoor play for one of the classes a caregiver was seen on and Electronic device.

Correction verified by the state on December 30, 2022.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
Of the ten files reviewed, one did not have the Health Care Provider Statement.

Correction verified by the state on December 30, 2022.

InspectionMay 26, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 36 standards cited at this visit
ReportMay 10, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 29, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 581 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 15, 2021No citation recorded at this visit

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.