Texas records · NUECES County · CORPUS CHRISTI
BERTHA Academy LLC
Licensed Center in CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued March 20, 2018
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 6402 SARATOGA BLVD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78414 3425
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- March 20, 2018
- Operation number
- 1660883
- Licensed capacity
- 99 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 27 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 11 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,831 |
| Citations recorded | 36 |
| Record covers | November 22, 2021 – September 1, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 12 |
| Medium High | 17 |
| Medium | 7 |
Visits and findings, newest first
Out of the ten children's records monitored, two were missing the emergency care authorization, one was missing the special care statement, one was missing the healthcare provider statement, and three were missing current and updated immunization records.
Correction verified by the state on August 31, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The annual fire inspection was observed to be expired.
Correction verified by the state on September 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One out of the 8 records monitored did not have a record ready for review.
Correction verified by the state on September 1, 2026.
One out of the eight staff records monitored did not have the in person training that is required to complete the on line certification training.
Correction verified by the state on September 1, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
In the infant classroom, infant equipment currently used was observed to be unsanitary.
Correction verified by the state on September 1, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
In the toddler/prek3 classroom, two year old children were observed and choking hazards were present in the play areas, in access to children under the age of 3.
Correction verified by the state on September 1, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation's staff did not report to Child Care Regulation, a child's injury that required medical attention.
Correction verified by the state on July 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation combined infant aged children with 18m and older children, in the music room, when combing for the 45 minutes prior to closing.
Correction verified by the state on July 23, 2026.
The center director did not have a current CPR and First Aid certification training.
Correction verified by the state on September 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The outdoor monthly checklists have not been completed since May of 2025 and are not current.
Correction verified by the state on September 12, 2025.
3 out of the 5 staff records monitored, did not have their annual training current for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and Early Childhood Brain Development.
Correction verified by the state on September 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
4 out of the 10 children's records monitored, did not have up-to-date immunization records.
Correction verified by the state on September 12, 2025.
The operation's staff did not make the decision to call for emergency services when a child showed an urgent need for medical care.
Correction verified by the state on June 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Children were placed in a highchair for approximately 5-10 minutes as a form of discipline.
Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Infant children were left unsupervised when a caregiver left her classroom for a restroom break and asked a second caregiver to supervise them when that caregiver was caring for a separate group of children in a different room.
Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One infant classroom caregiver was observed on her personal cell phone while she was supervising children.
Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
10 children were observed eating in highchairs and were observed to not be strapped to their seats that require seat straps.
Correction verified by the state on January 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
10 children in the toddler/ PreK mixed classroom did not wash their hands prior to eating their food.
Correction verified by the state on January 23, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while caring for children. Inspector spoke to staff who stated they are not allowed to be on their cell phones when in a classroom with children. Inspector has previously provided technical assistance on staff on cell phones while caring for children during a previous inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Inspector observed one person present and in a classroom with unsupervised access to children without an initial background check submitted. At the time of inspection the caregiver was seen in multiple classrooms.
Correction verified by the state on February 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, two infants were observed being left asleep in car seats while in care at the operation.
Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Inspector observed two classrooms out of ratio. The infant room had 11 infants with one caregiver. The caregiver did not know the ages of the infants except that the youngest infant was one month old. A second classroom had one caregiver with 23 children. The children were between 2-4 yrs. old. The specified age group was 3 yrs. old.
Correction verified by the state on March 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not have annual documentation for checking the carbon monoxide, smoke detector, or fire extinguishers monthly.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The emergency preparedness plan was missing information such as how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, and how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive.
Correction verified by the state on January 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Inspector observed two classrooms change children and not sanitize the diaper changing table after each child.
Correction verified by the state on January 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Inspector observed one 4 month old infant in a crib lying on a boppy pillow.
Correction verified by the state on August 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Inspector observed one 6 month old infant in a bouncer with a blanket and bottle. Staff stated the blanket was being used to prop bottle.
Correction verified by the state on August 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One staff left classroom to open the door leaving the classroom out of ratio. There was one staff with 8 infants until the second staff returned.
Correction verified by the state on August 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Several classrooms were observed to have chipped paint on walls which is accessible to children.
Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2023.
Two stationary play structures (one blue Thomas the Train and one red/pink fire truck) was observed with broken plastic parts. The broken plastic was observed to be sharp with jagged edges which poses a risk to children.
Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two out of six classrooms observed did not have an activity plan posted.
Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2023.
One child, age five months old, was observed sitting in a bouncy seat for almost thirty minutes.
Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver in the infant room was observed feeding a child with bottle while child was sitting in a bouncer seat.
Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2023.
In one classroom, childrens' snack was not placed on a plate or napkin prior to serving.
Correction verified by the state on March 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One child was observed awake sitting in a stroller during naptime. NOTE: this was corrected at time of inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
A caregiver was observed talking to another caregiver through the door to which her back was turned toward the children resulting in one child crawling out the doorway and into the hallway.
Correction verified by the state on March 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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