Texas records · NUECES County · CORPUS CHRISTI
De Colores Child Development Center, LLC
Licensed Center in CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 28, 2022
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 4639 CORONA DR STE 56, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411 5434
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- September 28, 2022
- Operation number
- 1735126
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 41 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 22 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 5,174 |
| Citations recorded | 25 |
| Record covers | March 10, 2022 – September 15, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 12 |
| Medium High | 7 |
| Medium | 6 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionSeptember 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 676 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMarch 10, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
Cleaning supplies were stored under a sink cabinet without a safety latch in the infant room. The cleaning supplies observed were two cans of glass cleaner, two cans of Lysol disinfectant spray, a spray bottle of OdoBan disinfectant and three scrubbing brushes. This posed a safety hazard as the cleaning supplies were accessible to children. Note: This was addressed with the caregivers and all cleaning supplies were removed from under the sink cabinet and stored in an area inaccessible to children.
Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionFebruary 19, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 13, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 15, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious InjuriesRisk level: Medium
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not notify parents of less serious injuries when the parent picks the child up from the child-care center.
Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionSeptember 23, 20253 citations recorded3 of 617 standards cited at this visit
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High
There were 3 slides that did not have unitary surfacing or loose fill around the fall zones.
Correction verified by the state on September 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Two infants in care did not have updated feeding instructions on file.
Correction verified by the state on September 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers MonthlyRisk level: Medium High
The fire extinguishers were last inspected in May of 2025, per the documentation on the Emergency Preparedness Form. The fire extinguishers were inspected during the inspection, in order to bring the deficiency current.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionSeptember 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 27, 20252 citations recorded2 of 661 standards cited at this visit
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not ExpiredRisk level: Medium
The alcohol prep pads that were in the main First Aid backpack in the hallway were expired as of July 31st, 2023. This was corrected during the inspection when the alcohol prep pads were removed and replaced.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
The 30 day Infant Feeding updates that are signed by the parents could not be located. The director developed new documents for the parents to update and sign.
Correction verified by the state on January 29, 2025.
InspectionNovember 14, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 22, 20241 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safetyRisk level: High
During a DFPS investigation it was found that two caregivers did not adjust their level of supervision according to a child?s emotional needs, in order to intervene as necessary and to ensure the children's safety in the classroom.
Correction verified by the state on November 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionAugust 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 613 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJuly 10, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJune 28, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 27, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 6, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportApril 18, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
ReportApril 12, 20246 citations recorded6 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High
The standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
Correction verified by the state on June 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2601(1) - Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Routines maintainedRisk level: Medium
The operation staff did not provide routine care for a 4-year-old child, after returning to the classroom and after being left unsupervised outside. The staff did not wash his hands and did not change his soiled diaper and clothing.
Correction verified by the state on June 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: High
The operation did not notify the parents immediately after their child was left unsupervised in the outdoor playground for a timeframe of about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Correction verified by the state on June 11, 2024. 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
Neglectful supervision from the operation's staff placed a 4-year-old child in a potential dangerous and harmful situation when they left the child unsupervised in the playground for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, under heated conditions.
Correction verified by the state on June 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigationRisk level: High
The director interfered with the investigation when she denied having knowledge that a child was left unsupervised in the playground and when she delayed the CCI investigator from interviewing employees. Both the director and the assistant director provided false information that also delayed the start of the investigation.
Correction verified by the state on June 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation when a child was left unsupervised in the playground for about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Correction verified by the state on June 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportMarch 14, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
A child was injured when an employee lacked good judgment when redirecting a child by pulling their arm and not properly accessing the child for an injury.
Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMarch 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionDecember 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 12, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High
7 infant children were observed to not be strapped into their seats that require seat straps. *** corrected at inspection
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportDecember 4, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 12, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 643 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionAugust 11, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionAugust 3, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 2, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
ReportJuly 31, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 29, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJune 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 30, 20231 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneRisk level: High
The operation allowed one person to be present and have unsupervised access to children before receiving the results of an initial background check and fingerprints.
Correction verified by the state on May 31, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportMay 26, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 9, 20231 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High
Based on the evidence provided the director is not making sure staff are in compliance with minimum standards.
Correction verified by the state on June 16, 2023.
InspectionApril 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 3, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 610 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 19, 20231 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
In the infant room an infant was asleep in a bouncer upon inspection.
Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionDecember 20, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 8, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 1, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionNovember 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionAugust 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 29, 2022Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with ParentRisk level: Medium
Based on the information gathered, the incident/illness report form was not shared with the parents within 48 hours of when the incident occurred.
Correction verified by the state on September 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
The operation failed to use good judgment, when a three-year-old child fell off a toddler sofa, and the employees failed to evaluate the child for suspected injuries. A caregiver failed to properly demonstrate competency, when she did not communicate to the parent(s), that their child fell off a toddler couch and hit the ground, on the daycare application.
Correction verified by the state on September 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJuly 29, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 12, 20221 citation recorded1 of 525 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The outdoor playground has a large section of an A/C gutter, that consists of green slimy alge accessible to children in care.
Correction verified by the state on July 29, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportJune 17, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 13, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 217 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 23, 20221 citation recorded1 of 519 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver in the 18- 23 month old room, had a total of 11 children in care and over ratio by 2.
Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMarch 23, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 10, 20222 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
A sanitation inspection had not been conducted prior to the application inspection.
Correction verified by the state on March 23, 2022.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
At the time of inspection, the outdoor playground had an exposed section of rusted metal along the hurricane fence. The playground also contained metal pieces of debris and a large wood timber, along the wall of the playground. The wood shed that sits inside the playground, was locked with a jagged wooden stick.
Correction verified by the state on March 23, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.