Daycare Safety RecordState inspection files for licensed child care, presented plainly

Texas records · NUECES County · CORPUS CHRISTI

Molina Neighborhood Center

Licensed Center in CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 21, 1985

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
614 HORNE RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78416 2458
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
October 21, 1985
Operation number
9048
Licensed capacity
85 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record16
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record6
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits4,465
Citations recorded15
Record coversJanuary 12, 2022 – September 24, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High4
Medium High5
Medium5
Medium Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 20, 20261 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
It was determined that the director and a caregiver were using prohibited punishments such as yelling at the children.

Correction verified by the state on September 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 13 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 567 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 6, 20261 citation recorded1 of 696 standards cited at this visit
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)Risk level: Medium Low
Two out of the six staff records evaluated did not have a completed 2985 form.

Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2026.

InspectionJuly 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 3, 20251 citation recorded1 of 606 standards cited at this visit
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High
The ceiling vents in the infant classroom were not maintained clean, there was dust arounds the vents.

Correction verified by the state on July 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 670 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 15, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJuly 12, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJuly 12, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 26, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
A caregiver did not use good judgment when she patted an infant on the bottom and made an inappropriate comment.

Correction verified by the state on May 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 11, 20242 citations recorded2 of 643 standards cited at this visit
746.2203(a) - Written Activity PlansRisk level: Medium
A written activity plan was not being followed in one classroom. Classroom's must have activities planned as followed weekly.

Correction verified by the state on January 25, 2024.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The annual sanitation inspection as expired upon inspection.

Correction verified by the state on January 25, 2024.

InspectionDecember 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 3, 20232 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
Based on the information provided, a child sustained a scratch on the face by a caregiver, when they grabbed the child by the arm and flipped them over onto their cot.

Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a child was physically abused.

Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJanuary 12, 20235 citations recorded5 of 586 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Of the two infants that are still on Formula one did not have current feeding instructions on file. This was corrected when the parent completed the Feeding Schedule.

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

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium
Napping cots in two of the three class rooms observed, were labeled with numbers; there was not a number/child assignment map available. This was corrected when the caregivers in both classes developed a map for their class.

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

746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care centerRisk level: Medium
An outdated Activity Plan was posted in the Infant room. This was corrected when it was brought to the caregivers attention. She replaced the outdated Activity Plan with the current Activity Plan.

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

746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
Changing table in the Toddler room was not clean. This was corrected when the director brought it to the attention of the caregiver and at that point the caregiver sanitized the changing table.

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

746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy PlansRisk level: Medium High
The allergy list was posted in two classes with out a cover. This was corrected when the director turned over the Allergy List to hide the names of the child(ren) names.

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

InspectionJanuary 12, 20222 citations recorded2 of 669 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Two infants did not have current infant feeding schedules on fie.

Correction verified by the state on January 19, 2022.

746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 monthsRisk level: Medium High
The director was missing the following annual training for 2020-2021: Child Maltreatment, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens.

Correction verified by the state on January 19, 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.