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De Colores Child Development Center, LLC

4639 Corona Dr Ste 56, Corpus Christi, TX 78411 · Nueces County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

De Colores Child Development Center, LLC is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, TX, licensed for up to 90 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 41 times and investigated 22 reports. Inspectors recorded 25 citations, 12 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 25). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #72 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi and better than 51% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 51%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #72 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi
12High risk
7Medium High risk
6Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
25 citations from 41 inspections and 18 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 15, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 28, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 14, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 31, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 17, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Other standards4
Food & feeding3
Records & paperwork2
Training & qualifications2
Caregiver conduct2
Child protection1
Supervision1
Background checks1
Sleep safety1
Health & medication1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighMar 10, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
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 Mar 11, 2026
MediumDec 15, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
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 Mar 10, 2026
MediumSep 23, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Two infants in care did not have updated feeding instructions on file.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
Medium HighSep 23, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
There were 3 slides that did not have unitary surfacing or loose fill around the fall zones.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
Medium HighSep 23, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
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 during the visit
MediumJan 27, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired §746.4003(b)
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 during the visit
MediumJan 27, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
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 Jan 29, 2025
HighAug 22, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
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 Nov 14, 2024
HighApr 12, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
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 Jun 11, 2024
HighApr 12, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation §745.8411(a)
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 Jun 11, 2024
HighApr 12, 2024Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
The standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2024
HighApr 12, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
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 Jun 11, 2024
MediumApr 12, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Care Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Routines maintained §746.2601(1)
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 Jun 11, 2024
HighApr 12, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
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 Jun 11, 2024
HighMar 14, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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 May 1, 2024
Medium HighDec 12, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
7 infant children were observed to not be strapped into their seats that require seat straps. *** corrected at inspection
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 30, 2023InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
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 May 31, 2023
HighMay 9, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
Based on the evidence provided the director is not making sure staff are in compliance with minimum standards.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2023
HighJan 19, 2023Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
In the infant room an infant was asleep in a bouncer upon inspection.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2023
MediumJul 29, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
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 Sep 13, 2022
HighJul 29, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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 Sep 13, 2022
Medium HighJul 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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 Jul 29, 2022
Medium HighMay 23, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
A caregiver in the 18- 23 month old room, had a total of 11 children in care and over ratio by 2.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2022
Medium HighMar 10, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
A sanitation inspection had not been conducted prior to the application inspection.
Correction verified Mar 23, 2022
Medium HighMar 10, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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 Mar 23, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity90 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 28, 2022
DirectorMelissa Jimenez
Phone3614524443
State operation #1735126

Common questions

Does De Colores Child Development Center, LLC take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are De Colores Child Development Center, LLC’s hours?

7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does De Colores Child Development Center, LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does De Colores Child Development Center, LLC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask De Colores Child Development Center, LLC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Coastal Bend area, which includes Corpus Christi, is $35.20 a day for infants, $34.20 a day for toddlers and $33.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has De Colores Child Development Center, LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 12 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 10, 2026: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does De Colores Child Development Center, LLC compare with other daycares in Corpus Christi?

It is tied for #72 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 51% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was De Colores Child Development Center, LLC last inspected?

Sep 15, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1735126 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.