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Gollihar Neighborhood Center

3333 Gollihar Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78415 · Nueces County
Accepts child care subsidies

Gollihar Neighborhood Center is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, TX, licensed for up to 93 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2004. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 12). None of them came in the last 12 months. 33% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #78 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi and better than 48% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 48%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #78 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi
4High risk
7Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
12 citations from 19 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 2, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 12, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 9, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 27, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Supervision2
Staff ratios2
Caregiver conduct1
Records & paperwork1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 23, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
A Water Hose was on a step leading to the toddler playground, this could cause a potential tripping hazard. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighJul 23, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The Annual Fire Inspection has not been conducted.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2024
Medium HighJul 23, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
The three Fire Extinguishers observed are passed due for their annual servicing.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2024
Medium HighJul 23, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
1.There are several areas on both playgrounds that have exposed cement foundations. 2. The grass is high on all both playgrounds and should be maintained.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2024
HighAug 17, 2023InspectionSupervision
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)
One caregiver stepped out of the classroom to answer the front door. There was no other caregiver in the room to supervise the children.
Correction verified Aug 31, 2023
MediumMay 12, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Providing & Applying Insect Repellant and Sunscreen §746.501(a)(19)
At time of inspection, the operation's operational policy did not have a statement regarding procedures for providing and applying insect repellant, including what types of insect repellant will be used.
Correction verified May 26, 2023
HighSep 9, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver lacked good judgment when caregiver lifted a child off of a cot while child's arm was inserted through the hole of the cot causing injury to child's arm.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2022
Medium HighAug 26, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(13)
Three out of six records evaluated did not have a completed Special Needs Statement.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 11, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
At time of inspection, the hallway that children use to transition to outdoor play was observed to have missing and broken tiles in several areas of the floor which is a safety hazard for children. Also observed broken tiles at door entrance of the preschool classroom.
Correction verified May 9, 2022
HighApr 8, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A child was left unsupervised when child attempted to walk down concrete steps which resulted in child falling and sustaining injury to face.
Correction verified May 9, 2022
Medium HighOct 27, 2021InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
At time of inspection, one infant was observed in a crib sleeping with a sippy cup. NOTE: THIS WAS CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 27, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The infant room was observed to be out of ratio as there was one caregiver present with six infants. NOTE: THIS WAS CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity93 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 12, 2004
DirectorNaomi Williams
Phone3618062959
State operation #837204

Common questions

Does Gollihar Neighborhood Center take infants?

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

What are Gollihar Neighborhood Center’s hours?

6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Gollihar Neighborhood Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Gollihar Neighborhood Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 23, 2024: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Gollihar Neighborhood Center compare with other daycares in Corpus Christi?

It is tied for #78 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 48% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Gollihar Neighborhood Center last inspected?

Aug 25, 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 837204 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.