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Marguerite Child Development Center

2018 Marguerite St, Corpus Christi, TX 78405 · Nueces County
Accepts child care subsidies

Marguerite Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, TX, licensed for up to 36 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2014. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 15). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 27% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #114 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi and better than 14% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 14%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #114 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi
1High risk
10Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
15 citations from 9 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundJul 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Training & qualifications3
Other standards1
Records & paperwork1
Sleep safety1
Health & medication1
Food & feeding1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

MediumMar 18, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
One out of five caregivers were missing the following mandatory trainings: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2026
MediumMar 18, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes §746.4003(a)(3)
The first aid kit was missing the antisepctic solution/wipes.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2026
Medium HighMar 18, 2026InspectionOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children §746.1203(5)
A caregiver in the toddler classroom was observed not giving positive interactions with the children during lunch time.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2026
Medium HighApr 9, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
A teacher was not current with her SID and Shaken Baby Annual trainings.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2025
Medium HighApr 9, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
At time of inspection, there was one classroom in which the caregivers personal belongings were stored in an unsecured cubbie and accessible to children. Correction was made during the inspection when the Executive Director asked the caregiver to secure their belongings in a place not accessible to the children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 9, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
An outlet in the Toddler classroom was missing one of its outlet covers. This was corrected during the inspection when the Executive Director brought to the school the plastic covers for the outlets. The classroom teacher of the class in question replaced the plastic outlet cover to come into compliance..
Corrected during the visit
LowApr 9, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Update Admission Information - Procedure §746.609(a)
Several of the children's files reviewed do not have current updates. Two of the four files reviewed have not been updated since 2022, another since 2023 and the fourth file over one year ago.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2025
MediumJun 25, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
In two classroom cots were not labeled. The staff corrected at the inspection and labeled the cots.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 21, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
One out of ten children's files was missing their immunization records.
Correction verified Sep 13, 2023
Medium HighJul 21, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans §746.403(b)
In one classroom a child had an allergy but no plan was in place.
Correction verified Sep 13, 2023
Medium HighJul 28, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play §746.2607(5)
Recited: The operation has not yet obtained age appropriate playground equipment for the Pre-Kinder children.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2022
HighJul 21, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
During nap time the caregiver was not aware of how many children were in her care.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2022
Medium HighJul 21, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play §746.2607(5)
It was observed that the Pre-Kinder children do not have the appropriate play equipment on their playground.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2022
Medium HighJul 21, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
The two trash cans in the Pre-K room were missing lids. According to the caregiver the lids are broken and replacement lids have been ordered.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2022
Medium HighJul 21, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Two of the four outlet covers were missing in the Toddler class. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver placed plastic covers in the outlets.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity36 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 8, 2014
DirectorVeronica Zapata
Phone3619040904
State operation #1517274

Common questions

Does Marguerite Child Development Center take infants?

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

What are Marguerite Child Development 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 Marguerite Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Marguerite Child Development Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Marguerite Child Development Center 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 Marguerite Child Development Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 21, 2022: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Marguerite Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Corpus Christi?

It is tied for #114 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 14% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Marguerite Child Development Center last inspected?

Apr 2, 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 1517274 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.