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Molina Neighborhood Center

614 Horne Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78416 · Nueces County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Molina Neighborhood Center is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, TX, licensed for up to 85 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1985. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (3 of 15). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 33% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #93 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi and better than 37% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 37%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #93 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi
4High risk
5Medium High risk
5Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
15 citations from 16 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 20, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct3
Building & playground safety3
Food & feeding3
Records & paperwork2
Other standards1
Child protection1
Sleep safety1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 20, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
It was determined that the director and a caregiver were using prohibited punishments such as yelling at the children.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2026
Medium LowMar 6, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
Two out of the six staff records evaluated did not have a completed 2985 form.
Correction verified Mar 10, 2026
Medium HighJul 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
The ceiling vents in the infant classroom were not maintained clean, there was dust arounds the vents.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2025
HighApr 26, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not use good judgment when she patted an infant on the bottom and made an inappropriate comment.
Correction verified May 30, 2024
Medium HighJan 11, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The annual sanitation inspection as expired upon inspection.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
MediumJan 11, 2024InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans §746.2203(a)
A written activity plan was not being followed in one classroom. Classroom's must have activities planned as followed weekly.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
HighNov 3, 2023Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a child was physically abused.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2023
HighNov 3, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
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 Dec 13, 2023
MediumJan 12, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
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 during the visit
Medium HighJan 12, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans §746.403(b)
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 during the visit
MediumJan 12, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center §746.401(5)
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 during the visit
MediumJan 12, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
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 during the visit
Medium HighJan 12, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment §746.3407(11)
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 during the visit
MediumJan 12, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Two infants did not have current infant feeding schedules on fie.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2022
Medium HighJan 12, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months §746.1311(d)
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 Jan 19, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity85 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 21, 1985
DirectorVeronica Zapata
Phone3618538881
State operation #9048

Common questions

Does Molina Neighborhood Center take infants?

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

What are Molina 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 Molina Neighborhood Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Molina Neighborhood Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Molina Neighborhood 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 Molina Neighborhood Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 20, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling.” Each one is listed in full above.

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

It is tied for #93 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 37% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Molina Neighborhood Center last inspected?

Sep 24, 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 9048 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.