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Small World Child Care

1070 Nas Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418 · Nueces County
Accepts child care subsidies

Small World Child Care is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, TX, licensed for up to 118 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 10). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 20% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #100 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi and better than 27% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 27%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#100 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi
1High risk
7Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
10 citations from 9 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 27, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 24, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 25, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Records & paperwork2
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJan 21, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Ceiling tiles in the younger after school room and the 3 and 4 year old room were observed with water stains that were brown in coloration. The ceiling in the 6 month and 12 month room was observed with water damage.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2026
HighFeb 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last inspection date was 12/19/2023.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2025
Medium HighFeb 8, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
On the outside playground, a slide, which is attached to a climbing play structure, was observed to have cracked and broken pieces of hard plastic at the exit end of the slide.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2024
Medium HighFeb 8, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials §746.3407(13)
In one classroom one spray bottle, containing a mixture of bleach and water, was observed in an unsecured cabinet accessible to children. In one classroom, one spray bottle, containing a mixture of bleach and water, was observed on a desk and accessible to children. **NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection when caregiver(s) placed the spray bottles out of reach of children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 15, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary §746.3803(b)
One medication at the operation was expired for a child allergy medication
Correction verified Mar 31, 2023
Medium HighJan 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
At the time of inspection, the 4 & 5 year old playground had a large opening alongside the fence line. The parking lot fence line also had various holes in the fence leading up to the 4 & 5 year old playground.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2023
MediumAug 26, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
Parent's were not notified of an injury that occurred at the time of an incident until the end of the day upon pickup.
Correction verified Oct 11, 2022
Medium HighJun 24, 2022Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
In the children restroom there was a hole in the wall exposed to children.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2022
Medium HighApr 6, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Two out of the six classroom had hand sanitizer accessible to children in the entrance of the room.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 6, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
Three out of ten personal folders were missing their highschool diploma. There was nothing in the folder showing their education.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity118 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 29, 2021
DirectorIsabel Figueroa
Phone3619371461
State operation #1719591

Common questions

Does Small World Child Care take infants?

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

What are Small World Child Care’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Small World Child Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Small World Child Care cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Small World Child Care 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 Small World Child Care had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 3, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Small World Child Care compare with other daycares in Corpus Christi?

It is #100 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 27% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Small World Child Care last inspected?

Jan 21, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1719591 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.