Lord of Life Lutheran Child Development Center
A licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, Texas 78418
1317 Flour Bluff Dr, Corpus Christi, Texas 78418. (361) 937-6414.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Oct 24, 2026.
- 2 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Nueces County: 2
- 0 rated High by Texas, its most serious level
- 17 inspections on record
- 3-Star Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
2 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 160 child care providers in Nueces County had 2.
17 inspections on record. The latest, on May 7, 2026: no violation found.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
2 deficiencies in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2026. Most serious: Medium High. The last 3 years, to Oct 24, 2026.
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| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
Mar 11, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, surfacing was not maintained to the required depth of 6 inches.”
Jun 5, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“5 staff files were evaluated and two did not have affidavit on file. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as affidavit was completed at the time of inspection.”
9 deficiencies older than three years
Aug 16, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
“In one classroom, inspector observed three cans of electronic cleaner (dust and lint remover) stored in a cabinet that was accessible to children. NOTE: This was corrected at the time of inspection when caregiver removed and placed the items out of reach of children.”
Jun 20, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“The two caregivers in the nap room did not know how many children they were responsible for.”
Apr 18, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
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Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“A teacher used inappropriate discipline with a child when pulling their arm.”
Oct 13, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“September’s fire drill was not conducted.”
Jun 6, 2022: report to the state3 deficiencies
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Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
“Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, the director failed to properly supervise staff during hours of operation. A similar incident had occurred approximately one year ago and Inspector discussed the situation with the director at that time as well.”
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Staff at the operation also used poor judgment when they disregarded policies put in place approximately one year ago in regards to handling children and not putting any part of their bodies on them. One of the staff involved did sign that they acknowledged the new policies.”
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Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff restrained children during naptime while in care. Staff have also restrained children in other situations while in care.”
May 20, 2022: report to the state1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Based on the information gathered, two children were able to gain access outside the daycare gate and walk .4 miles to a nearby neighborhood. The children were missing for approximately ten minutes, until found safe by a daycare parent.”
Nov 17, 2021: assessment1 deficiency
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“The director was unable to provide trainings for one staff member who did not have the required trainings for this section that are needed for pre-service at the time of inspection on 10/13/2021.”
All 26 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 6, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 31, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Dec 5, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 2, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Oct 13, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 7, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 15, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 6, 2022 | Report to the state | 3 deficiencies cited |
| May 23, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 20, 2022 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Apr 7, 1992.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 85 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 8 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Texas Rising Star: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 160 child care providers in Nueces County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 2; this one had 2.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Carmens Day Care | 0 |
| Lord of Life Lutheran Child Development Center This child care provider | 2 |
| Ms Toni’s Tots Christ-Led Preschool | 6 |
| Lollys Learn and Grow Center | 15 |
| Seashore Early Childhood Academy | 1 |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Learning Center | 3 |
| Bgccb-Ecc | 6 |
| Small World Child Care | 4 |
| Odyssey Early Learning of Flour Bluff | 4 |
| Upbring Head Start - Little Hornet | 1 |
| Little Buzzy’s Daycare | 6 |
| Lisa Brewer | 0 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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