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Mary Mcleod Bethune Early Child Development Nursery

A licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

900 Kinney St, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401. (361) 882-7326.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

The last 24 months 13 deficiencies in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

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?

13 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 160 child care providers in Nueces County had 2.

32 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 17, 2026: no violation found.

Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control, at the report to the state on Jun 25, 2024

Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the inspection on Jun 10, 2024

Rated High by Texas: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation, at the inspection on May 20, 2024

2 more rated High; all are listed below.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

13 deficiencies in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

13 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

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.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Feb 19, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency

  • AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

    “The operation failed to notify licensing before the two-day period of the incident.”

    Rule 746.305(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 15, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 21, 2026.

Jun 11, 2025: inspection1 deficiency

  • Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

    “The fire and health inspection reports were not available for review.”

    Rule 746.801(11). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 13, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 12, 2025.

Jan 24, 2025: assessment1 deficiency

  • Report Number of Employees

    “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

    Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 2, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 27, 2025.

Nov 8, 2024: assessment1 deficiency

  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “The operation failed to submit the required information within the compliance date. This is a re-cite. Three out of four staff were missing trainings in this category. One out of three staff was missing child maltreatment, and sids, shaken baby and early brain development training. One out of three staff were missing communicable diseases including immunizations, administering medication, food allergies, and building and premises safety training. One out of three staff was missing administering medication training, food allergies, hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens, and emergency preparedness training.”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 15, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 26, 2024.

Oct 16, 2024: inspection1 deficiency

  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “Three out of four staff were missing trainings in this category. One out of three staff was missing child maltreatment, and sids, shaken baby and early brain development training. One out of three staff were missing communicable diseases including immunizations, administering medication, food allergies, and building and premises safety training. One out of three staff was missing administering medication training, food allergies, hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens, and emergency preparedness training.”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 30, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 8, 2024.

Jun 25, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency

  • Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    “An employee caring for children, did not use good judgement when she inappropriately redirected two children away from a doorway.”

    Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 17, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 30, 2024.

Jun 10, 2024: inspection1 deficiency

  • Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    “A 5 year old child was left unsuperviosed and observed to be outside of the classroom alone.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 10, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 24, 2024.

May 20, 2024: inspection1 deficiency

  • AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    “One center employee that was present at the operation with access to the children, did not have a background check.”

    Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 20, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 3, 2024.

May 3, 2024: inspection1 deficiency

  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “Three shelves in two classrooms were observed to not be in good repair and unsanitary. In one classroom, a cleaning supply bottle with chemicals was observed to be with in access to children.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 10, 2024. Correction verified: May 10, 2024.

Apr 29, 2024: report to the state4 deficiencies

  • AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605

    “Two adult volunteers completing community service hours through the court system and one maintenance worker, were found to be frequently present and have unsupervised access to the children, without an initial or cleared background check on file.”

    Rule 745.621(a)(7). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 28, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 10, 2024.

  • Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

    “The director allowed a person that was found to need a background check, back into the operation after being told by a Child Care Regulation inspector, that they could not be present without a cleared background check.”

    Rule 746.1003(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 28, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 10, 2024.

  • Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

    “The operation has been serving foods to children that are stored and/or cooked beyond the shelf-life/expiration dates, which is unsafe for consumption.”

    Rule 746.3317. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 28, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 10, 2024.

  • Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees’ Attendance

    “The center director did not maintain documentation to record hours worked at the operation.”

    Rule 746.801(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 31, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 10, 2024.

18 deficiencies older than three years
Nov 2, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies

  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “The outdoor playground was observed to have the following hazards: a broken table propped against the shed with legs sticking straight out, two chain fence doors propped up posing a fall hazard, a wooden table with broken seats and table top, posing hazards to the children. Also in the indoor infant classroom, a shelf that is broken with chiipped paint and tape.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 3, 2023.

  • Fire Extinguishers Serviced

    “Three fire extinguishers indoors and one fire extinguisher used for transportation in the van were observed to not be serviced. The pressure gauges are all now in the green zone and tagged with a current date of October 2023.”

    Rule 746.5307(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 3, 2023.

  • Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

    “The operation does not have documentation of monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.”

    Rule 746.5537(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 3, 2023.

Oct 26, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies

  • Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

    “Three sheets out of five cribs that were observed, have loose fitted sheets and a risk for entanglment.”

    Rule 746.2409(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 26, 2023.

  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “The outdoor playground was observed to have the following hazards: a broken table propped against the shed with legs sticking straight out, two chain fence doors propped up posing a fall hazard, a wooden table with broken seats and table top, posing hazards to the children. Also in the indoor infant classroom, a shelf that is broken with chiipped paint and tape.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 3, 2023.

  • Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

    “The fire inspection was observed to be expired.”

    Rule 746.5101(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 10, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 10, 2023.

  • Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    “Fire drill exit times were documented and observed to be over 3 minutes.”

    Rule 746.5205(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 10, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 10, 2023.

  • Fire Extinguishers Serviced

    “Three fire extinguishers indoors and one fire extinghuiser used for transportation in the van were observed to not be servised and the pressure gauges in the red zone and expired.”

    Rule 746.5307(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 3, 2023.

  • Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly

    “The operation does not have documentaiton of monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.”

    Rule 746.5537(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 3, 2023.

May 3, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency

  • Caregiver Responsible for Each Child

    “In the infant room there were seven infants to one caregiver.”

    Rule 746.1501(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 4, 2023. Correction verified: May 11, 2023.

Nov 21, 2022: inspection1 deficiency

  • Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

    “An infant was viewed asleep in a bouncer upon inspection.”

    Rule 746.2426. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 21, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 6, 2022.

Sep 28, 2022: report to the state2 deficiencies

  • AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check

    “A background check renewal was not done upon inspection and was inactive.”

    Rule 745.621(b)(1)(A). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 24, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 4, 2022.

  • Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Arranged for Supervision

    “Four children were viewed hiding under an opening of the bleachers playing hide and seek.”

    Rule 746.4601(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 10, 2022. Correction verified: Nov 4, 2022.

Jan 25, 2022: inspection1 deficiency

  • Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    “Hazardous materials were accessible to children under the children’s sink. The hazardous materials were removed from the classroom upon inspection.”

    Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 25, 2022.

Nov 23, 2021: inspection4 deficiencies

  • Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles

    “Infant was in a bouncer prop up with a bottle.”

    Rule 746.2419(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 23, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 6, 2021.

  • Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    “In two rooms there was chipped paint missing from the walls accessible to children. In another room there was a shelf that was missing pieces of wood and paint missing as well.”

    Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 30, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 6, 2021.

  • Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

    “There was not enough loose fill in play zone areas.”

    Rule 746.4901(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 14, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 6, 2021.

  • Children’s Records - Immunizations

    “Three out of ten children’s records were lacking their immunization records.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 30, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 6, 2021.

All 51 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jul 31, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jun 4, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Jun 3, 2026Report to the stateNo violation found
Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Feb 19, 2026Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Oct 13, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Jun 11, 2025Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jan 24, 2025Assessment1 deficiency cited
Nov 8, 2024Assessment1 deficiency cited
Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Oct 29, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Aug 29, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jul 29, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jun 25, 2024Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jun 10, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jun 6, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo violation found
May 20, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
May 16, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
May 16, 2024InspectionNo violation found
May 3, 2024Inspection1 deficiency cited
Apr 29, 2024Report to the state4 deficiencies cited
Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Apr 2, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Nov 2, 2023Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Oct 26, 2023Inspection6 deficiencies cited
Aug 9, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
May 11, 2023InspectionNo violation found
May 8, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
May 4, 2023InspectionNo violation found
May 3, 2023Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Dec 6, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Nov 21, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited
Nov 4, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Oct 10, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Sep 28, 2022Report to the state2 deficiencies cited
Jan 25, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jan 12, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found
Dec 6, 2021InspectionNo violation found
Nov 23, 2021Inspection4 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Jul 6, 1987.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 50 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 17 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 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).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 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 13.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 160 in Nueces County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
St. James Episcopal School2
Scott Electric Daycare6
Corpus Christi Community Center6
Pep Solomon Coles Ccisd0
Fumc Vinson Morris Children’s Center3
First Presbyterian Preschool7
Mary Mcleod Bethune Early Child Development Nursery This child care provider13
Acushnet Kindercare10
Cynthia Bohac1
Second Baptist Child Development Center8
After Hour Kid Power at Club Estates0
Carmens Day Care0

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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Source:

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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