Acushnet KinderCare
Licensed Center · Corpus Christi, Nueces County, TX · Operation No. 198998
Acushnet KinderCare holds a Full Permit issued February 2, 1987. In the state's 60-month public window it has 27 inspections on record with 21 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
February 2, 1987
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
154 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
4040 Acushnet Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78413-2038
The 60-month record
27
Inspections
0
Assessments
8
Self reports
21
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 12 · Medium High 5 · Medium 4 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Report | 2 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 30, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 29, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Report | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Report | 1 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 31, 2024 | Report | 1 |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Report | 3 |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Report | 2 |
| May 5, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 10, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | Inspection | 5 |
| May 26, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 10, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 14, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2021 | Report | 1 |
Deficiency records
October 15, 2025 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The carpet and walls in of the classroom was stained. Another room, the sink was clogged, the wall was stained and the ceiling had AC dust on the walls.
Corrected: October 31, 2025
October 15, 2025 Standard § 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A child was observed not washing hands after toileting. The children in the room were observed not washing hands before eating a meal. The caregiver was observed not washing hands after removing gloves. This was corrected when the caregiver had the child and caregivers washed hands.
Corrected: October 15, 2025
September 24, 2025 Standard § 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver humiliated a child by getting down on the child's level and growling, and yelling at the child like a dog.
Corrected: October 23, 2025
August 26, 2025 Standard § 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
High Verbatim from the agency record
A staff member brought a vape pen inside the daycare classroom.
Corrected: November 25, 2025
August 26, 2025 Standard § 746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not report allegations of suspected abuse of a child when the information was brought to their attention.
Corrected: November 25, 2025
February 14, 2025 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
The caregiver did not make good judgement when she failed to realize a child was outside unsupervised.
Corrected: March 4, 2025
February 14, 2025 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High Verbatim from the agency record
Supervision was not ensured due to a child being outside unattended for a few minutes.
Corrected: March 4, 2025
October 31, 2024 Standard § 746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Of the eight children s files reviewed, one did not have the Allergy section of the Enrollment Form completed. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected: October 31, 2024
August 13, 2024 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High Verbatim from the agency record
Adequate supervision was not maintained in the Toddler classroom where the incident occurred.
Corrected: September 13, 2024
May 31, 2024 Standard § 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The caregiver "tapped" a child's hand as a method of discipline.
Corrected: June 3, 2024
August 14, 2023 Standard § 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
Corrected: August 16, 2023
August 14, 2023 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
Corrected: August 16, 2023
August 14, 2023 Standard § 746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
Corrected: August 16, 2023
July 10, 2023 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
Corrected: July 13, 2023
July 10, 2023 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
Corrected: July 13, 2023
December 8, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Of the ten childrens files reviewed, one did not have a current immunization record.
Corrected: December 15, 2022
December 8, 2022 Standard § 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
When oserving the outdoor play for one of the classes a caregiver was seen on and Electronic device.
Corrected: December 9, 2022
December 8, 2022 Standard § 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
High Verbatim from the agency record
Of the ten files reviewed, one was missing the Emergency Care information.
Corrected: December 15, 2022
December 8, 2022 Standard § 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
In several classes the napping cots were labeled with numbers but there was not a map to refer too.
Corrected: December 9, 2022
December 8, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Of the ten files reviewed, one did not have the Health Care Provider Statement.
Corrected: December 15, 2022
October 6, 2021 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
A child was left unsupervised on the playground after outdoor play.
Corrected: October 19, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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