Kids Place at Grace
Licensed Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. License #1228966, issued June 1, 2011.
- Address
- 6301 Yorktown Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78414
- Phone
- (361) 985-8585
- Licensed capacity
- 204 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips.
The state records conditions on this permit . What these mean.
Openings
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Texas Rising Star
Texas Rising Star 3-star of a possible 4
A quality rating the state awards after an on-site assessment. Four stars is the highest.
In effect since March 11, 2026. From the state's provider report of April 3, 2026.
Where this is
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The pin is where the US Census geocoder placed this address. About one in eight is interpolated along a street rather than resolved to a building, so treat it as the right block rather than the right doorway. How we source this.
What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 22 areas it checked 6,234 standards at Kids Place at Grace between May 5, 2022 and October 21, 2026 and recorded 46 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 22 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 4 | 481 | 1 |
| Record keeping | 4 | 440 | 3 |
| Personnel | 7 | 1,069 | 3 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 5 | 270 | 0 |
| Activities | 4 | 140 | 0 |
| Infants | 7 | 627 | 2 |
| Toddlers | 5 | 110 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 4 | 74 | 0 |
| School-age | 5 | 100 | 0 |
| Discipline | 7 | 140 | 0 |
| Naptime | 4 | 48 | 0 |
| Field trips | 4 | 44 | 0 |
| Get well care | 4 | 108 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 4 | 52 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 4 | 180 | 0 |
| Health practices | 4 | 452 | 0 |
| Safety practices | 5 | 386 | 0 |
| Physical facilities | 5 | 375 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety | 5 | 480 | 1 |
| Pools | 4 | 108 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 4 | 270 | 4 |
| Transportation | 4 | 196 | 1 |
The table adds up to 6,150 of those standards. The remaining 84, including 31 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
A high number of standards checked is not a compliment and a low one is not a criticism: how many apply depends on a program's size, its ages served and what the inspector was there to look at. We publish the two counts the state published and do not turn them into a score. This data begins in 2021, which is later than the inspection history above it.
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We ask for nothing but the address, and we send a confirmation first. Your list is never shown to this program, never sold, and every message has a link to stop. An inspection is routine: programs are visited on a schedule and after a complaint, and a visit is not a finding.
State inspection record
HHSC records 35 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on October 21, 2026, and 46 citations.
One of those visits began with Kids Place at Grace reporting something to the state itself rather than HHSC finding it. We publish that because it is part of the record and the state records it separately, not because it is good or bad: a program with none may have had nothing to report. 3,674 of the 12,933 programs listed here have at least one.
- 21High
- 18Medium High
- 6Medium
- 1Medium Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 46. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- High October 7, 2026 Correction verified October 21, 2026
746.5101(a): Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a current fire inspection and expired on 09/23/2026.
- Medium High October 7, 2026 Correction verified October 21, 2026
746.3819: Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child's emergency plan for an egg allergy was not signed by the parent and did not include the epi-pen as a medication that was in the classroom. The medication listed on the plan was not present in the room.
- High October 7, 2026 Correction verified October 21, 2026
746.2501(5): Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
A commercial choke tube or empty toilet paper roll can be used to test toys and objects in the room that an infant or toddler may easily choke on. Try to place the toy or object into the tube. If the object easily passes through the tube, an infant or toddler may choke on it and it must be removed from the children s access. If the object does not fit through the tube, an infant or toddler is not likely to choke on it. Suggestions were made to establish a classroom check with the tools listed.
- High October 7, 2026 Correction verified October 21, 2026
746.3701(9): Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
In classroom five's restroom, a mop bucket with water and chemicals was observed to be filled and in access to children.
- Medium February 25, 2026 Correction verified March 13, 2026
746.1111: Education Outside of U.S.
1 of the 10 personnel records reviewed had records that were not transcribed to English.
- High February 25, 2026 Correction verified March 10, 2026
746.2415(b): AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
One infant was observed sleeping, laying in a crib that was not bare, a blanket was in the crib with the child in addition to a bib.
- Medium February 25, 2026 Correction verified March 20, 2026
746.801(1): Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
3 out 10 childrens' records monitored were missing some of the following: health care statements, authorization for emergency medical attention, and emergency contact address and phone numbers.
- Medium Low February 25, 2026 Correction verified March 12, 2026
746.901(5): Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
2 of the 10 personnel records reviewed were missing affidavits, form 2912. 1 record of the 10 had the affidavit; however, it was not notarized.
- Medium February 25, 2026 Correction verified March 20, 2026
746.1309(a): Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
2 personnel records reviewed were lacking all required training hours, 1 missing 10 hours, the other missing 18.25.
- Medium High February 25, 2026 Correction verified March 20, 2026
746.613(b): Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
2 out of 10 child records were observed to be missing up to date immunization records. 2 additional records had immunization records that were not current.
- Medium High July 1, 2025 Corrected at inspection
746.3701(1): Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
In the 4 to 5 year old classroom, 8 electrical outlets were observed to not have safety outlet plug covers. ***this was corrected at inspection
- Medium High July 1, 2025 Correction verified July 31, 2025
746.2409(a)(2): Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
In the infant classroom, one infant was observed asleep in a crib with a loose fitted sheet.
- High June 16, 2025 Correction verified August 22, 2025
746.2805(3): Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
A caregiver used an inappropriate method of discipline when she grabbed a child by his forearm to redirect his behavior.
- Medium High June 9, 2025 Correction verified July 1, 2025
746.2407: Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Seven children observed seated at the table with bucket type seats were observed to not be strapped properly in their seats.
- Medium High January 10, 2025 Correction verified January 10, 2025
746.5202(1): Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan submitted for compliance did not have an address listed of where children will be evacuated or how children will continue to care for children until parents arrive. This is a re-cite.
- Medium High December 9, 2024 Correction verified January 9, 2025
746.5202(1): Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness is not provided to parents in the operational policy. The emergency preparedness information that was on file did not have information on how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, how children will continue to be cared for until parents arrive, and an address as to where they will go if they need to evacuate.
- Medium December 9, 2024 Correction verified January 9, 2025
746.1309(a): Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
The director was missing 17 out of thirty training hours. Some of the hours include but not limited to: Communicable diseases including immunizations, administering medication, building and premises safety, hazardous materials, and transportation training. One out of four staff was missing 24 hours of pre-service training. One out of four staff was missing 16 hours of annual training. The trainings include but are not limited to child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, communicable diseases, and food allergies.
- High November 25, 2024 Correction verified December 9, 2024
746.2415(b): AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Inspector observed one 9 month old infant asleep with a swaddle outfit on top of him being used as a blanket. Inspector asked that staff remove it from the crib and staff member put it in the corner of the crib.
- High November 25, 2024 Correction verified December 9, 2024
746.2428: No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Inspector observed a 2 month old infant swaddled while asleep in a crib. Inspector asked staff to take the swaddle off the child but the staff left the swaddle on and only took the child's arms out.
- High November 25, 2024 Correction verified December 9, 2024
746.1201(1): Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Inspector observed one staff in a classroom talking on a cell phone while children were napping. Inspector observed a second caregiver reading a book while caring for children who were napping and a third caregiver eating lunch while in a classroom with children who were napping. A fourth caregiver was observed coloring in a color book while supervising children who were napping.
- High November 15, 2024 Correction verified January 28, 2025
746.2805: Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information gathered by the DFPS investigation, a caregiver grabbed and threw a child on a table, causing bruising to the left and right arms, left shoulder and left lateral torso.
- High November 15, 2024 Correction verified January 28, 2025
746.1201(4): AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
The standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
- High August 30, 2024 Correction verified November 25, 2024
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
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, one child was not properly supervised and as a result left the operation and went into a high-traffic road. At the time of the incident, four staff were observed in close proximity to one another instead of caring for children.
- Medium High August 30, 2024 Correction verified November 25, 2024
746.1203(10): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
One staff did not communicate with other staff about which incoming children they would be in charge of.
- Medium High August 30, 2024 Correction verified November 25, 2024
746.3301(h): Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
Staff used lollipops to bribe a child who was attempting to climb the fence and later left the operation unsupervised.
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