BERTHA Academy LLC

6402 SARATOGA BLVD, Corpus Christi, TX 78414Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

32 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 3, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
BERTHA Academy LLC
License number
1660883
Location
6402 SARATOGA BLVD, Corpus Christi, TX 78414
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 16.5/100
Inspection record
32 inspections, last inspected September 3, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor16.5 / 100
Health55/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

84

Total Violations

Sep 3, 2025

Last Inspection

99

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (84)

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)(A)Sep 3, 2025

The center director did not have a current CPR and First Aid certification training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Sep 3, 2025

4 out of the 10 children's records monitored, did not have up-to-date immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(8)Sep 3, 2025

The outdoor monthly checklists have not been completed since May of 2025 and are not current.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Sep 3, 2025

4 out of the 10 children's records monitored, did not have up-to-date immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(8)Sep 3, 2025

The outdoor monthly checklists have not been completed since May of 2025 and are not current.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1309(d)Sep 3, 2025

3 out of the 5 staff records monitored, did not have their annual training current for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and Early Childhood Brain Development.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)(A)Sep 3, 2025

The center director did not have a current CPR and First Aid certification training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1309(d)Sep 3, 2025

3 out of the 5 staff records monitored, did not have their annual training current for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and Early Childhood Brain Development.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)(A)Sep 3, 2025

The center director did not have a current CPR and First Aid certification training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Sep 3, 2025

4 out of the 10 children's records monitored, did not have up-to-date immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(8)Sep 3, 2025

The outdoor monthly checklists have not been completed since May of 2025 and are not current.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1309(d)Sep 3, 2025

3 out of the 5 staff records monitored, did not have their annual training current for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and Early Childhood Brain Development.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3605(b)(1)Apr 23, 2025

The operation's staff did not make the decision to call for emergency services when a child showed an urgent need for medical care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3605(b)(1)Apr 23, 2025

The operation's staff did not make the decision to call for emergency services when a child showed an urgent need for medical care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3605(b)(1)Apr 23, 2025

The operation's staff did not make the decision to call for emergency services when a child showed an urgent need for medical care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(8)Apr 4, 2025

Children were placed in a highchair for approximately 5-10 minutes as a form of discipline.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.2401(7)Apr 4, 2025

Infant children were left unsupervised when a caregiver left her classroom for a restroom break and asked a second caregiver to supervise them when that caregiver was caring for a separate group of children in a different room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(8)Apr 4, 2025

Children were placed in a highchair for approximately 5-10 minutes as a form of discipline.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.2401(7)Apr 4, 2025

Infant children were left unsupervised when a caregiver left her classroom for a restroom break and asked a second caregiver to supervise them when that caregiver was caring for a separate group of children in a different room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-16

CRITICALSTAFFING746.2401(7)Apr 4, 2025

Infant children were left unsupervised when a caregiver left her classroom for a restroom break and asked a second caregiver to supervise them when that caregiver was caring for a separate group of children in a different room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(8)Apr 4, 2025

Children were placed in a highchair for approximately 5-10 minutes as a form of discipline.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Mar 18, 2025

One infant classroom caregiver was observed on her personal cell phone while she was supervising children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Mar 18, 2025

One infant classroom caregiver was observed on her personal cell phone while she was supervising children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Mar 18, 2025

One infant classroom caregiver was observed on her personal cell phone while she was supervising children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-03-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(1)Jan 7, 2025

10 children in the toddler/ PreK mixed classroom did not wash their hands prior to eating their food.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Jan 7, 2025

10 children were observed eating in highchairs and were observed to not be strapped to their seats that require seat straps.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(1)Jan 7, 2025

10 children in the toddler/ PreK mixed classroom did not wash their hands prior to eating their food.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(1)Jan 7, 2025

10 children in the toddler/ PreK mixed classroom did not wash their hands prior to eating their food.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Jan 7, 2025

10 children were observed eating in highchairs and were observed to not be strapped to their seats that require seat straps.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.2407Jan 7, 2025

10 children were observed eating in highchairs and were observed to not be strapped to their seats that require seat straps.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Mar 18, 2024

Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while caring for children. Inspector spoke to staff who stated they are not allowed to be on their cell phones when in a classroom with children. Inspector has previously provided technical assistance on staff on cell phones while caring for children during a previous inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Mar 18, 2024

Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while caring for children. Inspector spoke to staff who stated they are not allowed to be on their cell phones when in a classroom with children. Inspector has previously provided technical assistance on staff on cell phones while caring for children during a previous inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1203(3)(D)Mar 18, 2024

Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while caring for children. Inspector spoke to staff who stated they are not allowed to be on their cell phones when in a classroom with children. Inspector has previously provided technical assistance on staff on cell phones while caring for children during a previous inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(2)Feb 21, 2024

Inspector observed one person present and in a classroom with unsupervised access to children without an initial background check submitted. At the time of inspection the caregiver was seen in multiple classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-21

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(2)Feb 21, 2024

Inspector observed one person present and in a classroom with unsupervised access to children without an initial background check submitted. At the time of inspection the caregiver was seen in multiple classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-21

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(2)Feb 21, 2024

Inspector observed one person present and in a classroom with unsupervised access to children without an initial background check submitted. At the time of inspection the caregiver was seen in multiple classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(2)Feb 13, 2024

Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, two infants were observed being left asleep in car seats while in care at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(2)Feb 13, 2024

Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, two infants were observed being left asleep in car seats while in care at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Feb 13, 2024

Inspector observed two classrooms out of ratio. The infant room had 11 infants with one caregiver. The caregiver did not know the ages of the infants except that the youngest infant was one month old. A second classroom had one caregiver with 23 children. The children were between 2-4 yrs. old. The specified age group was 3 yrs. old.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Feb 13, 2024

Inspector observed two classrooms out of ratio. The infant room had 11 infants with one caregiver. The caregiver did not know the ages of the infants except that the youngest infant was one month old. A second classroom had one caregiver with 23 children. The children were between 2-4 yrs. old. The specified age group was 3 yrs. old.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426(a)(2)Feb 13, 2024

Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, two infants were observed being left asleep in car seats while in care at the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Feb 13, 2024

Inspector observed two classrooms out of ratio. The infant room had 11 infants with one caregiver. The caregiver did not know the ages of the infants except that the youngest infant was one month old. A second classroom had one caregiver with 23 children. The children were between 2-4 yrs. old. The specified age group was 3 yrs. old.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5319Jan 10, 2024

The operation did not have annual documentation for checking the carbon monoxide, smoke detector, or fire extinguishers monthly.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5319Jan 10, 2024

The operation did not have annual documentation for checking the carbon monoxide, smoke detector, or fire extinguishers monthly.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(1)Jan 10, 2024

The emergency preparedness plan was missing information such as how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, and how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(e)Jan 10, 2024

Inspector observed two classrooms change children and not sanitize the diaper changing table after each child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(1)Jan 10, 2024

The emergency preparedness plan was missing information such as how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, and how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5319Jan 10, 2024

The operation did not have annual documentation for checking the carbon monoxide, smoke detector, or fire extinguishers monthly.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5202(1)Jan 10, 2024

The emergency preparedness plan was missing information such as how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, and how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(e)Jan 10, 2024

Inspector observed two classrooms change children and not sanitize the diaper changing table after each child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.3505(e)Jan 10, 2024

Inspector observed two classrooms change children and not sanitize the diaper changing table after each child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(3)Jul 31, 2023

Inspector observed one 6 month old infant in a bouncer with a blanket and bottle. Staff stated the blanket was being used to prop bottle.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Jul 31, 2023

Inspector observed one 4 month old infant in a crib lying on a boppy pillow.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(3)Jul 31, 2023

Inspector observed one 6 month old infant in a bouncer with a blanket and bottle. Staff stated the blanket was being used to prop bottle.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Jul 31, 2023

Inspector observed one 4 month old infant in a crib lying on a boppy pillow.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(3)Jul 31, 2023

Inspector observed one 6 month old infant in a bouncer with a blanket and bottle. Staff stated the blanket was being used to prop bottle.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-31

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jul 31, 2023

One staff left classroom to open the door leaving the classroom out of ratio. There was one staff with 8 infants until the second staff returned.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Jul 31, 2023

Inspector observed one 4 month old infant in a crib lying on a boppy pillow.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-31

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jul 31, 2023

One staff left classroom to open the door leaving the classroom out of ratio. There was one staff with 8 infants until the second staff returned.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-31

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jul 31, 2023

One staff left classroom to open the door leaving the classroom out of ratio. There was one staff with 8 infants until the second staff returned.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Feb 16, 2023

Several classrooms were observed to have chipped paint on walls which is accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Feb 16, 2023

Several classrooms were observed to have chipped paint on walls which is accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Feb 16, 2023

Several classrooms were observed to have chipped paint on walls which is accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2209Feb 2, 2023

Two out of six classrooms observed did not have an activity plan posted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(1)Feb 2, 2023

A caregiver in the infant room was observed feeding a child with bottle while child was sitting in a bouncer seat.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)Feb 2, 2023

One child, age five months old, was observed sitting in a bouncy seat for almost thirty minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2209Feb 2, 2023

Two out of six classrooms observed did not have an activity plan posted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Feb 2, 2023

Two stationary play structures (one blue Thomas the Train and one red/pink fire truck) was observed with broken plastic parts. The broken plastic was observed to be sharp with jagged edges which poses a risk to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(1)Feb 2, 2023

A caregiver in the infant room was observed feeding a child with bottle while child was sitting in a bouncer seat.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)Feb 2, 2023

One child, age five months old, was observed sitting in a bouncy seat for almost thirty minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2209Feb 2, 2023

Two out of six classrooms observed did not have an activity plan posted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Feb 2, 2023

Two stationary play structures (one blue Thomas the Train and one red/pink fire truck) was observed with broken plastic parts. The broken plastic was observed to be sharp with jagged edges which poses a risk to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(1)Feb 2, 2023

A caregiver in the infant room was observed feeding a child with bottle while child was sitting in a bouncer seat.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)Feb 2, 2023

One child, age five months old, was observed sitting in a bouncy seat for almost thirty minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Feb 2, 2023

Two stationary play structures (one blue Thomas the Train and one red/pink fire truck) was observed with broken plastic parts. The broken plastic was observed to be sharp with jagged edges which poses a risk to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-16

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2907(a)Feb 15, 2022

One child was observed awake sitting in a stroller during naptime. NOTE: this was corrected at time of inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Feb 15, 2022

A caregiver was observed talking to another caregiver through the door to which her back was turned toward the children resulting in one child crawling out the doorway and into the hallway.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(6)Feb 15, 2022

In one classroom, childrens' snack was not placed on a plate or napkin prior to serving.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-16

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(6)Feb 15, 2022

In one classroom, childrens' snack was not placed on a plate or napkin prior to serving.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-16

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Feb 15, 2022

A caregiver was observed talking to another caregiver through the door to which her back was turned toward the children resulting in one child crawling out the doorway and into the hallway.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2907(a)Feb 15, 2022

One child was observed awake sitting in a stroller during naptime. NOTE: this was corrected at time of inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2907(a)Feb 15, 2022

One child was observed awake sitting in a stroller during naptime. NOTE: this was corrected at time of inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Feb 15, 2022

A caregiver was observed talking to another caregiver through the door to which her back was turned toward the children resulting in one child crawling out the doorway and into the hallway.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317(6)Feb 15, 2022

In one classroom, childrens' snack was not placed on a plate or napkin prior to serving.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BERTHA Academy LLC's safety grade?

BERTHA Academy LLC has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 16.5 out of 100.

How many violations does BERTHA Academy LLC have?

BERTHA Academy LLC has 84 total violations on record, including 72 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was BERTHA Academy LLC last inspected?

BERTHA Academy LLC was last inspected on September 3, 2025.

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