Special Place Daycare LLC

3065 S STAPLES ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78404Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

8 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

September 12, 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
Special Place Daycare LLC
License number
1684356
Location
3065 S STAPLES ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 50.5/100
Inspection record
8 inspections, last inspected September 12, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor50.5 / 100
Health78/100
Safety78/100
Staffing10/100
Compliance10/100

21

Total Violations

Sep 12, 2025

Last Inspection

33

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (21)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Sep 12, 2025

Vents, ceiling fans and window seals throughout the facility were observed with dirt and debris. The vent hood in the kitchen was also observed with dirt and debris. A fire extinguisher in the pre-k hallway was observed with dirt and debris. Peeling paint was observed on the toddler room door.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Sep 12, 2025

Vents, ceiling fans and window seals throughout the facility were observed with dirt and debris. The vent hood in the kitchen was also observed with dirt and debris. A fire extinguisher in the pre-k hallway was observed with dirt and debris. Peeling paint was observed on the toddler room door.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Sep 12, 2025

Vents, ceiling fans and window seals throughout the facility were observed with dirt and debris. The vent hood in the kitchen was also observed with dirt and debris. A fire extinguisher in the pre-k hallway was observed with dirt and debris. Peeling paint was observed on the toddler room door.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)(A)Sep 26, 2024

1 out of the 4 care giver's training records evaluated was missing 2 hours of training, out of the required 16 hours of training needed within their 90 days of employment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)(A)Sep 26, 2024

1 out of the 4 care giver's training records evaluated was missing 2 hours of training, out of the required 16 hours of training needed within their 90 days of employment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-10

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(1)(A)Sep 26, 2024

1 out of the 4 care giver's training records evaluated was missing 2 hours of training, out of the required 16 hours of training needed within their 90 days of employment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Sep 28, 2023

The outdoor playground was observed to have the following hazards: a red push stroller with an active spider nest and adult spiders in access to children, a hole in the ground that is 4 in. wide by 9 in. in length and 8 in. deep, that poses a fall or tripping hazard, and a broken shelf that is damaged with warped material and in access to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Sep 28, 2023

The outdoor playground was observed to have the following hazards: a red push stroller with an active spider nest and adult spiders in access to children, a hole in the ground that is 4 in. wide by 9 in. in length and 8 in. deep, that poses a fall or tripping hazard, and a broken shelf that is damaged with warped material and in access to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Sep 28, 2023

The outdoor playground was observed to have the following hazards: a red push stroller with an active spider nest and adult spiders in access to children, a hole in the ground that is 4 in. wide by 9 in. in length and 8 in. deep, that poses a fall or tripping hazard, and a broken shelf that is damaged with warped material and in access to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-06

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Oct 18, 2022

A food allergy emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not available at time of inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Oct 18, 2022

One caregiver was observed to be supervising two separate classrooms during naptime. The caregiver did not have adequate supervision of the classroom with specified age 18mos-24mos.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Oct 18, 2022

One caregiver was observed to be supervising two separate classrooms during naptime. The caregiver did not have adequate supervision of the classroom with specified age 18mos-24mos.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Oct 18, 2022

A food allergy emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not available at time of inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-25

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819Oct 18, 2022

A food allergy emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not available at time of inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-25

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Oct 18, 2022

One caregiver was observed to be supervising two separate classrooms during naptime. The caregiver did not have adequate supervision of the classroom with specified age 18mos-24mos.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(6)Nov 9, 2021

During a follow up inspection, the operation still did not have enough staff in the facility during naptime. This is a re-cite.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(6)Nov 9, 2021

During a follow up inspection, the operation still did not have enough staff in the facility during naptime. This is a re-cite.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(6)Nov 9, 2021

During a follow up inspection, the operation still did not have enough staff in the facility during naptime. This is a re-cite.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-12

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(6)Nov 2, 2021

Inspector observed someone speaking to a parent at the door upon arrival to the facility. A caregiver opened the door for Inspector and left classroom unattended. Inspector observed two more staff leave their rooms during the visit. One of the two staff was supervising the infant room and left the room unsupervised twice during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-02

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(6)Nov 2, 2021

Inspector observed someone speaking to a parent at the door upon arrival to the facility. A caregiver opened the door for Inspector and left classroom unattended. Inspector observed two more staff leave their rooms during the visit. One of the two staff was supervising the infant room and left the room unsupervised twice during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-02

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1613(a)(6)Nov 2, 2021

Inspector observed someone speaking to a parent at the door upon arrival to the facility. A caregiver opened the door for Inspector and left classroom unattended. Inspector observed two more staff leave their rooms during the visit. One of the two staff was supervising the infant room and left the room unsupervised twice during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-02

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Special Place Daycare LLC's safety grade?

Special Place Daycare LLC has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 50.5 out of 100.

How many violations does Special Place Daycare LLC have?

Special Place Daycare LLC has 21 total violations on record, including 21 critical, 0 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Special Place Daycare LLC last inspected?

Special Place Daycare LLC was last inspected on September 12, 2025.

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