Acushnet KinderCare
4040 Acushnet Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78413 · Nueces County
Accepts child care subsidies
Part of KinderCare · 86 Texas locations
Acushnet KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, TX, licensed for up to 154 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1987. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 27 times and investigated 18 reports. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 12 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (7 of 21). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #93 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi and better than 37% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Better than 37%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #93 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi
12High risk
5Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
21 citations from 27 inspections and 10 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 25, 2025
Every state visit
Citation foundNo citation
What inspectors cited most
Supervision7
Health & medication4
Caregiver conduct4
Building & playground safety1
Child protection1
Other standards1
Food & feeding1
Staff ratios1
Sleep safety1
Citations, newest first
Medium HighOct 15, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
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 during the visit
Medium HighOct 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
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.
Correction verified Nov 25, 2025
HighSep 24, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
A caregiver humiliated a child by getting down on the child's level and growling, and yelling at the child like a dog.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2025
HighAug 26, 2025Found during an investigationChild protection
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation §746.1201(5)
The operation did not report allegations of suspected abuse of a child when the information was brought to their attention.
Correction verified Nov 25, 2025
HighAug 26, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers §746.3703(d)
A staff member brought a vape pen inside the daycare classroom.
Correction verified Nov 25, 2025
HighFeb 14, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
The caregiver did not make good judgement when she failed to realize a child was outside unsupervised.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2025
HighFeb 14, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Supervision was not ensured due to a child being outside unattended for a few minutes.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2025
Medium HighOct 31, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(15)
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 during the visit
HighAug 13, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Adequate supervision was not maintained in the Toddler classroom where the incident occurred.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2024
Medium HighMay 31, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance §746.2803(4)
The caregiver "tapped" a child's hand as a method of discipline.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2024
HighAug 14, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023
HighAug 14, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023
MediumAug 14, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis §746.1507(1)
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023
HighJul 10, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2023
HighJul 10, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2023
MediumDec 8, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Of the ten childrens files reviewed, one did not have a current immunization record.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2022
Medium HighDec 8, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
When oserving the outdoor play for one of the classes a caregiver was seen on and Electronic device.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2022
MediumDec 8, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
In several classes the napping cots were labeled with numbers but there was not a map to refer too.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2022
HighDec 8, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
Of the ten files reviewed, one was missing the Emergency Care information.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2022
MediumDec 8, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Of the ten files reviewed, one did not have the Health Care Provider Statement.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2022
HighOct 6, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A child was left unsupervised on the playground after outdoor play.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2021
About this center
Licensed capacity154 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 2, 1987
DirectorAmanda Grant
Phone3618512861
State operation #198998
Common questions
Does Acushnet KinderCare take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Acushnet KinderCare’s hours?
6 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Acushnet KinderCare accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Acushnet KinderCare had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 12 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 24, 2025: “Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Acushnet KinderCare compare with other daycares in Corpus Christi?
It is tied for #93 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 37% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Acushnet KinderCare last inspected?
Nov 25, 2025. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 198998 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.