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Aspire Early Childhood Development Center

3413 S Staples St Unit B, Corpus Christi, TX 78411 · Nueces County
Accepts child care subsidies

Aspire Early Childhood Development Center is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, TX, licensed for up to 103 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (5 of 9). 9 citations came in the last 12 months. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #78 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi and better than 48% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 48%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #78 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi
0High risk
6Medium High risk
2Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
9 citations from 11 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 7, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 24, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 2, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications5
Food & feeding2
Other standards1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighApr 24, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
A caregiver at the operation was seen laying down, facing away from the children during naptime during the inspection for the investigation. She admitted to being on her phone, watching Netflix, and that she "sometimes" does this, inadvertently indicating this has happened on more than one occasion.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2026
MediumApr 2, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
The caregiver has not completed the 5 clock hours of annual training for training year 1/13/2025-1/12/2026. This standard is re-cited.
Correction verified Apr 9, 2026
MediumFeb 19, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
A caregiver was missing 5 of 24 clock hours of annual training for training year 1/13/2025-1/12/2026.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2026
Medium HighFeb 19, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans §746.403(b)
A list of a child's food allergies that require an emergency plan was not posted in the kitchen where food is prepared and in the room the child spends time in. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list was created and posted in the required areas of the operation.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 19, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Three caregivers did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
Medium HighFeb 19, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
There was no food allergy emergency plan available for a child with a known food allergy.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2026
Medium HighFeb 19, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
The director and a caregiver completed the Pediatric CPR training online.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
Medium HighFeb 19, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Two caregivers were missing training in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
Medium LowFeb 19, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
1 of 5 personnel records reviewed was missing a notarized Affidavit form 2985. 2 of 5 personnel records reviewed were missing a Pre-Employment Affidavit form 2912.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026

About this center

Licensed capacity103 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 18, 2025
DirectorJennifer Avalos
Phone3614624458
State operation #1799953

Common questions

Does Aspire Early Childhood Development Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Aspire Early Childhood Development Center’s hours?

7:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Aspire Early Childhood Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Aspire Early Childhood Development Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Aspire Early Childhood Development Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Coastal Bend area, which includes Corpus Christi, is $35.20 a day for infants, $34.20 a day for toddlers and $33.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Aspire Early Childhood Development Center had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 9 lower-risk citations, listed above.

How does Aspire Early Childhood Development Center compare with other daycares in Corpus Christi?

It is tied for #78 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 48% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Aspire Early Childhood Development Center last inspected?

Aug 7, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 1799953 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.