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Calallen KinderCare

15109 Northwest Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 · Nueces County

Calallen KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, TX, licensed for up to 136 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for sleep safety (1 of 5). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #47 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi and better than 72% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 72%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #47 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi
0High risk
4Medium High risk
0Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
5 citations from 13 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 31, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 31, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Sleep safety1
Records & paperwork1
Other standards1
Health & medication1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 7, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway §746.2909(4)
Nap cots were observed to not have the proper walkway access between each of the nap cots.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2026
Medium LowAug 7, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
10 out of 10 staff were missing the required affidavit, 2912 form.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2026
Medium HighJan 23, 2026InspectionOther standards
Space Requirements - Over 18 Months of Age Activity Area Not Routinely Exceeded §746.4205(b)
The Infant D classroom had 12 children occupied in the classroom and the space only allows for 9 children.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2026
Medium HighApr 7, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
Three medications monitored and to be used by the children, were not in the original containers.
Correction verified May 6, 2025
Medium HighApr 7, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Six children were observed sitting in a table with the safety straps missing and were not strapped inside their seats.
Correction verified May 6, 2025

About this center

Licensed capacity136 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 26, 2025
DirectorCarla Newkirk
Phone3613874259
State operation #1809616

Common questions

Does Calallen KinderCare take infants?

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

What are Calallen KinderCare’s hours?

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

Does Calallen KinderCare accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

Has Calallen KinderCare had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 5 lower-risk citations, listed above.

How does Calallen KinderCare compare with other daycares in Corpus Christi?

It is tied for #47 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 72% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Calallen KinderCare last inspected?

Sep 25, 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 1809616 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.