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Kid City USA Corpus Christi 2

13122 Ih 37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 · Nueces County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Kid City USA Corpus Christi 2 is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, TX, licensed for up to 77 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2026. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 5 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 6 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 6). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #111 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi and better than 18% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 18%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#111 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi
3High risk
2Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
6 citations from 5 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 8, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 7, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundOct 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety2
Training & qualifications1
Caregiver conduct1
Transportation1
Background checks1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides §746.4805(a)
The after school playground structure did not have the six-feet in front of the slides and the stairs into the play structure.
Correction verified May 19, 2026
Medium HighMay 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions §746.4601(2)
The after school playground structure was not being used based on the manufacturing instructions. There was piece of wood mounted on the walkway of the play structure.
Correction verified May 19, 2026
MediumFeb 17, 2026Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages §746.1305(a)(1)
A caregiver did not have the required pre-service trainings: Developmental stages of children, Age-appropriate activities for children, Positive guidance and discipline of children, Fostering children’s self-esteem, Supervision and safety practices in the care of children, Positive interaction with children, and Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2026
HighFeb 3, 2026InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
A caregiver in the toddler classroom was overheard yelling at a 2-year-old child for not laying down for nap time.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026
HighFeb 3, 2026InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The fire extinguishers in both transportation vans were expired from August 2025.
Correction verified Mar 2, 2026
HighJan 7, 2026InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
The operation did not submit the initial background check for this operation for the director.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2026

About this center

Licensed capacity77 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 8, 2026
DirectorMary Martinez
Phone3612224124
State operation #1821439

Common questions

Does Kid City USA Corpus Christi 2 take infants?

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

What are Kid City USA Corpus Christi 2’s hours?

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

Does Kid City USA Corpus Christi 2 accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Kid City USA Corpus Christi 2 cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kid City USA Corpus Christi 2 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 Kid City USA Corpus Christi 2 had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 3, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kid City USA Corpus Christi 2 compare with other daycares in Corpus Christi?

It is #111 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 18% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kid City USA Corpus Christi 2 last inspected?

May 8, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1821439 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.