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Second Baptist Child Development Center

6701 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413 · Nueces County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Second Baptist Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, TX, licensed for up to 170 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1987. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (2 of 10). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #83 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi and better than 46% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 46%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#83 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi
3High risk
2Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
10 citations from 13 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 7, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 23, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 14, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication2
Training & qualifications2
Supervision1
Caregiver conduct1
Other standards1
Food & feeding1
Child protection1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighApr 24, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
One of the child's medications was not in its original packaging.
Correction verified May 7, 2026
MediumApr 24, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
During our inspections of children's medication, we found 4 medications that were expired.
Correction verified May 7, 2026
HighApr 24, 2026InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
Two vehicles used to transport children, do not have the required electronic child safety alarm.
Correction verified May 7, 2026
Medium HighApr 24, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
1 out of the 10 staff folders did not have all required training hours.
Correction verified May 1, 2026
MediumApr 24, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
1 out of the 10 staff folders that was reviewed only had 13.5 hours out the 24 hours required hours.
Correction verified May 1, 2026
HighFeb 21, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
An employee did not make good judgment when she failed to strap in the child in the highchair during mealtime.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2025
MediumFeb 21, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
The safety straps were not used when a child was placed in the chair during feeding time.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2025
MediumMay 10, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
While reviewing Infant feeding schedules, it was observed that several of the Feeding Schedules, did not specify whither the feeding instructions have changed.
Correction verified May 20, 2024
HighOct 20, 2023Found during an investigationChild protection
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation §746.1201(5)
Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2023
MediumMay 11, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child §746.605(14)
Three of the school age chidlren files tht were reviewed, did not thave the Elementary schools phone number listed. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity170 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 9, 1987
DirectorPerlita Soto
Phone3619941751
State operation #223932

Common questions

Does Second Baptist Child Development Center take infants?

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

What are Second Baptist Child Development Center’s hours?

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

Does Second Baptist Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Second Baptist Child Development Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 24, 2026: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Second Baptist Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Corpus Christi?

It is #83 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 46% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Second Baptist Child Development Center last inspected?

May 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 223932 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.