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Ariel's Playroom Childcare Center

5701 Gollihar Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 784122.7· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
36
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$153
year first permitted
2014
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About Ariel's Playroom Childcare Center

Ariel's Playroom Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 16, 2014, for up to 36 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
36 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Ariel's Playroom Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Nueces County has a median price of $153 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Nueces County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$153
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$144
Home daycare$133

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$131

School age

Center$133
Home daycare$125

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Ariel's Playroom Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2014
License number
#1539645
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Two out of three employee files did not have documentation for training topic "Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction".”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024

  4. Jun 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “During a monitoring inspection, a 15 month old child was combined with a 2 year old classroom, with a 28 month age difference.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2023

  6. Jul 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 22, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “There were cleaning supplies accessible to children in the children restroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2022

  9. Jun 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Two out of four staff did not have food allergy, building and premises safety, hazardous materials, and emergency preparedness training on file. One out of four staff did not have building and premises training and child maltreatment training on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2022

  10. Jan 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Dec 22, 2021VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Ariel's Playroom Childcare Center

Is Ariel's Playroom Childcare Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 16, 2014.

When was Ariel's Playroom Childcare Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ariel's Playroom Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Ariel's Playroom Childcare Center care for?

36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Ariel's Playroom Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Ariel's Playroom Childcare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ariel's Playroom Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 992-9595 to ask.

What is Ariel's Playroom Childcare Center's phone number?

(361) 992-9595.

Where is Ariel's Playroom Childcare Center?

5701 Gollihar Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78412. The nearest other daycare we list is St Bartholomews Episcopal Academy, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).