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BERTHA Academy

6402 Saratoga Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 784144.0· 82 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$153
year first permitted
2018

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About BERTHA Academy

BERTHA Academy is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 20, 2018, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 27 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifePotty training: Teaches functional skills like potty training (stated in a parent testimonial on the site)
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

BERTHA Academy 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 BERTHA Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1660883
See the state's record

Summary

27 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 27 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Sep 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 17, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “In the infant classroom, infant equipment currently used was observed to be unsanitary.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

      “Out of the ten children's records monitored, two were missing the emergency care authorization, one was missing the special care statement, one was missing the healthcare provider statement, and three were missing current and updated immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “One out of the eight staff records monitored did not have the in person training that is required to complete the on line certification training.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

      “In the toddler/prek3 classroom, two year old children were observed and choking hazards were present in the play areas, in access to children under the age of 3.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “One out of the 8 records monitored did not have a record ready for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The annual fire inspection was observed to be expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2026

  3. Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 28, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “The operation's staff did not report to Child Care Regulation, a child's injury that required medical attention.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium risk

      746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing

      “The operation combined infant aged children with 18m and older children, in the music room, when combing for the 45 minutes prior to closing.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026

  7. Sep 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “4 out of the 10 children's records monitored, did not have up-to-date immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “3 out of the 5 staff records monitored, did not have their annual training current for Shaken Baby Syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and Early Childhood Brain Development.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

      “The outdoor monthly checklists have not been completed since May of 2025 and are not current.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      “The center director did not have a current CPR and First Aid certification training.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2025

  8. Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
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  1. May 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 23, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.3605(b)(1) - Child Becomes Ill in Care and Requires Immediate Treatment or Hospitalization - Contact EMS or take to ER

      “The operation's staff did not make the decision to call for emergency services when a child showed an urgent need for medical care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

  4. Apr 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 4, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

      “Children were placed in a highchair for approximately 5-10 minutes as a form of discipline.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised

      “Infant children were left unsupervised when a caregiver left her classroom for a restroom break and asked a second caregiver to supervise them when that caregiver was caring for a separate group of children in a different room.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2025

  7. Mar 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “One infant classroom caregiver was observed on her personal cell phone while she was supervising children.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2025

  8. Mar 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “10 children were observed eating in highchairs and were observed to not be strapped to their seats that require seat straps.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

      “10 children in the toddler/ PreK mixed classroom did not wash their hands prior to eating their food.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025

  11. Mar 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “Inspector observed one caregiver on their cell phone while caring for children. Inspector spoke to staff who stated they are not allowed to be on their cell phones when in a classroom with children. Inspector has previously provided technical assistance on staff on cell phones while caring for children during a previous inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  12. Mar 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Feb 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      “Inspector observed one person present and in a classroom with unsupervised access to children without an initial background check submitted. At the time of inspection the caregiver was seen in multiple classrooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

  14. Feb 13, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Inspector observed two classrooms out of ratio. The infant room had 11 infants with one caregiver. The caregiver did not know the ages of the infants except that the youngest infant was one month old. A second classroom had one caregiver with 23 children. The children were between 2-4 yrs. old. The specified age group was 3 yrs. old.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2024

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible

      “Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, two infants were observed being left asleep in car seats while in care at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024

  15. Jan 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  16. Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Jan 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing

      “The operation did not have annual documentation for checking the carbon monoxide, smoke detector, or fire extinguishers monthly.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

      “Inspector observed two classrooms change children and not sanitize the diaper changing table after each child.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      “The emergency preparedness plan was missing information such as how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, and how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024

  18. Aug 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Jul 31, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “Inspector observed one 4 month old infant in a crib lying on a boppy pillow.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “One staff left classroom to open the door leaving the classroom out of ratio. There was one staff with 8 infants until the second staff returned.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2023

    • Food and nutritionHigh risk

      746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles

      “Inspector observed one 6 month old infant in a bouncer with a blanket and bottle. Staff stated the blanket was being used to prop bottle.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2023

  20. Jul 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  21. Mar 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Feb 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Several classrooms were observed to have chipped paint on walls which is accessible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2023

  23. Feb 2, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “Two stationary play structures (one blue Thomas the Train and one red/pink fire truck) was observed with broken plastic parts. The broken plastic was observed to be sharp with jagged edges which poses a risk to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months

      “A caregiver in the infant room was observed feeding a child with bottle while child was sitting in a bouncer seat.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      “One child, age five months old, was observed sitting in a bouncy seat for almost thirty minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan

      “Two out of six classrooms observed did not have an activity plan posted.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023

  24. Jun 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  25. Jun 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  26. Mar 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  27. Feb 15, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children

      “One child was observed awake sitting in a stroller during naptime. NOTE: this was corrected at time of inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “A caregiver was observed talking to another caregiver through the door to which her back was turned toward the children resulting in one child crawling out the doorway and into the hallway.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

      “In one classroom, childrens' snack was not placed on a plate or napkin prior to serving.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2022

  28. Nov 22, 2021InspectionNo 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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Questions about BERTHA Academy

Is BERTHA Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 20, 2018.

When was BERTHA Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 27 visits in the last 3 years.

Has BERTHA Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 11 of 27 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 BERTHA Academy care for?

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

Does BERTHA Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are BERTHA Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does BERTHA Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 993-4386 to ask.

What is BERTHA Academy's phone number?

(361) 993-4386.

Where is BERTHA Academy?

6402 Saratoga Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78414. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Sprouts CDC- Cedar, 0.5 miles away.

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