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Dana Murphys Daycare

Corpus Christi, TX 78413 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$138
year first permitted
2018

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About Dana Murphys Daycare

Dana Murphys Daycare is a licensed group home daycare in Corpus Christi, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 16, 2018, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 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
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Dana Murphys Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Nueces County has a median price of $138 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 Dana Murphys Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2018
License number
#1671416
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 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 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “The outside area has a hole on backside of house that has an electrical wire exposed. There is also what appears to be an electrical wire protruding from the ground that is accessible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024

  5. May 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “A blanket was observed in the Infants Pack -n- Play with a sleeping Infant. The blanket was removed when brought to the directors attention.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023

  7. Oct 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      747.3211(1) - Caregiver Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food

      “The children did not wash their hands before lunch. *This was corrected during the inspection when brought to the Directors attention.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022

  9. Oct 4, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “There were two stuffed animals in the pack-n- play with the Infant. This was corrected at the inspection when it was brought to the Directors attention. The Director removed the two stuffed animals leaving the pack-n-play with only the Infant.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      747.3211(1) - Caregiver Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food

      “The children did not wash their hands before lunch. *This was corrected during the inspection when brought to the Directors attention.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022

  10. Nov 17, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

      “Four of four children's files did not have a special needs statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2021

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “The television was on in two rooms with several children under age 2. The provider provider turned off both televisions.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 Dana Murphys Daycare

Is Dana Murphys Daycare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 16, 2018.

When was Dana Murphys Daycare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dana Murphys Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 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 Dana Murphys Daycare care for?

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

Does Dana Murphys Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Dana Murphys Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Dana Murphys Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 877-6551 to ask.

What is Dana Murphys Daycare's phone number?

(361) 877-6551.

Where is Dana Murphys Daycare?

Corpus Christi, TX 78413. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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