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Elgin Park Neighborhood Center

2955 Greenwood Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 784052.8· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
51
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$153
year first permitted
1985

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About Elgin Park Neighborhood Center

Elgin Park Neighborhood Center is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 22, 1985, for up to 51 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
51 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 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 capacity51 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Elgin Park Neighborhood 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 Elgin Park Neighborhood Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
51 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1985
License number
#24747
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 8 of 14 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • 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. Aug 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “One out of the six caregivers did not have the required annual training hours: Emergency preparedness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2026

  2. Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Oct 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2403(2) - Infant Care Area - Safe, Open Floor Space

      “Observed infant classroom not organized as sink was full with items, changing table had items on time, and one crib in the corner with items inside. The floor space was not set up for the infants at the tiime of inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Sep 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt

      “Based on the information obtained standard was found non-compliance. Caregivers did not change the child's diaper promptly as child obtained a severe rash.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025

  8. Aug 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months

      “The daily building and grounds checklist has not been documented since June 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2025

  9. Oct 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Three out of four infants did not have infant feeding schedules on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months

      “The daily building and grounds checklist has not been documented since July 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024

  10. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Apr 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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

      “A 2 month old infant was observed asleep in a bouncy chair. Caregiver said infant had been asleep for approximately ten minutes. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection when caregiver removed the child from the restrictive device and placed child in a crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024

  3. Mar 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

      “The infant classroom was out of ratio as there were eleven children present with two caregivers; the specified age group on this day was ten months old. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when operation had a parent pick up one child.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024

  4. Feb 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “In the infant room, a multitude of staples was observed on the lower portion of the walls; some staples were coming off and accessible to children. Peeling and/or chipped paint was also observed in infant room. A door that leads to a utility/storage room was unsecured. A section of the floor, where babies were observed crawling, has broken planks that need to be repaired or replaced.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “A child was observed sitting in a bucket seat at infant feeding table without any safety straps. None of the six bucket seats had safety straps attached to the seats.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands

      “A caregiver did not wash infant's hands after changing child's diaper.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Aug 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jul 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

      “Two floor fans were in use at time of inspection; the fans were accessible to children in care. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jul 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605

      “Operation did not submit an initial background check for a person over the age of 14 years old and who is present at the child care center.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “One staff record did not have a notarized affidavit of employment form on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Three school-aged children, who are counted in ratio, did not have a current admission form on file at time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2023

  9. Jul 7, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “Based on information obtained during the CCR investigation, a caregiver used harsh, cruel or unusual punishment by yelling at children and placing children in cribs and/or cots in a rough manner during naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2023

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

      “Based on information obtained during the CCR investigation, a caregiver forced a child to sleep by roughly placing child on cot and covering child's entire body, including head, with a blanket.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2023

  10. Aug 18, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “Three out of four staff did not have the required 24 hours of annual training on file. Each caregiver only had 12 hours documented in their file.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2022

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “Inspector observed one person who requires an initial background check present in a classroom. The operation did not submit nor receive the results of the initial background check for this person before allowing them inside a classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing

      “The operation was not checking the carbon monoxide, fire extinguisher or smoke detector on a monthly basis. The last documented check was in September 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection on file. Staff stated this operation does have natural gas located within the facility.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “The director had 9 out of the 30 required annual training hours on file. Some but not all of the trainings missing were child maltreatment, communicable diseases including immunizations, food allergies, building and premises safety, and hazardous materials including blood borne pathogens.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “The operation could not provide daily building and grounds checklist for any weeks or months prior to this week.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection

      “The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file. The last fire inspection posted at the facility was dated in April 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2022

  11. Jun 30, 2022Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “During the DPFS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to validate that a child was neglected while in care. A child was left unsupervised for approximately one hour after a staff member locked the facility at the end of the day.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

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

      “Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff did not properly supervise a child in care at the end of the day. As a result, the child was left unattended with no adult supervision in the facility until parents arrived.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation failed to provide a copy of an incident/illness form to parents after a situation that placed a child at risk occurred.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2022

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The director failed to properly report an incident that occurred in her facility within the required 48 hours. The report was made approximately one month later.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff used poor judgment by not completing a walk through of the facility before leaving for the day. Staff also used poor judgment by signing a child out of the facility without verifying that the child left the operation with a parent/guardian.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2022

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 Elgin Park Neighborhood Center

Is Elgin Park Neighborhood Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 22, 1985.

When was Elgin Park Neighborhood Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Elgin Park Neighborhood Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 8 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Elgin Park Neighborhood Center care for?

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

Does Elgin Park Neighborhood Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Elgin Park Neighborhood Center's hours?

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

How much does Elgin Park Neighborhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 884-3451 to ask.

What is Elgin Park Neighborhood Center's phone number?

(361) 884-3451.

Where is Elgin Park Neighborhood Center?

2955 Greenwood Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78405. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Disciples Early Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.

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