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Corpus Christi, TX 78411 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Gollihar Neighborhood Center is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 12, 2004, for up to 93 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 93 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Gollihar 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).
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
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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746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“A Water Hose was on a step leading to the toddler playground, this could cause a potential tripping hazard. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The Annual Fire Inspection has not been conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“1.There are several areas on both playgrounds that have exposed cement foundations. 2. The grass is high on all both playgrounds and should be maintained.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The three Fire Extinguishers observed are passed due for their annual servicing.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“One caregiver stepped out of the classroom to answer the front door. There was no other caregiver in the room to supervise the children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2023
746.501(a)(19) - Written Operational Policies - Providing & Applying Insect Repellant and Sunscreen
“At time of inspection, the operation's operational policy did not have a statement regarding procedures for providing and applying insect repellant, including what types of insect repellant will be used.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2023
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver lacked good judgment when caregiver lifted a child off of a cot while child's arm was inserted through the hole of the cot causing injury to child's arm.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2022
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“Three out of six records evaluated did not have a completed Special Needs Statement.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“At time of inspection, the hallway that children use to transition to outdoor play was observed to have missing and broken tiles in several areas of the floor which is a safety hazard for children. Also observed broken tiles at door entrance of the preschool classroom.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“A child was left unsupervised when child attempted to walk down concrete steps which resulted in child falling and sustaining injury to face.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The infant room was observed to be out of ratio as there was one caregiver present with six infants. NOTE: THIS WAS CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION”
Corrected during the visit
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“At time of inspection, one infant was observed in a crib sleeping with a sippy cup. NOTE: THIS WAS CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION”
Corrected during the visit
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Corpus Christi, TX 78411 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
4634 Kostoryz Rd, Corpus Christi, TX
3915 Gollihar Rd, Corpus Christi, TX
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 12, 2004.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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.
93, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 806-2959 to ask.
(361) 806-2959.
3333 Gollihar Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78415. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Beginnings, 0.2 miles away.