Lisa Sherek
Corpus Christi, TX 78414 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kids Place at Grace
- licensed capacity
- 204
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $153
- year first permitted
- 2011
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About
About Kids Place at Grace
Kids Place at Grace is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 1, 2011, for up to 204 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 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 12 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
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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
- 204 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 204 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids Place at Grace 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Kids Place at Grace
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 204 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2011
- License number
- #1228966
Summary
26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 26 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Safe sleep 6
- Safety and hazards 6
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 25, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“3 out 10 childrens' records monitored were missing some of the following: health care statements, authorization for emergency medical attention, and emergency contact address and phone numbers.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“2 of the 10 personnel records reviewed were missing affidavits, form 2912. 1 record of the 10 had the affidavit; however, it was not notarized.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“2 personnel records reviewed were lacking all required training hours, 1 missing 10 hours, the other missing 18.25.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“2 out of 10 child records were observed to be missing up to date immunization records. 2 additional records had immunization records that were not current.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“One infant was observed sleeping, laying in a crib that was not bare, a blanket was in the crib with the child in addition to a bib.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
“1 of the 10 personnel records reviewed had records that were not transcribed to English.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
- Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“In the 4 to 5 year old classroom, 8 electrical outlets were observed to not have safety outlet plug covers. ***this was corrected at inspection”
Corrected during the visit
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“In the infant classroom, one infant was observed asleep in a crib with a loose fitted sheet.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2025
Show 23 earlier visits
Jun 16, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A caregiver used an inappropriate method of discipline when she grabbed a child by his forearm to redirect his behavior.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
Jun 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Seven children observed seated at the table with bucket type seats were observed to not be strapped properly in their seats.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025
- Jun 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 10, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The emergency preparedness plan submitted for compliance did not have an address listed of where children will be evacuated or how children will continue to care for children until parents arrive. This is a re-cite.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2025
Dec 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“The director was missing 17 out of thirty training hours. Some of the hours include but not limited to: Communicable diseases including immunizations, administering medication, building and premises safety, hazardous materials, and transportation training. One out of four staff was missing 24 hours of pre-service training. One out of four staff was missing 16 hours of annual training. The trainings include but are not limited to child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby, and early brain development, communicable diseases, and food allergies.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2025
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The emergency preparedness is not provided to parents in the operational policy. The emergency preparedness information that was on file did not have information on how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, how children will continue to be cared for until parents arrive, and an address as to where they will go if they need to evacuate.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2025
Nov 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Inspector observed one staff in a classroom talking on a cell phone while children were napping. Inspector observed a second caregiver reading a book while caring for children who were napping and a third caregiver eating lunch while in a classroom with children who were napping. A fourth caregiver was observed coloring in a color book while supervising children who were napping.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024
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 9 month old infant asleep with a swaddle outfit on top of him being used as a blanket. Inspector asked that staff remove it from the crib and staff member put it in the corner of the crib.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“Inspector observed a 2 month old infant swaddled while asleep in a crib. Inspector asked staff to take the swaddle off the child but the staff left the swaddle on and only took the child's arms out.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024
Nov 15, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“The standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on the information gathered by the DFPS investigation, a caregiver grabbed and threw a child on a table, causing bruising to the left and right arms, left shoulder and left lateral torso.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025
- Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Aug 30, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
“One staff did not communicate with other staff about which incoming children they would be in charge of.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 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
“Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, one child was not properly supervised and as a result left the operation and went into a high-traffic road. At the time of the incident, four staff were observed in close proximity to one another instead of caring for children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
“Staff used lollipops to bribe a child who was attempting to climb the fence and later left the operation unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024
- Apr 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 11, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
“At the time of inspection on 4/9/24 the operation was over their infant capacity. The operation's capacity for infants is 23 and they had 24 infants in care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“At the time of inspection the operation was using one room as an infant room without the approval of an amendment. The room has been used since March 2024 for infants however an amendment was not submitted until April 2nd, 2024 and has not yet been approved.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024
Apr 9, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“There are no fire drills listed as of January 2024. The operation also has no documentation of checking the carbon monoxide, fire extinguisher, or smoke alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Four out of four staff did not have complete training records on file. One out of four staff was missing training on Sids, Shaken Baby, and Early Brain Development, Food Allergies, and Emergency Preparedness. One out of four staff was missing six hours of training including child maltreatment. The caregiver needs in person training on file. One out of four staff had no trainings on file and requires pre-service. One out of four staff was missing training in child maltreatment, sids, shaken baby and early brain development, and food allergy.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
“Inspector observed one infant 5 months of age asleep on stomach, when inspector spoke to staff they stated they placed the baby on her stomach to sleep.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Inspector observed two staff in two different classroom on cell phones. This citation was previously cited for an investigation. This is a re-cite.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
“The operational policy on file was missing the following information: 1. Information on TB testing for children and adults 2. Transportation 3. Maintaining unassigned eppi-pens 4. Promotion of indoor/outdoor activity 5. Procedures for parents to contact the director for any concerns, or questions”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“The operation failed to submit and receive the results of a background check and FBI Fingerprint for one person who was present and had unsupervised access to children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024
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
“Inspector observed two infants asleep in restrictive devices. One infant was four months in age and one was six months in age. One child was in a swing and the other was in a bouncer. Inspector observed the classroom a second time later during the inspection and an infant was again observed asleep in a swing.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The emergency preparedness did not have information on how children who are under 24 months or who have limited mobility will be evacuated or for how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
Feb 27, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
“Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, staff at the operation failed to report suspected abuse/neglect within the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Based on the information provided during the course of the investigation, staff were texting on cell phones while caring for children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
- May 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Operation did not have a current fire inspection at time of follow up inspection. This deficiency will be recited.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2023
- Apr 24, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Apr 20, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“One out of the two transportation vehicles did not have an electronic child safety alarm installed in the vehicle.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2023
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Operation did not have a current fire inspection; the last fire inspection was completed on 4/8/2022.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2023
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Two infant classrooms observed during lunchtime were not utilizing the safety straps on high chairs, half-moon bucket seats, and low-to-the-floor high chairs.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2023
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
“At the time of inspection, a caregiver who had unsupervised access to children in care, was present with an ineligible background check.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2023
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The outside playground area did not have the required six inches of loose fill around the play structure which also has a slide.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2023
- Dec 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 5, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One child's food allergy emergency plan was not signed by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The outside playground area did not have the required six inches of loose fill around the play structure which also has a slide.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“There is peeling paint and rust on a stationary piece of equipment used by children for climbing and sitting. The toddler play area has a gate that does not oepn freely as the bottom of the gate scrapes the ground.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Kids Place at Grace
Is Kids Place at Grace licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 1, 2011.
When was Kids Place at Grace last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids Place at Grace had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 12 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 Kids Place at Grace care for?
204, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids Place at Grace accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids Place at Grace'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 Kids Place at Grace cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 985-8585 to ask.
What is Kids Place at Grace's phone number?
(361) 985-8585.
Where is Kids Place at Grace?
6301 Yorktown Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78414. The nearest other daycare we list is De Colores Child Development Center Yorktown, 0.5 miles away.