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Marguerite Child Development Center

2018 Marguerite St, Corpus Christi, TX 784055.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
36
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$153
year first permitted
2014

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About Marguerite Child Development Center

Marguerite Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 8, 2014, for up to 36 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: summer camp. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedAccepts 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
36 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
ProgramsSummer camp
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 1926
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Marguerite Child Development 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 Marguerite Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
36 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2014
License number
#1517274
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a)(3) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes

      “The first aid kit was missing the antisepctic solution/wipes.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

      “A caregiver in the toddler classroom was observed not giving positive interactions with the children during lunch time.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “One out of five caregivers were missing the following mandatory trainings: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, 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. Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026

  3. Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 9, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkLow risk

      746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure

      “Several of the children's files reviewed do not have current updates. Two of the four files reviewed have not been updated since 2022, another since 2023 and the fourth file over one year ago.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “An outlet in the Toddler classroom was missing one of its outlet covers. This was corrected during the inspection when the Executive Director brought to the school the plastic covers for the outlets. The classroom teacher of the class in question replaced the plastic outlet cover to come into compliance..”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “At time of inspection, there was one classroom in which the caregivers personal belongings were stored in an unsecured cubbie and accessible to children. Correction was made during the inspection when the Executive Director asked the caregiver to secure their belongings in a place not accessible to the children.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “A teacher was not current with her SID and Shaken Baby Annual trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025

  6. Jun 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “In two classroom cots were not labeled. The staff corrected at the inspection and labeled the cots.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jul 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans

      “In one classroom a child had an allergy but no plan was in place.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “One out of ten children's files was missing their immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2023

  8. Feb 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 28, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2607(5) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play

      “Recited: The operation has not yet obtained age appropriate playground equipment for the Pre-Kinder children.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2022

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jul 21, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

      “During nap time the caregiver was not aware of how many children were in her care.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “The two trash cans in the Pre-K room were missing lids. According to the caregiver the lids are broken and replacement lids have been ordered.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “Two of the four outlet covers were missing in the Toddler class. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver placed plastic covers in the outlets.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2607(5) - Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Opportunities for Moderate to Vigorous Active Play

      “It was observed that the Pre-Kinder children do not have the appropriate play equipment on their playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 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 Marguerite Child Development Center

Is Marguerite Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 8, 2014.

When was Marguerite Child Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Marguerite Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Marguerite Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Marguerite Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Marguerite Child Development 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 Marguerite Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 904-0904 to ask.

What is Marguerite Child Development Center's phone number?

(361) 904-0904.

Where is Marguerite Child Development Center?

2018 Marguerite St, Corpus Christi, TX 78405. The nearest other daycare we list is Upbring Head Start (Navarro), 0.2 miles away.

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