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Corpus Christi, TX 78404 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mary Mcleod Bethune Early Child Development Nursery
- licensed capacity
- 50
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $153
- year first permitted
- 1987
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About
About Mary Mcleod Bethune Early Child Development Nursery
Mary Mcleod Bethune Early Child Development Nursery is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 6, 1987, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 36 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Age 0 to 5, after school/camp program ages 6-12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Field trips, tennis, dance, music appreciation, swimming |
| Staff | First aid- and CPR-certified childcare professionals |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (free transportation from 10 CCISD schools) |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mary Mcleod Bethune Early Child Development Nursery 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 Mary Mcleod Bethune Early Child Development Nursery
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1987
- License number
- #172419
Summary
36 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 36 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 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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- Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 19, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“The operation failed to notify licensing before the two-day period of the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2026
Show 41 earlier visits
- Oct 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“The fire and health inspection reports were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2025
Jan 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025
Nov 8, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“The operation failed to submit the required information within the compliance date. This is a re-cite. Three out of four staff were missing trainings in this category. One out of three staff was missing child maltreatment, and sids, shaken baby and early brain development training. One out of three staff were missing communicable diseases including immunizations, administering medication, food allergies, and building and premises safety training. One out of three staff was missing administering medication training, food allergies, hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens, and emergency preparedness training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
- Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Three out of four staff were missing trainings in this category. One out of three staff was missing child maltreatment, and sids, shaken baby and early brain development training. One out of three staff were missing communicable diseases including immunizations, administering medication, food allergies, and building and premises safety training. One out of three staff was missing administering medication training, food allergies, hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens, and emergency preparedness training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024
- Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 25, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“An employee caring for children, did not use good judgement when she inappropriately redirected two children away from a doorway.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024
- Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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
“A 5 year old child was left unsuperviosed and observed to be outside of the classroom alone.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
- Jun 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One center employee that was present at the operation with access to the children, did not have a background check.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2024
- May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
May 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Three shelves in two classrooms were observed to not be in good repair and unsanitary. In one classroom, a cleaning supply bottle with chemicals was observed to be with in access to children.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024
Apr 29, 2024Visit4 rules cited
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director allowed a person that was found to need a background check, back into the operation after being told by a Child Care Regulation inspector, that they could not be present without a cleared background check.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“The center director did not maintain documentation to record hours worked at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“The operation has been serving foods to children that are stored and/or cooked beyond the shelf-life/expiration dates, which is unsafe for consumption.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
“Two adult volunteers completing community service hours through the court system and one maintenance worker, were found to be frequently present and have unsupervised access to the children, without an initial or cleared background check on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2024
- Apr 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Nov 2, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Three fire extinguishers indoors and one fire extinguisher used for transportation in the van were observed to not be serviced. The pressure gauges are all now in the green zone and tagged with a current date of October 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“The operation does not have documentation of monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The outdoor playground was observed to have the following hazards: a broken table propped against the shed with legs sticking straight out, two chain fence doors propped up posing a fall hazard, a wooden table with broken seats and table top, posing hazards to the children. Also in the indoor infant classroom, a shelf that is broken with chiipped paint and tape.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
Oct 26, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Fire drill exit times were documented and observed to be over 3 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The fire inspection was observed to be expired.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Three fire extinguishers indoors and one fire extinghuiser used for transportation in the van were observed to not be servised and the pressure gauges in the red zone and expired.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“The operation does not have documentaiton of monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The outdoor playground was observed to have the following hazards: a broken table propped against the shed with legs sticking straight out, two chain fence doors propped up posing a fall hazard, a wooden table with broken seats and table top, posing hazards to the children. Also in the indoor infant classroom, a shelf that is broken with chiipped paint and tape.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“Three sheets out of five cribs that were observed, have loose fitted sheets and a risk for entanglment.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 9, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- May 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 8, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- May 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 3, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1501(b) - Caregiver Responsible for Each Child
“In the infant room there were seven infants to one caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2023
- Dec 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“An infant was viewed asleep in a bouncer upon inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2022
- Nov 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 28, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.4601(1) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Arranged for Supervision
“Four children were viewed hiding under an opening of the bleachers playing hide and seek.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2022
745.621(b)(1)(A) - AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
“A background check renewal was not done upon inspection and was inactive.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2022
Jan 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Hazardous materials were accessible to children under the children's sink. The hazardous materials were removed from the classroom upon inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 12, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 6, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 23, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“Infant was in a bouncer prop up with a bottle.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2021
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“In two rooms there was chipped paint missing from the walls accessible to children. In another room there was a shelf that was missing pieces of wood and paint missing as well.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2021
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“There was not enough loose fill in play zone areas.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2021
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Three out of ten children's records were lacking their immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Mary Mcleod Bethune Early Child Development Nursery
Is Mary Mcleod Bethune Early Child Development Nursery licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 6, 1987.
When was Mary Mcleod Bethune Early Child Development Nursery last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 36 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mary Mcleod Bethune Early Child Development Nursery had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 11 of 36 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Mary Mcleod Bethune Early Child Development Nursery care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Mary Mcleod Bethune Early Child Development Nursery accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Mary Mcleod Bethune Early Child Development Nursery's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Mary Mcleod Bethune Early Child Development Nursery cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 882-7326 to ask.
What is Mary Mcleod Bethune Early Child Development Nursery's phone number?
(361) 882-7326.
Where is Mary Mcleod Bethune Early Child Development Nursery?
900 Kinney St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401. The nearest other daycare we list is First Presbyterian Preschool, 0.2 miles away.