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Group home daycare 

Melba Sanchez

Corpus Christi, TX 78411 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$138
year first permitted
2017

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About Melba Sanchez

Melba Sanchez is a licensed group home daycare in Corpus Christi, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 8, 2017, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Melba Sanchez has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Nueces County has a median price of $138 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 Melba Sanchez

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2017
License number
#1645435
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Background checks 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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See all 7 visits
  1. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      747.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

      “Of the four chidlren's files review, one did not have the Date of Admission documented.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Of the four childrens files reciewed, one did not have the Emergency contact Name, Address and phone document of the Admission Form.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      747.611(a) - Required Health Statement

      “Of the four children's files reviewed, one did not have a Health Statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      747.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information

      “Of the four children's files reviewed, one did not have the Release information section of the Admission Form completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025

  3. Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “Inspector observed one 3 month old infant in a crib with a blanket under them. The infant also had other items such as baby shoes, a baby book, and wipes in the crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      747.501(15) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors

      “The provider did not have a complete operational policy on file. There were many areas missing including but not limited to how children will be released to parents and illness/exclusion policy.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024

    • 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

      “At the time of inspection the provider did not have a cleared or active background check on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures

      “The emergency preparedness plan was missing information on how a child with limited mobility or who is under 24 months will be evacuated.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024

  5. Aug 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 9, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.2315(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers

      “A 10 month old infant was observed in a play yard with a soft pillow. Note: Pillow was removed”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      747.2326(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 10 month infant was observed asleep in a restirctive device.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      747.4401(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored

      “A television that children has access to is not mounted.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Sep 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “A fire extinguisher was not serviced for the year 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 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 Melba Sanchez

Is Melba Sanchez licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 8, 2017.

When was Melba Sanchez last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Melba Sanchez had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 4 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 Melba Sanchez care for?

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

Does Melba Sanchez accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Melba Sanchez's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Melba Sanchez cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 960-1253 to ask.

What is Melba Sanchez's phone number?

(361) 960-1253.

Where is Melba Sanchez?

Corpus Christi, TX 78411. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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