Ms Rachels Child Care
Corpus Christi, TX 78416 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Molina Neighborhood Center
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $153
- year first permitted
- 1985
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About
About Molina Neighborhood Center
Molina Neighborhood Center is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 21, 1985, for up to 85 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 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts 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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
Hours
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
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 | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Molina 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).
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 Molina Neighborhood Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1985
- License number
- #9048
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 19 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 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 22 visits
- Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 20, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“It was determined that the director and a caregiver were using prohibited punishments such as yelling at the children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
- Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“Two out of the six staff records evaluated did not have a completed 2985 form.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
- Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The ceiling vents in the infant classroom were not maintained clean, there was dust arounds the vents.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025
- Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
- Jul 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 26, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not use good judgment when she patted an infant on the bottom and made an inappropriate comment.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2024
Jan 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The annual sanitation inspection as expired upon inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“A written activity plan was not being followed in one classroom. Classroom's must have activities planned as followed weekly.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024
- Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 3, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a child was physically abused.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on the information provided, a child sustained a scratch on the face by a caregiver, when they grabbed the child by the arm and flipped them over onto their cot.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023
- Aug 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 12, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“An outdated Activity Plan was posted in the Infant room. This was corrected when it was brought to the caregivers attention. She replaced the outdated Activity Plan with the current Activity Plan.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“Napping cots in two of the three class rooms observed, were labeled with numbers; there was not a number/child assignment map available. This was corrected when the caregivers in both classes developed a map for their class.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
“Changing table in the Toddler room was not clean. This was corrected when the director brought it to the attention of the caregiver and at that point the caregiver sanitized the changing table.”
Corrected during the visit
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
“The allergy list was posted in two classes with out a cover. This was corrected when the director turned over the Allergy List to hide the names of the child(ren) names.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Of the two infants that are still on Formula one did not have current feeding instructions on file. This was corrected when the parent completed the Feeding Schedule.”
Corrected during the visit
Jan 12, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“The director was missing the following annual training for 2020-2021: Child Maltreatment, Communicable Diseases including Immunizations, Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, and Hazardous Materials including Blood Borne Pathogens.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two infants did not have current infant feeding schedules on fie.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Molina Neighborhood Center
Is Molina Neighborhood Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 21, 1985.
When was Molina Neighborhood Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Molina Neighborhood Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 6 of 19 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 Molina Neighborhood Center care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Molina Neighborhood Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Molina Neighborhood 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 Molina Neighborhood Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 853-8881 to ask.
What is Molina Neighborhood Center's phone number?
(361) 853-8881.
Where is Molina Neighborhood Center?
614 Horne Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78416. The nearest other daycare we list is My Preschool & Child Development Center- West, 0.3 miles away.