Ariel's Playroom Childcare Center
5701 Gollihar Rd, Corpus Christi, TX
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 7, 2008, for up to 15 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:50 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 2:50 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 2:50 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 2:50 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 2:50 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 2:50 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 15 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Nueces County has a median price of $144 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 13 rules in all · 11 corrected
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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746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
“Loose fill on the playground was not the proper depth for the height of the play equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
“Licensing was not notified of change of center director.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“Two caregivers did not have documentation of pre-service on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a current sanitation report on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“A caregiver did not have documentation of orientation on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“There were 2 caregivers that did not have an affidavit on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection report on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
“The operational policy did not have the following sections included: hearing/vision, policy changes, promotion of indoor/outdoor play, benefits, duration, clothing and footwear, criteria for determining extreme weather, parent rights and gang free zones,”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“There were 2 children in care that did not have a health statement on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2025
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 Feb 18, 2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An employee at the operation did not have a current background check and was observed to be present inside the operation's classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2024
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The loose fill on the outside playground is not at required depth of six inches based on the highest platform of play structure. NOTE: Deficiency is recited.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The loose fill on the outside playground was not at depth of six inches based on the highest platform of play structure. NOTE: Deficiency was recited.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The loose fill on the outside playground was not at depth of six inches based on the highest platform of play structure.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023
746.801(19) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
“There was no record of daily sign in/out logsheets for children attending the center.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“An employee who has been employed for more than seven days, has not completed the required orientation training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“Operation did not initiate a background check for one employee. The employee was present at time of inspection and has access to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“The annual fire inspection checklist and/or report was not made available at time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“At the time of inspection, training records were not available.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2022
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“In play zone areas there was no lose fill.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 7, 2008.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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.
15, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:50 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 991-3305 to ask.
(361) 991-3305.
5814 Williams Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412. The nearest other daycare we list is Upbring Head Start (Gulfway Park), under 0.1 miles away.