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Corpus Christi, TX 78412 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Small World Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 118
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $153
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Small World Child Care
Small World Child Care is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 29, 2021, for up to 118 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 118 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 118 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Small World Child Care 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 Small World Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 118 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1719591
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
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 13 visits
- Jan 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jan 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Ceiling tiles in the younger after school room and the 3 and 4 year old room were observed with water stains that were brown in coloration. The ceiling in the 6 month and 12 month room was observed with water damage.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026
- Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The last inspection date was 12/19/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
Feb 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“On the outside playground, a slide, which is attached to a climbing play structure, was observed to have cracked and broken pieces of hard plastic at the exit end of the slide.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
“In one classroom one spray bottle, containing a mixture of bleach and water, was observed in an unsecured cabinet accessible to children. In one classroom, one spray bottle, containing a mixture of bleach and water, was observed on a desk and accessible to children. **NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection when caregiver(s) placed the spray bottles out of reach of children.”
Corrected during the visit
Mar 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3803(b) - Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
“One medication at the operation was expired for a child allergy medication”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2023
Jan 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“At the time of inspection, the 4 & 5 year old playground had a large opening alongside the fence line. The parking lot fence line also had various holes in the fence leading up to the 4 & 5 year old playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2023
- Jan 13, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Aug 26, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“Parent's were not notified of an injury that occurred at the time of an incident until the end of the day upon pickup.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
- Jul 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
Jun 24, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“In the children restroom there was a hole in the wall exposed to children.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2022
Apr 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Three out of ten personal folders were missing their highschool diploma. There was nothing in the folder showing their education.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2022
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Two out of the six classroom had hand sanitizer accessible to children in the entrance of the room.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 25, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Small World Child Care
Is Small World Child Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 29, 2021.
When was Small World Child Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small World Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Small World Child Care care for?
118, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Small World Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Small World Child Care'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 Small World Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 937-1461 to ask.
What is Small World Child Care's phone number?
(361) 937-1461.
Where is Small World Child Care?
1070 Nas Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418. The nearest other daycare we list is Lord Of Life Lutheran Child Development Center, 1.1 miles away.