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St. James Episcopal School

602 S Carancahua St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
yearly, posted tuition
$9,855
year first permitted
2013
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About St. James Episcopal School

St. James Episcopal School is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 7, 2013, for up to 20 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:40 AM to 3:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k and preschool. It lists yearly tuition from $9,855 to $10,160.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KFaith-basedPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:40 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:40 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:40 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:40 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:40 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsPre-K and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (Episcopal)
CurriculumCore Knowledge
Discounts5% sibling discount for each additional sibling
MoreFounded 1946
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St. James Episcopal School lists yearly tuition from $9,855 to $10,160. 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).

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Junior Kindergarten (8 AM – 3:30 PM)$9,855
Kindergarten$10,160
Pre-Primary (8 AM – 2 PM)$9,855
Application Fee$50
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 St. James Episcopal School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2013
License number
#1499593
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Three out of five staff files reviewed are missing Administering Medications training.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025

  3. Jan 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      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 4, 2025

  4. Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

      “One out of three caregivers did not have an updated CPR certification.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2022

  7. Nov 29, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR

      “One out of four care givers did not have their CPR certification.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 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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FAQ

Questions about St. James Episcopal School

Is St. James Episcopal School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 7, 2013.

When was St. James Episcopal School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. James Episcopal School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 St. James Episcopal School care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does St. James Episcopal School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St. James Episcopal School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:40 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. James Episcopal School cost?

Yearly tuition from $9,855 to $10,160, as it lists it.

What is St. James Episcopal School's phone number?

(361) 883-0835.

Where is St. James Episcopal School?

602 S Carancahua St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401. The nearest other daycare we list is First Presbyterian Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

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