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Upbring Head Start (Gulfway Park)
- licensed capacity
- 25
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About Upbring Head Start (Gulfway Park)
Upbring Head Start (Gulfway Park) is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 7, 2025, for up to 25 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 25 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 25 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Upbring Head Start (Gulfway Park) 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).
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 Upbring Head Start (Gulfway Park)
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 25 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1813221
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“A caregiver did not have a current in person CPR certification with use of a manikin.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025
- Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Upbring Head Start (Gulfway Park)
Is Upbring Head Start (Gulfway Park) licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 7, 2025.
When was Upbring Head Start (Gulfway Park) last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Upbring Head Start (Gulfway Park) had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Upbring Head Start (Gulfway Park) care for?
25, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Upbring Head Start (Gulfway Park) accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Upbring Head Start (Gulfway Park)'s hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Upbring Head Start (Gulfway Park) cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 237-3041 to ask.
What is Upbring Head Start (Gulfway Park)'s phone number?
(361) 237-3041.
Where is Upbring Head Start (Gulfway Park)?
5805 Williams Dr Bldg 2, Corpus Christi, TX 78412. The nearest other daycare we list is Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, under 0.1 miles away.