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Wesley Community Center

4015 Macarthur St, Corpus Christi, TX 78416
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$153
year first permitted
2003

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About

About Wesley Community Center

Wesley Community Center is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 1, 2003, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Wesley Community 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.
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 Wesley Community Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2003
License number
#832309
See the state's record

Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 19 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 22, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room

      “A caregiver placed a child in a closet as a form of punishment.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “The operation placed a clown mask inside of the closet to prevent children from going inside of the closet by scaring them.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026

  4. Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      “One out of two directors did not have one or more of the following annual mandatory trainings: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

      “In the toddler classroom the children were observed not washing their hands before eating/being served lunch.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Two out of six caregivers were missing the following mandatory trainings: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026

  6. Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
  1. 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 Mar 3, 2025

  2. Nov 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification

      “Two out of 8 staff records were missing their identification.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “In 5 staff files there was no proof of education.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2023

  11. Jul 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  12. Sep 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Sep 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

      “Inspector observed staff member in a classroom sitting on a bookshelf on her cell phone. There were two children in care approximately 2 and 3 yrs. old.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022

  14. Sep 12, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily

      “Staff informed inspector that infants have still not gone outside since the last monitoring visit. This is a re-cite.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The outdoor area had over grown grass, and broken toys in the toddler playground. Children in that age group were unable to utilize this play area during the visit. This is a re-cite.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2022

  15. Aug 30, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Inspector observed glass light bulbs in a classroom on a shelf that was accessible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      “The emergency preparedness plan was missing information on how children with limited mobility or who are under 24 months will be evacuated, an address in case of an evacuation, how staff will continue to care for children until parents arrive, and how staff will account for children in their care.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2022

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(3) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check

      “Inspector observed three contracted workers present while children were in care working in different classrooms in the facility prior to having their initial background checks submitted or received. Two of the three contracted workers were also observed in a classroom while having access to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2022

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.3001(1) - Field Trips - Signed Permission

      “3 out of 6 children went on a field trip on 8/29/22 and did not have permission to attend. The operation also did not have permission slips with the required information such as when they were leaving and arriving from their destination.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The outdoor area had over grown grass, broken toys, ant piles, a broken bench, and a hole through a part of the chain link fence that children can fit through. One van's AC unit was also not working and there was a small missing panel on the inside of the van.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

      “Inspector observed one classroom not washing hands before eating. Inspector did not see staff sanitizing the diaper changing table after diaper changing.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space

      “Inspector observed 7 children in an area that is unlicensed space. The operation had children waiting in the front area of the operation located near the doors until they could go to their classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

      “The daily building and grounds checklist has not been documented for most of the 2022 year. Some days in March have check marks, but it is not consistent on a daily basis. In more recent months the daily building and grounds checklist has not been completed at all.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily

      “Staff stated all children including infants have not had outdoor play in at least two months.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “Inspector observed four children in a multi-seated stroller and without properly being strapped in. Three of the four children did not have the straps going over their shoulders properly and one of the four children only had the right strap over his shoulder.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 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 Wesley Community Center

Is Wesley Community Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 1, 2003.

When was Wesley Community Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wesley Community Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Wesley Community Center care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Wesley Community Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Wesley Community Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Wesley Community Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 880-8300 to ask.

What is Wesley Community Center's phone number?

(361) 880-8300.

Where is Wesley Community Center?

4015 Macarthur St, Corpus Christi, TX 78416. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Disciples Early Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.

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