# Acushnet Kindercare Acushnet Kindercare is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Corpus Christi, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 154 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 4040 Acushnet Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78413 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 154 - License/permit: 198998 - Operator: not published - Phone: (361) 851-2861 - Hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=100372 ## Inspection record 20 findings across 43 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-11-15 to 2026-10-01); 16 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2025-10-15 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Children Handwashing Before Eating: A child was observed not washing hands after toileting. The children in the room were observed not washing hands before eating a meal. The caregiver was observed not washing hands after removing gloves. This was corrected when the caregiver had the child and caregivers washed hands. (§746.3417(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3417-1)) - 2025-10-15 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-11-25: Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean: The carpet and walls in of the classroom was stained. Another room, the sink was clogged, the wall was stained and the ceiling had AC dust on the walls. (§746.3407(9); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407-9)) - 2025-09-24 — Other, High risk, Correction verified 2025-11-07: Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling: A caregiver humiliated a child by getting down on the child's level and growling, and yelling at the child like a dog. (§746.2805(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2805-5)) - 2025-08-26 — Facilities & equipment, High risk, Correction verified 2025-11-25: No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers: A staff member brought a vape pen inside the daycare classroom. (§746.3703(d); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3703-d)) - 2025-08-26 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2025-11-25: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation: The operation did not report allegations of suspected abuse of a child when the information was brought to their attention. (§746.1201(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-5)) - 2025-02-14 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2025-03-19: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: Supervision was not ensured due to a child being outside unattended for a few minutes. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4)) - 2025-02-14 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2025-03-04: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: The caregiver did not make good judgement when she failed to realize a child was outside unsupervised. (§746.1201(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-1)) - 2024-10-31 — Health records & medication, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan: Of the eight children s files reviewed, one did not have the Allergy section of the Enrollment Form completed. This was corrected during the inspection. (§746.605(15); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-605-15)) - 2024-08-13 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2024-10-03: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: Adequate supervision was not maintained in the Toddler classroom where the incident occurred. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4)) - 2024-05-31 — Other, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2024-06-03: Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance: The caregiver "tapped" a child's hand as a method of discipline. (§746.2803(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2803-4)) - 2023-08-14 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-09-18: Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis: Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance. (§746.1507(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1507-1)) - 2023-08-14 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-09-18: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for: Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance. (§746.1205(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-2)) - 2023-08-14 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-09-18: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4)) - 2023-07-10 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-08-15: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance. (§746.1201(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-1)) - 2023-07-10 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-08-15: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity: Based on the investigation, it was determined the operation was not in-compliance. (§746.1205(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1205-a-4)) - …and 5 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [After Hour Kid Power at Sanders](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-109170) — 0.78 km, capacity 65 - [After Hour Kid Power at Dawson](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-151862) — 1.11 km, capacity 200 - [Everhart Kindercare](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-99141) — 1.62 km, capacity 107 - [Enchanted Childrens Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1133680) — 1.89 km, capacity 84 - [After Hour Kid Power at Galvan](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-118475) — 2.14 km, capacity 150 - [After Hour Kid Power at Yeager](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1539328) — 2.2 km, capacity 50 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 100372 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=100372 - us_census_geocoder record 4040 ACUSHNET DR|CORPUS CHRISTI|TX|78413 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 198998 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=198998 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-99hr.zy9f-mmtj (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=198998 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 02656-1067 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=02656-1067 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-100372 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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