Licensed center · Corpus Christi, TX
Special Place Daycare LLC
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens tomorrow 7:00 AM
- Capacity 33
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 33 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 14 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens tomorrow 7:00 AM
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| WednesdayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 33 children
Does not accept child care assistance
School-age care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Location and nearby daycares
3065 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404 · Nueces County · 11 licensed daycares in 78404
Capacity rank 8 of 11 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 2 in 78404
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1684356
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- June 2019
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
9 inspections on record, most recent Aug 7, 2026. 6 of 9 visits and reports cited a standard.
- Aug 7, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Sep 12, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Vents, ceiling fans and window seals throughout the facility were observed with dirt and debris. The vent hood in the kitchen was also observed with dirt and debris. A fire extinguisher in the pre-k hallway was observed with dirt and debris. Peeling paint was observed on the toddler room door.
Corrected Sep 19, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Sep 26, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1301(a)(1)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
1 out of the 4 care giver's training records evaluated was missing 2 hours of training, out of the required 16 hours of training needed within their 90 days of employment.
Corrected Oct 10, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(1)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Sep 28, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor playground was observed to have the following hazards: a red push stroller with an active spider nest and adult spiders in access to children, a hole in the ground that is 4 in. wide by 9 in. in length and 8 in. deep, that poses a fall or tripping hazard, and a broken shelf that is damaged with warped material and in access to children.
Corrected Oct 6, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Nov 2, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Oct 18, 2022Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.1203(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
One caregiver was observed to be supervising two separate classrooms during naptime. The caregiver did not have adequate supervision of the classroom with specified age 18mos-24mos.
Corrected Oct 18, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A food allergy emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not available at time of inspection.
Corrected Oct 25, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1203(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Nov 15, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
Nov 9, 2021Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1613(a)(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
During a follow up inspection, the operation still did not have enough staff in the facility during naptime. This is a re-cite.
Corrected Nov 12, 2021
- 746.1613(a)(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Nov 2, 2021Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1613(a)(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
Inspector observed someone speaking to a parent at the door upon arrival to the facility. A caregiver opened the door for Inspector and left classroom unattended. Inspector observed two more staff leave their rooms during the visit. One of the two staff was supervising the infant room and left the room unsupervised twice during the inspection.
Corrected Nov 2, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1613(a)(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
7 standards cited across 9 inspections, most recently Aug 7, 2026. All 7 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High114%
- Medium High686%
- Medium0
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 3 of 9 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 0 of 7 findings, 7 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Sep 12, 2025, 1 clean visit since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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