Ds Child Care Center

Now Enrolling!

Program Type
Center
License Number
1798257

Basics

Background Check
Yes
Meals
Breakfast and Lunch
Snacks
2 per day
Potty Training
Not Required
Language(s) Supported
English
Pay Schedules
Monthly
Subsidized Care
Accepted
Philosophy
Play-based

Our Teachers

Our team at D’s Child Care Center is one of our greatest strengths. We are proud to offer a professional, caring, and highly qualified staff who meet the following standards:

All staff meet or exceed the state-licensing minimum requirements for early childhood education in Texas.

Every team member holds valid CPR and First Aid certifications — ensuring they are prepared to respond quickly and effectively to any health or safety situation.

Staff engage in ongoing professional development and training in early childhood best practices, child development, health and safety, and family engagement.

We maintain recommended staff-to-child ratios to ensure personalized attention and meaningful interactions for each child.

We conduct comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and continuous monitoring to provide a safe, trustworthy environment for your child.

Philosophy

At D’s ChildCare Center, our philosophy is built on the belief that each child is unique, capable, and deserving of respect and opportunity. We believe that:

Play is the work of childhood — Children learn best when they’re actively engaged, curious, and free to explore. We provide a mix of structured activities and spontaneous play that supports discovery, creativity, problem-solving, and social-emotional growth.

The whole child matters — We attend to cognitive development, social-emotional skills, physical health, and creative expression. We encourage children to build confidence, kindness, respect for others, and a sense of community.

Families are partners — We view families as essential partners in the child’s journey. We strive for open communication, mutual respect, and a shared goal of helping each child thrive.

Safe and nurturing environment — Children flourish when they feel seen, supported, and secure. We foster consistent routines, warm relationships, clear expectations, and trusting connections.

Lifelong learning mindset — We aim to instill curiosity, resilience, and a love of learning — not just for children, but for our staff and our community. We continually reflect, adapt, and grow to provide the best experience possible.

About our program

Welcome to D’s ChildCare Center, located in the heart of Corpus Christi, TX. We are dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood care in a warm, nurturing, and safe environment. Our facility is designed to feel like a home away from home — where children feel comfortable, engaged, and free to explore their potential. At D’s ChildCare, we believe that early childhood is one of the most important phases of life, and we are committed to serving families with professionalism, care, and love.

Admissions

Join the D’s Child Care Center community in three easy steps:

1. Explore our website

We’ve provided information about our philosophies and offerings to help you decide if our program may be right for your family.

2. Tour our program

Come see what makes D’s Child Care Center unique. If we are currently hosting tours, you can request or schedule a tour at the top of this page. If we are not currently hosting tours, you’ll see a “Request Info” button at the top of this page; if you submit your information using this button, we will notify you when we start host tours again in the future.

3. Submit an Enrollment Application

If you’re interested in enrolling, submit an application by selecting Apply to enroll. If this option if not available, you can message the program director. Please do not apply to enroll until you have set up a tour and visited the program.

Have questions about the program?
Message the Program Director directly to learn more.
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Dolores Lucio
Program Director