Happy Octopus Early Education
Licensed Child-Care Home · Corpus Christi, Nueces County, TX · Operation No. 1680859
Happy Octopus Early Education holds a Full Permit issued May 13, 2019. In the state's 60-month public window it has 8 inspections on record with 13 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
May 13, 2019
Operation type
Licensed Child-Care Home
Total capacity
12 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
410 W Clark Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78415-4708
The 60-month record
8
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
13
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 1 · Medium High 8 · Medium 4 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Inspection | 4 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Report | 1 |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 6, 2021 | Inspection | 2 |
Deficiency records
June 30, 2026 Standard § 747.5007(2) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each Room
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not marked to include the exit plans.
Corrected: July 7, 2026
June 30, 2026 Standard § 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation of vaccinations for the cat in the operation, was not available. The children have access to the cat.
Corrected: July 14, 2026
June 30, 2026 Standard § 747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
High Verbatim from the agency record
A 7-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard, and the infant was covered up to her waist with a blanket.
Corrected: June 30, 2026
June 30, 2026 Standard § 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The daycare restroom toilet and sink had soil and grime buildup around the areas used by children. The trash can did not have a cover and its waste products were accessible to children.
Corrected: July 1, 2026
July 2, 2025 Standard § 747.801(6) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The vaccinations for two dogs were not available for review.
Corrected: July 7, 2025
July 2, 2025 Standard § 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was a lighter on a shelf accessible to the children in care. Corrected at Inspection: The lighter was removed during the inspection.
Corrected: July 2, 2025
February 16, 2024 Standard § 747.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The Incident Report was not signed by the parent.
Corrected: February 15, 2024
August 25, 2023 Standard § 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
All seven pets vaccinations have expired.
Corrected: September 1, 2023
August 25, 2023 Standard § 747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
First Aid /CPR expired for the Director.
Corrected: August 29, 2023
September 13, 2022 Standard § 747.1314 - Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Primary caregiver and employee did not have documentation of 2hrs of annual transportation training.
Corrected: September 27, 2022
September 13, 2022 Standard § 747.801(14) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Liability Insurance
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Provider did not have documentation of current liability insurance. The policy made available expired May 2022.
Corrected: September 27, 2022
October 6, 2021 Standard § 747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The first aid kit did not have disposable gloves in the kit as required.
Corrected: October 13, 2021
October 6, 2021 Standard § 747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The food allergy emergency plan for one child was not signed and dated by parent.
Corrected: October 13, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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