Happy Octopus Early Education, Corpus Christi TX: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 5, 2026

Critical findings on record

1 critical and 6 serious findings across 6 visits. Most recent critical finding: Jun 30, 2026. Latest visit Jul 15, 2026, no findings.

What inspectors found

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Jun 30, 2026InspectionCriticalLoose bedding in an infant's cribTexas: AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age · High+ 3 more findings from this visit: emergency evacuation and relocation diagram…, animals at center - documentation of…, sanitation of building, grounds and…Verified corrected Jul 15, 2026

“A 7-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard, and the infant was covered up to her waist with a blanket.”Texas HHSC inspector, Jun 30, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

Jul 2, 2025InspectionSeriousHazard in an area children useTexas: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards · Medium High+ 1 more finding from this visit: records maintained and made available - pet…Corrected during the visit

Feb 16, 2024Self-reported incidentSeriousIncident/Illness Report Form Shared with ParentTexas: MediumVerified corrected Mar 21, 2024

7findings in 36 months6verified corrected by Texas1corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

Everything above is quoted or counted from Texas HHSC records; nothing is generated. This is not a safety rating.

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Provider details

Hours6:30 am–6 pmMonday–Friday

Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolConfirm classroom age requirements

License type: Full Permit
County: Nueces
License number: 1680859
Date issued: May 13, 2019
Licensed capacity: 12 children

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Jul 15, 2026 · Inspection

No findings recorded

6 recorded visits · 7 available findings.

1Critical findings

6Serious findings

0Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

2 visits

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20262 visits · 4 recorded findings

Jul 15, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Jun 30, 2026Inspection4 findings
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each Room
Serious
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not marked to include the exit plans.
State verification recorded Jul 15, 2026.
Standard 747.5007(2) · Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each Room
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Jul 7, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025822454
Visit source ID
905593416
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AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Critical
A 7-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard, and the infant was covered up to her waist with a blanket.
State verification recorded Jul 15, 2026.
Standard 747.2315(b) · AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
State severity
High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Jun 30, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025862584
Visit source ID
905593416
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Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Serious
Documentation of vaccinations for the cat in the operation, was not available. The children have access to the cat.
State verification recorded Jul 15, 2026.
Standard 747.3703(a) · Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Jul 14, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025902836
Visit source ID
905593416
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Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Serious
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.
State verification recorded Jul 15, 2026.
Standard 747.3203 · Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Jul 1, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025943180
Visit source ID
905593416
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Aug 25, 2023Inspection
2 findings
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Serious
All seven pets vaccinations have expired.
State verification recorded Aug 28, 2023.
Standard 747.3703(a) · Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 1, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025910353
Visit source ID
905593412
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
Serious
First Aid /CPR expired for the Director.
State verification recorded Aug 28, 2023.
Standard 747.1313(a) · Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Aug 29, 2023
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025950689
Visit source ID
905593412
Sep 29, 2022Complaint investigation
No findings recorded
Sep 13, 2022Inspection
2 findings
Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
Serious
Primary caregiver and employee did not have documentation of 2hrs of annual transportation training.
State verification recorded Sep 14, 2022.
Standard 747.1314 · Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 27, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1025805019
Visit source ID
905593411
Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Liability Insurance
Serious
Provider did not have documentation of current liability insurance. The policy made available expired May 2022.
State verification recorded Sep 13, 2022.
Standard 747.801(14) · Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Liability Insurance
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Sep 27, 2022
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1026005493
Visit source ID
905593411

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Jul 15, 2026 · Inspection

6 recorded visits · 7 available findings.

Visits in the past 12 months

Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each Room

AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers

Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting

Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Liability Insurance

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Jul 15, 2026 · Inspection

6 recorded visits · 7 available findings.

Visits in the past 12 months

Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each Room

AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers

Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting

Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Liability Insurance

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