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Happy Octopus Early Education

4 critical, 24 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 30, 2026.

410 W Clark Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78415 · (361) 877-5946

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsCorpus Christi licensed centers, n=120

Critical findings4 critical, 24 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 4 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Jun 30, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious24 vs median 8

69% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2019Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #1680859 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Jul 15, 2026 to Jul 15, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 15, 2026 inspection
- Jul 15, 2026 inspection
- Jul 15, 2026 inspection
- Jul 15, 2026 inspection
Jun 30, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  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 Jun 30, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each Room
  The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not marked to include the exit plans.
  Corrected Jul 7, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5007(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  Documentation of vaccinations for the cat in the operation, was not available. The children have access to the cat.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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 Jul 1, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
Jun 30, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  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 Jun 30, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  Documentation of vaccinations for the cat in the operation, was not available. The children have access to the cat.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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 Jul 1, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each Room
  The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not marked to include the exit plans.
  Corrected Jul 7, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5007(2).
Jun 30, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  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 Jun 30, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  Documentation of vaccinations for the cat in the operation, was not available. The children have access to the cat.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each Room
  The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not marked to include the exit plans.
  Corrected Jul 7, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5007(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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 Jul 1, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
Jun 30, 2026Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  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 Jun 30, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each Room
  The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not marked to include the exit plans.
  Corrected Jul 7, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5007(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  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 Jul 1, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  Documentation of vaccinations for the cat in the operation, was not available. The children have access to the cat.
  Corrected Jul 14, 2026, verified Jul 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
2025
Jul 2, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  There was a lighter on a shelf accessible to the children in care. Corrected at Inspection: The lighter was removed during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  The vaccinations for two dogs were not available for review.
  Corrected Jul 7, 2025, verified Jul 17, 2025. Standard 747.801(6).
Jul 2, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  There was a lighter on a shelf accessible to the children in care. Corrected at Inspection: The lighter was removed during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  The vaccinations for two dogs were not available for review.
  Corrected Jul 7, 2025, verified Jul 17, 2025. Standard 747.801(6).
Jul 2, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  The vaccinations for two dogs were not available for review.
  Corrected Jul 7, 2025, verified Jul 17, 2025. Standard 747.801(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  There was a lighter on a shelf accessible to the children in care. Corrected at Inspection: The lighter was removed during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  There was a lighter on a shelf accessible to the children in care. Corrected at Inspection: The lighter was removed during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  The vaccinations for two dogs were not available for review.
  Corrected Jul 7, 2025, verified Jul 17, 2025. Standard 747.801(6).
2024
Feb 16, 2024 to Jul 19, 20245 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 19, 2024 inspection
- Jul 19, 2024 inspection
- Jul 19, 2024 inspection
- Jul 19, 2024 inspection
- Feb 16, 2024 inspection
Feb 16, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  The Incident Report was not signed by the parent.
  Corrected Feb 15, 2024, verified Mar 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.707.
Feb 16, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  The Incident Report was not signed by the parent.
  Corrected Feb 15, 2024, verified Mar 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.707.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection
No findings
Feb 16, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  The Incident Report was not signed by the parent.
  Corrected Feb 15, 2024, verified Mar 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.707.
Feb 16, 2024 to Feb 16, 20242 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 16, 2024 inspection
- Feb 16, 2024 inspection
Feb 16, 2024Self-reported incident
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  The Incident Report was not signed by the parent.
  Corrected Feb 15, 2024, verified Mar 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.707.

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2023
Aug 25, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  First Aid /CPR expired for the Director.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2023, verified Aug 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  All seven pets vaccinations have expired.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2023, verified Aug 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
Aug 25, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  All seven pets vaccinations have expired.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2023, verified Aug 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  First Aid /CPR expired for the Director.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2023, verified Aug 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
Aug 25, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  All seven pets vaccinations have expired.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2023, verified Aug 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  First Aid /CPR expired for the Director.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2023, verified Aug 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
Aug 25, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  First Aid /CPR expired for the Director.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2023, verified Aug 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  All seven pets vaccinations have expired.
  Corrected Sep 1, 2023, verified Aug 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
2022
Sep 29, 2022 to Sep 29, 20224 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 29, 2022 complaint investigation
- Sep 29, 2022 complaint investigation
- Sep 29, 2022 complaint investigation
- Sep 29, 2022 complaint investigation
Sep 13, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Liability Insurance
  Provider did not have documentation of current liability insurance. The policy made available expired May 2022.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Standard 747.801(14).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
  Primary caregiver and employee did not have documentation of 2hrs of annual transportation training.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2022, verified Sep 14, 2022. Standard 747.1314.
Sep 13, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
  Primary caregiver and employee did not have documentation of 2hrs of annual transportation training.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2022, verified Sep 14, 2022. Standard 747.1314.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Liability Insurance
  Provider did not have documentation of current liability insurance. The policy made available expired May 2022.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Standard 747.801(14).
Sep 13, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
  Primary caregiver and employee did not have documentation of 2hrs of annual transportation training.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2022, verified Sep 14, 2022. Standard 747.1314.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Liability Insurance
  Provider did not have documentation of current liability insurance. The policy made available expired May 2022.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Standard 747.801(14).
Sep 13, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
  Primary caregiver and employee did not have documentation of 2hrs of annual transportation training.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2022, verified Sep 14, 2022. Standard 747.1314.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Liability Insurance
  Provider did not have documentation of current liability insurance. The policy made available expired May 2022.
  Corrected Sep 27, 2022, verified Sep 13, 2022. Standard 747.801(14).
2021
Oct 6, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  The food allergy emergency plan for one child was not signed and dated by parent.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2021, verified Oct 11, 2021. Standard 747.3619.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
  The first aid kit did not have disposable gloves in the kit as required.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2021, verified Oct 7, 2021. Standard 747.3803(a).
Oct 6, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
  The first aid kit did not have disposable gloves in the kit as required.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2021, verified Oct 7, 2021. Standard 747.3803(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  The food allergy emergency plan for one child was not signed and dated by parent.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2021, verified Oct 11, 2021. Standard 747.3619.
Oct 6, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
  The first aid kit did not have disposable gloves in the kit as required.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2021, verified Oct 7, 2021. Standard 747.3803(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  The food allergy emergency plan for one child was not signed and dated by parent.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2021, verified Oct 11, 2021. Standard 747.3619.
Oct 6, 2021Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
  The first aid kit did not have disposable gloves in the kit as required.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2021, verified Oct 7, 2021. Standard 747.3803(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  The food allergy emergency plan for one child was not signed and dated by parent.
  Corrected Oct 13, 2021, verified Oct 11, 2021. Standard 747.3619.

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