Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.3
- Local median
- 0.62
Happy Octopus Early Education
410 W CLARK DR, Corpus Christi, TX 78415-4708
- Operation number:
- 1680859
- Type:
- Licensed Child-Care Home
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Nueces
- Capacity:
- 12
- License effective:
- May 13, 2019
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 3618775946
- Email:
- thehappyoctopus@yahoo.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Happy Octopus Early Education from October 6, 2021 through July 15, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 30, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
Recordkeeping was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 8 local median in 78415
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 28%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 34%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.71
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 25, 2023July 2, 2025June 30, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A 7-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard, and the infant was covered up to her waist with a blanket.
- Correction deadline
- June 30, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 747.2315(b)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Documentation of vaccinations for the cat in the operation, was not available. The children have access to the cat.
- Correction deadline
- July 14, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
- Official code
- 747.3703(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- July 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 747.3203
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not marked to include the exit plans.
- Correction deadline
- July 7, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5007(2) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each Room
- Official code
- 747.5007(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- There was a lighter on a shelf accessible to the children in care. Corrected at Inspection: The lighter was removed during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 747.3501
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The vaccinations for two dogs were not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- July 7, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 17, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.801(6) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
- Official code
- 747.801(6)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The Incident Report was not signed by the parent.
- Correction deadline
- February 15, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 21, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
- Official code
- 747.707
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- All seven pets vaccinations have expired.
- Correction deadline
- September 1, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 28, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
- Official code
- 747.3703(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- First Aid /CPR expired for the Director.
- Correction deadline
- August 29, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 28, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
- Official code
- 747.1313(a)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Provider did not have documentation of current liability insurance. The policy made available expired May 2022.
- Correction deadline
- September 27, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 13, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.801(14) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Liability Insurance
- Official code
- 747.801(14)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Primary caregiver and employee did not have documentation of 2hrs of annual transportation training.
- Correction deadline
- September 27, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 14, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1314 - Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
- Official code
- 747.1314
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The first aid kit did not have disposable gloves in the kit as required.
- Correction deadline
- October 13, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 7, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
- Official code
- 747.3803(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The food allergy emergency plan for one child was not signed and dated by parent.
- Correction deadline
- October 13, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 11, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
- Official code
- 747.3619