Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.22
- Local median
- 0.43
Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes
7201 S STAPLES ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78413-5500
- Operation number:
- 1724918
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Nueces
- Capacity:
- 114
- License effective:
- January 26, 2022
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 3613341409
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 27 available inspections for Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes from November 3, 2021 through August 10, 2026.
12 inspections recorded violations, with 33 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 28, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
That higher-concern topic 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
- 27
- Recorded violations
- 33
- Higher-concern violations
- 24
- Repeated topics
- 4
10 in last 12 months
16 in last 12 months
12 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
27 total inspections vs 15 local median in 78413
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 24%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
January 10, 2025January 7, 2026February 19, 2026March 19, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
January 12, 2024January 7, 2026January 29, 2026February 19, 2026July 8, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 7, 2026July 8, 2026July 28, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 12, 2024January 7, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The wooden fence on the playground was not fixed and was still leaning with a gap big enough for a child to climb in.
- Correction deadline
- August 7, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 10, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4 out of the 10 staff folders I reviewed did not have current first aid and CPR trainings.
- Correction deadline
- July 24, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 28, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The wooden fence on the playground was leaning in and was accessible to children.
- Correction deadline
- July 24, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 28, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A caregiver did not have the required background check and was in a classroom with children.
- Correction deadline
- July 24, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 28, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
- Official code
- 745.641
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Operation has multiple active play structure (slide structure and spring rider )surrounded by 2-3 inches of tire mulch.
- Correction deadline
- April 13, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 27, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
- Official code
- 746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Operation has multiple active play structure (slide structure and spring rider )sorrounded by 2-3 inches of tire mulch.
- Correction deadline
- March 5, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 19, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
- Official code
- 746.4907(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Two staff trainings records are missing training certificates for First Aid/CPR and health/safety annual trainings.
- Correction deadline
- March 5, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 19, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
- Official code
- 746.901(6)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Four out of ten staff trainings records reviewed are missing training certificates for First Aid/CPR and health/safety annual trainings.
- Correction deadline
- February 11, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 19, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
- Official code
- 746.901(6)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There are two play structures (slide structure and climbing structurer) with a use zone of 4ft 6in.
- Correction deadline
- January 18, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 21, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
- Official code
- 746.4803
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Operation has multiple active play structure (slide structure,clilmbing structure and spring rider )sorrounded by 1-3 inches of tire mulch.
- Correction deadline
- February 4, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 19, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
- Official code
- 746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Rug in classroom 3 has multiple dirt stains and diaper changing mat is torn. Cleaning products in toddler - prek age classrooms are stored on top of the counter and accessible to children. There are three moisture absorbers by hall and accessible to children. There is a large stain on the wall in room 7, by the hand drier. Note: cleaning products and moisture absorbers were removed during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- January 18, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 21, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Last fire drill, CO detector and fire extinguisher checks were conducted on 09/2025. Two Severe weather / Lock down drills were conducted during the year of 2025.
- Correction deadline
- January 14, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 21, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- There is a floor fan accessible to children in room 3. Playground has multiple areas where the landscape fabric is protruding from the floor creating a tripping hazard. Note: floor fan was removed during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- February 4, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 19, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Four out of the six bucket seats in the infant kidney table are missing safety traps. One child was using a bucket without the safety trap and another child was unbuckled.
- Correction deadline
- January 7, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 21, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
- Official code
- 746.2407
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Two caregivers were providing care for 36 children ages 3-5yo, SAG 4yo.
- Correction deadline
- January 7, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 29, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1609
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Four out of ten staff trainings records reviewed are missing training certificates for First Aid/CPR and health/safety annual trainings.
- Correction deadline
- January 19, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 29, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
- Official code
- 746.901(6)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two of the ten children files did not the Immunization record filed.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 24, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
- Official code
- 746.613(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Staff files were not made available for review.
- Correction deadline
- January 15, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 24, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
- Official code
- 746.901
Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Two of the ten files reviewed, did not have the Special Needs section addressed.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 24, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
- Official code
- 746.605(12)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- One of the ten childrees files reviewed, did not have the Address of the Emergecy Contact listed.-
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 24, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
- Official code
- 746.605(6)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The First Aid Kit was missing Gloves. When this deficiency was brought to the attention of the person in charge, she immediately placed a pair of gloves in the First Aid kit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
- Official code
- 746.4003(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The Health Inspection has expired. Payment was made for the inspection however a date has not been set for the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- January 26, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 30, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Of the five childrens files reviewed, one did not have the Name, Address an Phone Number for the Emergency Contact. This was corrected when the Director looked up the child's information on PRO CARE and add the infromation to the Enrollment Form.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
- Official code
- 746.605(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Four of the five children's files reviewed did not have the Health Care Provider Statement.
- Correction deadline
- February 8, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 8, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One of the Five Children's files reviewed did not have the Immunization Record.
- Correction deadline
- February 8, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 7, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- In one of the classrooms, garbage was made accessible to the children by not having a lid on the Trash Can. This was corrected when the director placed a lid on the trash can.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
- Official code
- 746.3407(8)
Medium concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- Of the five children's files reviewed, one did not have the Operational policies provided.
- Correction deadline
- February 8, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 2, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
- Official code
- 746.503
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- There are two areas of the Unitary surfacing on the playground that need to be repaired. Photos were taking for documentation purposes.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 8, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4911(a) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
- Official code
- 746.4911(a)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- In the toddler room there was a peanut allergy with no allergy list posted.
- Correction deadline
- July 26, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 27, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
- Official code
- 746.401(10)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Based on the information gathered, the child's food allergy was not posted in his newly assigned classroom.
- Correction deadline
- June 21, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 12, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
- Official code
- 746.403(b)
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Based on the information gathered and preponderance of evidence, a child's EpiPen was expired as of March 2021, and documented on the Medication Authorization Form dated 2/18/20 - 3/18/21.
- Correction deadline
- June 21, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 12, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3803(b) - Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
- Official code
- 746.3803(b)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Based on the information gathered, a caregiver did not share the child's food allergy information with the new assigned caregiver.
- Correction deadline
- June 21, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 12, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(11) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
- Official code
- 746.1203(11)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- One caregiver had two classrooms for a total of 23 children ages 4 and 5 years. The second caregiver arrived within a few minutes to separate the 2 classrooms. The correction was made during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601