Happy Octopus Early Education

Licensed Child-Care Home

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Corpus Christi / Nueces / 78415
Capacity: 12
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: May 13, 2019
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

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Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

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Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 5 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated July 15, 2026.

The same records list 7 cited deficiencies dated February 16, 2024 to June 30, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 4 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 6 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 6 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 7 cited deficiencies for Happy Octopus Early Education in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 4 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Records list 5 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-15.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	1
Medium High	4
Medium	2
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-06-30 · 747.3703(a) · 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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-14

2026-06-30 · 747.2315(b) · 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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-30

2026-06-30 · 747.5007(2) · 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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-07

Full citation history from HHSC (11)

2026-06-30 · 747.3203 · Medium High
Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-01. Correction verified: 2026-07-15.
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.
2026-06-30 · 747.5007(2) · Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each Room
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-07. Correction verified: 2026-07-15.
The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not marked to include the exit plans.
2026-06-30 · 747.2315(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-30. Correction verified: 2026-07-15.
A 7-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard, and the infant was covered up to her waist with a blanket.
2026-06-30 · 747.3703(a) · Medium High
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-14. Correction verified: 2026-07-15.
Documentation of vaccinations for the cat in the operation, was not available. The children have access to the cat.
2025-07-02 · 747.3501 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-07-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was a lighter on a shelf accessible to the children in care. Corrected at Inspection: The lighter was removed during the inspection.
2025-07-02 · 747.801(6) · Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-07. Correction verified: 2025-07-17.
The vaccinations for two dogs were not available for review.
2024-02-16 · 747.707 · Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-15. Correction verified: 2024-03-21.
The Incident Report was not signed by the parent.
2023-08-25 · 747.3703(a) · Medium High
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-01. Correction verified: 2023-08-28.
All seven pets vaccinations have expired.
2023-08-25 · 747.1313(a) · Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-29. Correction verified: 2023-08-28.
First Aid /CPR expired for the Director.
2022-09-13 · 747.801(14) · Medium
Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Liability Insurance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-27. Correction verified: 2022-09-13.
Provider did not have documentation of current liability insurance. The policy made available expired May 2022.
2022-09-13 · 747.1314 · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-27. Correction verified: 2022-09-14.
Primary caregiver and employee did not have documentation of 2hrs of annual transportation training.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1315882

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.