Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Corpus Christi / Nueces / 78413
Street address: 7201 S Staples St
Phone: (361) 334-1409
Capacity: 114
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 26, 2022
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

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

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 16 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated August 10, 2026.

The same records list 23 cited deficiencies dated January 12, 2024 to July 28, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 15 Medium High, 6 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 22 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 22 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 23 cited deficiencies for Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 15 Medium High, 6 Medium).

Records list 16 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-10.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	2
Medium High	15
Medium	6
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

2026-07-28 · 746.3701 · Medium High

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

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 date recorded: 2026-08-07

2026-07-08 · 745.641 · High

AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

A caregiver did not have the required background check and was in a classroom with children.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-24

2026-07-08 · 746.3701 · Medium High

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

The wooden fence on the playground was leaning in and was accessible to children.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-24

Full citation history from HHSC (34)

2026-07-28 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-07. Correction verified: 2026-08-10.
The wooden fence on the playground was not fixed and was still leaning with a gap big enough for a child to climb in.
2026-07-08 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-24. Correction verified: 2026-07-28.
4 out of the 10 staff folders I reviewed did not have current first aid and CPR trainings.
2026-07-08 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-24. Correction verified: 2026-07-28.
The wooden fence on the playground was leaning in and was accessible to children.
2026-07-08 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-24. Correction verified: 2026-07-28.
A caregiver did not have the required background check and was in a classroom with children.
2026-03-19 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-13. Correction verified: 2026-04-27.
Operation has multiple active play structure (slide structure and spring rider )surrounded by 2-3 inches of tire mulch.
2026-02-19 · 746.901(6) · Medium
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-05. Correction verified: 2026-03-19.
Two staff trainings records are missing training certificates for First Aid/CPR and health/safety annual trainings.
2026-02-19 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-05. Correction verified: 2026-03-19.
Operation has multiple active play structure (slide structure and spring rider )sorrounded by 2-3 inches of tire mulch.
2026-01-29 · 746.901(6) · Medium
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-11. Correction verified: 2026-02-19.
Four out of ten staff trainings records reviewed are missing training certificates for First Aid/CPR and health/safety annual trainings.
2026-01-07 · 746.4803 · Medium
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-18. Correction verified: 2026-01-21.
There are two play structures (slide structure and climbing structurer) with a use zone of 4ft 6in.
2026-01-07 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-07. Correction verified: 2026-01-21.
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.
2026-01-07 · 746.901(6) · Medium
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-19. Correction verified: 2026-01-29.
Four out of ten staff trainings records reviewed are missing training certificates for First Aid/CPR and health/safety annual trainings.
2026-01-07 · 746.1609 · Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-07. Correction verified: 2026-01-29.
Two caregivers were providing care for 36 children ages 3-5yo, SAG 4yo.
2026-01-07 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-04. Correction verified: 2026-02-19.
Operation has multiple active play structure (slide structure,clilmbing structure and spring rider )sorrounded by 1-3 inches of tire mulch.
2026-01-07 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-14. Correction verified: 2026-01-21.
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.
2026-01-07 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-04. Correction verified: 2026-02-19.
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.
2026-01-07 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-18. Correction verified: 2026-01-21.
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.
2025-01-10 · 746.605(12) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-24. Correction verified: 2025-01-24.
Two of the ten files reviewed, did not have the Special Needs section addressed.
2025-01-10 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-24. Correction verified: 2025-01-24.
One of the ten childrees files reviewed, did not have the Address of the Emergecy Contact listed.-
2025-01-10 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-24. Correction verified: 2025-01-24.
Two of the ten children files did not the Immunization record filed.
2025-01-10 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-15. Correction verified: 2025-01-24.
Staff files were not made available for review.
2024-01-31 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-09. Correction verified: 2024-01-31.
The Annual Sanitation Inspection has not been conducted.
2024-01-12 · 746.4003(a) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-01-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-01-12 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-26. Correction verified: 2024-01-30.
The Health Inspection has expired. Payment was made for the inspection however a date has not been set for the inspection.
2023-01-25 · 746.503 · Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-08. Correction verified: 2023-02-02.
Of the five children's files reviewed, one did not have the Operational policies provided.
2023-01-25 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-08. Correction verified: 2023-03-08.
Four of the five children's files reviewed did not have the Health Care Provider Statement.
2023-01-25 · 746.4911(a) · Medium High
Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-08. Correction verified: 2023-02-08.
There are two areas of the Unitary surfacing on the playground that need to be repaired. Photos were taking for documentation purposes.
2023-01-25 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-01-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-01-25 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-08. Correction verified: 2023-02-07.
One of the Five Children's files reviewed did not have the Immunization Record.
2023-01-25 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-01-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-07-26 · 746.401(10) · Medium High
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-26. Correction verified: 2022-07-27.
In the toddler room there was a peanut allergy with no allergy list posted.
2022-04-23 · 746.403(b) · Medium High
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-21. Correction verified: 2022-07-12.
Based on the information gathered, the child's food allergy was not posted in his newly assigned classroom.
2022-04-23 · 746.1203(11) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-21. Correction verified: 2022-07-12.
Based on the information gathered, a caregiver did not share the child's food allergy information with the new assigned caregiver.
2022-04-23 · 746.3803(b) · Medium High
Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-21. Correction verified: 2022-07-12.
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.
2021-11-03 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1383363

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.