Happy Octopus Early Education

410 W CLARK DR, Corpus Christi, TX 78415Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

8 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

July 2, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Happy Octopus Early Education
License number
1680859
Location
410 W CLARK DR, Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 41.5/100
Inspection record
8 inspections, last inspected July 2, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor41.5 / 100
Health63/100
Safety10/100
Staffing78/100
Compliance3/100

27

Total Violations

Jul 2, 2025

Last Inspection

12

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (27)

CRITICALSAFETY747.3501Jul 2, 2025

There was a lighter on a shelf accessible to the children in care. Corrected at Inspection: The lighter was removed during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.801(6)Jul 2, 2025

The vaccinations for two dogs were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-07

CRITICALSAFETY747.3501Jul 2, 2025

There was a lighter on a shelf accessible to the children in care. Corrected at Inspection: The lighter was removed during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.801(6)Jul 2, 2025

The vaccinations for two dogs were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-07

CRITICALSAFETY747.3501Jul 2, 2025

There was a lighter on a shelf accessible to the children in care. Corrected at Inspection: The lighter was removed during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.801(6)Jul 2, 2025

The vaccinations for two dogs were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-07-07

SERIOUSHEALTH747.707Feb 16, 2024

The Incident Report was not signed by the parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-15

SERIOUSHEALTH747.707Feb 16, 2024

The Incident Report was not signed by the parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-15

SERIOUSHEALTH747.707Feb 16, 2024

The Incident Report was not signed by the parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.3703(a)Aug 25, 2023

All seven pets vaccinations have expired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1313(a)Aug 25, 2023

First Aid /CPR expired for the Director.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.3703(a)Aug 25, 2023

All seven pets vaccinations have expired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1313(a)Aug 25, 2023

First Aid /CPR expired for the Director.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.3703(a)Aug 25, 2023

All seven pets vaccinations have expired.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-01

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1313(a)Aug 25, 2023

First Aid /CPR expired for the Director.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.801(14)Sep 13, 2022

Provider did not have documentation of current liability insurance. The policy made available expired May 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-27

CRITICALSAFETY747.1314Sep 13, 2022

Primary caregiver and employee did not have documentation of 2hrs of annual transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-27

CRITICALSAFETY747.1314Sep 13, 2022

Primary caregiver and employee did not have documentation of 2hrs of annual transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.801(14)Sep 13, 2022

Provider did not have documentation of current liability insurance. The policy made available expired May 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-27

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.801(14)Sep 13, 2022

Provider did not have documentation of current liability insurance. The policy made available expired May 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-27

CRITICALSAFETY747.1314Sep 13, 2022

Primary caregiver and employee did not have documentation of 2hrs of annual transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-27

CRITICALHEALTH747.3619Oct 6, 2021

The food allergy emergency plan for one child was not signed and dated by parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.3803(a)Oct 6, 2021

The first aid kit did not have disposable gloves in the kit as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13

CRITICALHEALTH747.3619Oct 6, 2021

The food allergy emergency plan for one child was not signed and dated by parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.3803(a)Oct 6, 2021

The first aid kit did not have disposable gloves in the kit as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.3803(a)Oct 6, 2021

The first aid kit did not have disposable gloves in the kit as required.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13

CRITICALHEALTH747.3619Oct 6, 2021

The food allergy emergency plan for one child was not signed and dated by parent.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Happy Octopus Early Education's safety grade?

Happy Octopus Early Education has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 41.5 out of 100.

How many violations does Happy Octopus Early Education have?

Happy Octopus Early Education has 27 total violations on record, including 15 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Happy Octopus Early Education last inspected?

Happy Octopus Early Education was last inspected on July 2, 2025.

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