Texas records · NUECES County · CORPUS CHRISTI

Happy Octopus Early Education

Licensed Child-Care Home in CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 13, 2019

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 410 W CLARK DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78415 4708
Operation type: Licensed Child-Care Home
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: May 13, 2019
Operation number: 1680859
Licensed capacity: 12 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	7
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	2,621
Citations recorded	11
Record covers	September 13, 2022 – July 15, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	1
Medium High	7
Medium	3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 30, 20264 citations recorded4 of 553 standards cited at this visit

747.5007(2) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each RoomRisk level: Medium High

The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not marked to include the exit plans.

Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High

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 verified by the state on July 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of VaccinationsRisk level: Medium High

Documentation of vaccinations for the cat in the operation, was not available. The children have access to the cat.

Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

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 verified by the state on July 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 2, 20252 citations recorded2 of 495 standards cited at this visit

747.801(6) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet VaccinationsRisk level: Medium

The vaccinations for two dogs were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on July 17, 2025.

747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

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

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 552 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 16, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 10 standards cited at this visit

747.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with ParentRisk level: Medium

The Incident Report was not signed by the parent.

Correction verified by the state on March 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 25, 20232 citations recorded2 of 486 standards cited at this visit

747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute CaregiversRisk level: Medium High

First Aid /CPR expired for the Director.

Correction verified by the state on August 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of VaccinationsRisk level: Medium High

All seven pets vaccinations have expired.

Correction verified by the state on August 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportSeptember 29, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 13, 20222 citations recorded2 of 520 standards cited at this visit

747.801(14) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Liability InsuranceRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on September 13, 2022.

747.1314 - Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee TransportingRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on September 14, 2022.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.