Happy Octopus Early Education

410 W CLARK DR, Corpus Christi, TX 78415 · Nueces County

13cited violations

1serious

10inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Heather Martinez
Phone: (361) 877-5946
Regulated since: May 13, 2019
HHSC IDs: Operation 1315882 · number 1680859
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 1
Illness & medication 1
Supervision & ratios 1
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 2
Records & paperwork 2
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	4	1	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2)
2025	2	0	Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1)
2024	1	0	Illness & medication (1)
2023	2	0	Staff background & training (1), Other (1)
2022	2	0	Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1)
2021	2	0	Safety & premises (1), Other (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  A 7-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard, and the infant was covered up to her waist with a blanket.
  
  HHSC 747.2315(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-15.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  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.
  
  HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-15.
- Supervision & ratios
  Documentation of vaccinations for the cat in the operation, was not available. The children have access to the cat.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-14. Correction verified 2026-07-15.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not marked to include the exit plans.
  
  HHSC 747.5007(2) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each Room
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-07. Correction verified 2026-07-15.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  There was a lighter on a shelf accessible to the children in care. Corrected at Inspection: The lighter was removed during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-02.
- Records & paperwork
  The vaccinations for two dogs were not available for review.
  
  HHSC 747.801(6) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-07. Correction verified 2025-07-17.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Illness & medication
  The Incident Report was not signed by the parent.
  
  HHSC 747.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-15. Correction verified 2024-03-21.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  First Aid /CPR expired for the Director.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-08-28.
- Other
  All seven pets vaccinations have expired.
  
  HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-01. Correction verified 2023-08-28.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Primary caregiver and employee did not have documentation of 2hrs of annual transportation training.
  
  HHSC 747.1314 — Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-27. Correction verified 2022-09-14.
- Records & paperwork
  Provider did not have documentation of current liability insurance. The policy made available expired May 2022.
  
  HHSC 747.801(14) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Liability Insurance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-27. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The food allergy emergency plan for one child was not signed and dated by parent.
  
  HHSC 747.3619 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-13. Correction verified 2021-10-11.
- Other
  The first aid kit did not have disposable gloves in the kit as required.
  
  HHSC 747.3803(a) — First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-13. Correction verified 2021-10-07.
HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Happy Octopus Early Education, 410 W CLARK DR, Corpus Christi, TX 78415-4708 (operation ID 1315882, operation number 1680859), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.