Odyssey Early Learning At Lipes
7201 S STAPLES ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78413 · Nueces County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 114
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Adina Garrett
- Phone
- (361) 334-1409
- Regulated since
- Jan 26, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1383363 · number 1724918
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (5) |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Food & allergies (3) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The wooden fence on the playground was not fixed and was still leaning with a gap big enough for a child to climb in.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-10.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver did not have the required background check and was in a classroom with children.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-24. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Staff background & training
4 out of the 10 staff folders I reviewed did not have current first aid and CPR trainings.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-24. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Safety & premises
The wooden fence on the playground was leaning in and was accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-24. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation has multiple active play structure (slide structure and spring rider )surrounded by 2-3 inches of tire mulch.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-13. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation has multiple active play structure (slide structure and spring rider )sorrounded by 2-3 inches of tire mulch.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-05. Correction verified 2026-03-19.
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Staff background & training
Two staff trainings records are missing training certificates for First Aid/CPR and health/safety annual trainings.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-05. Correction verified 2026-03-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four out of ten staff trainings records reviewed are missing training certificates for First Aid/CPR and health/safety annual trainings.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-11. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Two caregivers were providing care for 36 children ages 3-5yo, SAG 4yo.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-07. Correction verified 2026-01-29.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-07. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-18. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-04. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
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Safety & premises
There are two play structures (slide structure and climbing structurer) with a use zone of 4ft 6in.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-18. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation has multiple active play structure (slide structure,clilmbing structure and spring rider )sorrounded by 1-3 inches of tire mulch.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-04. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-14. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Staff background & training
Four out of ten staff trainings records reviewed are missing training certificates for First Aid/CPR and health/safety annual trainings.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-19. Correction verified 2026-01-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two of the ten files reviewed, did not have the Special Needs section addressed.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
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Safety & premises
One of the ten childrees files reviewed, did not have the Address of the Emergecy Contact listed.-
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
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Illness & medication Serious
Two of the ten children files did not the Immunization record filed.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
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Records & paperwork
Staff files were not made available for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-15. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
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Other
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Nov 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The Health Inspection has expired. Payment was made for the inspection however a date has not been set for the inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-01-30.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-12.
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Other
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Dec 8, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-25.
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Other
There are two areas of the Unitary surfacing on the playground that need to be repaired. Photos were taking for documentation purposes.
HHSC 746.4911(a) — Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-08. Correction verified 2023-02-08.
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Supervision & ratios
Of the five children's files reviewed, one did not have the Operational policies provided.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-08. Correction verified 2023-02-02.
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Records & paperwork
Four of the five children's files reviewed did not have the Health Care Provider Statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-08. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Illness & medication
One of the Five Children's files reviewed did not have the Immunization Record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-08. Correction verified 2023-02-07.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
In the toddler room there was a peanut allergy with no allergy list posted.
HHSC 746.401(10) — Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-26. Correction verified 2022-07-27.
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Food & allergies
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Jul 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Based on the information gathered, a caregiver did not share the child's food allergy information with the new assigned caregiver.
HHSC 746.1203(11) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-21. Correction verified 2022-07-12.
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Illness & medication
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.
HHSC 746.3803(b) — Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-21. Correction verified 2022-07-12.
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Food & allergies
Based on the information gathered, the child's food allergy was not posted in his newly assigned classroom.
HHSC 746.403(b) — Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-21. Correction verified 2022-07-12.
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Food & allergies
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Jan 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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