Happy Octopus Early Education
410 W CLARK DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78415 4708Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Texas Rising Star rating of Level 4 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 60% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Texas's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Texas Rising Star Level 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 5 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jul 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations747.801(6)
Jul 2, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Safety - Areas Free From Hazards747.3501
Feb 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent747.707
Sep 1, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations747.3703(a)
Aug 29, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers747.1313(a)
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