Happy Octopus Early Education

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Up to 12 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in care
• Part-time care
• Transportation to and from school
• Field trips

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

1680859

Permit type

Licensed home

Licensed since

May 2019

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

8 inspections on record, most recent Jul 15, 2026. 6 of 10 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 30, 2026Inspection4 standards cited

  • 747.3203Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    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.

    Corrected Jul 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.5007(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Two Exits from Each Room

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

    Corrected Jul 7, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.2315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

    A 7-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard, and the infant was covered up to her waist with a blanket.

    Corrected Jun 30, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.3703(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

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

    Corrected Jul 14, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Jul 2, 2025Inspection2 standards cited

  • 747.801(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations

    The vaccinations for two dogs were not available for review.

    Corrected Jul 7, 2025

  • 747.3501Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

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

    Corrected Jul 2, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Jul 19, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 16, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 16, 2024Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 747.707Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

    The Incident Report was not signed by the parent.

    Corrected Feb 15, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 25, 2023Inspection2 standards cited

  • 747.3703(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

    All seven pets vaccinations have expired.

    Corrected Sep 1, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.1313(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers

    First Aid /CPR expired for the Director.

    Corrected Aug 29, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 29, 2022Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Sep 13, 2022Inspection2 standards cited

  • 747.1314Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting

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

    Corrected Sep 27, 2022

  • 747.801(14)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Liability Insurance

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

    Corrected Sep 27, 2022

• Oct 6, 2021Inspection2 standards cited

  • 747.3803(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    First Aid Kit - Complete Kit

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

    Corrected Oct 13, 2021

  • 747.3619Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

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

    Corrected Oct 13, 2021

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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