# Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Corpus Christi, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 114 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 7201 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 114 - License/permit: 1724918 - Operator: not published - Phone: (361) 334-1409 - Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1383363 ## Inspection record 33 findings across 28 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-12-10 to 2026-10-30); 24 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-07-28 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-08-10: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: The wooden fence on the playground was not fixed and was still leaning with a gap big enough for a child to climb in. (§746.3701; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3701)) - 2026-07-08 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-07-28: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation: A caregiver did not have the required background check and was in a classroom with children. (§745.641; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-641)) - 2026-07-08 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-07-28: Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing: 4 out of the 10 staff folders I reviewed did not have current first aid and CPR trainings. (§746.1301(a)(3)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1301-a-3-a)) - 2026-07-08 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-07-28: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: The wooden fence on the playground was leaning in and was accessible to children. (§746.3701; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3701)) - 2026-03-19 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-04-27: Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained: Operation has multiple active play structure (slide structure and spring rider )surrounded by 2-3 inches of tire mulch. (§746.4907(d); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4907-d)) - 2026-02-19 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-03-19: Required Personnel Records -Training Hours: Two staff trainings records are missing training certificates for First Aid/CPR and health/safety annual trainings. (§746.901(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901-6)) - 2026-02-19 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-03-19: Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained: Operation has multiple active play structure (slide structure and spring rider )sorrounded by 2-3 inches of tire mulch. (§746.4907(d); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4907-d)) - 2026-01-29 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-02-19: Required Personnel Records -Training Hours: Four out of ten staff trainings records reviewed are missing training certificates for First Aid/CPR and health/safety annual trainings. (§746.901(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901-6)) - 2026-01-07 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-01-29: Required Personnel Records -Training Hours: Four out of ten staff trainings records reviewed are missing training certificates for First Aid/CPR and health/safety annual trainings. (§746.901(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901-6)) - 2026-01-07 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-01-21: Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: 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. (§746.5205(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5205-1)) - 2026-01-07 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-01-21: Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps: 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. (§746.2407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-2407)) - 2026-01-07 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-01-29: Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children: Two caregivers were providing care for 36 children ages 3-5yo, SAG 4yo. (§746.1609; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1609)) - 2026-01-07 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-01-21: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: 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. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2026-01-07 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-02-19: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards: 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. (§746.3701; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3701)) - 2026-01-07 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-01-21: Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment: There are two play structures (slide structure and climbing structurer) with a use zone of 4ft 6in. (§746.4803; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4803)) - …and 18 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Second Baptist Child Development Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-103011) — 0.81 km, capacity 170 - [Storybooks School INC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-733148) — 0.89 km, capacity 155 - [De Colores Child Development Center Yorktown](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1499367) — 0.94 km, capacity 62 - [Brainstorm Childcare and Learning Center-Southside](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1479719) — 1.03 km, capacity 100 - [After Hour Kid Power at Webb](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-300582) — 1.17 km, capacity 200 - [After Hour Kid Power at Jones](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-118637) — 1.22 km, capacity 200 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1383363 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1383363 - us_census_geocoder record 7201 S STAPLES ST|CORPUS CHRISTI|TX|78413 (corroborated, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1724918 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1724918 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-3gkn-ukec_yux3 (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1724918 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 02995-1603 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=02995-1603 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1383363 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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