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Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes

7201 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413 · Nueces County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, TX, licensed for up to 114 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 24 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 33 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (13 of 33). 16 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #108 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi and better than 20% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 20%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #108 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi
2High risk
22Medium High risk
9Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
33 citations from 24 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 16 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 29, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 7, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 21, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 23, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 3, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety13
Records & paperwork6
Training & qualifications5
Health & medication4
Staff ratios3
Food & feeding2

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 28, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The wooden fence on the playground was not fixed and was still leaning with a gap big enough for a child to climb in.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2026
Medium HighJul 8, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
4 out of the 10 staff folders I reviewed did not have current first aid and CPR trainings.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
HighJul 8, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver did not have the required background check and was in a classroom with children.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
Medium HighJul 8, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The wooden fence on the playground was leaning in and was accessible to children.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
Medium HighMar 19, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Operation has multiple active play structure (slide structure and spring rider )surrounded by 2-3 inches of tire mulch.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2026
Medium HighFeb 19, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Operation has multiple active play structure (slide structure and spring rider )sorrounded by 2-3 inches of tire mulch.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2026
MediumFeb 19, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours §746.901(6)
Two staff trainings records are missing training certificates for First Aid/CPR and health/safety annual trainings.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2026
MediumJan 29, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours §746.901(6)
Four out of ten staff trainings records reviewed are missing training certificates for First Aid/CPR and health/safety annual trainings.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026
Medium HighJan 7, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026
MediumJan 7, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment §746.4803
There are two play structures (slide structure and climbing structurer) with a use zone of 4ft 6in.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2026
MediumJan 7, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours §746.901(6)
Four out of ten staff trainings records reviewed are missing training certificates for First Aid/CPR and health/safety annual trainings.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2026
Medium HighJan 7, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
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.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2026
Medium HighJan 7, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Operation has multiple active play structure (slide structure,clilmbing structure and spring rider )sorrounded by 1-3 inches of tire mulch.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026
Medium HighJan 7, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
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.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2026
Medium HighJan 7, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
Two caregivers were providing care for 36 children ages 3-5yo, SAG 4yo.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2026
Medium HighJan 7, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2026
Medium HighJan 10, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One of the ten childrees files reviewed, did not have the Address of the Emergecy Contact listed.-
Correction verified Jan 24, 2025
MediumJan 10, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Staff files were not made available for review.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2025
HighJan 10, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Two of the ten children files did not the Immunization record filed.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2025
Medium HighJan 10, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(12)
Two of the ten files reviewed, did not have the Special Needs section addressed.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2025
MediumJan 12, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The Health Inspection has expired. Payment was made for the inspection however a date has not been set for the inspection.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2024
MediumJan 25, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies §746.503
Of the five children's files reviewed, one did not have the Operational policies provided.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2023
Medium HighJan 25, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications §746.4911(a)
There are two areas of the Unitary surfacing on the playground that need to be repaired. Photos were taking for documentation purposes.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2023
MediumJan 25, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One of the Five Children's files reviewed did not have the Immunization Record.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2023
Medium HighJan 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 25, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Four of the five children's files reviewed did not have the Health Care Provider Statement.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2023
Medium HighJul 26, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies §746.401(10)
In the toddler room there was a peanut allergy with no allergy list posted.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2022
Medium HighApr 23, 2022Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans §746.403(b)
Based on the information gathered, the child's food allergy was not posted in his newly assigned classroom.
Correction verified Jul 12, 2022
Medium HighApr 23, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver §746.1203(11)
Based on the information gathered, a caregiver did not share the child's food allergy information with the new assigned caregiver.
Correction verified Jul 12, 2022
Medium HighApr 23, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary §746.3803(b)
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.
Correction verified Jul 12, 2022
Medium HighNov 3, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity114 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 26, 2022
DirectorAdina Garrett
Phone3613341409
State operation #1724918

Common questions

Does Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Coastal Bend area, which includes Corpus Christi, is $35.20 a day for infants, $34.20 a day for toddlers and $33.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 8, 2026: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes compare with other daycares in Corpus Christi?

It is tied for #108 of 120 centers in Corpus Christi by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 20% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes last inspected?

Aug 10, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1724918 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.