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Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes
- licensed capacity
- 114
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $153
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes
Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes is a licensed child care center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 26, 2022, for up to 114 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 114 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Enrichment | Music, drawing and painting, STEM based activities, dance, sports |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 2012 |
| Licensed capacity | 114 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Nueces County has a median price of $153 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$153
Home daycare$138
Toddler
Center$144
Home daycare$133
Preschool
Center$140
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$133
Home daycare$125
State record
Inspection reports for Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 114 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1724918
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 17 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2026
- Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 8, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The wooden fence on the playground was leaning in and was accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
745.641 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
- Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(d) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026
Feb 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
“Two staff trainings records are missing training certificates for First Aid/CPR and health/safety annual trainings.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
746.4907(d) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
Jan 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(6) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026
Jan 7, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
746.2407 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“Two caregivers were providing care for 36 children ages 3-5yo, SAG 4yo.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“There are two play structures (slide structure and climbing structurer) with a use zone of 4ft 6in.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026
746.5205(1) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Operation has multiple active play structure (slide structure,clilmbing structure and spring rider )sorrounded by 1-3 inches of tire mulch.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026
746.3407 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026
746.901(6) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026
746.3701 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026
Show 17 earlier visits
- Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“Two of the ten children files did not the Immunization record filed.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One of the ten childrees files reviewed, did not have the Address of the Emergecy Contact listed.-”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“Two of the ten files reviewed, did not have the Special Needs section addressed.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Staff files were not made available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025
- Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The Health Inspection has expired. Payment was made for the inspection however a date has not been set for the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“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
- Dec 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jan 25, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One of the Five Children's files reviewed did not have the Immunization Record.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2023
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Four of the five children's files reviewed did not have the Health Care Provider Statement.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2023
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
“Of the five children's files reviewed, one did not have the Operational policies provided.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2023
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“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
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“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
746.4911(a) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
“There are two areas of the Unitary surfacing on the playground that need to be repaired. Photos were taking for documentation purposes.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2023
- Oct 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 21, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Jul 26, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
“In the toddler room there was a peanut allergy with no allergy list posted.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2022
- Jul 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1203(11) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
“Based on the information gathered, a caregiver did not share the child's food allergy information with the new assigned caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2022
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
“Based on the information gathered, the child's food allergy was not posted in his newly assigned classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2022
746.3803(b) - Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2022
- Jan 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 3, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“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
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FAQ
Questions about Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes
Is Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 26, 2022.
When was Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 8 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 22 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes care for?
114, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 334-1409 to ask.
What is Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes' phone number?
(361) 334-1409.
Where is Odyssey Early Learning at Lipes?
7201 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413. The nearest other daycare we list is Second Baptist Child Development Center, 0.5 miles away.