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State records list 15 cited deficiencies dated February 22, 2024 to January 23, 2026 (10 Medium High, 3 Medium, 2 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 0 corrected at inspection, 15 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 15 cited deficiencies for Happy Kids Day Care in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (10 Medium High, 3 Medium, 2 Medium Low).
Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-30.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 0 |
| Medium High | 10 |
| Medium | 3 |
| Medium Low | 2 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-01-23 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Correction date recorded: 2026-02-02
2025-12-11 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation does not have an updated Fire inspection and the last inspecton was 01/19/2023
Correction date recorded: 2026-01-12
2025-12-11 · 746.401(5) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
The activity plan for each classroom is not posted as required.
Correction date recorded: 2026-01-12
2026-01-23 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-02. Correction verified: 2026-02-02.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
2025-12-11 · 746.401(4) · Medium High
Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-12. Correction verified: 2026-01-13.
The operation does not have evacuation plans posted.
2025-12-11 · 746.3401(b) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-12. Correction verified: 2026-01-14.
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection conducted and the lst date of documentation provided for an inspection was on 03/20/2024
2025-12-11 · 746.401(5) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-12. Correction verified: 2026-01-13.
The activity plan for each classroom is not posted as required.
2025-12-11 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-12. Correction verified: 2026-01-14.
The operation does not have an updated Fire inspection and the last inspecton was 01/19/2023
2025-01-24 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-04. Correction verified: 2025-02-13.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
2024-03-13 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-05. Correction verified: 2024-03-13.
Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.
2024-03-13 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-05. Correction verified: 2024-03-13.
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
2024-03-13 · 746.605(10) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-05. Correction verified: 2024-03-13.
The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.
2024-03-13 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-05. Correction verified: 2024-03-13.
An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.
2024-02-22 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-07. Correction verified: 2024-03-13.
An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.
2024-02-22 · 746.605(10) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-07. Correction verified: 2024-03-13.
The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.
2024-02-22 · 746.3407(8) · Medium High
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-07. Correction verified: 2024-03-13.
Garbage cans were observed wirh no lid.
2024-02-22 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-07. Correction verified: 2024-03-13.
Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.
2024-02-22 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-07. Correction verified: 2024-03-13.
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
2023-03-03 · 746.2419(7) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-03-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
One twelve month old infant was observed sleeping in a crib. A bottle was observed in the crib with the child. This was corrected when the director removed the bottle from the crib.
2023-03-03 · 745.621(a)(2) · High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-03-03. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During inspection, an employee was observed onsite that did not have their background check. This was corrected when the person left the operation. The director ran the background check during the inspection.
2023-01-30 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-02. Correction verified: 2023-02-21.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.
2022-03-29 · 746.801(2) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-15. Correction verified: 2022-04-08.
One child was missing an updated infant feeding instruction for the month of March.
2022-03-29 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-15. Correction verified: 2022-04-14.
A garbage can inside the preschool classroom, and a garbage can outside were missing the lids to make them inaccessible. Two outdoor play structures have chipped paint and rust that needs to be repaired. The garbage cans were removed during the inspection.
2022-03-29 · 746.1301(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-29. Correction verified: 2022-04-08.
One new staff member was missing CPR and First Aid training, and has been employed for over 90 days.
2022-03-29 · 746.613(a) · High
Required Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-15. Correction verified: 2022-04-14.
Three children needed up to date immunizations.
2022-03-29 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-15. Correction verified: 2022-04-08.
Six children's files were reviewed. Three children were missing an emergency contact address. Two children were missing the emergency authorization address for the doctor or hospital and the parent signature.
2022-03-29 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-08. Correction verified: 2022-04-08.
Six staff files were reviewed. One staff member was missing the notarized affidavit.
2022-03-29 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-03-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Four outlets were missing the outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection when the Director replaced the plug covers.
2022-03-29 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-13. Correction verified: 2022-05-06.
6 staff files were reviewed. Two staff members were missing 17 hours of annual training to include SIDS, emergency preparedness, hazardous materials and communicable diseases. One staff member needed 13 hours of training including SIDS, child abuse, and emergency preparedness.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1373248
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.