Happy Life Child Development Center

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 25 cited deficiencies for Happy Life Child Development Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (12 High, 8 Medium High, 5 Medium).

Records list 18 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-19.

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

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Full citation history from HHSC (45)

• 2026-08-12 · 746.1601 · Medium High

  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-12. Correction verified: 2026-08-19.

  It was observed that there were eighteen children with one caregiver when arriving at the operation with a specific age group of two years old. This was corrected when another caregiver arrived to the classroom.

• 2026-08-12 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High

  Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-12. Correction verified: 2026-08-19.

  It was observed that one classroom had seven children present with children under 18 months who were more than 18 months in age difference. This was corrected when the group of children were spilt into two groups.

• 2026-08-12 · 746.3407 · Medium High

  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-12. Correction verified: 2026-08-19.

  It was observed in the infant classroom there were two play yards that there were holes in the netting.

• 2026-07-02 · 746.4503(a) · Medium

  Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-02. Correction verified: 2026-07-23.

  It was observed that two children were resting or napping on non napping equipment in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when each of the children were provided with a nap mat or cot.

• 2026-07-01 · 746.2803(4)(C) · Medium High

  Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-28. Correction verified: 2026-08-12.

  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant based on information obtained. It was discovered that a caregiver was not using positive methods to redirect children due to their behaviors.

• 2025-11-13 · 746.4503(b) · Medium

  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-13. Correction verified: 2025-11-24.

  It was observed that three children were resting or napping on couch in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when each of the children were provided with a nap mat.

• 2025-11-13 · 745.8605 · High

  Recommend or impose an enforcement action

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-13. Correction verified: 2025-11-17.

  It was discovered that three of seven staff CPR/First Aid cards were falsified that were presented to licensing during inspection.

• 2025-11-13 · 746.2909(4) · Medium High

  Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-13. Correction verified: 2025-11-24.

  It was observed that the arrangement of children in the nap room did not allow for a walkway other than stepping over children and mats.

• 2025-10-10 · 746.305(a)(6) · High

  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-03. Correction verified: 2025-11-13.

  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that the operation was notified children were left unattended and failed to report to Child Care Regulations.

• 2025-10-10 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High

  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-03. Correction verified: 2025-11-13.

  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver failed to supervise a group of children when the caregiver left 8 children, ages 19 months to 3 years old unsupervised in the classroom for approximately 2-3 minutes. In addition, during this time another caregiver was asked to supervise this class and instead remained in their own classroom which prevented this caregiver from having visual and auditory awareness of the ongoing activities in the classroom left unattended.

• 2024-06-20 · 746.701(5) · Medium

  Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-02. Correction verified: 2024-07-11.

  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. Incident reports were not available for the incident of six children ages 3-8 years old were left unattended and one child exiting the building to the parking lot.

• 2024-06-20 · 746.307(b)(4) · High

  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-02. Correction verified: 2024-07-11.

  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. Parents were not notified that their children were left unattended in the gym by staff and that a three old had exited the building and was in the parking lot.

• 2024-06-20 · 746.305(a)(6) · High

  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-02. Correction verified: 2024-07-11.

  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The operation failed to report to licensing that children were left unattended in the gym.

• 2024-06-20 · 745.635(3) · High

  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-02. Correction verified: 2024-07-11.

  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. As part of an investigation it was discovered that a caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was working in a classroom alone with children and was in charge of a group of children. This was corrected as the staff is no longer employed at operation.

• 2024-06-20 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High

  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-02. Correction verified: 2024-07-11.

  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a group of six children between the ages of 3-8 were left alone for about 1-2 minutes and were able to open a door leading to the parking lot. A three-year-old was able to exit and was stand a few feet from door in the parking lot while the others remained in the gym.

• 2024-06-20 · 746.1003(1) · High

  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-02. Correction verified: 2024-07-11.

  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The director failed to ensure that staff were following minimum standards in her absence from the center.

• 2024-06-12 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High

  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-12. Correction verified: 2024-06-21.

  It was observed during the walkthrough there were several plugs missing plug covers assessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the director covered all the outlets missing plug covers.

• 2024-06-12 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High

  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-12. Correction verified: 2024-06-21.

  It was observed that two children had left a classroom without staff's knowledge and were discovered by a parent and licensing in the hallway.

• 2024-06-10 · 746.3703(d) · High

  No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-01. Correction verified: 2024-07-11.

  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that two staff were vaping on the premises of the operation.

• 2024-06-10 · 745.641 · High

  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-21. Correction verified: 2024-08-21.

  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that a staff/volunteer was present at the operation and interacting with children prior to a background check being ran.

• 2024-06-10 · 746.3601(3)(E) · Medium

  Illness Preventing Care - Symptoms of Possible Severe Illness

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-01. Correction verified: 2024-07-11.

  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was discovered that the staff were not following their operational procedures.

• 2024-02-22 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High

  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-22. Correction verified: 2024-03-13.

  It was observed that there were three bottles in the refigerator that were not label with the child's name to whom they belonged to. This was corrected when the caregiver labeled the bottles.

• 2024-02-20 · 746.2415(b) · High

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

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-06. Correction verified: 2024-03-13.

  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that staff were using blankets in cribs for children under 12 months of age.

• 2024-02-20 · 746.2431 · Medium High

  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-06. Correction verified: 2024-03-13.

  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was discovered that infant daily reports shared with the parents did not have all components that are required.

• 2024-02-20 · 746.3805(d) · Medium

  Medication Records - Kept for 3 Months

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-06. Correction verified: 2024-03-13.

  This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that operation did not have medication records available for a child that counter medication had been administered to.

• 2023-06-14 · 746.2207(a) · Medium

  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-14. Correction verified: 2023-06-21.

  During follow up iinspection there was one child under two years old that was watching a video on the tv.

• 2023-06-14 · 746.605(6) · Medium High

  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-14. Correction verified: 2023-06-21.

  During follow up inspection operation had not obtained lacking complete address for their emergency contact.

• 2023-06-14 · 746.605(12) · High

  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-14. Correction verified: 2023-06-21.

  During follow up inspection the operation had not obtained the lacking medical authorization for one of the children.

• 2023-06-14 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low

  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-14. Correction verified: 2023-06-14.

  During follow up inspection operatio had not otained lacking employement affidavit for the three staff.

• 2023-06-14 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium

  Children's Records - Health Statement

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-14. Correction verified: 2023-06-21.

  During the follow up inspection the opertion had not obtained lacking health statement or parent statement their child had been seen in past 12 months by doctor.

• 2023-06-14 · 746.1601 · Medium High

  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-14. Correction verified: 2023-06-21.

  During inspection it was observed that there were six children with a specific age of 12 months old being cared for by one caregiver. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom.

• 2023-06-05 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium

  Children's Records - Health Statement

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-12. Correction verified: 2023-06-14.

  Three of five children's files reviewed were lacking a health statement or parent statement their child had been seen in past 12 months by doctor.

• 2023-06-05 · 746.2207(a) · Medium

  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-05. Correction verified: 2023-06-14.

  It was observed that children under two years old were watching a tv in their classroom.

• 2023-06-05 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low

  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-12. Correction verified: 2023-06-14.

  Three of four staff files reviewed were lacking their affidavit.

• 2023-06-05 · 746.605(6) · Medium High

  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-09. Correction verified: 2023-06-14.

  Three of five children's files reviewed were lacking complete address for their emergency contact.

• 2023-06-05 · 746.605(12) · High

  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-05. Correction verified: 2023-06-14.

  One of five children's files reviewed was lacking their medical authorization.

• 2023-05-04 · 745.635(3) · High

  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-04. Correction verified: 2023-05-18.

  During follow up in two seperate classrooms there were staff with conditions that were left alone with a group of children. This was corrected when another staff without conditions came in the classroom.

• 2023-05-02 · 745.635(3) · High

  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-02. Correction verified: 2023-05-04.

  During follow up inspection it was observed that a staff wiith background conditions was not following their conditions when I arrived at operation. This was corrected when another staff without conditions came in the classroom.

• 2023-04-28 · 745.635(3) · High

  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-28. Correction verified: 2023-05-02.

  As part of an investigation it was discovered that a caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was working in a classroom alone with children and was in charge of a group of children.

• 2022-11-15 · 746.301(2) · Medium

  Notification of Change in Space

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-15. Correction verified: 2022-11-30.

  It was observed during the inspection that children were being cared for in non licensed room. It was also, observed that the operation had added space to their infant room without notifying licensing prior. This was corrected when the children were moved to a licesensed classroom.

• 2022-11-15 · 746.3407(12) · High

  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-15. Correction verified: 2022-11-30.

  It was observed that on a shelf under the changing table there were a multiple cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer accessible to children. (photos taken) This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed cleaning supplies and place out of reach of children.

• 2022-11-15 · 745.635(3) · High

  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-15. Correction verified: 2022-11-30.

  A caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was observed working in a classroom alone with and in charge of a group of children. This was corrected at inspection as another staff member went into the classroom with the staff member.

• 2022-05-25 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High

  Annual Sanitation Inspection

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-17. Correction verified: 2022-06-20.

  An initial sanitation inspection was not available at inspection.

• 2022-05-25 · 746.5101(a) · High

  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-17. Correction verified: 2022-06-20.

  An initial fire inspecton was not available at inspection.

• 2022-05-25 · 746.201(1) · High

  Policies Comply with Rules

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-06-03. Correction verified: 2022-06-13.

  It was observed that the operational policies was lacking multiple required policies. A list was left with permit holder of missing policies.