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State records list 37 cited deficiencies dated January 31, 2024 to November 10, 2025 (6 High, 25 Medium High, 6 Medium risk). Correction status: 1 corrected at inspection, 36 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 37 cited deficiencies for Happy Bees Childcare Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (6 High, 25 Medium High, 6 Medium).
Records list 12 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-02.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 6 |
| Medium High | 25 |
| Medium | 6 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| 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.
2025-11-10 · 746.2805(10) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, children were placed in restrictive devices for extended periods. One child for 10 minutes, another child for 11 minutes, and a third child for over 40 minutes,
Correction date recorded: 2025-12-09
2025-11-10 · 746.2907(a) · Medium
Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, children who were not sleeping were required to remain on mats without being provided with a quiet alternate activity.
Correction date recorded: 2025-12-09
2025-11-10 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child by the arm.
Correction date recorded: 2025-12-09
2025-11-10 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-09. Correction verified: 2025-12-19.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child by the arm.
2025-11-10 · 746.2907(a) · Medium
Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-09. Correction verified: 2025-12-19.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, children who were not sleeping were required to remain on mats without being provided with a quiet alternate activity.
2025-11-10 · 746.2805(10) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-09. Correction verified: 2025-12-19.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, children were placed in restrictive devices for extended periods. One child for 10 minutes, another child for 11 minutes, and a third child for over 40 minutes,
2025-07-24 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-11. Correction verified: 2025-08-28.
Of the 9 staff records reviewed, 8 did not have training in responding to food allergy reactions. 9 did not have training in handling hazardous materials.
2025-07-24 · 746.2409(a)(1) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-24. Correction verified: 2025-08-05.
One crib was observed to have two mattresses.
2025-07-24 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-11. Correction verified: 2025-08-05.
The directors record was reviewed and current training in allergy response and hazardous materials was not available for review. NOTE: The last documents training availalbe was observed to be completed 6/2022.
2025-07-24 · 746.3407(11) · Medium High
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-24. Correction verified: 2025-08-05.
A caregiver was observed changing 2 diapers and did not sanitize the diaper changing table in between.
2025-07-24 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-24. Correction verified: 2025-08-05.
After a diaper change, the caregiver did not have a child wash their hands.
2025-07-24 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-14. Correction verified: 2025-08-05.
One caregiver hired 12/2022 did not have documentation of 24hours of annual training completed for the 2023-2024 training year
2025-07-24 · 746.2411(2)(A) · High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-24. Correction verified: 2025-08-05.
A play yard was observed to have 5 additional mattresses/foam padding addedd.
2025-07-24 · 746.1205(a)(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-24. Correction verified: 2025-08-05.
Staff in the infant and prek rooms were not aware of the ages of children in their care. In the infant room, when asked, the caregiver stated the children were 9-13mo. When asked later for the individual ages to determin specified age group(SAG), the caregiver then stated the youngest in care was 4mo and the oldest was 20 months. In the prek room. The caregiver stated the children were 3-5yrs. When asked for individual ages of children to determin SAG, the caregiver stated there were 10-15 3yr olds in care and 5 5yr olds. Staff present continuned to provide in consistent information on the ages of children in their care. One caregiver stated there were no 5yr olds in care. NOTE: The birthday wall posted only listed the ages of 14 children
2025-07-24 · 746.3503(c)(3) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-24. Correction verified: 2025-08-05.
A caregiver was observed turning their back to a child on a diaper changing table to talk to another child and give them a bottle.
2025-07-24 · 746.5207(b) · Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-24. Correction verified: 2025-08-05.
The operation did not have an evacuation diagram posted near the exit of the building
2025-07-24 · 746.5603(c) · Medium High
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-13. Correction verified: 2025-08-11.
Two seat belts were observed to be stuck and could not be buckled.
2025-07-24 · 746.5202(5) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-14. Correction verified: 2025-08-05.
The operations emergency prepoaredness plan was reviewed and observed to be missing the following; The first responsibility of staff in an emergency evacuation or relocation is to move the children to a designated safe area or alternate shelter known to all employees, caregivers, parents, and volunteers; (B) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments; (C) The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather; (D) An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram as outlined in ?746.5207 of this title (relating to Must I have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram?); (E) Name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center you will use as needed; and (F) How children in attendance at the time of the emergency will be accounted for at the designated safe area or alternate shelter. The emergency telephone number that is on file with us; and (B) How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and CCR How your staff will evacuate and relocate with the essential documentation including: (A) Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child in care; (B) Authorization for emergency care for each child in care; and (C) The child tracking system information for children in care; (4) How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released; (5) How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.
2025-07-24 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-24. Correction verified: 2025-08-05.
A caregiver was observed changing 2 diapers and used gloves. The careigiver was observed using gloved and did not remove the gloves and wash their hands in between the diaper changes.
2025-07-24 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-13. Correction verified: 2025-08-11.
A mesh fence was added to the playground to separate the play space from the air unit. The fence was observed to be falling, the air unit and other hazardous materials were accessible to children.
2025-07-24 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-24. Correction verified: 2025-08-05.
Fire extinguisher was observed to be on the floor in the front unsecured.
2025-02-20 · 746.4305 · Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-06. Correction verified: 2025-02-25.
The outdoor space to be used by children was not observed to be fully fenced. A shipping container was observed to be used to close off space
2025-02-20 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-27. Correction verified: 2025-02-25.
10 of the 15 children being transported did not have emergency medical information available.
2025-02-20 · 746.5207(a)(4) · Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-20. Correction verified: 2025-02-20.
Evacuation plans were observed in 5 newly added spaces, the plans did not include a designated location inside the building in the event of shelter in place/lock down.
2025-02-20 · 746.5607(b) · Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-20. Correction verified: 2025-02-25.
2 booster seats used were observed to have an expiration date of 2020.
2025-02-20 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-06. Correction verified: 2025-02-25.
Several safety hazards were observed on the playground to be used by children, including pesticides, broken, loose boards, exposed rebar/screws, metal rake, screwdriver, and ant hills. broken areas of fencing.
2025-02-20 · 746.5207(a)(3) · Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-20. Correction verified: 2025-02-20.
Evacuation plans were observed in 5 newly added spaces, the plans did not include a designated location away from the building
2025-02-20 · 746.5603(c) · Medium High
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-06. Correction verified: 2025-02-25.
The van used to transport children was evaluated, one seatbelt was not observed to be operating properly.
2024-07-31 · 746.605(13) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-07. Correction verified: 2024-08-05.
Of the 6 children's records reviewed, one child did not have a special needs statement completed
2024-07-31 · 746.605(16) · Medium High
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-14. Correction verified: 2024-08-08.
Of the 6 children's records reviewed, one child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have an allergy plan of file
2024-07-31 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-07. Correction verified: 2024-08-05.
Children's product's safety certificate was last completed 5/3/2022
2024-07-31 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-07. Correction verified: 2024-08-05.
Of the 6 children's records reviewed, one child did not have the address listed for an emergency contact
2024-07-31 · 746.1315(b)(1) · Medium High
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-14. Correction verified: 2024-08-08.
One caregiver recieved online CPR with no hands-on training.
2024-02-08 · 746.2409(a)(2) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-02-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
2 sheets were observed to be loose. One sheet was observed to be tied in knots under the mattress causing the ends of the mattress to bend. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The walking infant was removed from the crib and placed on a mat. The other mattress/sheet was removed from the room.
2024-01-31 · 746.2403(4) · Medium High
Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-31. Correction verified: 2024-02-08.
Cribs in the infant room were not observed to have enough space. Three infants in cribs were observed to be able to touch each other from their cribs.
2024-01-31 · 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: 2024-01-31. Correction verified: 2024-02-08.
A 4 month old infant was observed to be in a crib with a blanket and a bottle of milk.
2024-01-31 · 746.3407(4) · Medium High
Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-31. Correction verified: 2024-02-08.
3 sheets used infant cribs were observed to be soiled and stained.
2024-01-31 · 746.2419(7) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-31. Correction verified: 2024-02-08.
3 infants between the ages of 14mo-16mo were placed in cribs with bottles.
2024-01-31 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-02. Correction verified: 2024-02-08.
Written feeding instructions for a 4 mo old not yet on table food was not available for review.
2024-01-31 · 746.2409(a)(2) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-31. Correction verified: 2024-02-08.
3 cribs in the infant room were observed to be loose.
2022-11-08 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-14. Correction verified: 2022-11-09.
Of the 11 children's records reviewed, 6 did not have an address listed for the emergency contact, 1 did not have a name listed, and 2 children did not have anyone listed as an emergency contact.
2022-11-08 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-14. Correction verified: 2022-11-09.
Fire extinguisher was observed to be in the box and not secured
2022-11-08 · 746.2501(5) · High
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A 20 mo old was observed sleeping in a crib with a bib around their neck. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The bib was removed from the child
2022-11-08 · 746.3317(8) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-14. Correction verified: 2022-11-09.
A bag of carrots and an avacado was observed to be open and uncovered in the refrigerator.
2022-11-08 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-14. Correction verified: 2022-11-09.
Of the 11 records reviewed, 5 children did not have a health statement on file signed by the parent or a health care professional
2022-11-08 · 746.605(4) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Parents' Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-14. Correction verified: 2022-11-09.
Of the 11 records reviewed, 1 child did not have the name of the parent listed.
2022-11-08 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-14. Correction verified: 2022-11-09.
Transportation training for the director was not observed to be current. NOTE: Training observed expired 1/27/22
2022-11-08 · 746.605(12) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-14. Correction verified: 2022-11-09.
Of the 11 records reviewed, one child did not have emergency medical authorization.
2022-11-08 · 746.5617(a)(6) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
First aid kit was observed to be missing cotton balls, scissors, tweezers, and a thermometer. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, all missing items were placed on the van.
2022-11-08 · 746.1301(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-14. Correction verified: 2022-11-09.
Documentation that two caregivers received orientation was not available for review.
2022-11-08 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-14. Correction verified: 2022-11-09.
Of the 3 staff records reviewed including the director, none of the staff had a notarized affidavit on file available for review.
2022-11-08 · 746.1301(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-14. Correction verified: 2022-11-09.
Documentation a caregiver with no previous experience received 24hrs of pre-service training was not available for review.
2022-11-08 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-14. Correction verified: 2022-12-09.
Emergency medical information was not available for one child being transported.
2022-11-08 · 746.605(13) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-14. Correction verified: 2022-11-09.
Of the 11 records reviewed, 3 children did not have a special needs statement on file.
2022-11-08 · 746.2415(a)(1) · Medium High
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A 14 mo infant was observed in a baby walker. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The walker was removed from the classroom
2022-10-20 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-10-20. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Baby shark videos were observed being played while children were eating lunch. NOTE: The TV was turn off during the inspection
2022-10-05 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-10. Correction verified: 2022-10-20.
Fire drills have not been conducted monthly or within 3 minutes. The last fire drill conducted was July 1st and lasted 4 minutes.
2022-10-05 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-05. Correction verified: 2022-10-20.
Upon arrival a caregiver was observed running into a classroom. In the classroom, another caregiver was observed supervising 2 groups, According to the director, the caregiver was asked to stand in the doorway and watch both groups so they could go to the restroom.
2022-05-05 · 746.401(3) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-19. Correction verified: 2022-05-10.
The Keeping children safe poster was not posted
2022-05-05 · 746.4003(a) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-19. Correction verified: 2022-05-10.
The first aid kit was reviewed and observed to be missing tape, twezzers, cotton balls, and a themometer
2022-05-05 · 746.401(7) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-19. Correction verified: 2022-05-10.
The parent notification form was not observed ot be posted.
2022-05-05 · 746.2409(a)(9) · High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-19. Correction verified: 2022-05-13.
Three cribs intended to be used were observed to be manufactured prior to June 2011. Two cribs were manufactered May 2009 and one crib was manufactured June 1980
2022-05-05 · 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: 2022-05-26. Correction verified: 2022-05-10.
Three slide sets did not have surfacing
2022-05-05 · 746.5103 · Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-26. Correction verified: 2022-05-13.
The fire inspection report was not made available for review
2022-05-05 · 746.5617(a)(6) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-26. Correction verified: 2022-05-10.
The vehicle that will be used for transportation did not have a first aid kit
2022-05-05 · 746.2405(4) · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-19. Correction verified: 2022-05-13.
The designated infant space does not have a hand-washing sink
2022-05-05 · 746.401(5) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-19. Correction verified: 2022-05-10.
A copy of the activity plan was not posted.
2022-05-05 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-26. Correction verified: 2022-05-10.
The vehicle that will be used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher
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