2026-04-23 · 746.5205(3) · Medium High
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
The operation has not completed the required number of lockdown drills.
Correction date recorded: 2026-04-27
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State records list 26 cited deficiencies dated March 26, 2024 to April 23, 2026 (11 High, 11 Medium High, 4 Medium risk). Correction status: 2 corrected at inspection, 24 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 26 cited deficiencies for Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (11 High, 11 Medium High, 4 Medium).
Records list 14 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-04-23.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 11 |
| Medium High | 11 |
| Medium | 4 |
| 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.
2026-04-23 · 746.5205(3) · Medium High
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
The operation has not completed the required number of lockdown drills.
Correction date recorded: 2026-04-27
2024-10-08 · 746.311(b) · Medium
Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
The operation did not notify the parents of the safe sleep deficiency by using Form 2970, Notification of Safe Sleeping Deficiency.
Correction date recorded: 2024-10-08
2024-09-30 · 746.2426(a)(2) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Upon entering the infant classroom I observed two children ages seven and eleven months old asleep in rockers.
Correction date recorded: 2024-09-30
2026-04-23 · 746.5205(3) · Medium High
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-27. Correction verified: 2026-05-04.
The operation has not completed the required number of lockdown drills.
2024-10-08 · 746.311(b) · Medium
Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-08. Correction verified: 2024-10-18.
The operation did not notify the parents of the safe sleep deficiency by using Form 2970, Notification of Safe Sleeping Deficiency.
2024-09-30 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-25. Correction verified: 2024-10-24.
Two staff members who do not have two years of experience have not completed 24 hours of preservice training.
2024-09-30 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-30. Correction verified: 2024-10-08.
During this inspection a caregiver allowed two infants ages seven and eleven months to use blankets while napping.
2024-09-30 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-25. Correction verified: 2024-10-29.
Records were evaluated for five staff members and the following was determined: A Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment is needed for five staff members. Four staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications. Five staff members need a statement of center policies.
2024-09-30 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-25. Correction verified: 2024-10-18.
Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Six children needed a health statement Five children needed emergency contact information, Three children needed a special needs statement. Two children needed updated immunization records. One child needed an address for the emergency care center.
2024-09-30 · 746.2426(a)(2) · High
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-30. Correction verified: 2024-10-08.
Upon entering the infant classroom I observed two children ages seven and eleven months old asleep in rockers.
2024-08-16 · 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: 2024-08-16. Correction verified: 2024-08-26.
Upon arrival a four year old was observed alone in the pre-k classroom watching television. Note: The caregiver removed the child from the classroom and placed them with the group of children who were seated in the lobby area.
2024-08-14 · 746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-15. Correction verified: 2024-08-15.
Current transportation training is needed for two directors and one staff member who transports children.
2024-08-14 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-21. Correction verified: 2024-08-20.
Pediatric first aid training certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric first aid training was not available for an additional director.
2024-08-14 · 746.5617(a)(4) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-14. Correction verified: 2024-08-29.
The operations transportation binder was reviewed and it did not include parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child that was transported.
2024-08-14 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-14. Correction verified: 2024-08-30.
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not available for five children who were transported during today's visit.
2024-08-14 · 746.3317(6) · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-14. Correction verified: 2024-08-16.
A twelve month old was served a blueberry pancake during today's visit. The child was not provided a sanitary holder for the pancake.
2024-08-14 · 746.5617(b) · High
Driver Has Current Driver's License
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-16. Correction verified: 2024-09-16.
A current driver's license is needed for one director.
2024-08-14 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-21. Correction verified: 2024-08-20.
Pediatric first CPR certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric CPR training was not available for an additional director.
2024-08-14 · 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: 2024-08-14. Correction verified: 2024-08-14.
A caregiver responsible for transporting a group of five children ages 4-9 years old did not have an active background check. The operation replaced the driver during this inspection.
2024-08-14 · 746.2417(2)(B) · High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-14. Correction verified: 2024-08-16.
An infant was observed in a restrictive device longer than fifteen minutes during this inspection and was brought to the attention of the caregiver in charge. Note: The child was observed in the restive device for approximately 47 minutes. The director removed the child from the restrictive device upon arrival.
2024-07-01 · 746.2401(6) · High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-01. Correction verified: 2024-07-16.
A four month old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard with a bib and pacifier with attachment. Note: The infant caregiver removed the pacifier and attachment.
2024-07-01 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-07-01. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During this inspection I observed two unlabeled bottles in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
2024-07-01 · 746.301(7) · High
Notification of Additional Services Offered
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-01. Correction verified: 2024-07-01.
The operation is not permitted for field trips. During this inspection it was observed the operation took a total of five field trips in the month of June.
2024-03-26 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-26. Correction verified: 2024-03-27.
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric CPR training.
2024-03-26 · 746.3701(3) · Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-26. Correction verified: 2024-04-01.
Electrical fans were observed on shelving accessible to children in the toddler and pre-k classrooms.
2024-03-26 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-03-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
I observed a bottle of cleaning solution near the handwashing sink in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
2024-03-26 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-26. Correction verified: 2024-03-27.
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric first aid training.
2024-03-26 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-01. Correction verified: 2024-04-18.
The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom was torn.
2024-03-26 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-09. Correction verified: 2024-04-12.
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Two children needed the telephone number of the school they attend. Two children needed the date of admission. Two children needed a health statement signed by a physician. One child needed an emergency contact other than the parent. Two children needed emergency care information such as physician name, address, and phone number. One child needed authorization for emergency care. A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy. A parent signature is needed on the food allergy emergency plan for one child.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1471860
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.