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Happy Kids Day Care

At a glance

  • Small center, licensed for 47 children.

What the state has found

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Licensing inspections

  • Sep 30, 20261 citation
    • 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsMedium
      • “At inspection, the operation could not provide documentation for monthly smoke, CO2 and smoke alarm testing.”

        746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

  • Jan 23, 20261 citation
    • 746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesMedium Low
      • “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.”

        746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

  • Dec 11, 20254 citations
    • 746.3401(b) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation OfficialMedium High
      • “The operation did not have a sanitation inspection conducted and the lst date of documentation provided for an inspection was on 03/20/2024”

        746.3401(b) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official

    • 746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagramMedium High
      • “The operation does not have evacuation plans posted.”

        746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram

    • 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalMedium High
      • “The operation does not have an updated Fire inspection and the last inspecton was 01/19/2023”

        746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

    • 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care centerMedium
      • “The activity plan for each classroom is not posted as required.”

        746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

  • Jan 24, 20251 citation
    • 746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesMedium Low
      • “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.”

        746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

  • Mar 13, 20244 citations
    • 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium High
      • “A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.”

        746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

    • 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessMedium High
      • “Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.”

        746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    • 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalMedium High
      • “An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.”

        746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    • 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity PermissionMedium
      • “The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.”

        746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission

  • Feb 22, 20245 citations
    • 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalMedium High
      • “An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.”

        746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    • 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium High
      • “A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.”

        746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

    • 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessMedium High
      • “Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.”

        746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    • 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerMedium High
      • “Garbage cans were observed wirh no lid.”

        746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

    • 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity PermissionMedium
      • “The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.”

        746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission

  • Mar 3, 20232 citations
    • 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneHigh
      • “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.”

        745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

    • 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or CupMedium High
      • “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.”

        746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

  • Jan 30, 20231 citation
    • 746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesMedium Low
      • “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.”

        746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

  • Mar 29, 20228 citations
    • 746.613(a) - Required ImmunizationsHigh
      • “Three children needed up to date immunizations.”

        746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

    • 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathingMedium High
      • “One new staff member was missing CPR and First Aid training, and has been employed for over 90 days.”

        746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

    • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium High
      • “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.”

        746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    • 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredMedium High
      • “Four outlets were missing the outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection when the Director replaced the plug covers.”

        746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    • 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding InstructionsMedium
      • “One child was missing an updated infant feeding instruction for the month of March.”

        746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

    • 746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedMedium
      • “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.”

        746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

    • 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredMedium
      • “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.”

        746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

    • 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitMedium Low
      • “Six staff files were reviewed. One staff member was missing the notarized affidavit.”

        746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

  • Sep 13, 20212 citations
    • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium High
      • “The outdoor area needs to have the fence slates repaired, playground items repainted, a ladder and wood items need to be stored out of reach of children..”

        746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    • 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance RecordsMedium
      • “The daily playground checklist had not been completed for the month of September. This was corrected during the inspection when the Director inspected and completed the form.”

        746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
September 30, 2026
On file
10 visits since September 2021 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
High — 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. · March 3, 2023

Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.

Sep 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 30, 2026

746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors · Medium

At inspection, the operation could not provide documentation for monthly smoke, CO2 and smoke alarm testing.

State licensing record

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 23, 2026

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees · Medium Low

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.

State licensing record

Dec 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · December 11, 2025

746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center · Medium

The activity plan for each classroom is not posted as required.

746.3401(b) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official · Medium High

The operation did not have a sanitation inspection conducted and the lst date of documentation provided for an inspection was on 03/20/2024

746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram · Medium High

The operation does not have evacuation plans posted.

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal · Medium High

The operation does not have an updated Fire inspection and the last inspecton was 01/19/2023

State licensing record

Jan 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 24, 2025

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees · Medium Low

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.

State licensing record

Mar 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · March 13, 2024

746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission · Medium

The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High

Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional · Medium High

An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.

State licensing record

Feb 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · February 22, 2024

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional · Medium High

An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less · Medium High

Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner · Medium High

Garbage cans were observed wirh no lid.

746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission · Medium

The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.

State licensing record

Mar 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · March 3, 2023

746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup · Medium High

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.

745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone · High

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.

State licensing record

Jan 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 30, 2023

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees · Medium Low

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.

State licensing record

Mar 2022 Licensing visit 8 findings

Licensing visit · March 29, 2022

746.613(a) - Required Immunizations · High

Three children needed up to date immunizations.

746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions · Medium

One child was missing an updated infant feeding instruction for the month of March.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit · Medium Low

Six staff files were reviewed. One staff member was missing the notarized affidavit.

746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing · Medium High

One new staff member was missing CPR and First Aid training, and has been employed for over 90 days.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High

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.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered · Medium High

Four outlets were missing the outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection when the Director replaced the plug covers.

746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained · Medium

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.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required · Medium

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.

State licensing record

Sep 2021 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · September 13, 2021

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The outdoor area needs to have the fence slates repaired, playground items repainted, a ladder and wood items need to be stored out of reach of children..

746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records · Medium · No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

The daily playground checklist had not been completed for the month of September. This was corrected during the inspection when the Director inspected and completed the form.

State licensing record

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Details

Phone
(512) 928-3615
Address
5709 Manor Rd, Austin, 78723
License
1718760

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All checked July 2026.

State record

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked November 8, 2026.

Details

Small means the smallest quarter of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 12 to 61 children. Medium is 62 to 153; large is 154 to 731.

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