Austin · Licensed center
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
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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.