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Happy Kids Day Care

Child care center · 5709 MANOR RD, Austin, TX 78723-3626 · License 1718760

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 47. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (224)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
One child was missing an updated infant feeding instruction for the month of March.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
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.
Yes
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation does not have an updated Fire inspection and the last inspecton was 01/19/2023
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
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.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Three children needed up to date immunizations.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
4 746.3401(b) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection conducted and the lst date of documentation provided for an inspection was on 03/20/2024
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
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.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
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.
Yes
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Six staff files were reviewed. One staff member was missing the notarized affidavit.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Four outlets were missing the outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection when the Director replaced the plug covers.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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..
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
One new staff member was missing CPR and First Aid training, and has been employed for over 90 days.
4 746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
The operation does not have evacuation plans posted.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Garbage cans were observed wirh no lid.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
The activity plan for each classroom is not posted as required.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
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.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Garbage cans were observed wirh no lid.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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..
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
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.
Yes
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation does not have an updated Fire inspection and the last inspecton was 01/19/2023
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
One child was missing an updated infant feeding instruction for the month of March.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Six staff files were reviewed. One staff member was missing the notarized affidavit.
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.
4 746.3401(b) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection conducted and the lst date of documentation provided for an inspection was on 03/20/2024
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Three children needed up to date immunizations.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
One new staff member was missing CPR and First Aid training, and has been employed for over 90 days.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Four outlets were missing the outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection when the Director replaced the plug covers.
Yes
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
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.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
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.
Yes
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
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.
Yes
4 746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
The operation does not have evacuation plans posted.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
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.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
The activity plan for each classroom is not posted as required.
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
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.
Yes
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.
3 746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
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.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Garbage cans were observed wirh no lid.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
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.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
4 746.3401(b) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection conducted and the lst date of documentation provided for an inspection was on 03/20/2024
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Four outlets were missing the outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection when the Director replaced the plug covers.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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..
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Three children needed up to date immunizations.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
The operation does not have evacuation plans posted.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The operation does not have an updated Fire inspection and the last inspecton was 01/19/2023
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.
3 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
One child was missing an updated infant feeding instruction for the month of March.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Six staff files were reviewed. One staff member was missing the notarized affidavit.
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
The activity plan for each classroom is not posted as required.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
One new staff member was missing CPR and First Aid training, and has been employed for over 90 days.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
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.
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Four outlets were missing the outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection when the Director replaced the plug covers.
Yes
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Garbage cans were observed wirh no lid.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
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.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Three children needed up to date immunizations.
5 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
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.
Yes
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
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.
4 746.3401(b) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection conducted and the lst date of documentation provided for an inspection was on 03/20/2024
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (72)

72 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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