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Happy Life Child Development Center

Child care center · 3700 N ROBISON RD, Texarkana, TX 75503-2413 · License 1739881

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Capacity 88. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (322)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
An initial sanitation inspection was not available at inspection.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One of five children's files reviewed was lacking their medical authorization.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During inspection it was observed that there were six children with a specific age of 12 months old being cared for by one caregiver. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver failed to supervise a group of children when the caregiver left 8 children, ages 19 months to 3 years old unsupervised in the classroom for approximately 2-3 minutes. In addition, during this time another caregiver was asked to supervise this class and instead remained in their own classroom which prevented this caregiver from having visual and auditory awareness of the ongoing activities in the classroom left unattended.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
It was observed during the walkthrough there were several plugs missing plug covers assessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the director covered all the outlets missing plug covers.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During follow up inspection the operation had not obtained the lacking medical authorization for one of the children.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The director failed to ensure that staff were following minimum standards in her absence from the center.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Three of four staff files reviewed were lacking their affidavit.
3 746.3805(d) - Medication Records - Kept for 3 Months
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that operation did not have medication records available for a child that counter medication had been administered to.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
During follow up inspection operatio had not otained lacking employement affidavit for the three staff.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
It was observed during the inspection that children were being cared for in non licensed room. It was also, observed that the operation had added space to their infant room without notifying licensing prior. This was corrected when the children were moved to a licesensed classroom.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
An initial fire inspecton was not available at inspection.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a group of six children between the ages of 3-8 were left alone for about 1-2 minutes and were able to open a door leading to the parking lot. A three-year-old was able to exit and was stand a few feet from door in the parking lot while the others remained in the gym.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that the operation was notified children were left unattended and failed to report to Child Care Regulations.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. As part of an investigation it was discovered that a caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was working in a classroom alone with children and was in charge of a group of children. This was corrected as the staff is no longer employed at operation.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Three of five children's files reviewed were lacking complete address for their emergency contact.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. Incident reports were not available for the incident of six children ages 3-8 years old were left unattended and one child exiting the building to the parking lot.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During follow up iinspection there was one child under two years old that was watching a video on the tv.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During follow up in two seperate classrooms there were staff with conditions that were left alone with a group of children. This was corrected when another staff without conditions came in the classroom.
3 746.3601(3)(E) - Illness Preventing Care - Symptoms of Possible Severe Illness
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was discovered that the staff were not following their operational procedures.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. Parents were not notified that their children were left unattended in the gym by staff and that a three old had exited the building and was in the parking lot.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During follow up inspection operation had not obtained lacking complete address for their emergency contact.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
During the follow up inspection the opertion had not obtained lacking health statement or parent statement their child had been seen in past 12 months by doctor.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was discovered that infant daily reports shared with the parents did not have all components that are required.
5 745.8605 - Recommend or impose an enforcement action
It was discovered that three of seven staff CPR/First Aid cards were falsified that were presented to licensing during inspection.
5 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that two staff were vaping on the premises of the operation.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that a staff/volunteer was present at the operation and interacting with children prior to a background check being ran.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
As part of an investigation it was discovered that a caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was working in a classroom alone with children and was in charge of a group of children.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
It was observed that the operational policies was lacking multiple required policies. A list was left with permit holder of missing policies.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Three of five children's files reviewed were lacking a health statement or parent statement their child had been seen in past 12 months by doctor.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
It was observed that children under two years old were watching a tv in their classroom.
4 746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
It was observed that the arrangement of children in the nap room did not allow for a walkway other than stepping over children and mats.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
It was observed that three children were resting or napping on couch in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when each of the children were provided with a nap mat.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was observed working in a classroom alone with and in charge of a group of children. This was corrected at inspection as another staff member went into the classroom with the staff member.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
It was observed that on a shelf under the changing table there were a multiple cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer accessible to children. (photos taken) This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed cleaning supplies and place out of reach of children.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
It was observed that there were three bottles in the refigerator that were not label with the child's name to whom they belonged to. This was corrected when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The operation failed to report to licensing that children were left unattended in the gym.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
It was observed that two children had left a classroom without staff's knowledge and were discovered by a parent and licensing in the hallway.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During follow up inspection it was observed that a staff wiith background conditions was not following their conditions when I arrived at operation. This was corrected when another staff without conditions came in the classroom.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that staff were using blankets in cribs for children under 12 months of age.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
It was observed during the inspection that children were being cared for in non licensed room. It was also, observed that the operation had added space to their infant room without notifying licensing prior. This was corrected when the children were moved to a licesensed classroom.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The operation failed to report to licensing that children were left unattended in the gym.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During inspection it was observed that there were six children with a specific age of 12 months old being cared for by one caregiver. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that the operation was notified children were left unattended and failed to report to Child Care Regulations.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Three of five children's files reviewed were lacking a health statement or parent statement their child had been seen in past 12 months by doctor.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
It was observed that on a shelf under the changing table there were a multiple cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer accessible to children. (photos taken) This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed cleaning supplies and place out of reach of children.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a group of six children between the ages of 3-8 were left alone for about 1-2 minutes and were able to open a door leading to the parking lot. A three-year-old was able to exit and was stand a few feet from door in the parking lot while the others remained in the gym.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
During follow up inspection the operation had not obtained the lacking medical authorization for one of the children.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
It was observed that children under two years old were watching a tv in their classroom.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
It was observed during the walkthrough there were several plugs missing plug covers assessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the director covered all the outlets missing plug covers.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. As part of an investigation it was discovered that a caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was working in a classroom alone with children and was in charge of a group of children. This was corrected as the staff is no longer employed at operation.
5 745.8605 - Recommend or impose an enforcement action
It was discovered that three of seven staff CPR/First Aid cards were falsified that were presented to licensing during inspection.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
A caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was observed working in a classroom alone with and in charge of a group of children. This was corrected at inspection as another staff member went into the classroom with the staff member.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Three of five children's files reviewed were lacking complete address for their emergency contact.
3 746.3601(3)(E) - Illness Preventing Care - Symptoms of Possible Severe Illness
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was discovered that the staff were not following their operational procedures.
4 746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
It was observed that the arrangement of children in the nap room did not allow for a walkway other than stepping over children and mats.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was discovered that infant daily reports shared with the parents did not have all components that are required.
5 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
One of five children's files reviewed was lacking their medical authorization.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During follow up iinspection there was one child under two years old that was watching a video on the tv.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that a staff/volunteer was present at the operation and interacting with children prior to a background check being ran.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
During follow up inspection operatio had not otained lacking employement affidavit for the three staff.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
It was observed that there were three bottles in the refigerator that were not label with the child's name to whom they belonged to. This was corrected when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
An initial fire inspecton was not available at inspection.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. Incident reports were not available for the incident of six children ages 3-8 years old were left unattended and one child exiting the building to the parking lot.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
During the follow up inspection the opertion had not obtained lacking health statement or parent statement their child had been seen in past 12 months by doctor.
3 746.3805(d) - Medication Records - Kept for 3 Months
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that operation did not have medication records available for a child that counter medication had been administered to.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During follow up inspection it was observed that a staff wiith background conditions was not following their conditions when I arrived at operation. This was corrected when another staff without conditions came in the classroom.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver failed to supervise a group of children when the caregiver left 8 children, ages 19 months to 3 years old unsupervised in the classroom for approximately 2-3 minutes. In addition, during this time another caregiver was asked to supervise this class and instead remained in their own classroom which prevented this caregiver from having visual and auditory awareness of the ongoing activities in the classroom left unattended.
5 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. Parents were not notified that their children were left unattended in the gym by staff and that a three old had exited the building and was in the parking lot.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
As part of an investigation it was discovered that a caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was working in a classroom alone with children and was in charge of a group of children.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The director failed to ensure that staff were following minimum standards in her absence from the center.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
It was observed that the operational policies was lacking multiple required policies. A list was left with permit holder of missing policies.
5 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that two staff were vaping on the premises of the operation.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that staff were using blankets in cribs for children under 12 months of age.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
During follow up in two seperate classrooms there were staff with conditions that were left alone with a group of children. This was corrected when another staff without conditions came in the classroom.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Three of four staff files reviewed were lacking their affidavit.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During follow up inspection operation had not obtained lacking complete address for their emergency contact.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
It was observed that two children had left a classroom without staff's knowledge and were discovered by a parent and licensing in the hallway.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
An initial sanitation inspection was not available at inspection.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
It was observed that three children were resting or napping on couch in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when each of the children were provided with a nap mat.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Three of five children's files reviewed were lacking complete address for their emergency contact.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a group of six children between the ages of 3-8 were left alone for about 1-2 minutes and were able to open a door leading to the parking lot. A three-year-old was able to exit and was stand a few feet from door in the parking lot while the others remained in the gym.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
It was observed that two children had left a classroom without staff's knowledge and were discovered by a parent and licensing in the hallway.
3 746.3601(3)(E) - Illness Preventing Care - Symptoms of Possible Severe Illness
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was discovered that the staff were not following their operational procedures.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. As part of an investigation it was discovered that a caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was working in a classroom alone with children and was in charge of a group of children. This was corrected as the staff is no longer employed at operation.
4 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was discovered that infant daily reports shared with the parents did not have all components that are required.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
It was observed that on a shelf under the changing table there were a multiple cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer accessible to children. (photos taken) This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed cleaning supplies and place out of reach of children.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
It was observed during the walkthrough there were several plugs missing plug covers assessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the director covered all the outlets missing plug covers.
3 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. Incident reports were not available for the incident of six children ages 3-8 years old were left unattended and one child exiting the building to the parking lot.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During follow up inspection operation had not obtained lacking complete address for their emergency contact.
5 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The operation failed to report to licensing that children were left unattended in the gym.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
It was observed that there were three bottles in the refigerator that were not label with the child's name to whom they belonged to. This was corrected when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
During follow up inspection operatio had not otained lacking employement affidavit for the three staff.
3 746.3805(d) - Medication Records - Kept for 3 Months
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that operation did not have medication records available for a child that counter medication had been administered to.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that staff were using blankets in cribs for children under 12 months of age.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During inspection it was observed that there were six children with a specific age of 12 months old being cared for by one caregiver. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Three of five children's files reviewed were lacking a health statement or parent statement their child had been seen in past 12 months by doctor.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Three of four staff files reviewed were lacking their affidavit.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that a staff/volunteer was present at the operation and interacting with children prior to a background check being ran.
4 746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
It was observed that the arrangement of children in the nap room did not allow for a walkway other than stepping over children and mats.

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

Inspections (114)

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

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