Texas records · RANDALL County · AMARILLO
Happy Days Childcare and Preschool
Licensed Center in AMARILLO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 21, 2022
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 4461 RIDGECREST CIR, AMARILLO, TX 79109 5475
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- January 21, 2022
- Operation number
- 1720082
- Licensed capacity
- 148 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 23 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 12 |
| Assessments on record | 1 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 4,920 |
| Citations recorded | 6 |
| Record covers | November 22, 2021 – July 2, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 1 |
| Medium High | 1 |
| Medium | 4 |
Visits and findings, newest first
ReportJuly 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 26, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionApril 21, 20262 citations recorded2 of 663 standards cited at this visit
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in SpaceRisk level: Medium
The operation added a class space and did not notify licensing before the change happened.
Correction verified by the state on May 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
A food allergy plan did not have the doctor's signature.
Correction verified by the state on May 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
AssessmentJanuary 7, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneRisk level: High
A caregiver was present and working without an active background check submitted.
Correction verified by the state on January 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJanuary 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 31, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionSeptember 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionSeptember 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 11, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 606 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 24, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 28, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 664 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 10, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 21, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 24, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportApril 16, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting PeriodsRisk level: Medium
Based on the information obtained there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that children are left in the bucket seats for prolonged periods of time without planned activities and opportunities to move freely in the room.
Correction verified by the state on May 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionApril 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 4, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1109(b)(3)(A) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSACRisk level: Medium
An employee was hired and worked, without being enrolled in a child-care career program.
Correction verified by the state on May 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionNovember 15, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 597 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 6, 20231 citation recorded1 of 605 standards cited at this visit
746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
Out of 10 personnel records reviewed, five records were lacking photo identification in the file. Three of the staff had their photo id copied and added to their file at inspection. Nine records was lacking documentation of pre service and orientation training with signatures for the employee and trainer. Four records was lacking proof of educational qualifications.
Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2023.
InspectionDecember 6, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 4, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 581 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 3, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 2, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 7, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 4, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportFebruary 1, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 3, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 603 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 22, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 581 standards cited at this visit
This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.