Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 28, 2025

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 9404 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S, HOUSTON, TX 77099 2053
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: April 28, 2025
Operation number: 1792862
Licensed capacity: 55 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 05:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	5,079
Citations recorded	26
Record covers	March 26, 2024 – April 23, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	11
Medium High	11
Medium	4

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionApril 23, 20261 citation recorded1 of 844 standards cited at this visit

746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar yearRisk level: Medium High

The operation has not completed the required number of lockdown drills.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportSeptember 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 419 standards cited at this visit

ReportSeptember 23, 2025Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 623 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 316 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 10, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 337 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 10, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionOctober 8, 20241 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.311(b) - Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970Risk level: Medium

The operation did not notify the parents of the safe sleep deficiency by using Form 2970, Notification of Safe Sleeping Deficiency.

Correction verified by the state on October 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 30, 20245 citations recorded5 of 597 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium

Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Six children needed a health statement Five children needed emergency contact information, Three children needed a special needs statement. Two children needed updated immunization records. One child needed an address for the emergency care center.

Correction verified by the state on October 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

During this inspection a caregiver allowed two infants ages seven and eleven months to use blankets while napping.

Correction verified by the state on October 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possibleRisk level: High

Upon entering the infant classroom I observed two children ages seven and eleven months old asleep in rockers.

Correction verified by the state on October 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service TrainingRisk level: Medium High

Two staff members who do not have two years of experience have not completed 24 hours of preservice training.

Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

Records were evaluated for five staff members and the following was determined: A Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment is needed for five staff members. Four staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications. Five staff members need a statement of center policies.

Correction verified by the state on October 29, 2024.

InspectionAugust 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 16, 20241 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

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 activityRisk level: High

Upon arrival a four year old was observed alone in the pre-k classroom watching television. Note: The caregiver removed the child from the classroom and placed them with the group of children who were seated in the lobby area.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 14, 20249 citations recorded9 of 458 standards cited at this visit

746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each ChildRisk level: High

The operations transportation binder was reviewed and it did not include parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child that was transported.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation trainingRisk level: Medium High

Current transportation training is needed for two directors and one staff member who transports children.

Correction verified by the state on August 15, 2024.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High

Pediatric first aid training certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric first aid training was not available for an additional director.

Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2024.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

A caregiver responsible for transporting a group of five children ages 4-9 years old did not have an active background check. The operation replaced the driver during this inspection.

Correction verified by the state on August 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesRisk level: High

An infant was observed in a restrictive device longer than fifteen minutes during this inspection and was brought to the attention of the caregiver in charge. Note: The child was observed in the restive device for approximately 47 minutes. The director removed the child from the restrictive device upon arrival.

Correction verified by the state on August 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

Pediatric first CPR certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric CPR training was not available for an additional director.

Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2024.

746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary HoldersRisk level: Medium High

A twelve month old was served a blueberry pancake during today's visit. The child was not provided a sanitary holder for the pancake.

Correction verified by the state on August 16, 2024.

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationRisk level: High

Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not available for five children who were transported during today's visit.

Correction verified by the state on August 30, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(b) - Driver Has Current Driver's LicenseRisk level: High

A current driver's license is needed for one director.

Correction verified by the state on September 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 1, 20243 citations recorded3 of 221 standards cited at this visit

746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services OfferedRisk level: High

The operation is not permitted for field trips. During this inspection it was observed the operation took a total of five field trips in the month of June.

Correction verified by the state on July 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or ToddlersRisk level: High

A four month old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard with a bib and pacifier with attachment. Note: The infant caregiver removed the pacifier and attachment.

Correction verified by the state on July 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High

During this inspection I observed two unlabeled bottles in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionMarch 26, 20246 citations recorded6 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit

746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters SafeguardedRisk level: Medium High

Electrical fans were observed on shelving accessible to children in the toddler and pre-k classrooms.

Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2024.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High

I observed a bottle of cleaning solution near the handwashing sink in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium

Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Two children needed the telephone number of the school they attend. Two children needed the date of admission. Two children needed a health statement signed by a physician. One child needed an emergency contact other than the parent. Two children needed emergency care information such as physician name, address, and phone number. One child needed authorization for emergency care. A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy. A parent signature is needed on the food allergy emergency plan for one child.

Correction verified by the state on April 12, 2024.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric CPR training.

Correction verified by the state on March 27, 2024.

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High

The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom was torn.

Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2024.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High

During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric first aid training.

Correction verified by the state on March 27, 2024.

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.