Daycare Safety RecordState inspection files for licensed child care, presented plainly

Texas records · DIMMIT County · CARRIZO SPRINGS

Happy Days DCC

Licensed Center in CARRIZO SPRINGS, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 31, 1997

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
602 W NOPAL ST, CARRIZO SPRINGS, TX 78834 3137
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
January 31, 1997
Operation number
55484
Licensed capacity
79 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record21
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record7
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits4,310
Citations recorded30
Record coversJanuary 25, 2022 – September 1, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High10
Medium High12
Medium8

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 1, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 17, 20264 citations recorded4 of 392 standards cited at this visit
746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium
The emergency practice drills had not been documented since April 2026. This was corrected at inspection when the documentation for emergency practices was updated to include drills practiced from April to August 2026.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the InfantRisk level: High
An infant was propped up with a padded infant wedge on their side and there was no sleep exeption form on file for the infant. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and the padded wedge was removed.

Correction verified by the state on September 1, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
One out of eight child records were lacking current immunizations.

Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2026.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
One out of eight staff records were incomplete as it was lacking the orientation statement, notarized affidavit, pre-employment affidavit, diploma/education verification, pre-service information, etc.

Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2026.

ReportAugust 11, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 164 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 26, 20261 citation recorded1 of 363 standards cited at this visit
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training HoursRisk level: Medium
One out of four employee training records were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on March 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 25, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 393 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 3, 20252 citations recorded2 of 253 standards cited at this visit
746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium
Safety drills have not been documented since April 2025.

Correction verified by the state on October 7, 2025.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Infant feeding instructions had not been updated in over 30 days for one infant not yet ready for table food.

Correction verified by the state on October 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 1, 20254 citations recorded4 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services OfferedRisk level: High
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation that they were offering field trips as a service.

Correction verified by the state on October 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General PublicRisk level: Medium High
The operation was out of ratio when they go on walks outside of the daycare in the neighborhood. There were at least 12 children present ranging in age from 18 months to 4 years old with only 3-4 caregivers present.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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
A caregiver stepped out of their classroom for a very brief moment leaving children unsupervised.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3001 - Field Trips - Ensure SafetyRisk level: High
The operation was not following all field trip requirements when taking children for walks around the neighborhood. Some examples include: children did not wear any identifying information with the operation's name and phone number such as a shirt or nametag; permission slips were not always signed; there was no 48-hour notice posted; emergency consents or contact information was not taken.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 27, 20252 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a rewardRisk level: Medium High
Based on the preponderance of information gathered, a caregiver used a food item as a reward after a piece of candy was given to children for good behavior.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet TrainingRisk level: High
Based on the preponderance of information gathered, a caregiver did not give a child a piece of candy after the child misbehaved. The candy was given to the rest of the children in the class.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 245 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 10, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionNovember 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 6, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on FileRisk level: High
Re-cite: Four infants were observed to be swaddled while asleep in their crib for naptime. The sleep exception forms on file did not indicate that swaddling was medically necessary. This was corrected when it was addressed and the swaddles were removed.

Correction verified by the state on November 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 25, 20246 citations recorded6 of 686 standards cited at this visit
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topicsRisk level: Medium
The director's record was lacking an annual training topic.

Correction verified by the state on October 29, 2024.

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High
The diaper changing table in a toddler room needs to be replaced. It is missing a part of the smooth surface covering making it difficult to sanitize.

Correction verified by the state on November 6, 2024.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium
The children's products certification was last certified on 01/03/2023. This was corrected at inspection when the form was updated and posted.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High
1 out of 4 employee records reviewed were lacking 6 annual training hours for the 2023-2024 training year.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2024.

746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on FileRisk level: High
Two infants were observed to be swaddled while laying in their crib for naptime. The sleep exception forms on file did not indicate that swaddling was medically necessary. This was corrected when it was addressed with the caregiver and the swaddles were removed.

Correction verified by the state on November 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor ActivitiesRisk level: Medium High
Two classrooms were observed to come inside from outdoor activities and the children did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregivers and the children washed their hands.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 12, 20243 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
The center was cited for a caregiver inappropriately grabbing a child.

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

746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and ExpulsionRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not follow suspension and expulsion policy.

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
Caregivers of the center used language not appropriate for children.

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

InspectionJuly 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 26, 20244 citations recorded4 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High
The center did not have proper loose fill depth underneath swings.

Correction verified by the state on July 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceRisk level: Medium High
Children under 5 years old were playing in open space that was not fenced in.

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

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
One caregiver went to open front door and left another caregiver in charge of 2 classrooms which put caregiver out of ratio.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
A wood door on playground was broken and screws were exposed. The grass was high in some areas of playground and sharp thorns were in tall grass.

Correction verified by the state on July 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJune 21, 20242 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and EncouragementRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver was concentrating on the negative behavior and not offering praise or encouragement for positive behavior.

Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
A caregiver was using language that humiliated the children.

Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 587 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 13, 20221 citation recorded1 of 560 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
One out of ten children's records evaluated lacked a copy of immunization record.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 25, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 625 standards cited at this visit

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