Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC
Does Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 26 child-care citations for Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC in HOUSTON, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 11 are recorded at the High level and 11 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 11 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During this inspection a caregiver allowed two infants ages seven and eleven months to use blankets while napping.
- High
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 possible
Upon entering the infant classroom I observed two children ages seven and eleven months old asleep in rockers.
- High
746.5617(b) - Driver Has Current Driver's License
A current driver's license is needed for one director.
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- High
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not available for five children who were transported during today's visit.
- High
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
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.
- High
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
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.
- High
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
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.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
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.
- High
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
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.
- High
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
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.
- High
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
I observed a bottle of cleaning solution near the handwashing sink in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
- Medium High
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
The operation has not completed the required number of lockdown drills.
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Two staff members who do not have two years of experience have not completed 24 hours of preservice training.
- Medium High
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
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.
- Medium High
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
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.
- Medium High
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
A twelve month old was served a blueberry pancake during today's visit. The child was not provided a sanitary holder for the pancake.
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Current transportation training is needed for two directors and one staff member who transports children.
- Medium High
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
During this inspection I observed two unlabeled bottles in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
- Medium High
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom was torn.
- Medium High
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Electrical fans were observed on shelving accessible to children in the toddler and pre-k classrooms.
- Medium High
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric CPR training.
- Medium High
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric first aid training.
- Medium
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
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.
- Medium
746.311(b) - Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
The operation did not notify the parents of the safe sleep deficiency by using Form 2970, Notification of Safe Sleeping Deficiency.
- Medium
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
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.
- Medium
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
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.
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