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Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC

Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1792862

Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC holds a Full Permit issued April 28, 2025. In the state's 60-month public window it has 14 inspections on record with 26 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
April 28, 2025
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
55 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
9404 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Houston, TX 77099-2053
The 60-month record
14
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
26
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 11 · Medium High 11 · Medium 4 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Apr 23, 2026 Inspection 1
Sep 25, 2025 Report 0
Sep 25, 2025 Inspection 0
Sep 23, 2025 Report 0
Mar 6, 2025 Inspection 0
Feb 4, 2025 Inspection 0
Dec 10, 2024 Inspection 0
Dec 10, 2024 Inspection 0
Oct 8, 2024 Inspection 1
Sep 30, 2024 Inspection 5
Aug 26, 2024 Inspection 0
Aug 16, 2024 Inspection 1
Aug 14, 2024 Inspection 9
Jul 16, 2024 Inspection 0
Jul 1, 2024 Inspection 3
Mar 26, 2024 Inspection 6
Deficiency records
April 23, 2026 Standard § 746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has not completed the required number of lockdown drills.
Corrected: April 27, 2026
October 8, 2024 Standard § 746.311(b) - Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not notify the parents of the safe sleep deficiency by using Form 2970, Notification of Safe Sleeping Deficiency.
Corrected: October 8, 2024
September 30, 2024 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 25, 2024
September 30, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 25, 2024
September 30, 2024 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 possible
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Upon entering the infant classroom I observed two children ages seven and eleven months old asleep in rockers.
Corrected: September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High
Verbatim from the agency record
During this inspection a caregiver allowed two infants ages seven and eleven months to use blankets while napping.
Corrected: September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two staff members who do not have two years of experience have not completed 24 hours of preservice training.
Corrected: October 25, 2024
August 16, 2024 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 activity
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 16, 2024
August 14, 2024 Standard § 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not available for five children who were transported during today's visit.
Corrected: August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Current transportation training is needed for two directors and one staff member who transports children.
Corrected: August 15, 2024
August 14, 2024 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 21, 2024
August 14, 2024 Standard § 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024 Standard § 746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A twelve month old was served a blueberry pancake during today's visit. The child was not provided a sanitary holder for the pancake.
Corrected: August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024 Standard § 746.5617(b) - Driver Has Current Driver's License
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A current driver's license is needed for one director.
Corrected: September 16, 2024
August 14, 2024 Standard § 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 21, 2024
July 1, 2024 Standard § 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 1, 2024
July 1, 2024 Standard § 746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 1, 2024
July 1, 2024 Standard § 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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: July 1, 2024
March 26, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 9, 2024
March 26, 2024 Standard § 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom was torn.
Corrected: April 1, 2024
March 26, 2024 Standard § 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Electrical fans were observed on shelving accessible to children in the toddler and pre-k classrooms.
Corrected: March 26, 2024
March 26, 2024 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric CPR training.
Corrected: March 26, 2024
March 26, 2024 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric first aid training.
Corrected: March 26, 2024
March 26, 2024 Standard § 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
I observed a bottle of cleaning solution near the handwashing sink in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected: March 26, 2024
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