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Happy Start Inc Dba Kid Connection Academy

4 minor findings and nothing serious across 16 visits in the last 36 months.

2280 S Bypass 35, Alvin, TX 77511 · (281) 331-0757

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Cubbycheck ClearNo serious findings since 2023

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsAlvin licensed centers, n=14

Minor findings only0 critical, 0 serious, 4 minor across 12 inspections and 4 investigations (16 visits).

Critical0 vs median 4

71% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 12

86% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2016Full Permit

Practical6a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 161

Texas HHSC operation #1611718 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
Feb 11, 2026 to Feb 11, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 11, 2026 inspection
- Feb 11, 2026 inspection
- Feb 11, 2026 inspection
- Feb 11, 2026 inspection
Jan 26, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified Feb 2, 2026. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 26, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified Feb 2, 2026. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 26, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified Feb 2, 2026. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 26, 2026Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  Corrected Jan 29, 2026, verified Feb 2, 2026. Standard 746.303(b).
2025
Feb 25, 2025 to Feb 25, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 25, 2025 inspection
- Feb 25, 2025 inspection
- Feb 25, 2025 inspection
- Feb 25, 2025 inspection
2024
Mar 4, 2024 to Mar 4, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 4, 2024 inspection
- Mar 4, 2024 inspection
- Mar 4, 2024 inspection
- Mar 4, 2024 inspection

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2023
Mar 7, 2023 to Mar 7, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 7, 2023 inspection
- Mar 7, 2023 inspection
- Mar 7, 2023 inspection
- Mar 7, 2023 inspection
2022
Mar 7, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  I observed a child's medication did not have the date the medication was brought into the operation on it. This was corrected when the director sent the medication home with the child. A photo was taken.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2022, verified Mar 8, 2022. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
Mar 7, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  I observed a child's medication did not have the date the medication was brought into the operation on it. This was corrected when the director sent the medication home with the child. A photo was taken.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2022, verified Mar 8, 2022. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
Mar 7, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  I observed a child's medication did not have the date the medication was brought into the operation on it. This was corrected when the director sent the medication home with the child. A photo was taken.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2022, verified Mar 8, 2022. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
Mar 7, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  I observed a child's medication did not have the date the medication was brought into the operation on it. This was corrected when the director sent the medication home with the child. A photo was taken.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2022, verified Mar 8, 2022. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).

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Happy Start Inc Dba Kid Connection Academy this page	Infant–School	161	6a–6:30p	Clear
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Happy Start Inc Dba Kid Connection Academythis page
Infant–School · 161 placesClear
Alvin College Child Development Laboratory School
Infant–School · 98 places4 crit·4 ser·4 min
Alvin Fumc Preschool
Toddler–School · 102 places12 ser·4 min
Alvin Learning Tree Academy and Daycare
Infant–School · 81 places20 crit·44 ser·4 min
Building Blocks Academy Alvin
Infant–School · 96 places12 crit·64 ser·4 min
Clever Cubs Early Learning Center
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