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Happy Days Childcare and Preschool

4 critical, 16 serious findings across 100 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 7, 2026.

4461 Ridgecrest Cir, Amarillo, TX 79109 · (806) 670-1443

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsAmarillo licensed centers, n=63

Critical findings4 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 64 inspections and 36 investigations (100 visits). Most recent critical: Jan 7, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 8

65% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 12

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2022Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 148 places

Texas HHSC operation #1720082 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
May 6, 2026 to Jul 2, 202612 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Jul 2, 2026 inspection
- Jul 2, 2026 complaint investigation
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Apr 21, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  The operation added a class space and did not notify licensing before the change happened.
  Corrected Apr 21, 2026, verified May 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A food allergy plan did not have the doctor's signature.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified May 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Apr 21, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  The operation added a class space and did not notify licensing before the change happened.
  Corrected Apr 21, 2026, verified May 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A food allergy plan did not have the doctor's signature.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified May 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Apr 21, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A food allergy plan did not have the doctor's signature.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified May 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  The operation added a class space and did not notify licensing before the change happened.
  Corrected Apr 21, 2026, verified May 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
Apr 21, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A food allergy plan did not have the doctor's signature.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified May 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  The operation added a class space and did not notify licensing before the change happened.
  Corrected Apr 21, 2026, verified May 12, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
Jan 7, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  A caregiver was present and working without an active background check submitted.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
Jan 7, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  A caregiver was present and working without an active background check submitted.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
Jan 7, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  A caregiver was present and working without an active background check submitted.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
Jan 7, 2026Assessment
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  A caregiver was present and working without an active background check submitted.
  Corrected Jan 8, 2026, verified Jan 20, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
Jan 2, 2026 to Jan 2, 20264 inspections
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2025
Jun 11, 2025 to Dec 31, 202516 inspections and 8 investigations
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- Dec 31, 2025 complaint investigation
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- Dec 18, 2025 inspection
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- Sep 5, 2025 complaint investigation
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2024
Apr 22, 2024 to Sep 26, 202420 inspections and 12 investigations
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- Jun 7, 2024 complaint investigation
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Apr 16, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
  Based on the information obtained there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that children are left in the bucket seats for prolonged periods of time without planned activities and opportunities to move freely in the room.
  Corrected May 15, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(4).
Apr 16, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
  Based on the information obtained there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that children are left in the bucket seats for prolonged periods of time without planned activities and opportunities to move freely in the room.
  Corrected May 15, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(4).
Apr 16, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
  Based on the information obtained there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that children are left in the bucket seats for prolonged periods of time without planned activities and opportunities to move freely in the room.
  Corrected May 15, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(4).
Apr 16, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
  Based on the information obtained there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that children are left in the bucket seats for prolonged periods of time without planned activities and opportunities to move freely in the room.
  Corrected May 15, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(4).
Apr 12, 2024 to Apr 12, 20244 inspections
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Apr 4, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC
  An employee was hired and worked, without being enrolled in a child-care career program.
  Corrected May 3, 2024, verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1109(b)(3)(A).
Apr 4, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC
  An employee was hired and worked, without being enrolled in a child-care career program.
  Corrected May 3, 2024, verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1109(b)(3)(A).
Apr 4, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC
  An employee was hired and worked, without being enrolled in a child-care career program.
  Corrected May 3, 2024, verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1109(b)(3)(A).
Apr 4, 2024Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC
  An employee was hired and worked, without being enrolled in a child-care career program.
  Corrected May 3, 2024, verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1109(b)(3)(A).
2023
Nov 15, 2023 to Nov 15, 20234 inspections
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Show 48 older visits, not counted above

Jan 6, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Out of 10 personnel records reviewed, five records were lacking photo identification in the file. Three of the staff had their photo id copied and added to their file at inspection. Nine records was lacking documentation of pre service and orientation training with signatures for the employee and trainer. Four records was lacking proof of educational qualifications.
  Corrected Jan 13, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2023. Standard 746.901.
Jan 6, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Out of 10 personnel records reviewed, five records were lacking photo identification in the file. Three of the staff had their photo id copied and added to their file at inspection. Nine records was lacking documentation of pre service and orientation training with signatures for the employee and trainer. Four records was lacking proof of educational qualifications.
  Corrected Jan 13, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2023. Standard 746.901.
Jan 6, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Out of 10 personnel records reviewed, five records were lacking photo identification in the file. Three of the staff had their photo id copied and added to their file at inspection. Nine records was lacking documentation of pre service and orientation training with signatures for the employee and trainer. Four records was lacking proof of educational qualifications.
  Corrected Jan 13, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2023. Standard 746.901.
Jan 6, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  Out of 10 personnel records reviewed, five records were lacking photo identification in the file. Three of the staff had their photo id copied and added to their file at inspection. Nine records was lacking documentation of pre service and orientation training with signatures for the employee and trainer. Four records was lacking proof of educational qualifications.
  Corrected Jan 13, 2023, verified Jan 9, 2023. Standard 746.901.
2022
Jan 3, 2022 to Dec 6, 202220 inspections and 16 investigations
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2021
Sep 28, 2021 to Nov 22, 20218 inspections
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