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Happy Beginnings Child Care

20 serious findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Feb 18, 2026.

9938 Territory Ln, Houston, TX 77064 · (832) 452-3166

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsHouston licensed centers, n=923

Serious findings0 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 0 investigations (12 visits). Most recent serious: Feb 18, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

66% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 16

84% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2021Full Permit

Practical7:15a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #1718301 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Budget & timing

Tuition & openings

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When can my child start?

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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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.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Feb 18, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  During review of children's records 4 out of 4 files evaluated did not include an address for the emergency contact as required.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  During review of administration the operational policies did not include safe sleep for infants.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  During review administration the operational policies were found to not have included the promotion of physical activity.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Standard 747.501(8).
Feb 18, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  During review of children's records 4 out of 4 files evaluated did not include an address for the emergency contact as required.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  During review administration the operational policies were found to not have included the promotion of physical activity.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Standard 747.501(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  During review of administration the operational policies did not include safe sleep for infants.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(6).
Feb 18, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  During review administration the operational policies were found to not have included the promotion of physical activity.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Standard 747.501(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  During review of administration the operational policies did not include safe sleep for infants.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  During review of children's records 4 out of 4 files evaluated did not include an address for the emergency contact as required.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(6).
Feb 18, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  During review administration the operational policies were found to not have included the promotion of physical activity.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Standard 747.501(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  During review of administration the operational policies did not include safe sleep for infants.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  During review of children's records 4 out of 4 files evaluated did not include an address for the emergency contact as required.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(6).
2025
Feb 24, 2025 to Feb 24, 20254 inspections
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- Feb 24, 2025 inspection
- Feb 24, 2025 inspection
- Feb 24, 2025 inspection
- Feb 24, 2025 inspection
2024
Feb 26, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -6 hours in specific topics
  The primary caregiver needs 6 clock hours under topics. Child growth and development Guidance and discipline Age-appropriate curriculum Teacher-child interaction. The primary caregiver's 6 clock hours of make-up training will not count towards the current training year 03/22/2023-03/22/2024.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2024, verified Mar 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  1 out of 10 children's files is missing the immunization records.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
Feb 26, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  1 out of 10 children's files is missing the immunization records.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -6 hours in specific topics
  The primary caregiver needs 6 clock hours under topics. Child growth and development Guidance and discipline Age-appropriate curriculum Teacher-child interaction. The primary caregiver's 6 clock hours of make-up training will not count towards the current training year 03/22/2023-03/22/2024.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2024, verified Mar 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(b).
Feb 26, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  1 out of 10 children's files is missing the immunization records.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -6 hours in specific topics
  The primary caregiver needs 6 clock hours under topics. Child growth and development Guidance and discipline Age-appropriate curriculum Teacher-child interaction. The primary caregiver's 6 clock hours of make-up training will not count towards the current training year 03/22/2023-03/22/2024.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2024, verified Mar 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(b).
Feb 26, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  1 out of 10 children's files is missing the immunization records.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -6 hours in specific topics
  The primary caregiver needs 6 clock hours under topics. Child growth and development Guidance and discipline Age-appropriate curriculum Teacher-child interaction. The primary caregiver's 6 clock hours of make-up training will not count towards the current training year 03/22/2023-03/22/2024.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2024, verified Mar 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(b).

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

2023
Mar 10, 2023 to Mar 10, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 10, 2023 inspection
- Mar 10, 2023 inspection
- Mar 10, 2023 inspection
- Mar 10, 2023 inspection
2022
Mar 16, 2022 to Mar 16, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 16, 2022 inspection
- Mar 16, 2022 inspection
- Mar 16, 2022 inspection
- Mar 16, 2022 inspection
2021
Oct 6, 2021 to Oct 6, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 6, 2021 inspection
- Oct 6, 2021 inspection
- Oct 6, 2021 inspection
- Oct 6, 2021 inspection

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