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Happy Days Day Care

4 critical, 12 serious findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 20, 2023.

717 Corpus Christi St, Laredo, TX 78040 · (956) 523-8856

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsLaredo licensed centers, n=104

Critical findings4 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 28 inspections and 4 investigations (32 visits). Most recent critical: Dec 20, 2023.

Critical4 vs median 4

56% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 12

82% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2012Full Permit

Practical7a–7pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 70

Texas HHSC operation #1497315 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
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.

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
Jan 28, 2026 to Feb 6, 20264 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 6, 2026 inspection
- Feb 6, 2026 inspection
- Feb 6, 2026 inspection
- Feb 6, 2026 inspection
- Jan 28, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jan 28, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jan 28, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jan 28, 2026 complaint investigation
2025
Dec 12, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
  Activity plan for three year old classroom was not dated. It did not include the dates, outdoor activities, and specific activities.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2025, verified Dec 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(1).
Dec 12, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
  Activity plan for three year old classroom was not dated. It did not include the dates, outdoor activities, and specific activities.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2025, verified Dec 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(1).
Dec 12, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
  Activity plan for three year old classroom was not dated. It did not include the dates, outdoor activities, and specific activities.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2025, verified Dec 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(1).
Dec 12, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
  Activity plan for three year old classroom was not dated. It did not include the dates, outdoor activities, and specific activities.
  Corrected Dec 15, 2025, verified Dec 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2205(a)(1).
2024
Dec 17, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  One out of six employees did not have the following trainings: allergic reactions, emergency preparedness, building safety, administering medication, communicable diseases, and hazardous materials. Two out of six employees did not have the allergic reaction training.
  Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified Dec 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Dec 17, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  One out of six employees did not have the following trainings: allergic reactions, emergency preparedness, building safety, administering medication, communicable diseases, and hazardous materials. Two out of six employees did not have the allergic reaction training.
  Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified Dec 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Dec 17, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  One out of six employees did not have the following trainings: allergic reactions, emergency preparedness, building safety, administering medication, communicable diseases, and hazardous materials. Two out of six employees did not have the allergic reaction training.
  Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified Dec 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Dec 17, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  One out of six employees did not have the following trainings: allergic reactions, emergency preparedness, building safety, administering medication, communicable diseases, and hazardous materials. Two out of six employees did not have the allergic reaction training.
  Corrected Dec 31, 2024, verified Dec 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Jan 4, 2024 to Sep 12, 202412 inspections
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- Sep 12, 2024 inspection
- Sep 12, 2024 inspection
- Sep 12, 2024 inspection
- Sep 12, 2024 inspection
- Aug 26, 2024 inspection
- Aug 26, 2024 inspection
- Aug 26, 2024 inspection
- Aug 26, 2024 inspection
- Jan 4, 2024 inspection
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- Jan 4, 2024 inspection
- Jan 4, 2024 inspection
2023
Dec 20, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Four infants were observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2023, verified Jan 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
  Cribs were not labeled.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2023, verified Jan 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(10).
Dec 20, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Four infants were observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2023, verified Jan 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
  Cribs were not labeled.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2023, verified Jan 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(10).
Dec 20, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Four infants were observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2023, verified Jan 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
  Cribs were not labeled.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2023, verified Jan 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(10).
Dec 20, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  Four infants were observed to be sleeping in a restrictive device.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2023, verified Jan 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2426(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
  Cribs were not labeled.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2023, verified Jan 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(10).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

Jan 18, 2023 to Jan 18, 20234 inspections
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- Jan 18, 2023 inspection
- Jan 18, 2023 inspection
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- Jan 18, 2023 inspection
2022
Jan 18, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
  A crib manufactured on August 2010 was observed to be in use at the operation. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(a).
Jan 18, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
  A crib manufactured on August 2010 was observed to be in use at the operation. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(a).
Jan 18, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
  A crib manufactured on August 2010 was observed to be in use at the operation. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(a).
Jan 18, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
  A crib manufactured on August 2010 was observed to be in use at the operation. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(a).

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