Happy Days Childcare and Preschool

4461 RIDGECREST CIR, Amarillo, TX 79109Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

68 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

January 7, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Happy Days Childcare and Preschool
License number
1720082
Location
4461 RIDGECREST CIR, Amarillo, TX 79109
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 51.0/100
Inspection record
68 inspections, last inspected January 7, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor51.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety70/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

32

Total Violations

Jan 7, 2026

Last Inspection

131

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (32)

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(2)Jan 7, 2026

A caregiver was present and working without an active background check submitted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-08

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(2)Jan 7, 2026

A caregiver was present and working without an active background check submitted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-08

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(2)Jan 7, 2026

A caregiver was present and working without an active background check submitted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-08

CRITICALSTAFFING745.621(a)(2)Jan 7, 2026

A caregiver was present and working without an active background check submitted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2205(a)(4)Apr 16, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2205(a)(4)Apr 16, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2205(a)(4)Apr 16, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-15

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2205(a)(4)Apr 16, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-15

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1109(b)(3)(A)Apr 4, 2024

An employee was hired and worked, without being enrolled in a child-care career program.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1109(b)(3)(A)Apr 4, 2024

An employee was hired and worked, without being enrolled in a child-care career program.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1109(b)(3)(A)Apr 4, 2024

An employee was hired and worked, without being enrolled in a child-care career program.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-03

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1109(b)(3)(A)Apr 4, 2024

An employee was hired and worked, without being enrolled in a child-care career program.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jan 6, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jan 6, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jan 6, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Jan 6, 2023

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-13

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2206(3)(A)Apr 29, 2021

In a classroom that will be used by three-year-old children, all toys and activities are stored in an office that is connected to the class. They are not easily accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Apr 29, 2021

The operation did not have a fire inspection completed. The operation also does not have a health inspection or gas leak inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Apr 29, 2021

There is a small tree stump in the outdoor area that could present a possible tripping hazard to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4307Apr 29, 2021

An enclosed outdoor area had only one exit in the form of a gate. There were no other exits for this space.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Apr 29, 2021

There is a small tree stump in the outdoor area that could present a possible tripping hazard to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2206(3)(A)Apr 29, 2021

In a classroom that will be used by three-year-old children, all toys and activities are stored in an office that is connected to the class. They are not easily accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Apr 29, 2021

There is a small tree stump in the outdoor area that could present a possible tripping hazard to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2206(3)(A)Apr 29, 2021

In a classroom that will be used by three-year-old children, all toys and activities are stored in an office that is connected to the class. They are not easily accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4307Apr 29, 2021

An enclosed outdoor area had only one exit in the form of a gate. There were no other exits for this space.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Apr 29, 2021

The operation did not have a fire inspection completed. The operation also does not have a health inspection or gas leak inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4307Apr 29, 2021

An enclosed outdoor area had only one exit in the form of a gate. There were no other exits for this space.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Apr 29, 2021

The operation did not have a fire inspection completed. The operation also does not have a health inspection or gas leak inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2206(3)(A)Apr 29, 2021

In a classroom that will be used by three-year-old children, all toys and activities are stored in an office that is connected to the class. They are not easily accessible to children.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Apr 29, 2021

There is a small tree stump in the outdoor area that could present a possible tripping hazard to children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4307Apr 29, 2021

An enclosed outdoor area had only one exit in the form of a gate. There were no other exits for this space.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Apr 29, 2021

The operation did not have a fire inspection completed. The operation also does not have a health inspection or gas leak inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-06

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Happy Days Childcare and Preschool's safety grade?

Happy Days Childcare and Preschool has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 51.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Happy Days Childcare and Preschool have?

Happy Days Childcare and Preschool has 32 total violations on record, including 12 critical, 20 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Happy Days Childcare and Preschool last inspected?

Happy Days Childcare and Preschool was last inspected on January 7, 2026.

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