Happy Days Childcare and Preschool
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
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)
A caregiver was present and working without an active background check submitted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-08
A caregiver was present and working without an active background check submitted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-08
A caregiver was present and working without an active background check submitted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-08
A caregiver was present and working without an active background check submitted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-08
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
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
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
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
An employee was hired and worked, without being enrolled in a child-care career program.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-03
An employee was hired and worked, without being enrolled in a child-care career program.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-03
An employee was hired and worked, without being enrolled in a child-care career program.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-03
An employee was hired and worked, without being enrolled in a child-care career program.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-03
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
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
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
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
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
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
There is a small tree stump in the outdoor area that could present a possible tripping hazard to children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-05
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
There is a small tree stump in the outdoor area that could present a possible tripping hazard to children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-05
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
There is a small tree stump in the outdoor area that could present a possible tripping hazard to children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-05
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
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
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
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
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
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
There is a small tree stump in the outdoor area that could present a possible tripping hazard to children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-05
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
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.