Happy Kids Day Care
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
33 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
January 23, 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 Kids Day Care
- License number
- 1718760
- Location
- 5709 MANOR RD, Austin, TX 78723
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 3.8/100
- Inspection record
- 33 inspections, last inspected January 23, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
114
Total Violations
Jan 23, 2026
Last Inspection
47
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (114)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-02
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-02
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-02
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-02
The operation does not have evacuation plans posted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-12
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection conducted and the lst date of documentation provided for an inspection was on 03/20/2024
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-12
The operation does not have an updated Fire inspection and the last inspecton was 01/19/2023
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-12
The activity plan for each classroom is not posted as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-12
The operation does not have an updated Fire inspection and the last inspecton was 01/19/2023
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-12
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection conducted and the lst date of documentation provided for an inspection was on 03/20/2024
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-12
The activity plan for each classroom is not posted as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-12
The operation does not have evacuation plans posted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-12
The activity plan for each classroom is not posted as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-12
The operation does not have an updated Fire inspection and the last inspecton was 01/19/2023
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-12
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection conducted and the lst date of documentation provided for an inspection was on 03/20/2024
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-12
The operation does not have evacuation plans posted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-12
The operation does not have an updated Fire inspection and the last inspecton was 01/19/2023
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-12
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection conducted and the lst date of documentation provided for an inspection was on 03/20/2024
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-12
The activity plan for each classroom is not posted as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-12
The operation does not have evacuation plans posted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-12
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-02-04
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-05
Garbage cans were observed wirh no lid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07
Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07
The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07
An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07
Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07
An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07
Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07
The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07
Garbage cans were observed wirh no lid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07
The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07
Garbage cans were observed wirh no lid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07
An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07
Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07
The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07
Garbage cans were observed wirh no lid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07
An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-07
During inspection, an employee was observed onsite that did not have their background check. This was corrected when the person left the operation. The director ran the background check during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One twelve month old infant was observed sleeping in a crib. A bottle was observed in the crib with the child. This was corrected when the director removed the bottle from the crib.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One twelve month old infant was observed sleeping in a crib. A bottle was observed in the crib with the child. This was corrected when the director removed the bottle from the crib.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection, an employee was observed onsite that did not have their background check. This was corrected when the person left the operation. The director ran the background check during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One twelve month old infant was observed sleeping in a crib. A bottle was observed in the crib with the child. This was corrected when the director removed the bottle from the crib.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection, an employee was observed onsite that did not have their background check. This was corrected when the person left the operation. The director ran the background check during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One twelve month old infant was observed sleeping in a crib. A bottle was observed in the crib with the child. This was corrected when the director removed the bottle from the crib.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During inspection, an employee was observed onsite that did not have their background check. This was corrected when the person left the operation. The director ran the background check during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-02
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-02
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-02
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-02
Three children needed up to date immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15
Six children's files were reviewed. Three children were missing an emergency contact address. Two children were missing the emergency authorization address for the doctor or hospital and the parent signature.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15
6 staff files were reviewed. Two staff members were missing 17 hours of annual training to include SIDS, emergency preparedness, hazardous materials and communicable diseases. One staff member needed 13 hours of training including SIDS, child abuse, and emergency preparedness.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-13
One new staff member was missing CPR and First Aid training, and has been employed for over 90 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
A garbage can inside the preschool classroom, and a garbage can outside were missing the lids to make them inaccessible. Two outdoor play structures have chipped paint and rust that needs to be repaired. The garbage cans were removed during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15
Four outlets were missing the outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection when the Director replaced the plug covers.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Six staff files were reviewed. One staff member was missing the notarized affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-08
One child was missing an updated infant feeding instruction for the month of March.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15
A garbage can inside the preschool classroom, and a garbage can outside were missing the lids to make them inaccessible. Two outdoor play structures have chipped paint and rust that needs to be repaired. The garbage cans were removed during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15
Three children needed up to date immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15
Six staff files were reviewed. One staff member was missing the notarized affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-08
A garbage can inside the preschool classroom, and a garbage can outside were missing the lids to make them inaccessible. Two outdoor play structures have chipped paint and rust that needs to be repaired. The garbage cans were removed during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15
Six children's files were reviewed. Three children were missing an emergency contact address. Two children were missing the emergency authorization address for the doctor or hospital and the parent signature.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15
Four outlets were missing the outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection when the Director replaced the plug covers.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
6 staff files were reviewed. Two staff members were missing 17 hours of annual training to include SIDS, emergency preparedness, hazardous materials and communicable diseases. One staff member needed 13 hours of training including SIDS, child abuse, and emergency preparedness.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-13
One new staff member was missing CPR and First Aid training, and has been employed for over 90 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
One child was missing an updated infant feeding instruction for the month of March.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15
Six staff files were reviewed. One staff member was missing the notarized affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-08
A garbage can inside the preschool classroom, and a garbage can outside were missing the lids to make them inaccessible. Two outdoor play structures have chipped paint and rust that needs to be repaired. The garbage cans were removed during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15
Six children's files were reviewed. Three children were missing an emergency contact address. Two children were missing the emergency authorization address for the doctor or hospital and the parent signature.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15
Four outlets were missing the outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection when the Director replaced the plug covers.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
6 staff files were reviewed. Two staff members were missing 17 hours of annual training to include SIDS, emergency preparedness, hazardous materials and communicable diseases. One staff member needed 13 hours of training including SIDS, child abuse, and emergency preparedness.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-13
One new staff member was missing CPR and First Aid training, and has been employed for over 90 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
Three children needed up to date immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15
One child was missing an updated infant feeding instruction for the month of March.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15
6 staff files were reviewed. Two staff members were missing 17 hours of annual training to include SIDS, emergency preparedness, hazardous materials and communicable diseases. One staff member needed 13 hours of training including SIDS, child abuse, and emergency preparedness.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-13
One child was missing an updated infant feeding instruction for the month of March.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15
Six children's files were reviewed. Three children were missing an emergency contact address. Two children were missing the emergency authorization address for the doctor or hospital and the parent signature.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15
One new staff member was missing CPR and First Aid training, and has been employed for over 90 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-29
Four outlets were missing the outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection when the Director replaced the plug covers.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Six staff files were reviewed. One staff member was missing the notarized affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-08
Three children needed up to date immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-15
The daily playground checklist had not been completed for the month of September. This was corrected during the inspection when the Director inspected and completed the form.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The outdoor area needs to have the fence slates repaired, playground items repainted, a ladder and wood items need to be stored out of reach of children..
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13
The daily playground checklist had not been completed for the month of September. This was corrected during the inspection when the Director inspected and completed the form.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The daily playground checklist had not been completed for the month of September. This was corrected during the inspection when the Director inspected and completed the form.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The outdoor area needs to have the fence slates repaired, playground items repainted, a ladder and wood items need to be stored out of reach of children..
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13
The outdoor area needs to have the fence slates repaired, playground items repainted, a ladder and wood items need to be stored out of reach of children..
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13
The daily playground checklist had not been completed for the month of September. This was corrected during the inspection when the Director inspected and completed the form.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The outdoor area needs to have the fence slates repaired, playground items repainted, a ladder and wood items need to be stored out of reach of children..
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-13
The operation was missing a statement in the handbook for applying sunscreen and insect repellent. They were also missing a statement about employee vaccinations.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation was missing evacuation plans in two of the classrooms.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Kids Day Care's safety grade?
Happy Kids Day Care has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 3.8 out of 100.
How many violations does Happy Kids Day Care have?
Happy Kids Day Care has 114 total violations on record, including 69 critical, 45 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Happy Kids Day Care last inspected?
Happy Kids Day Care was last inspected on January 23, 2026.