Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
28 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
September 25, 2025
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 Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC
- License number
- 1792862
- Location
- 9404 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S, Houston, TX 77099
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.0/100
- Inspection record
- 28 inspections, last inspected September 25, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
100
Total Violations
Sep 25, 2025
Last Inspection
55
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (100)
The operation did not notify the parents of the safe sleep deficiency by using Form 2970, Notification of Safe Sleeping Deficiency.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-08
The operation did not notify the parents of the safe sleep deficiency by using Form 2970, Notification of Safe Sleeping Deficiency.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-08
The operation did not notify the parents of the safe sleep deficiency by using Form 2970, Notification of Safe Sleeping Deficiency.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-08
The operation did not notify the parents of the safe sleep deficiency by using Form 2970, Notification of Safe Sleeping Deficiency.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-08
Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Six children needed a health statement Five children needed emergency contact information, Three children needed a special needs statement. Two children needed updated immunization records. One child needed an address for the emergency care center.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-25
Upon entering the infant classroom I observed two children ages seven and eleven months old asleep in rockers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-30
Records were evaluated for five staff members and the following was determined: A Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment is needed for five staff members. Four staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications. Five staff members need a statement of center policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-25
During this inspection a caregiver allowed two infants ages seven and eleven months to use blankets while napping.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-30
Two staff members who do not have two years of experience have not completed 24 hours of preservice training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-25
Records were evaluated for five staff members and the following was determined: A Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment is needed for five staff members. Four staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications. Five staff members need a statement of center policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-25
Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Six children needed a health statement Five children needed emergency contact information, Three children needed a special needs statement. Two children needed updated immunization records. One child needed an address for the emergency care center.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-25
Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Six children needed a health statement Five children needed emergency contact information, Three children needed a special needs statement. Two children needed updated immunization records. One child needed an address for the emergency care center.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-25
Upon entering the infant classroom I observed two children ages seven and eleven months old asleep in rockers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-30
Two staff members who do not have two years of experience have not completed 24 hours of preservice training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-25
Records were evaluated for five staff members and the following was determined: A Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment is needed for five staff members. Four staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications. Five staff members need a statement of center policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-25
During this inspection a caregiver allowed two infants ages seven and eleven months to use blankets while napping.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-30
Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Six children needed a health statement Five children needed emergency contact information, Three children needed a special needs statement. Two children needed updated immunization records. One child needed an address for the emergency care center.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-25
Upon entering the infant classroom I observed two children ages seven and eleven months old asleep in rockers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-30
Two staff members who do not have two years of experience have not completed 24 hours of preservice training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-25
Records were evaluated for five staff members and the following was determined: A Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment is needed for five staff members. Four staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications. Five staff members need a statement of center policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-25
During this inspection a caregiver allowed two infants ages seven and eleven months to use blankets while napping.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-30
Upon entering the infant classroom I observed two children ages seven and eleven months old asleep in rockers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-30
During this inspection a caregiver allowed two infants ages seven and eleven months to use blankets while napping.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-30
Two staff members who do not have two years of experience have not completed 24 hours of preservice training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-25
Upon arrival a four year old was observed alone in the pre-k classroom watching television. Note: The caregiver removed the child from the classroom and placed them with the group of children who were seated in the lobby area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
Upon arrival a four year old was observed alone in the pre-k classroom watching television. Note: The caregiver removed the child from the classroom and placed them with the group of children who were seated in the lobby area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
Upon arrival a four year old was observed alone in the pre-k classroom watching television. Note: The caregiver removed the child from the classroom and placed them with the group of children who were seated in the lobby area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
Upon arrival a four year old was observed alone in the pre-k classroom watching television. Note: The caregiver removed the child from the classroom and placed them with the group of children who were seated in the lobby area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
Pediatric first CPR certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric CPR training was not available for an additional director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not available for five children who were transported during today's visit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
The operations transportation binder was reviewed and it did not include parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child that was transported.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
Pediatric first aid training certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric first aid training was not available for an additional director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21
A caregiver responsible for transporting a group of five children ages 4-9 years old did not have an active background check. The operation replaced the driver during this inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
Current transportation training is needed for two directors and one staff member who transports children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-15
A current driver's license is needed for one director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-16
An infant was observed in a restrictive device longer than fifteen minutes during this inspection and was brought to the attention of the caregiver in charge. Note: The child was observed in the restive device for approximately 47 minutes. The director removed the child from the restrictive device upon arrival.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
A twelve month old was served a blueberry pancake during today's visit. The child was not provided a sanitary holder for the pancake.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
A current driver's license is needed for one director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-16
A current driver's license is needed for one director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-16
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not available for five children who were transported during today's visit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
A caregiver responsible for transporting a group of five children ages 4-9 years old did not have an active background check. The operation replaced the driver during this inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
Pediatric first CPR certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric CPR training was not available for an additional director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21
Current transportation training is needed for two directors and one staff member who transports children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-15
The operations transportation binder was reviewed and it did not include parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child that was transported.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
An infant was observed in a restrictive device longer than fifteen minutes during this inspection and was brought to the attention of the caregiver in charge. Note: The child was observed in the restive device for approximately 47 minutes. The director removed the child from the restrictive device upon arrival.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
A twelve month old was served a blueberry pancake during today's visit. The child was not provided a sanitary holder for the pancake.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
Pediatric first aid training certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric first aid training was not available for an additional director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21
A current driver's license is needed for one director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-09-16
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not available for five children who were transported during today's visit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
A caregiver responsible for transporting a group of five children ages 4-9 years old did not have an active background check. The operation replaced the driver during this inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
Pediatric first CPR certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric CPR training was not available for an additional director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21
Current transportation training is needed for two directors and one staff member who transports children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-15
The operations transportation binder was reviewed and it did not include parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child that was transported.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
An infant was observed in a restrictive device longer than fifteen minutes during this inspection and was brought to the attention of the caregiver in charge. Note: The child was observed in the restive device for approximately 47 minutes. The director removed the child from the restrictive device upon arrival.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
A twelve month old was served a blueberry pancake during today's visit. The child was not provided a sanitary holder for the pancake.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
Pediatric first aid training certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric first aid training was not available for an additional director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21
Current transportation training is needed for two directors and one staff member who transports children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-15
The operations transportation binder was reviewed and it did not include parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child that was transported.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
Pediatric first aid training certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric first aid training was not available for an additional director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21
A caregiver responsible for transporting a group of five children ages 4-9 years old did not have an active background check. The operation replaced the driver during this inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
An infant was observed in a restrictive device longer than fifteen minutes during this inspection and was brought to the attention of the caregiver in charge. Note: The child was observed in the restive device for approximately 47 minutes. The director removed the child from the restrictive device upon arrival.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not available for five children who were transported during today's visit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
A twelve month old was served a blueberry pancake during today's visit. The child was not provided a sanitary holder for the pancake.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-14
Pediatric first CPR certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric CPR training was not available for an additional director.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21
During this inspection I observed two unlabeled bottles in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A four month old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard with a bib and pacifier with attachment. Note: The infant caregiver removed the pacifier and attachment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-01
The operation is not permitted for field trips. During this inspection it was observed the operation took a total of five field trips in the month of June.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-01
The operation is not permitted for field trips. During this inspection it was observed the operation took a total of five field trips in the month of June.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-01
During this inspection I observed two unlabeled bottles in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation is not permitted for field trips. During this inspection it was observed the operation took a total of five field trips in the month of June.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-01
A four month old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard with a bib and pacifier with attachment. Note: The infant caregiver removed the pacifier and attachment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-01
During this inspection I observed two unlabeled bottles in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation is not permitted for field trips. During this inspection it was observed the operation took a total of five field trips in the month of June.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-01
A four month old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard with a bib and pacifier with attachment. Note: The infant caregiver removed the pacifier and attachment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-01
During this inspection I observed two unlabeled bottles in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A four month old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard with a bib and pacifier with attachment. Note: The infant caregiver removed the pacifier and attachment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-01
Electrical fans were observed on shelving accessible to children in the toddler and pre-k classrooms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric first aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom was torn.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-01
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
I observed a bottle of cleaning solution near the handwashing sink in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Two children needed the telephone number of the school they attend. Two children needed the date of admission. Two children needed a health statement signed by a physician. One child needed an emergency contact other than the parent. Two children needed emergency care information such as physician name, address, and phone number. One child needed authorization for emergency care. A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy. A parent signature is needed on the food allergy emergency plan for one child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-09
The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom was torn.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-01
Electrical fans were observed on shelving accessible to children in the toddler and pre-k classrooms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Two children needed the telephone number of the school they attend. Two children needed the date of admission. Two children needed a health statement signed by a physician. One child needed an emergency contact other than the parent. Two children needed emergency care information such as physician name, address, and phone number. One child needed authorization for emergency care. A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy. A parent signature is needed on the food allergy emergency plan for one child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-09
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric first aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
I observed a bottle of cleaning solution near the handwashing sink in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom was torn.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-01
I observed a bottle of cleaning solution near the handwashing sink in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Electrical fans were observed on shelving accessible to children in the toddler and pre-k classrooms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric first aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Two children needed the telephone number of the school they attend. Two children needed the date of admission. Two children needed a health statement signed by a physician. One child needed an emergency contact other than the parent. Two children needed emergency care information such as physician name, address, and phone number. One child needed authorization for emergency care. A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy. A parent signature is needed on the food allergy emergency plan for one child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-09
The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom was torn.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-01
I observed a bottle of cleaning solution near the handwashing sink in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Electrical fans were observed on shelving accessible to children in the toddler and pre-k classrooms.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric first aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-26
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Two children needed the telephone number of the school they attend. Two children needed the date of admission. Two children needed a health statement signed by a physician. One child needed an emergency contact other than the parent. Two children needed emergency care information such as physician name, address, and phone number. One child needed authorization for emergency care. A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy. A parent signature is needed on the food allergy emergency plan for one child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-04-09
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC's safety grade?
Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC have?
Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC has 100 total violations on record, including 84 critical, 16 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC last inspected?
Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC was last inspected on September 25, 2025.