Happy Kids Stop in Play Childcare
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
72 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
April 2, 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 Stop in Play Childcare
- License number
- 1722713
- Location
- 10711 MILLRIDGE NORTH DR, Houston, TX 77070
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 21.0/100
- Inspection record
- 72 inspections, last inspected April 2, 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.
104
Total Violations
Apr 2, 2026
Last Inspection
108
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (104)
During the walk through, I observed a sharp object in on the playground, accessible to child in care. Note: This was corrected at the inspection, prior to the completion of the inspection. Item removed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-08
During the walk through, I observed an infant sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: The infant was removed from the restrictive device and placed in the crib during the walk through.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the walk through, I observed an infant sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: The infant was removed from the restrictive device and placed in the crib during the walk through.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the walk through, I observed an infant sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: The infant was removed from the restrictive device and placed in the crib during the walk through.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the walk through, I observed a sharp object in on the playground, accessible to child in care. Note: This was corrected at the inspection, prior to the completion of the inspection. Item removed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-08
During the walk through, I observed a sharp object in on the playground, accessible to child in care. Note: This was corrected at the inspection, prior to the completion of the inspection. Item removed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-08
During the walk through, I observed a sharp object in on the playground, accessible to child in care. Note: This was corrected at the inspection, prior to the completion of the inspection. Item removed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-08
During the walk through, I observed an infant sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: The infant was removed from the restrictive device and placed in the crib during the walk through.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation was deficient for failing to properly supervise a child in care who was injured.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-08
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation was deficient for failing to properly supervise a child in care who was injured.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-08
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation was deficient for failing to properly supervise a child in care who was injured.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-08
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation was deficient for failing to properly supervise a child in care who was injured.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-08
I observed two infants sleeping in restrictive devices during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-28
I observed two infants sleeping in restrictive devices during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-28
I observed two infants sleeping in restrictive devices during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-28
I observed two infants sleeping in restrictive devices during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-28
One out of ten operational staff does not have the employment affidavit file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-07
The operation has not complete their annual fire inspection since 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-31
The operation has not complete their annual fire inspection since 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-31
One out of ten operational staff does not have the employment affidavit file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-07
The operation has not complete their annual fire inspection since 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-31
One out of ten operational staff does not have the employment affidavit file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-07
The operation has not complete their annual fire inspection since 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-31
One out of ten operational staff does not have the employment affidavit file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-07
The operation introduce a new policy on 08/15/22 restricting family access to the childcare center to only children and to the faculty staff.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28
The operation introduce a new policy on 08/15/22 restricting family access to the childcare center to only children and to the faculty staff.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28
The operation introduce a new policy on 08/15/22 restricting family access to the childcare center to only children and to the faculty staff.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28
The operation introduce a new policy on 08/15/22 restricting family access to the childcare center to only children and to the faculty staff.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-28
A caregiver with Background Check status "Pending" was observed present in the Toddlers Classroom supervising children during naptime. The caregiver was removed from the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31
The monthly playground checklist for playground was not available for reviewed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-07
The monthly playground checklist for playground was not available for reviewed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-07
The monthly playground checklist for playground was not available for reviewed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-07
A caregiver with Background Check status "Pending" was observed present in the Toddlers Classroom supervising children during naptime. The caregiver was removed from the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31
A caregiver with Background Check status "Pending" was observed present in the Toddlers Classroom supervising children during naptime. The caregiver was removed from the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31
The monthly playground checklist for playground was not available for reviewed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-07
A caregiver with Background Check status "Pending" was observed present in the Toddlers Classroom supervising children during naptime. The caregiver was removed from the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-31
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, a child has been placed on time out for an amount of time that's longer than their age.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-16
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, a child has been placed on time out for an amount of time that's longer than their age.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-16
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, a child has been placed on time out for an amount of time that's longer than their age.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-16
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, a child has been placed on time out for an amount of time that's longer than their age.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-16
The notarized affidavits for 10 employees were not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-28
The food allergey plan for two children in care was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-21
Four children in Toddlers classroom were observed not sleeping on the floor without having appropriate sleeping mat/cot. NOTE: Additional sleeping cots/mats were available for the children.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The monthly Fire Drill has not been conducted since July 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-28
The admission information for two children were reviewed and incompleted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-28
The admission information for two children were reviewed and incompleted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-28
The food allergey plan for two children in care was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-21
The monthly Fire Drill has not been conducted since July 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-28
Four children in Toddlers classroom were observed not sleeping on the floor without having appropriate sleeping mat/cot. NOTE: Additional sleeping cots/mats were available for the children.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The notarized affidavits for 10 employees were not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-28
The admission information for two children were reviewed and incompleted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-28
The monthly Fire Drill has not been conducted since July 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-28
The food allergey plan for two children in care was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-21
Four children in Toddlers classroom were observed not sleeping on the floor without having appropriate sleeping mat/cot. NOTE: Additional sleeping cots/mats were available for the children.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The notarized affidavits for 10 employees were not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-28
The admission information for two children were reviewed and incompleted.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-28
Four children in Toddlers classroom were observed not sleeping on the floor without having appropriate sleeping mat/cot. NOTE: Additional sleeping cots/mats were available for the children.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The notarized affidavits for 10 employees were not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-28
The monthly Fire Drill has not been conducted since July 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-28
The food allergey plan for two children in care was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-21
Both the toddler/ Pre-K equipment and school-age equipment are measured at 2 inches of loose-fill surfacing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-23
Both the toddler/ Pre-K equipment and school-age equipment are measured at 2 inches of loose-fill surfacing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-23
Both the toddler/ Pre-K equipment and school-age equipment are measured at 2 inches of loose-fill surfacing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-23
Both the toddler/ Pre-K equipment and school-age equipment are measured at 2 inches of loose-fill surfacing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-23
The operation's owners have not yet received an eligibility status from the background unit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-22
The operation's owners have not yet received an eligibility status from the background unit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-22
The operation's owners have not yet received an eligibility status from the background unit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-22
The operation's owners have not yet received an eligibility status from the background unit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-22
The operational policies did not include instructions or guidance on how parents can review the most recent inspection report. This was corrected when the director included instructions for parents to access the inspection report online or to simply request for the physical copy at the center.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operational policies did not include instructions on how parents can seek assistance during an outcry of abuse or neglect. This was corrected when the director added instructions for parents to contact the abuse and neglect hotline.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was three large tree stumps laying near the playground area. This was corrected when the director removed the tree stumps from the property.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The parent handbook did not have any specific procedures for handling medical emergencies. This was corrected when the director attached a copy of the emergency preparedness plan to the parent handbook.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operational policies did not include instructions or guidance on how parents can contact the Licensing office. This was corrected when the director added the Licencing office number and informed parents that they can use this number to communicate with Licensing.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The emergency preparedness plan did not include a copy of the emergency diagram or specify how children under 24 months would be assisted during evacuation. This was corrected when the director added a copy of the emergency diagram and added detailed instructions on how children under 24 would be assisted during evacuation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The first aid kit was reviewed and it was found to be missing the following: cotton balls, and scissors. This was corrected during the inspection when the director added cotton balls and scissors.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The emergency preparedness plan does not specify how children will continue to be cared for while awaiting their parents. This was corrected during inspection when the director added specific instructions on how caregivers will continue to care for their children.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operational policies did not include instructions on how parents will be notified of situations or changes. This was corrected when the director added a statemet that parents will be sent an email informing them of all situations and phone calls will also be made.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operational policies did not include instructions or guidance on how parents can contact the Licensing office. This was corrected when the director added the Licencing office number and informed parents that they can use this number to communicate with Licensing.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operational policies did not include instructions on how parents can seek assistance during an outcry of abuse or neglect. This was corrected when the director added instructions for parents to contact the abuse and neglect hotline.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The first aid kit was reviewed and it was found to be missing the following: cotton balls, and scissors. This was corrected during the inspection when the director added cotton balls and scissors.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The emergency preparedness plan does not specify how children will continue to be cared for while awaiting their parents. This was corrected during inspection when the director added specific instructions on how caregivers will continue to care for their children.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The parent handbook did not have any specific procedures for handling medical emergencies. This was corrected when the director attached a copy of the emergency preparedness plan to the parent handbook.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The first aid kit was reviewed and it was found to be missing the following: cotton balls, and scissors. This was corrected during the inspection when the director added cotton balls and scissors.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was three large tree stumps laying near the playground area. This was corrected when the director removed the tree stumps from the property.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The emergency preparedness plan did not include a copy of the emergency diagram or specify how children under 24 months would be assisted during evacuation. This was corrected when the director added a copy of the emergency diagram and added detailed instructions on how children under 24 would be assisted during evacuation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operational policies did not include instructions or guidance on how parents can review the most recent inspection report. This was corrected when the director included instructions for parents to access the inspection report online or to simply request for the physical copy at the center.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operational policies did not include instructions on how parents can seek assistance during an outcry of abuse or neglect. This was corrected when the director added instructions for parents to contact the abuse and neglect hotline.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operational policies did not include instructions on how parents will be notified of situations or changes. This was corrected when the director added a statemet that parents will be sent an email informing them of all situations and phone calls will also be made.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The emergency preparedness plan did not include a copy of the emergency diagram or specify how children under 24 months would be assisted during evacuation. This was corrected when the director added a copy of the emergency diagram and added detailed instructions on how children under 24 would be assisted during evacuation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The parent handbook did not have any specific procedures for handling medical emergencies. This was corrected when the director attached a copy of the emergency preparedness plan to the parent handbook.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operational policies did not include instructions or guidance on how parents can review the most recent inspection report. This was corrected when the director included instructions for parents to access the inspection report online or to simply request for the physical copy at the center.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The emergency preparedness plan does not specify how children will continue to be cared for while awaiting their parents. This was corrected during inspection when the director added specific instructions on how caregivers will continue to care for their children.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operational policies did not include instructions on how parents will be notified of situations or changes. This was corrected when the director added a statemet that parents will be sent an email informing them of all situations and phone calls will also be made.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was three large tree stumps laying near the playground area. This was corrected when the director removed the tree stumps from the property.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operational policies did not include instructions or guidance on how parents can contact the Licensing office. This was corrected when the director added the Licencing office number and informed parents that they can use this number to communicate with Licensing.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operational policies did not include instructions on how parents can seek assistance during an outcry of abuse or neglect. This was corrected when the director added instructions for parents to contact the abuse and neglect hotline.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The first aid kit was reviewed and it was found to be missing the following: cotton balls, and scissors. This was corrected during the inspection when the director added cotton balls and scissors.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The emergency preparedness plan did not include a copy of the emergency diagram or specify how children under 24 months would be assisted during evacuation. This was corrected when the director added a copy of the emergency diagram and added detailed instructions on how children under 24 would be assisted during evacuation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The parent handbook did not have any specific procedures for handling medical emergencies. This was corrected when the director attached a copy of the emergency preparedness plan to the parent handbook.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operational policies did not include instructions or guidance on how parents can review the most recent inspection report. This was corrected when the director included instructions for parents to access the inspection report online or to simply request for the physical copy at the center.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The emergency preparedness plan does not specify how children will continue to be cared for while awaiting their parents. This was corrected during inspection when the director added specific instructions on how caregivers will continue to care for their children.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operational policies did not include instructions on how parents will be notified of situations or changes. This was corrected when the director added a statemet that parents will be sent an email informing them of all situations and phone calls will also be made.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was three large tree stumps laying near the playground area. This was corrected when the director removed the tree stumps from the property.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operational policies did not include instructions or guidance on how parents can contact the Licensing office. This was corrected when the director added the Licencing office number and informed parents that they can use this number to communicate with Licensing.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Kids Stop in Play Childcare's safety grade?
Happy Kids Stop in Play Childcare has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 21.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Happy Kids Stop in Play Childcare have?
Happy Kids Stop in Play Childcare has 104 total violations on record, including 56 critical, 48 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Happy Kids Stop in Play Childcare last inspected?
Happy Kids Stop in Play Childcare was last inspected on April 2, 2026.