Happy Life Child Development Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
72 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
November 24, 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 1, 2026
- Provider
- Happy Life Child Development Center
- License number
- 1739881
- Location
- 3700 N ROBISON RD, Texarkana, TX 75503
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.0/100
- Inspection record
- 72 inspections, last inspected November 24, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
120
Total Violations
Nov 24, 2025
Last Inspection
88
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (120)
It was observed that the arrangement of children in the nap room did not allow for a walkway other than stepping over children and mats.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-13
It was discovered that three of seven staff CPR/First Aid cards were falsified that were presented to licensing during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-13
It was observed that three children were resting or napping on couch in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when each of the children were provided with a nap mat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-13
It was observed that the arrangement of children in the nap room did not allow for a walkway other than stepping over children and mats.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-13
It was discovered that three of seven staff CPR/First Aid cards were falsified that were presented to licensing during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-13
It was discovered that three of seven staff CPR/First Aid cards were falsified that were presented to licensing during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-13
It was observed that three children were resting or napping on couch in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when each of the children were provided with a nap mat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-13
It was observed that three children were resting or napping on couch in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when each of the children were provided with a nap mat.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-13
It was observed that the arrangement of children in the nap room did not allow for a walkway other than stepping over children and mats.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-13
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver failed to supervise a group of children when the caregiver left 8 children, ages 19 months to 3 years old unsupervised in the classroom for approximately 2-3 minutes. In addition, during this time another caregiver was asked to supervise this class and instead remained in their own classroom which prevented this caregiver from having visual and auditory awareness of the ongoing activities in the classroom left unattended.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-03
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that the operation was notified children were left unattended and failed to report to Child Care Regulations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-03
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver failed to supervise a group of children when the caregiver left 8 children, ages 19 months to 3 years old unsupervised in the classroom for approximately 2-3 minutes. In addition, during this time another caregiver was asked to supervise this class and instead remained in their own classroom which prevented this caregiver from having visual and auditory awareness of the ongoing activities in the classroom left unattended.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-03
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that the operation was notified children were left unattended and failed to report to Child Care Regulations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-03
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that the operation was notified children were left unattended and failed to report to Child Care Regulations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-03
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver failed to supervise a group of children when the caregiver left 8 children, ages 19 months to 3 years old unsupervised in the classroom for approximately 2-3 minutes. In addition, during this time another caregiver was asked to supervise this class and instead remained in their own classroom which prevented this caregiver from having visual and auditory awareness of the ongoing activities in the classroom left unattended.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-03
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. As part of an investigation it was discovered that a caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was working in a classroom alone with children and was in charge of a group of children. This was corrected as the staff is no longer employed at operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a group of six children between the ages of 3-8 were left alone for about 1-2 minutes and were able to open a door leading to the parking lot. A three-year-old was able to exit and was stand a few feet from door in the parking lot while the others remained in the gym.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The director failed to ensure that staff were following minimum standards in her absence from the center.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. Incident reports were not available for the incident of six children ages 3-8 years old were left unattended and one child exiting the building to the parking lot.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The operation failed to report to licensing that children were left unattended in the gym.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. Parents were not notified that their children were left unattended in the gym by staff and that a three old had exited the building and was in the parking lot.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. As part of an investigation it was discovered that a caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was working in a classroom alone with children and was in charge of a group of children. This was corrected as the staff is no longer employed at operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a group of six children between the ages of 3-8 were left alone for about 1-2 minutes and were able to open a door leading to the parking lot. A three-year-old was able to exit and was stand a few feet from door in the parking lot while the others remained in the gym.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. Incident reports were not available for the incident of six children ages 3-8 years old were left unattended and one child exiting the building to the parking lot.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The operation failed to report to licensing that children were left unattended in the gym.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. Parents were not notified that their children were left unattended in the gym by staff and that a three old had exited the building and was in the parking lot.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The director failed to ensure that staff were following minimum standards in her absence from the center.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. As part of an investigation it was discovered that a caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was working in a classroom alone with children and was in charge of a group of children. This was corrected as the staff is no longer employed at operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a group of six children between the ages of 3-8 were left alone for about 1-2 minutes and were able to open a door leading to the parking lot. A three-year-old was able to exit and was stand a few feet from door in the parking lot while the others remained in the gym.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. Incident reports were not available for the incident of six children ages 3-8 years old were left unattended and one child exiting the building to the parking lot.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The operation failed to report to licensing that children were left unattended in the gym.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. Parents were not notified that their children were left unattended in the gym by staff and that a three old had exited the building and was in the parking lot.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The director failed to ensure that staff were following minimum standards in her absence from the center.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-02
It was observed that two children had left a classroom without staff's knowledge and were discovered by a parent and licensing in the hallway.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-12
It was observed during the walkthrough there were several plugs missing plug covers assessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the director covered all the outlets missing plug covers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-12
It was observed that two children had left a classroom without staff's knowledge and were discovered by a parent and licensing in the hallway.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-12
It was observed that two children had left a classroom without staff's knowledge and were discovered by a parent and licensing in the hallway.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-12
It was observed during the walkthrough there were several plugs missing plug covers assessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the director covered all the outlets missing plug covers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-12
It was observed during the walkthrough there were several plugs missing plug covers assessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the director covered all the outlets missing plug covers.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-12
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that a staff/volunteer was present at the operation and interacting with children prior to a background check being ran.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that two staff were vaping on the premises of the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-01
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was discovered that the staff were not following their operational procedures.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-01
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was discovered that the staff were not following their operational procedures.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-01
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was discovered that the staff were not following their operational procedures.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-01
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that two staff were vaping on the premises of the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-01
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that a staff/volunteer was present at the operation and interacting with children prior to a background check being ran.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that a staff/volunteer was present at the operation and interacting with children prior to a background check being ran.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-21
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that two staff were vaping on the premises of the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-01
It was observed that there were three bottles in the refigerator that were not label with the child's name to whom they belonged to. This was corrected when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-22
It was observed that there were three bottles in the refigerator that were not label with the child's name to whom they belonged to. This was corrected when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-22
It was observed that there were three bottles in the refigerator that were not label with the child's name to whom they belonged to. This was corrected when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-22
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that staff were using blankets in cribs for children under 12 months of age.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-06
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that operation did not have medication records available for a child that counter medication had been administered to.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-06
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was discovered that infant daily reports shared with the parents did not have all components that are required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-06
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was discovered that infant daily reports shared with the parents did not have all components that are required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-06
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that staff were using blankets in cribs for children under 12 months of age.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-06
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was discovered that infant daily reports shared with the parents did not have all components that are required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-06
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that operation did not have medication records available for a child that counter medication had been administered to.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-06
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that staff were using blankets in cribs for children under 12 months of age.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-06
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that operation did not have medication records available for a child that counter medication had been administered to.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-06
During follow up inspection operation had not obtained lacking complete address for their emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-14
During follow up iinspection there was one child under two years old that was watching a video on the tv.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-14
During follow up inspection the operation had not obtained the lacking medical authorization for one of the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-14
During follow up inspection operatio had not otained lacking employement affidavit for the three staff.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-14
During inspection it was observed that there were six children with a specific age of 12 months old being cared for by one caregiver. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-14
During the follow up inspection the opertion had not obtained lacking health statement or parent statement their child had been seen in past 12 months by doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-14
During follow up inspection the operation had not obtained the lacking medical authorization for one of the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-14
During the follow up inspection the opertion had not obtained lacking health statement or parent statement their child had been seen in past 12 months by doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-14
During follow up inspection operatio had not otained lacking employement affidavit for the three staff.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-14
During follow up iinspection there was one child under two years old that was watching a video on the tv.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-14
During follow up inspection operation had not obtained lacking complete address for their emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-14
During inspection it was observed that there were six children with a specific age of 12 months old being cared for by one caregiver. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-14
During follow up inspection the operation had not obtained the lacking medical authorization for one of the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-14
During the follow up inspection the opertion had not obtained lacking health statement or parent statement their child had been seen in past 12 months by doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-14
During follow up inspection operatio had not otained lacking employement affidavit for the three staff.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-14
During follow up iinspection there was one child under two years old that was watching a video on the tv.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-14
During follow up inspection operation had not obtained lacking complete address for their emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-14
During inspection it was observed that there were six children with a specific age of 12 months old being cared for by one caregiver. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-14
Three of five children's files reviewed were lacking complete address for their emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-09
One of five children's files reviewed was lacking their medical authorization.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-05
Three of five children's files reviewed were lacking a health statement or parent statement their child had been seen in past 12 months by doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-12
It was observed that children under two years old were watching a tv in their classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-05
Three of four staff files reviewed were lacking their affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-12
Three of four staff files reviewed were lacking their affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-12
Three of five children's files reviewed were lacking complete address for their emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-09
It was observed that children under two years old were watching a tv in their classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-05
Three of five children's files reviewed were lacking complete address for their emergency contact.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-09
One of five children's files reviewed was lacking their medical authorization.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-05
Three of five children's files reviewed were lacking a health statement or parent statement their child had been seen in past 12 months by doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-12
It was observed that children under two years old were watching a tv in their classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-05
Three of four staff files reviewed were lacking their affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-12
Three of five children's files reviewed were lacking a health statement or parent statement their child had been seen in past 12 months by doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-12
One of five children's files reviewed was lacking their medical authorization.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-05
During follow up in two seperate classrooms there were staff with conditions that were left alone with a group of children. This was corrected when another staff without conditions came in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-04
During follow up in two seperate classrooms there were staff with conditions that were left alone with a group of children. This was corrected when another staff without conditions came in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-04
During follow up in two seperate classrooms there were staff with conditions that were left alone with a group of children. This was corrected when another staff without conditions came in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-04
During follow up inspection it was observed that a staff wiith background conditions was not following their conditions when I arrived at operation. This was corrected when another staff without conditions came in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-02
During follow up inspection it was observed that a staff wiith background conditions was not following their conditions when I arrived at operation. This was corrected when another staff without conditions came in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-02
During follow up inspection it was observed that a staff wiith background conditions was not following their conditions when I arrived at operation. This was corrected when another staff without conditions came in the classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-02
As part of an investigation it was discovered that a caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was working in a classroom alone with children and was in charge of a group of children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
As part of an investigation it was discovered that a caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was working in a classroom alone with children and was in charge of a group of children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
As part of an investigation it was discovered that a caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was working in a classroom alone with children and was in charge of a group of children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-28
It was observed during the inspection that children were being cared for in non licensed room. It was also, observed that the operation had added space to their infant room without notifying licensing prior. This was corrected when the children were moved to a licesensed classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-15
A caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was observed working in a classroom alone with and in charge of a group of children. This was corrected at inspection as another staff member went into the classroom with the staff member.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-15
It was observed that on a shelf under the changing table there were a multiple cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer accessible to children. (photos taken) This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed cleaning supplies and place out of reach of children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-15
A caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was observed working in a classroom alone with and in charge of a group of children. This was corrected at inspection as another staff member went into the classroom with the staff member.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-15
It was observed during the inspection that children were being cared for in non licensed room. It was also, observed that the operation had added space to their infant room without notifying licensing prior. This was corrected when the children were moved to a licesensed classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-15
A caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was observed working in a classroom alone with and in charge of a group of children. This was corrected at inspection as another staff member went into the classroom with the staff member.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-15
It was observed that on a shelf under the changing table there were a multiple cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer accessible to children. (photos taken) This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed cleaning supplies and place out of reach of children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-15
It was observed that on a shelf under the changing table there were a multiple cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer accessible to children. (photos taken) This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed cleaning supplies and place out of reach of children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-15
It was observed during the inspection that children were being cared for in non licensed room. It was also, observed that the operation had added space to their infant room without notifying licensing prior. This was corrected when the children were moved to a licesensed classroom.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-15
An initial fire inspecton was not available at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17
It was observed that the operational policies was lacking multiple required policies. A list was left with permit holder of missing policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-03
An initial sanitation inspection was not available at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17
An initial sanitation inspection was not available at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17
An initial fire inspecton was not available at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17
It was observed that the operational policies was lacking multiple required policies. A list was left with permit holder of missing policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-03
An initial sanitation inspection was not available at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17
An initial fire inspecton was not available at inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-17
It was observed that the operational policies was lacking multiple required policies. A list was left with permit holder of missing policies.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-06-03
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Life Child Development Center's safety grade?
Happy Life Child Development Center 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 Life Child Development Center have?
Happy Life Child Development Center has 120 total violations on record, including 87 critical, 33 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Happy Life Child Development Center last inspected?
Happy Life Child Development Center was last inspected on November 24, 2025.