Happy Days Academy Childcare
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77014 · Texas operation #1827363
Record summary
1 high-risk · 10 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (10 citations in all, from 4 inspections); last inspection Oct 21, 2026.
0 of 10 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 12766 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77014
- Phone
- (832) 680-6121
- Website
- www.happydayscenters.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Sat, 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 63 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Initial since Jan 27, 2026
- Director
- Sharon Smith
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Oct 21, 2026: Inspection
4 citations.
High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.
State rule 746.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"
Inspector's note: One child did not have medical authorization and consent from the parent.
Corrected Nov 4, 2026, verified by the state Nov 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The operation must share the infant's daily report with the parent.
State rule 746.2431 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent"
Inspector's note: Four infants in care did not have daily reports maintained or shared with parents.
Corrected Nov 4, 2026, verified by the state Nov 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Education completed outside the U.S. must be evaluated before it counts toward a staff qualification.
State rule 746.1111 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Education Outside of U.S."
Inspector's note: One caregiver had an educational documentation that was not properly translated or verifying the equivelency of a high school diploma.
Corrected Nov 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2912).
State rule 746.901(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)"
Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have a pre-employment affidavit form 2912 in their personnel file.
Corrected Nov 4, 2026, verified by the state Nov 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 5, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 27, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 19, 2025: Inspection
6 citations.
Medium-high risk Infant rooms must have an adult-sized chair.
State rule 746.2405(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair"
Inspector's note: The infant room did not have an adult sized rocker or chair.
Corrected Jan 2, 2026, verified by the state Dec 29, 2025.
Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.
State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"
Inspector's note: The outdoor fence has a few gaps and the second exit gate is broken away from the fence.
Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified by the state Dec 31, 2025.
Medium-high risk The emergency plan must cover evacuation, relocation, and sheltering or lock-down procedures.
State rule 746.5202(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures"
Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan did not include the procedures for evacuating children 24 months and younger and/or with mobility challenges.
Corrected Jan 7, 2026, verified by the state Jan 7, 2026.
Medium-high risk The emergency plan must provide continuity of care until children are released.
State rule 746.5202(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released"
Inspector's note: The emergency preparedness plan did not dicuss the continuity of care of children during an emergency.
Corrected Jan 7, 2026, verified by the state Jan 7, 2026.
Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover promotion of physical activity.
State rule 746.501(a)(18) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity"
Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include all the required information for the promotion of physical activity.
Corrected Jan 2, 2026, verified by the state Dec 29, 2025.
Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover preventing and responding to abuse and neglect.
State rule 746.501(a)(26) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect"
Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include all the required information for abuse and neglect.
Corrected Jan 2, 2026, verified by the state Jan 7, 2026.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Happy Days Academy Childcare on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1827363.
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