Happy Kids Day Care
Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78723 ยท Texas operation #1718760
Record summary
7 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (7 citations in all, from 4 inspections and 2 assessments); last inspection Sep 30, 2026.
0 of 7 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
- 5709 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
- Phone
- (512) 928-3615
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 47 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Mar 16, 2021
- Director
- Sherrolyn Rogers
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time 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
Sep 30, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Safety documentation for emergency drills and fire extinguishers must be kept and made available.
State rule 746.801(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors"
Inspector's note: At inspection, the operation could not provide documentation for monthly smoke, CO2 and smoke alarm testing.
Corrected Oct 14, 2026, verified by the state Oct 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 23, 2026: Assessment
1 citation.
Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.
State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"
Inspector's note: 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.
Corrected Feb 2, 2026, verified by the state Feb 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 11, 2025: Inspection
4 citations.
Medium-high risk The operation must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection by the local health authority, or proof one is not available.
State rule 746.3401(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official"
Inspector's note: The operation did not have a sanitation inspection conducted and the lst date of documentation provided for an inspection was on 03/20/2024
Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified by the state Jan 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Required notices and information must be posted where parents can see them.
State rule 746.401(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram"
Inspector's note: The operation does not have evacuation plans posted.
Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified by the state Jan 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The annual fire inspection must be conducted by the fire marshal.
State rule 746.5101(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal"
Inspector's note: The operation does not have an updated Fire inspection and the last inspecton was 01/19/2023
Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified by the state Jan 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Activity plans for each group of children must be posted.
State rule 746.401(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center"
Inspector's note: The activity plan for each classroom is not posted as required.
Corrected Jan 12, 2026, verified by the state Jan 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 28, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 24, 2025: Assessment
1 citation.
Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.
State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"
Inspector's note: 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.
Corrected Feb 4, 2025, verified by the state Feb 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 22, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 9 citations. Older history is on the official record.
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 Kids Day Care on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1718760.
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