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Happy Kids Day Care
A licensed child care center in Austin, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 5709 MANOR RD, Austin, TX 78723
County: Travis County
Phone: (512) 928-3615
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 47 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1718760
Permit: Full Permit, issued March 16, 2021
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 7 inspections
- 2 assessments
- 16 citations from these visits (risk level: Medium High 10, Medium 4, Medium Low 2)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from November 16, 2021 to September 30, 2026, newest first: 15 visits and 27 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
September 30, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 14, 2026 · Correction verified: October 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At inspection, the operation could not provide documentation for monthly smoke, CO2 and smoke alarm testing.
January 23, 2026 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: February 2, 2026 · Correction verified: February 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
December 11, 2025 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2026 · Correction verified: January 13, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The activity plan for each classroom is not posted as required.
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2026 · Correction verified: January 13, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have evacuation plans posted.
746.3401(b) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2026 · Correction verified: January 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection conducted and the lst date of documentation provided for an inspection was on 03/20/2024
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2026 · Correction verified: January 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have an updated Fire inspection and the last inspecton was 01/19/2023
March 28, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 24, 2025 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: February 4, 2025 · Correction verified: February 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
January 22, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 17, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 13, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 5, 2024 · Correction verified: March 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 5, 2024 · Correction verified: March 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 5, 2024 · Correction verified: March 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 5, 2024 · Correction verified: March 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.
February 22, 2024 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2024 · Correction verified: March 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2024 · Correction verified: March 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Garbage cans were observed wirh no lid.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2024 · Correction verified: March 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2024 · Correction verified: March 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2024 · Correction verified: March 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.
March 3, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One twelve month old infant was observed sleeping in a crib. A bottle was observed in the crib with the child. This was corrected when the director removed the bottle from the crib.
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection, an employee was observed onsite that did not have their background check. This was corrected when the person left the operation. The director ran the background check during the inspection.
March 1, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
January 30, 2023 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: February 2, 2023 · Correction verified: February 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
March 29, 2022 · Inspection · 8 citations
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 15, 2022 · Correction verified: April 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child was missing an updated infant feeding instruction for the month of March.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 15, 2022 · Correction verified: April 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six children's files were reviewed. Three children were missing an emergency contact address. Two children were missing the emergency authorization address for the doctor or hospital and the parent signature.
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 29, 2022 · Correction verified: April 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 15, 2022 · Correction verified: April 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three children needed up to date immunizations.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four outlets were missing the outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection when the Director replaced the plug covers.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: April 8, 2022 · Correction verified: April 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six staff files were reviewed. One staff member was missing the notarized affidavit.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 15, 2022 · Correction verified: April 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A garbage can inside the preschool classroom, and a garbage can outside were missing the lids to make them inaccessible. Two outdoor play structures have chipped paint and rust that needs to be repaired. The garbage cans were removed during the inspection.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 13, 2022 · Correction verified: May 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
6 staff files were reviewed. Two staff members were missing 17 hours of annual training to include SIDS, emergency preparedness, hazardous materials and communicable diseases. One staff member needed 13 hours of training including SIDS, child abuse, and emergency preparedness.
November 22, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
November 16, 2021 · Investigation · No citations
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.