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Childcare center · Carrizo Springs, TX
Happy Days DCC
A licensed child care center in Carrizo Springs, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 602 W NOPAL ST, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834
County: Dimmit County
Phone: (830) 876-9462
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 79 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 55484
Permit: Full Permit, issued January 31, 1997
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 19 inspections
- 7 investigations
- 29 citations from these visits (risk level: High 10, Medium High 12, Medium 7)
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 January 25, 2022 to September 1, 2026, newest first: 28 visits and 30 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 1, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 17, 2026 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The emergency practice drills had not been documented since April 2026. This was corrected at inspection when the documentation for emergency practices was updated to include drills practiced from April to August 2026.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 31, 2026 · Correction verified: August 25, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of eight child records were lacking current immunizations.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 21, 2026 · Correction verified: August 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of eight staff records were incomplete as it was lacking the orientation statement, notarized affidavit, pre-employment affidavit, diploma/education verification, pre-service information, etc.
746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 17, 2026 · Correction verified: September 1, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant was propped up with a padded infant wedge on their side and there was no sleep exeption form on file for the infant. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and the padded wedge was removed.
August 11, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
May 28, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 26, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 30, 2026 · Correction verified: March 26, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of four employee training records were not available for review.
February 25, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 17, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
January 29, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
November 4, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 3, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 10, 2025 · Correction verified: October 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infant feeding instructions had not been updated in over 30 days for one infant not yet ready for table food.
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 7, 2025 · Correction verified: October 7, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Safety drills have not been documented since April 2025.
October 1, 2025 · Investigation · 4 citations
746.3001 - Field Trips - Ensure Safety
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 30, 2025 · Correction verified: November 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation was not following all field trip requirements when taking children for walks around the neighborhood. Some examples include: children did not wear any identifying information with the operation's name and phone number such as a shirt or nametag; permission slips were not always signed; there was no 48-hour notice posted; emergency consents or contact information was not taken.
746.1801(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 30, 2025 · Correction verified: November 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation was out of ratio when they go on walks outside of the daycare in the neighborhood. There were at least 12 children present ranging in age from 18 months to 4 years old with only 3-4 caregivers present.
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 30, 2025 · Correction verified: October 30, 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.
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 30, 2025 · Correction verified: November 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver stepped out of their classroom for a very brief moment leaving children unsupervised.
September 4, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
August 27, 2025 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.3301(h) - Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 27, 2025 · Correction verified: November 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the preponderance of information gathered, a caregiver used a food item as a reward after a piece of candy was given to children for good behavior.
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 27, 2025 · Correction verified: November 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the preponderance of information gathered, a caregiver did not give a child a piece of candy after the child misbehaved. The candy was given to the rest of the children in the class.
April 25, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
December 10, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 12, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 6, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 6, 2024 · Correction verified: November 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Re-cite: Four infants were observed to be swaddled while asleep in their crib for naptime. The sleep exception forms on file did not indicate that swaddling was medically necessary. This was corrected when it was addressed and the swaddles were removed.
October 25, 2024 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2024 · Correction verified: October 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director's record was lacking an annual training topic.
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two classrooms were observed to come inside from outdoor activities and the children did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregivers and the children washed their hands.
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2024 · Correction verified: November 6, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two infants were observed to be swaddled while laying in their crib for naptime. The sleep exception forms on file did not indicate that swaddling was medically necessary. This was corrected when it was addressed with the caregiver and the swaddles were removed.
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 8, 2024 · Correction verified: November 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 out of 4 employee records reviewed were lacking 6 annual training hours for the 2023-2024 training year.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The children's products certification was last certified on 01/03/2023. This was corrected at inspection when the form was updated and posted.
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2024 · Correction verified: November 6, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The diaper changing table in a toddler room needs to be replaced. It is missing a part of the smooth surface covering making it difficult to sanitize.
October 18, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 20, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 12, 2024 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 2, 2024 · Correction verified: October 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregivers of the center used language not appropriate for children.
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 7, 2024 · Correction verified: October 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not follow suspension and expulsion policy.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 2, 2024 · Correction verified: October 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The center was cited for a caregiver inappropriately grabbing a child.
August 12, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
July 2, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 26, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 3, 2024 · Correction verified: July 2, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A wood door on playground was broken and screws were exposed. The grass was high in some areas of playground and sharp thorns were in tall grass.
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2024 · Correction verified: July 2, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The center did not have proper loose fill depth underneath swings.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver went to open front door and left another caregiver in charge of 2 classrooms which put caregiver out of ratio.
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 26, 2024 · Correction verified: June 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children under 5 years old were playing in open space that was not fenced in.
June 21, 2024 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 15, 2024 · Correction verified: August 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was concentrating on the negative behavior and not offering praise or encouragement for positive behavior.
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 15, 2024 · Correction verified: August 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was using language that humiliated the children.
December 7, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
December 13, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 20, 2022 · Correction verified: December 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of ten children's records evaluated lacked a copy of immunization record.
January 25, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
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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.