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Happy Life Child Development Center
A licensed child care center in Texarkana, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 3700 N ROBISON RD, Texarkana, TX 75503
County: Bowie County
Phone: (903) 223-0403
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 88 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1739881
Permit: Full Permit, issued December 19, 2022
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 17 inspections
- 8 investigations
- 25 citations from these visits (risk level: High 12, Medium High 8, Medium 5)
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 May 25, 2022 to August 19, 2026, newest first: 41 visits and 45 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.
August 19, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 12, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 12, 2026 · Correction verified: August 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was observed that there were eighteen children with one caregiver when arriving at the operation with a specific age group of two years old. This was corrected when another caregiver arrived to the classroom.
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 12, 2026 · Correction verified: August 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was observed that one classroom had seven children present with children under 18 months who were more than 18 months in age difference. This was corrected when the group of children were spilt into two groups.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 12, 2026 · Correction verified: August 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was observed in the infant classroom there were two play yards that there were holes in the netting.
July 23, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 2, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 2, 2026 · Correction verified: July 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was observed that two children were resting or napping on non napping equipment in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when each of the children were provided with a nap mat or cot.
July 1, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 28, 2026 · Correction verified: August 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant based on information obtained. It was discovered that a caregiver was not using positive methods to redirect children due to their behaviors.
November 24, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 21, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
November 13, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
745.8605 - Recommend or impose an enforcement action
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 13, 2025 · Correction verified: November 17, 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.
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 13, 2025 · Correction verified: November 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 13, 2025 · Correction verified: November 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
October 14, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 10, 2025 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2025 · Correction verified: November 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.
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: November 3, 2025 · Correction verified: November 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
August 4, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 31, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
January 14, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 2, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 2, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 11, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 21, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 20, 2024 · Investigation · 6 citations
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 2, 2024 · Correction verified: July 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 2, 2024 · Correction verified: July 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 2, 2024 · Correction verified: July 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 2, 2024 · Correction verified: July 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 2, 2024 · Correction verified: July 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
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: July 2, 2024 · Correction verified: July 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
June 12, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
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: June 12, 2024 · Correction verified: June 21, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 12, 2024 · Correction verified: June 21, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
June 10, 2024 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.3601(3)(E) - Illness Preventing Care - Symptoms of Possible Severe Illness
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 1, 2024 · Correction verified: July 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 21, 2024 · Correction verified: August 21, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 1, 2024 · Correction verified: July 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
June 9, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
March 13, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 22, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 22, 2024 · Correction verified: March 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
February 20, 2024 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 6, 2024 · Correction verified: March 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 6, 2024 · Correction verified: March 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3805(d) - Medication Records - Kept for 3 Months
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 6, 2024 · Correction verified: March 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
November 13, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
November 9, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
November 2, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 21, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 14, 2023 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 14, 2023 · Correction verified: June 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During follow up inspection operation had not obtained lacking complete address for their emergency contact.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 14, 2023 · Correction verified: June 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During follow up iinspection there was one child under two years old that was watching a video on the tv.
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 14, 2023 · Correction verified: June 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During follow up inspection the operation had not obtained the lacking medical authorization for one of the children.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 14, 2023 · Correction verified: June 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: June 14, 2023 · Correction verified: June 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During follow up inspection operatio had not otained lacking employement affidavit for the three staff.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 14, 2023 · Correction verified: June 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
June 5, 2023 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 12, 2023 · Correction verified: June 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: June 12, 2023 · Correction verified: June 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three of four staff files reviewed were lacking their affidavit.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2023 · Correction verified: June 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was observed that children under two years old were watching a tv in their classroom.
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 5, 2023 · Correction verified: June 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of five children's files reviewed was lacking their medical authorization.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 9, 2023 · Correction verified: June 14, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three of five children's files reviewed were lacking complete address for their emergency contact.
May 4, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 4, 2023 · Correction verified: May 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
May 2, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 2, 2023 · Correction verified: May 4, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
April 28, 2023 · Assessment · 1 citation
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 28, 2023 · Correction verified: May 2, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
April 11, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
March 7, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
November 29, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 15, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 15, 2022 · Correction verified: November 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 15, 2022 · Correction verified: November 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 15, 2022 · Correction verified: November 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
September 13, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
August 11, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
June 20, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
May 25, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 17, 2022 · Correction verified: June 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An initial fire inspecton was not available at inspection.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 17, 2022 · Correction verified: June 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
An initial sanitation inspection was not available at inspection.
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 3, 2022 · Correction verified: June 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was observed that the operational policies was lacking multiple required policies. A list was left with permit holder of missing policies.
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