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Licensed Center · Texas

Happy Hugs Daycare And Preschool LLC

9404 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Houston

Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · Map

1 deficiency cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
55
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
05:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips,Night Care
Accepts child care subsidies
No
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Apr 28, 2025
Phone
2815757865

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

11High risk
11Medium-high risk
4Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
14Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Apr 23, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
    Inspector's note: The operation has not completed the required number of lockdown drills. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-27.
Sep 25, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 25, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 23, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 6, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 4, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 10, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 10, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 8, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970
    Inspector's note: The operation did not notify the parents of the safe sleep deficiency by using Form 2970, Notification of Safe Sleeping Deficiency. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-08.
Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    Inspector's note: During this inspection a caregiver allowed two infants ages seven and eleven months to use blankets while napping. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-09-30.
  • Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
    Inspector's note: Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Six children needed a health statement Five children needed emergency contact information, Three children needed a special needs statement. Two children needed updated immunization records. One child needed an address for the emergency care center. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-25.
  • Critical Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
    Inspector's note: Upon entering the infant classroom I observed two children ages seven and eleven months old asleep in rockers. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-09-30.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
    Inspector's note: Two staff members who do not have two years of experience have not completed 24 hours of preservice training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-10-25.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records
    Inspector's note: Records were evaluated for five staff members and the following was determined: A Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment is needed for five staff members. Four staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications. Five staff members need a statement of center policies. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-10-25.
Aug 26, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 16, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: Upon arrival a four year old was observed alone in the pre-k classroom watching television. Note: The caregiver removed the child from the classroom and placed them with the group of children who were seated in the lobby area. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-16.
Aug 14, 2024 · Inspection
9 deficiencies cited
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: A caregiver responsible for transporting a group of five children ages 4-9 years old did not have an active background check. The operation replaced the driver during this inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-14.
  • Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
    Inspector's note: Pediatric first CPR certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric CPR training was not available for an additional director. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-21.
  • Critical Driver Has Current Driver's License
    Inspector's note: A current driver's license is needed for one director. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-09-16.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
    Inspector's note: The operations transportation binder was reviewed and it did not include parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child that was transported. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-14.
  • Critical Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
    Inspector's note: An infant was observed in a restrictive device longer than fifteen minutes during this inspection and was brought to the attention of the caregiver in charge. Note: The child was observed in the restive device for approximately 47 minutes. The director removed the child from the restrictive device upon arrival. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-14.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
    Inspector's note: Current transportation training is needed for two directors and one staff member who transports children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-15.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
    Inspector's note: Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not available for five children who were transported during today's visit. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-14.
  • Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
    Inspector's note: Pediatric first aid training certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric first aid training was not available for an additional director. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-21.
  • Critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
    Inspector's note: A twelve month old was served a blueberry pancake during today's visit. The child was not provided a sanitary holder for the pancake. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-14.
Jul 16, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 1, 2024 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
    Inspector's note: A four month old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard with a bib and pacifier with attachment. Note: The infant caregiver removed the pacifier and attachment. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-01.
  • Critical Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
    Inspector's note: During this inspection I observed two unlabeled bottles in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Notification of Additional Services Offered
    Inspector's note: The operation is not permitted for field trips. During this inspection it was observed the operation took a total of five field trips in the month of June. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-01.
Mar 26, 2024 · Inspection
6 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
    Inspector's note: The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom was torn. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-01.
  • Critical Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
    Inspector's note: Electrical fans were observed on shelving accessible to children in the toddler and pre-k classrooms. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-26.
  • Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
    Inspector's note: I observed a bottle of cleaning solution near the handwashing sink in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
    Inspector's note: During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric first aid training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-26.
  • Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
    Inspector's note: During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric CPR training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-26.
  • Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
    Inspector's note: Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Two children needed the telephone number of the school they attend. Two children needed the date of admission. Two children needed a health statement signed by a physician. One child needed an emergency contact other than the parent. Two children needed emergency care information such as physician name, address, and phone number. One child needed authorization for emergency care. A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy. A parent signature is needed on the food allergy emergency plan for one child. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-09.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.