ACTIVE POOR Compliance

Happy Days Childcare and Preschool

4461 RIDGECREST CIR, AMARILLO, TX 79109

License #1720082 | Expires: Jan 21, 2022

Day Care Center
Type
131
Capacity
34
Inspections
8
Violations

Compliance Summary

2
Critical
1
Serious
5
Moderate
0
Minor

Inspection History

Date Type Result Violations
Jan 7, 2026 OTHER Violations Found 1
Jan 2, 2026 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Dec 31, 2025 OTHER Compliant 0
Dec 18, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Sep 10, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Sep 9, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Sep 5, 2025 OTHER Compliant 0
Jun 11, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Sep 26, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Sep 24, 2024 OTHER Compliant 0
Aug 28, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jun 10, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jun 7, 2024 OTHER Compliant 0
May 21, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 24, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 22, 2024 OTHER Compliant 0
Apr 16, 2024 OTHER Violations Found 1
Apr 12, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 4, 2024 OTHER Violations Found 1
Nov 15, 2023 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jan 6, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Dec 6, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Dec 4, 2022 OTHER Compliant 0
Jun 16, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jun 3, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jun 2, 2022 OTHER Compliant 0
Mar 7, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Mar 4, 2022 OTHER Compliant 0
Feb 1, 2022 OTHER Compliant 0
Jan 3, 2022 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Nov 22, 2021 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Sep 28, 2021 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
May 20, 2021 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Apr 29, 2021 Annual Inspection Violations Found 4

Violation Details

Critical Corrected

A caregiver was present and working without an active background check submitted.

Corrected: Jan 8, 2026

Moderate Corrected

Based on the information obtained there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that children are left in the bucket seats for prolonged periods of time without planned activities and opportunities to move freely in the room.

Corrected: May 15, 2024

Moderate Corrected

An employee was hired and worked, without being enrolled in a child-care career program.

Corrected: May 3, 2024

Moderate Corrected

Out of 10 personnel records reviewed, five records were lacking photo identification in the file. Three of the staff had their photo id copied and added to their file at inspection. Nine records was lacking documentation of pre service and orientation training with signatures for the employee and trainer. Four records was lacking proof of educational qualifications.

Corrected: Jan 13, 2023

Moderate Corrected

An enclosed outdoor area had only one exit in the form of a gate. There were no other exits for this space.

Corrected: May 6, 2021

Moderate Corrected

In a classroom that will be used by three-year-old children, all toys and activities are stored in an office that is connected to the class. They are not easily accessible to children.

Corrected: Apr 29, 2021

Critical Corrected

The operation did not have a fire inspection completed. The operation also does not have a health inspection or gas leak inspection.

Corrected: Aug 6, 2021

Serious Corrected

There is a small tree stump in the outdoor area that could present a possible tripping hazard to children.

Corrected: May 5, 2021

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Data Source: texas_dfps — Last updated: Mar 4, 2026
Data is provided as-is from public government records. It may not reflect changes since the last inspection.