ACTIVE POOR Compliance

Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC

9404 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S, HOUSTON, TX 77099

License #1792862 | Expires: Apr 28, 2025

Day Care Center
Type
55
Capacity
15
Inspections
25
Violations

Compliance Summary

11
Critical
10
Serious
4
Moderate
0
Minor

Inspection History

Date Type Result Violations
Sep 25, 2025 OTHER Compliant 0
Sep 25, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Sep 23, 2025 OTHER Compliant 0
Mar 6, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Feb 4, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Dec 10, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Dec 10, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Oct 8, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Sep 30, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 5
Aug 26, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Aug 16, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Aug 14, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 9
Jul 16, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Jul 1, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 3
Mar 26, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 6

Violation Details

Moderate Corrected

The operation did not notify the parents of the safe sleep deficiency by using Form 2970, Notification of Safe Sleeping Deficiency.

Corrected: Oct 8, 2024

Serious Corrected

Two staff members who do not have two years of experience have not completed 24 hours of preservice training.

Corrected: Oct 25, 2024

Moderate Corrected

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.

Corrected: Oct 25, 2024

Moderate Corrected

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.

Corrected: Oct 25, 2024

Critical Corrected

Upon entering the infant classroom I observed two children ages seven and eleven months old asleep in rockers.

Corrected: Sep 30, 2024

Critical Corrected

During this inspection a caregiver allowed two infants ages seven and eleven months to use blankets while napping.

Corrected: Sep 30, 2024

Critical Corrected

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.

Corrected: Aug 16, 2024

Critical Corrected

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.

Corrected: Aug 14, 2024

Serious Corrected

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.

Corrected: Aug 21, 2024

Critical Corrected

A current driver's license is needed for one director.

Corrected: Sep 16, 2024

Critical Corrected

Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not available for five children who were transported during today's visit.

Serious Corrected

A twelve month old was served a blueberry pancake during today's visit. The child was not provided a sanitary holder for the pancake.

Critical Corrected

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.

Critical Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

Current transportation training is needed for two directors and one staff member who transports children.

Serious Corrected

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.

Critical Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

During this inspection I observed two unlabeled bottles in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles.

Critical Corrected

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.

Serious Corrected

The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom was torn.

Serious Corrected

During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric first aid training.

Serious Corrected

Electrical fans were observed on shelving accessible to children in the toddler and pre-k classrooms.

Moderate Corrected

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.

Critical Corrected

I observed a bottle of cleaning solution near the handwashing sink in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.

Serious Corrected

During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric CPR training.

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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.