Happy Life Child Development Center

Childcare Center|3700 N ROBISON RD, Texarkana, TX 75503|(903) 223-0403

License Information

Status
Licensed
License #
1739881
Expires
December 19, 2026
Licensed Capacity
88 children
Licensing Agency
Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

36 records
  • routine#862304686

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • self-report#862386232

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862304685

    3 violations found (2 high, 1 medium severity).

    Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

    Medium

    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.

    746.4503(b)Corrected 2025-11-13

    Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway

    High

    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.

    746.2909(4)Corrected 2025-11-13

    Recommend or impose an enforcement action

    High

    It was discovered that three of seven staff CPR/First Aid cards were falsified that were presented to licensing during inspection.

    745.8605Corrected 2025-11-13
  • routine#862304684

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862386231

    2 violations found (2 high severity).

    Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

    High

    This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that the operation was notified children were left unattended and failed to report to Child Care Regulations.

    746.305(a)(6)Corrected 2025-11-03

    Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    High

    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.

    746.1205(a)(4)Corrected 2025-11-03
  • routine#862304683

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862386230

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862304682

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862304681

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862304680

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862304679

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862304678

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862386229

    6 violations found (5 high, 1 medium severity).

    Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

    High

    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.

    746.305(a)(6)Corrected 2024-07-02

    Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    High

    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.

    746.1205(a)(4)Corrected 2024-07-02

    AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

    High

    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.

    745.635(3)Corrected 2024-07-02

    Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

    High

    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.

    746.1003(1)Corrected 2024-07-02

    Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

    Medium

    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.

    746.701(5)Corrected 2024-07-02

    Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

    High

    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.

    746.307(b)(4)Corrected 2024-07-02
  • routine#862304677

    2 violations found (2 high severity).

    Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    High

    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.

    746.3701(1)Corrected 2024-06-12

    Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    High

    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.

    746.1205(a)(4)Corrected 2024-06-12
  • complaint#862386228

    3 violations found (2 high, 1 medium severity).

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    High

    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.

    745.641Corrected 2024-08-21

    Illness Preventing Care - Symptoms of Possible Severe Illness

    Medium

    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.

    746.3601(3)(E)Corrected 2024-07-01

    No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

    High

    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.

    746.3703(d)Corrected 2024-07-01
  • complaint#862386227

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862304676

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862304675

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

    High

    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.

    746.2419(6)Corrected 2024-02-22
  • complaint#862386226

    3 violations found (2 high, 1 medium severity).

    Medication Records - Kept for 3 Months

    Medium

    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.

    746.3805(d)Corrected 2024-03-06

    AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

    High

    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.

    746.2415(b)Corrected 2024-03-06

    Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

    High

    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.

    746.2431Corrected 2024-03-06
  • routine#862304674

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • complaint#862386225

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862304673

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862304672

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862304671

    6 violations found (3 high, 3 medium severity).

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    High

    During follow up inspection operation had not obtained lacking complete address for their emergency contact.

    746.605(6)Corrected 2023-06-14

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

    High

    During follow up inspection the operation had not obtained the lacking medical authorization for one of the children.

    746.605(12)Corrected 2023-06-14

    Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

    Medium

    During follow up inspection operatio had not otained lacking employement affidavit for the three staff.

    746.901(4)Corrected 2023-06-14

    Children's Records - Health Statement

    Medium

    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.

    746.603(a)(3)Corrected 2023-06-14

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    High

    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.

    746.1601Corrected 2023-06-14

    Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    Medium

    During follow up iinspection there was one child under two years old that was watching a video on the tv.

    746.2207(a)Corrected 2023-06-14
  • routine#862304670

    5 violations found (2 high, 3 medium severity).

    Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

    Medium

    Three of four staff files reviewed were lacking their affidavit.

    746.901(4)Corrected 2023-06-12

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    High

    Three of five children's files reviewed were lacking complete address for their emergency contact.

    746.605(6)Corrected 2023-06-09

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

    High

    One of five children's files reviewed was lacking their medical authorization.

    746.605(12)Corrected 2023-06-05

    Children's Records - Health Statement

    Medium

    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.

    746.603(a)(3)Corrected 2023-06-12

    Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    Medium

    It was observed that children under two years old were watching a tv in their classroom.

    746.2207(a)Corrected 2023-06-05
  • routine#862304669

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

    High

    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.

    745.635(3)Corrected 2023-05-04
  • routine#862304668

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

    High

    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.

    745.635(3)Corrected 2023-05-02
  • assessment#862398478

    1 violation found (1 high severity).

    AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

    High

    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.

    745.635(3)Corrected 2023-04-28
  • complaint#862386224

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862304667

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862304666

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862304665

    3 violations found (2 high, 1 medium severity).

    Notification of Change in Space

    Medium

    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.

    746.301(2)Corrected 2022-11-15

    AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

    High

    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.

    745.635(3)Corrected 2022-11-15

    Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    High

    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.

    746.3407(12)Corrected 2022-11-15
  • routine#862304664

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862304663

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862304662

    No violations found. All areas in compliance.

    No violations

  • routine#862304661

    3 violations found (3 high severity).

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    High

    An initial fire inspecton was not available at inspection.

    746.5101(a)Corrected 2022-06-17

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    High

    An initial sanitation inspection was not available at inspection.

    746.3401(a)Corrected 2022-06-17

    Policies Comply with Rules

    High

    It was observed that the operational policies was lacking multiple required policies. A list was left with permit holder of missing policies.

    746.201(1)Corrected 2022-06-03

Availability

88 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$750$1,100/mo

By age group

Infant$950$1,400
Toddler$850$1,250
Preschool$750$1,100
School-age$450$750

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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