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Licensed center · Houston, TX

Happy Hugs Daycare And Preschool LLC

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 5:00 AM today
  • Capacity 55
  • School transportation
  • Night care

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9404 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
Houston, TX 77099 Map and directions
Hours
5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
55 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
14 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 5:00 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ThursdayToday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 55 children
  • Does not accept child care assistance
  • School-age care
  • Before-school care
  • Meals provided
  • After-school care
  • Snacks provided
  • Part-time care
  • Transportation to and from school
  • Field trips
  • Night care

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Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit
On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
Operation number
1792862
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
April 2025
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

14 inspections on record, most recent Apr 23, 2026. 7 of 16 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • Apr 23, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.5205(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

      The operation has not completed the required number of lockdown drills.

      Corrected Apr 27, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Sep 25, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Sep 25, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Sep 23, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Oct 8, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.311(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970

      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 · Technical assistance given

  • Sep 30, 2024Inspection5 standards cited
    • 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

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

      Corrected Sep 30, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Records Maintained

      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 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Personnel Records

      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

    • 746.2426(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      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

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

      Corrected Sep 30, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1301(a)(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

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

      Corrected Oct 25, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Aug 16, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

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

      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 · Technical assistance given

  • Aug 14, 2024Inspection9 standards cited
    • 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      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.

      Corrected Aug 21, 2024

    • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

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

      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.

      Corrected Aug 14, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5617(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

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

      Corrected Aug 14, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3317(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

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

      Corrected Aug 14, 2024

    • 746.5617(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Driver Has Current Driver's License

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

      Corrected Sep 16, 2024 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1301(a)(7)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

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

      Corrected Aug 15, 2024

    • 746.5617(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

      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 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      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

    • 746.2417(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

      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.

      Corrected Aug 14, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

26 standards cited across 14 inspections, most recently Apr 23, 2026. All 26 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High1142%
  • Medium High1142%
  • Medium415%
  • Medium Low0
  • Low0
Visits with nothing cited
7 of 14 shown
Corrected at the visit
2 of 26 findings, 24 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Apr 23, 2026

Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.

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