Viva Friends

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 38 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Meals provided
• Snacks provided

Location and nearby daycares

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

1798873

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

January 2025

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

8 inspections on record, most recent May 12, 2026. 4 of 9 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.

• May 12, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• May 1, 2026Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.2415(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High

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

    During an investigation inspection, an infant younger than 12 months of age was observed to be sleeping with a blanket in their crib. This was corrected at the inspection when the blanket was removed.

    Corrected May 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 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

    During an investigation inspection, a child was observed to wander out of the sight of a caregiver and ended up in a different area of the operation.

    Corrected May 1, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Apr 28, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Dec 2, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

    During inspection it was found that the area requiring loose-fill was less than the required depth of 6 inches.

    Corrected Feb 6, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 4, 2024Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.5205(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    The last documented fire drill was for 9/2024. A fire drill was not conducted in 10/2024. This was corrected when a fire drill and severe weather drill were both completed during the inspection.

    Corrected Nov 4, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Oct 8, 2024Inspection7 standards cited

  • 746.401(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

    The last inspection was not posted with the required postings.

    Corrected Oct 8, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    Written feeding instructions were not current for the infants in care enrolled.

    Corrected Oct 10, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.501(a)(12)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening

    The operation was missing the following operational policies and procedures suspension and expulsion, infant safe sleep, vision/hearing, promotion of indoor and outdoor activities, insect repellent/sunscreen, parent participation, nursing mothers, employee vaccinations, parent can visit unannounced, and gang free zone.

    Corrected Oct 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.605(11)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

    One of the four children files did not have authorization for medical treatment in the event of an emergency.

    Corrected Oct 10, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4309Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked

    The gate leading to the playground and counted as an emergency exit was locked and could not be unlocked without locating a key from an operation staff that was off site at the time of the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection by unlocking the gate so that the exit path was clear and accessible should the caregivers and children need to exit.

    Corrected Oct 8, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

    One toilet counted in capacity was not functioning during the unannounced inspection. Trashcans accessible to the children in care did not have lids. The closet holding cleaning supplies was unlocked and accessible to the children in care. This was corrected during the inspection. A lock was secured at the top of the door, making all supplies inaccessible to the children in care. Play equipment was observed broken on the playground.

    Corrected Oct 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records

    Four of the four personnel files audited were missing an eligible backgorund check letter, affidavit of employment, date of hire, and a signed acknowledgement of the operational and personnel policies and procedures.

    Corrected Oct 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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