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Happy Days Childcare and Preschool

4461 RIDGECREST CIR, Amarillo, TX 79109-5475

Operation number:
1720082
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Randall
Capacity:
148
License effective:
January 21, 2022
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8066701443
Email:
shannon.pond@yahoo.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 37 available inspections for Happy Days Childcare and Preschool from September 28, 2021 through July 2, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 21, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

Four later inspections, from May 6, 2026 through July 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
37

12 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

37 total inspections vs 16 local median in 79109

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.16
Local median
0.15

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
5%
Local median
7%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
14%
Local median
13%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.6

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation added a class space and did not notify licensing before the change happened.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Official code
746.301(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A food allergy plan did not have the doctor's signature.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present and working without an active background check submitted.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Official code
745.621(a)(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
Official code
746.2205(a)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
An employee was hired and worked, without being enrolled in a child-care career program.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1109(b)(3)(A) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC
Official code
746.1109(b)(3)(A)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901