Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.02
- Local median
- 0.38
Happy Life Child Development Center
3700 N ROBISON RD, Texarkana, TX 75503-2413
- Operation number:
- 1739881
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Bowie
- Capacity:
- 88
- License effective:
- December 19, 2022
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9032230403
- Email:
- safehappylife3700@gmail.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 41 available inspections for Happy Life Child Development Center from May 25, 2022 through August 19, 2026.
16 inspections recorded violations, with 42 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 2, 2026 and involved sleep safety.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
Three later inspections, from July 23, 2026 through August 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 41
- Recorded violations
- 42
- Higher-concern violations
- 30
- Repeated topics
- 4
10 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
41 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 75503
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 37%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 39%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Sleep safety
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 20, 2024November 13, 2025July 2, 2026Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 20, 2024October 10, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 12, 2024June 20, 2024October 10, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 10, 2024June 20, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- It was observed that two children were resting or napping on non napping equipment in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when each of the children were provided with a nap mat or cot.
- Correction deadline
- July 2, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
- Official code
- 746.4503(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant based on information obtained. It was discovered that a caregiver was not using positive methods to redirect children due to their behaviors.
- Correction deadline
- July 28, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 12, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
- Official code
- 746.2803(4)(C)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- November 13, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 24, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
- Official code
- 746.4503(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- November 13, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 24, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
- Official code
- 746.2909(4)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- It was discovered that three of seven staff CPR/First Aid cards were falsified that were presented to licensing during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- November 13, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 17, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.8605 - Recommend or impose an enforcement action
- Official code
- 745.8605
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- November 3, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
- Official code
- 746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- November 3, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 13, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(4)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- July 2, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 11, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
- Official code
- 745.635(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- July 2, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 11, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- July 2, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 11, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
- Official code
- 746.1003(1)
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- July 2, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 11, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
- Official code
- 746.701(5)
Higher concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- July 2, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 11, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
- Official code
- 746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- July 2, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 11, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
- Official code
- 746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- June 12, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 21, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
- Official code
- 746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- June 12, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 21, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 21, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
- Official code
- 745.641
Medium concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- July 1, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 11, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.3601(3)(E) - Illness Preventing Care - Symptoms of Possible Severe Illness
- Official code
- 746.3601(3)(E)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- July 1, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 11, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
- Official code
- 746.3703(d)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- February 22, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 13, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
- Official code
- 746.2419(6)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- March 6, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 13, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- March 6, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 13, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
- Official code
- 746.2431
Medium concern: Medication
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- March 6, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 13, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.3805(d) - Medication Records - Kept for 3 Months
- Official code
- 746.3805(d)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During follow up inspection operation had not obtained lacking complete address for their emergency contact.
- Correction deadline
- June 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 21, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
- Official code
- 746.605(6)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- June 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 21, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During follow up inspection the operation had not obtained the lacking medical authorization for one of the children.
- Correction deadline
- June 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 21, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
- Official code
- 746.605(12)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- During follow up iinspection there was one child under two years old that was watching a video on the tv.
- Correction deadline
- June 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 21, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
- Official code
- 746.2207(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- June 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 21, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- During follow up inspection operatio had not otained lacking employement affidavit for the three staff.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
- Official code
- 746.901(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- One of five children's files reviewed was lacking their medical authorization.
- Correction deadline
- June 5, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
- Official code
- 746.605(12)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Three of five children's files reviewed were lacking complete address for their emergency contact.
- Correction deadline
- June 9, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
- Official code
- 746.605(6)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Three of four staff files reviewed were lacking their affidavit.
- Correction deadline
- June 12, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
- Official code
- 746.901(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- June 12, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- It was observed that children under two years old were watching a tv in their classroom.
- Correction deadline
- June 5, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 14, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
- Official code
- 746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- May 4, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 18, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
- Official code
- 745.635(3)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- May 2, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 4, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
- Official code
- 745.635(3)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- April 28, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 2, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
- Official code
- 745.635(3)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- November 15, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 30, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
- Official code
- 746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- November 15, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 30, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
- Official code
- 745.635(3)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- November 15, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 30, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
- Official code
- 746.301(2)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- It was observed that the operational policies was lacking multiple required policies. A list was left with permit holder of missing policies.
- Correction deadline
- June 3, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 13, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
- Official code
- 746.201(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An initial sanitation inspection was not available at inspection.
- Correction deadline
- June 17, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 20, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- An initial fire inspecton was not available at inspection.
- Correction deadline
- June 17, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 20, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
- Official code
- 746.5101(a)