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Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC

9404 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Houston, TX 77099 · Harris County

Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 55 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 26 citations, 11 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (6 of 26). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #713 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 5% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 5%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #713 of 882 centers in Houston
11High risk
11Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
26 citations from 14 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications6
Records & paperwork4
Other standards3
Sleep safety2
Staff ratios2
Health & medication2
Transportation2
Food & feeding2
Building & playground safety1
Caregiver conduct1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighApr 23, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year §746.5205(3)
The operation has not completed the required number of lockdown drills.
Correction verified May 4, 2026
MediumOct 8, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Parental Notification - Safe Sleeping Deficiency Use Form 2970 §746.311(b)
The operation did not notify the parents of the safe sleep deficiency by using Form 2970, Notification of Safe Sleeping Deficiency.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2024
MediumSep 30, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
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.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2024
HighSep 30, 2024InspectionSleep safety
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 §746.2426(a)(2)
Upon entering the infant classroom I observed two children ages seven and eleven months old asleep in rockers.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2024
Medium HighSep 30, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Two staff members who do not have two years of experience have not completed 24 hours of preservice training.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2024
HighSep 30, 2024InspectionCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
During this inspection a caregiver allowed two infants ages seven and eleven months to use blankets while napping.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2024
MediumSep 30, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
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.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2024
HighAug 16, 2024InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
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.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024
Medium HighAug 14, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
A twelve month old was served a blueberry pancake during today's visit. The child was not provided a sanitary holder for the pancake.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2024
Medium HighAug 14, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
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.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2024
HighAug 14, 2024InspectionOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
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.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2024
HighAug 14, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not available for five children who were transported during today's visit.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2024
HighAug 14, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
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.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2024
Medium HighAug 14, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
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.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2024
Medium HighAug 14, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
Current transportation training is needed for two directors and one staff member who transports children.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2024
HighAug 14, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child §746.5617(a)(4)
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.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2024
HighAug 14, 2024InspectionTransportation
Driver Has Current Driver's License §746.5617(b)
A current driver's license is needed for one director.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2024
Medium HighJul 1, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
During this inspection I observed two unlabeled bottles in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Corrected during the visit
HighJul 1, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Additional Services Offered §746.301(7)
The operation is not permitted for field trips. During this inspection it was observed the operation took a total of five field trips in the month of June.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2024
HighJul 1, 2024InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
A four month old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard with a bib and pacifier with attachment. Note: The infant caregiver removed the pacifier and attachment.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2024
Medium HighMar 26, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom was torn.
Correction verified Apr 18, 2024
HighMar 26, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
I observed a bottle of cleaning solution near the handwashing sink in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 26, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric CPR training.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2024
Medium HighMar 26, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric first aid training.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2024
MediumMar 26, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Two children needed the telephone number of the school they attend. Two children needed the date of admission. Two children needed a health statement signed by a physician. One child needed an emergency contact other than the parent. Two children needed emergency care information such as physician name, address, and phone number. One child needed authorization for emergency care. A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy. A parent signature is needed on the food allergy emergency plan for one child.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2024
Medium HighMar 26, 2024InspectionOther standards
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded §746.3701(3)
Electrical fans were observed on shelving accessible to children in the toddler and pre-k classrooms.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity55 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 28, 2025
DirectorPavani Divya Sattiraju
Phone2815757865
State operation #1792862

Common questions

Does Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC’s hours?

5 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 11 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 30, 2024: “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.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #713 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 5% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC last inspected?

Apr 23, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1792862 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.