Annette Happy Kids Daycare
9436 N HOUSTON ROSSLYN RD STE C, Houston, TX 77088 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 36
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-12:00 AM
- Director / administrator
- Annette Smith
- Phone
- (346) 304-4629
- Regulated since
- Jan 9, 2026
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1520154 · number 1827278
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (3) |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
CCR observed two children under the age of two watching the Paw Patrol cartoon on a tablet. Correction made: The caregiver turned off the cartoon.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's fire inspection has not been completed since 8/15/2025.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-25. Correction verified 2026-09-18.
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Other
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Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
CCR observed an infant strapped in a baby swing, sleeping in the restrictive device.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(2) — 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In the Pre-K classroom, CCR observed baseboard peeling off the wall and a missing floor tile that exposed the concrete beneath.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-18. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
CCR reviewed two caregiver training certificates, neither of which specified the topics covered during the training sessions.
HHSC 746.1319(b) — Block certification training include hours and topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
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Staff background & training
CCR observed two training certificates did not specify the trainer's qualifications.
HHSC 746.1329(b)(5) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
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Other Serious
CCR observed the infant caregiver leaving an infant unsupervised in the classroom.
HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-22. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
CCR observed that the rocking equipment which the child sits on is not six feet from the perimeter.
HHSC 746.4813(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
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Other Serious
CCR observed that there was no loose fill material under the seesaws on the playground.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-20. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's policy is missing the following information: an unassigned epinephrine procedure, a statement of parents' rights, a safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months, revisions to its discipline policy, services for children with special needs, and a procedure for parents to discuss questions or concerns with the director.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-06. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
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Food & allergies
The first aid kit is missing a thermometer.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(7) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-22. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation policy was not provided during the inspection.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-22. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.