Happy Days Dcc
602 W NOPAL ST, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834 · Dimmit County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 79
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Valerie Munoz
- Phone
- (830) 876-9462
- Regulated since
- Jan 31, 1997
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 95152 · number 55484
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 8 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (4), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 16 | 14 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (2), Other (7) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Illness & medication (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
An infant was propped up with a padded infant wedge on their side and there was no sleep exeption form on file for the infant. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and the padded wedge was removed.
HHSC 746.2427(a) — AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-17. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Safety & premises
The emergency practice drills had not been documented since April 2026. This was corrected at inspection when the documentation for emergency practices was updated to include drills practiced from April to August 2026.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-17.
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Illness & medication Serious
One out of eight child records were lacking current immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-31. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Staff background & training
One out of eight staff records were incomplete as it was lacking the orientation statement, notarized affidavit, pre-employment affidavit, diploma/education verification, pre-service information, etc.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
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Other Serious
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May 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of four employee training records were not available for review.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-30. Correction verified 2026-03-26.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Infant feeding instructions had not been updated in over 30 days for one infant not yet ready for table food.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-07.
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Other
Safety drills have not been documented since April 2025.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-07.
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Food & allergies
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Oct 1, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver stepped out of their classroom for a very brief moment leaving children unsupervised.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-30. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation was out of ratio when they go on walks outside of the daycare in the neighborhood. There were at least 12 children present ranging in age from 18 months to 4 years old with only 3-4 caregivers present.
HHSC 746.1801(a) — Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-30. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation was not following all field trip requirements when taking children for walks around the neighborhood. Some examples include: children did not wear any identifying information with the operation's name and phone number such as a shirt or nametag; permission slips were not always signed; there was no 48-hour notice posted; emergency consents or contact information was not taken.
HHSC 746.3001 — Field Trips - Ensure Safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-30. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation that they were offering field trips as a service.
HHSC 746.301(7) — Notification of Additional Services Offered
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-30. Correction verified 2025-10-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Based on the preponderance of information gathered, a caregiver did not give a child a piece of candy after the child misbehaved. The candy was given to the rest of the children in the class.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-27. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Food & allergies Serious
Based on the preponderance of information gathered, a caregiver used a food item as a reward after a piece of candy was given to children for good behavior.
HHSC 746.3301(h) — Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-27. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Re-cite: Four infants were observed to be swaddled while asleep in their crib for naptime. The sleep exception forms on file did not indicate that swaddling was medically necessary. This was corrected when it was addressed and the swaddles were removed.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-06. Correction verified 2024-11-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
1 out of 4 employee records reviewed were lacking 6 annual training hours for the 2023-2024 training year.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-04.
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Staff background & training
The director's record was lacking an annual training topic.
HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-10-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two infants were observed to be swaddled while laying in their crib for naptime. The sleep exception forms on file did not indicate that swaddling was medically necessary. This was corrected when it was addressed with the caregiver and the swaddles were removed.
HHSC 746.2428 — No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-25. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Two classrooms were observed to come inside from outdoor activities and the children did not wash their hands. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregivers and the children washed their hands.
HHSC 746.3417(4) — Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The diaper changing table in a toddler room needs to be replaced. It is missing a part of the smooth surface covering making it difficult to sanitize.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-01. Correction verified 2024-11-06.
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Other
The children's products certification was last certified on 01/03/2023. This was corrected at inspection when the form was updated and posted.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-25.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregivers of the center used language not appropriate for children.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-02. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Other Serious
The center was cited for a caregiver inappropriately grabbing a child.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-02. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not follow suspension and expulsion policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(8) — Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-07. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Other Serious
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Aug 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One caregiver went to open front door and left another caregiver in charge of 2 classrooms which put caregiver out of ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
A wood door on playground was broken and screws were exposed. The grass was high in some areas of playground and sharp thorns were in tall grass.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-03. Correction verified 2024-07-02.
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Other Serious
Children under 5 years old were playing in open space that was not fenced in.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-26. Correction verified 2024-06-26.
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Other Serious
The center did not have proper loose fill depth underneath swings.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-24. Correction verified 2024-07-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 21, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver was concentrating on the negative behavior and not offering praise or encouragement for positive behavior.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(A) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
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Other Serious
A caregiver was using language that humiliated the children.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-15. Correction verified 2024-08-20.
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Other Serious
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Dec 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One out of ten children's records evaluated lacked a copy of immunization record.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-20. Correction verified 2022-12-16.
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Illness & medication
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Jan 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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