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Kids R Happy

10502 GRANT RD, Houston, TX 77070 · Harris County

62cited violations
12serious
24inspections & investigations
1enforcement actions

Program

Type
Licensed center
Licensed capacity
68
Ages
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator
Maria Sader
Phone
(281) 807-1717
Regulated since
Oct 4, 2012
HHSC IDs
Operation 1005110 · number 1430307
Official record
HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Year by year

YearViolationsSeriousMain categories
2026124 Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (2)
2025186 Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (6), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4)
202480 Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2)
2022142 Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (8), Other (2)
2021100 Supervision & ratios (2), Records & paperwork (4), Other (4)

Enforcement actions

HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.

Inspections, investigations & assessments

  1. Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training Serious

      A caregiver with "Pending" status background check was observed in a classroom with children. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed from the classroom.

      HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-04.

    • Staff background & training

      A caregiver was having their CPR/FA expired since 8/16/2026.

      HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-08.

    • Safety & premises

      The Safety Drill documentation was reviewed and observe to be missing the Fire Drill for the month of July and August.

      HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-18.

    • Records & paperwork

      Three children files were observed missing the required health statement information.

      HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-08.

    HHSC inspection history

  2. Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training Serious

      A caregiver with "Pending" status background check was observed in a classroom with children. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed from the classroom.

      HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-04.

    • Staff background & training

      A caregiver was having their CPR/FA expired since 8/16/2026.

      HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-08.

    • Safety & premises

      The Safety Drill documentation was reviewed and observe to be missing the Fire Drill for the month of July and August.

      HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-18.

    • Records & paperwork

      Three children files were observed missing the required health statement information.

      HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-08.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  3. Mar 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  4. Mar 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

  5. Mar 12, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      Based on the information obtained from the investigation. It was determined that the director did not ensure the operation is in compliance with the Minimum Standards.

      HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-17.

    • Staff background & training

      Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to provide proper training to the staff members at the operation.

      HHSC 746.201(3) — Make Provisions for Training

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-17.

    HHSC inspection history

  6. Mar 12, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      Based on the information obtained from the investigation. It was determined that the director did not ensure the operation is in compliance with the Minimum Standards.

      HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-17.

    • Staff background & training

      Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it was determined that the operation failed to provide proper training to the staff members at the operation.

      HHSC 746.201(3) — Make Provisions for Training

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-17.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  7. Oct 28, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      This standard was recited. This standard was recited as the operation failed to submit the Fire Inspection report by the compliance date. The current Fire inspection report was not available for review during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-14.

    HHSC inspection history

  8. Oct 28, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      This standard was recited. This standard was recited as the operation failed to submit the Fire Inspection report by the compliance date. The current Fire inspection report was not available for review during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-14.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  9. Sep 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

  10. Sep 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  11. Sep 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Other Serious

      An infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier clipped to their chest.

      HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-22.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      Three infants were observed sleeping in the cribs with stuffed animals and blankets. This was corrected when the safe sleep hazards were removed from the cribs.

      HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-18.

    • Other

      Three infants' feeding instructions form were reviewed and observed not current.

      HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-22.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      A two months old infants was observed sleeping face down in the crib during the inspection. This was corrected when the infant was turned over during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.2427 — AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-18.

    • Safety & premises

      The current Fire inspection report were not available for review during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-22. Correction verified 2025-10-28.

    • Supervision & ratios

      A two months old infants present at the operation did not have the admission information for reviewed during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-22.

    • Records & paperwork

      Two infants files were reviewed and missing the health statements on file.

      HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-22. Correction verified 2025-09-10.

    HHSC inspection history

  12. Sep 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Other Serious

      An infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier clipped to their chest.

      HHSC 746.2401(6) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-22.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      Three infants were observed sleeping in the cribs with stuffed animals and blankets. This was corrected when the safe sleep hazards were removed from the cribs.

      HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-18.

    • Other

      Three infants' feeding instructions form were reviewed and observed not current.

      HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-22.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      A two months old infants was observed sleeping face down in the crib during the inspection. This was corrected when the infant was turned over during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.2427 — AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-18.

    • Safety & premises

      The current Fire inspection report were not available for review during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-22. Correction verified 2025-10-28.

    • Supervision & ratios

      A two months old infants present at the operation did not have the admission information for reviewed during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-22.

    • Records & paperwork

      Two infants files were reviewed and missing the health statements on file.

      HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-22. Correction verified 2025-09-10.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  13. Jan 24, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      The operation failed to report the number of employees who have left the operation for 2024.

      HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees

      HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-02-24.

    HHSC inspection history

  14. Jan 24, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      The operation failed to report the number of employees who have left the operation for 2024.

      HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees

      HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-27. Correction verified 2025-02-24.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  15. Oct 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training

      The pre-service training for one caregiver in the 2-3yo classroom was observed not available for review during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-17. Correction verified 2024-10-17.

    • Records & paperwork

      The health statement for three children's admission information was not available for review during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-17. Correction verified 2024-10-17.

    • Illness & medication

      The immunization record for one infant 9 month 9-month-old was not available for review during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-17. Correction verified 2024-10-17.

    • Other

      One child's admission information was missing the physician information from the admission information during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-17. Correction verified 2024-10-15.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  16. Oct 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training

      The pre-service training for one caregiver in the 2-3yo classroom was observed not available for review during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-17. Correction verified 2024-10-17.

    • Records & paperwork

      The health statement for three children's admission information was not available for review during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-17. Correction verified 2024-10-17.

    • Illness & medication

      The immunization record for one infant 9 month 9-month-old was not available for review during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-17. Correction verified 2024-10-17.

    • Other

      One child's admission information was missing the physician information from the admission information during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-17. Correction verified 2024-10-15.

    HHSC inspection history

  17. Oct 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

  18. Oct 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  19. Oct 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training Serious

      One caregiver who was hired on September 26th, 2022 did not have their initial background check submitted prior allowing this caregiver to be at the operation. This was corrected when the director entered the background check information for the employee during the inspection.

      HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-14.

    • Staff background & training

      Three employee personnel file did not have the highschool diploma documentation to review for qualification during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-10-21.

    • Staff background & training

      Annual training docuementation for one caregiver was observed expired in September 2022.

      HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-10.

    • Staff background & training

      The annual training documentation for the director was observed missing 12 hours out of 30 training hours required.

      HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-10-28.

    • Food & allergies

      Two milk bottles in the Infants Classroom was observed not having the infants's name labeled. This was corrected when the director and caregiver was brought to attention and labeled the names of the infants during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-14.

    • Other

      Three infants feeding instructions was observed have not been recertify since September 2022.

      HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-10-28.

    • Supervision & ratios

      The operational policices was observed missing the suspension and expulsion during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.501(a)(8) — Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-10-24.

    HHSC inspection history

  20. Oct 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training Serious

      One caregiver who was hired on September 26th, 2022 did not have their initial background check submitted prior allowing this caregiver to be at the operation. This was corrected when the director entered the background check information for the employee during the inspection.

      HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-14.

    • Staff background & training

      Three employee personnel file did not have the highschool diploma documentation to review for qualification during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-10-21.

    • Staff background & training

      Annual training docuementation for one caregiver was observed expired in September 2022.

      HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-11-10.

    • Staff background & training

      The annual training documentation for the director was observed missing 12 hours out of 30 training hours required.

      HHSC 746.1301(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-10-28.

    • Food & allergies

      Two milk bottles in the Infants Classroom was observed not having the infants's name labeled. This was corrected when the director and caregiver was brought to attention and labeled the names of the infants during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-14.

    • Other

      Three infants feeding instructions was observed have not been recertify since September 2022.

      HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-10-28.

    • Supervision & ratios

      The operational policices was observed missing the suspension and expulsion during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.501(a)(8) — Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-11. Correction verified 2022-10-24.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  21. Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

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  22. Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  23. Oct 22, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Other

      One caregiver was observed using their cellphone while supervising children during naptime. NOTE: This was corrected; the caregiver removed their cellphone during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-11-04.

    • Other

      There were no personnel policies available for review during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.201(2) — Written Personnel Policies

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-02.

    • Records & paperwork

      There were no records of the daily playground checklist for the past three months available for review.

      HHSC 746.4751(d) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-11-04.

    • Supervision & ratios

      The operational policies was reviewed and missing the promotional of physical activites.

      HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-04.

    • Records & paperwork

      The statements showing employees were recevied and understand the personnel policies were not available for review.

      HHSC 746.901(6)(B) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies

      HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-04.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

  24. Oct 22, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Other

      One caregiver was observed using their cellphone while supervising children during naptime. NOTE: This was corrected; the caregiver removed their cellphone during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-11-04.

    • Other

      There were no personnel policies available for review during the inspection.

      HHSC 746.201(2) — Written Personnel Policies

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-02.

    • Records & paperwork

      There were no records of the daily playground checklist for the past three months available for review.

      HHSC 746.4751(d) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-11-04.

    • Supervision & ratios

      The operational policies was reviewed and missing the promotional of physical activites.

      HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-04.

    • Records & paperwork

      The statements showing employees were recevied and understand the personnel policies were not available for review.

      HHSC 746.901(6)(B) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies

      HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-11-04.

    HHSC inspection history

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