Happy Days Childcare And Preschool
4461 RIDGECREST CIR, Amarillo, TX 79109 · Randall County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 148
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Samantha Castillo
- Phone
- (806) 670-1443
- Regulated since
- Jan 21, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1375664 · number 1720082
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation added a class space and did not notify licensing before the change happened.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-21. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
A food allergy plan did not have the doctor's signature.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 7, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present and working without an active background check submitted.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-08. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 31, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 24, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the information obtained there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that children are left in the bucket seats for prolonged periods of time without planned activities and opportunities to move freely in the room.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(4) — Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-15. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
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Other
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Apr 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
An employee was hired and worked, without being enrolled in a child-care career program.
HHSC 746.1109(b)(3)(A) — Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-03. Correction verified 2024-05-03.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Out of 10 personnel records reviewed, five records were lacking photo identification in the file. Three of the staff had their photo id copied and added to their file at inspection. Nine records was lacking documentation of pre service and orientation training with signatures for the employee and trainer. Four records was lacking proof of educational qualifications.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-09.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
Get the full file
HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
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- Send to
- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
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.