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Happy Days Childcare and Preschool

4461 Ridgecrest Cir, Amarillo, TX 79109 · Randall County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Happy Days Childcare and Preschool is a licensed child care center in Amarillo, TX, licensed for up to 148 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 23 times and investigated 12 reports. Inspectors recorded 6 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (2 of 6). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #16 of 59 centers in Amarillo and better than 82% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 82%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Fewer citations than most
#16 of 59 centers in Amarillo
1High risk
1Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
6 citations from 23 inspections and 12 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 7, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundJan 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 31, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 4, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 4, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 22, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork2
Food & feeding1
Background checks1
Other standards1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

MediumApr 21, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Space §746.301(2)
The operation added a class space and did not notify licensing before the change happened.
Correction verified May 12, 2026
Medium HighApr 21, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A food allergy plan did not have the doctor's signature.
Correction verified May 12, 2026
HighJan 7, 2026InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
A caregiver was present and working without an active background check submitted.
Correction verified Jan 20, 2026
MediumApr 16, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods §746.2205(a)(4)
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.
Correction verified May 21, 2024
MediumApr 4, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC §746.1109(b)(3)(A)
An employee was hired and worked, without being enrolled in a child-care career program.
Correction verified May 3, 2024
MediumJan 6, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
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.
Correction verified Jan 9, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity148 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 21, 2022
DirectorSamantha Castillo
Phone8066701443
State operation #1720082

Common questions

Does Happy Days Childcare and Preschool take infants?

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

What are Happy Days Childcare and Preschool’s hours?

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

Does Happy Days Childcare and Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Happy Days Childcare and Preschool cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Happy Days Childcare and Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Panhandle area, which includes Amarillo, is $32.20 a day for infants, $31.20 a day for toddlers and $30.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Happy Days Childcare and Preschool had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 7, 2026: “AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Happy Days Childcare and Preschool compare with other daycares in Amarillo?

It is #16 of 59 centers in Amarillo by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 82% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Happy Days Childcare and Preschool last inspected?

Jul 2, 2026. No violations were found 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 1720082 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.