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Happy Kids Day Care

5709 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723 · Travis County
Accepts child care subsidies

Happy Kids Day Care is a licensed child care center in Austin, TX, licensed for up to 47 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 26 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (12 of 26). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #421 of 427 centers in Austin and better than 4% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 4%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #421 of 427 centers in Austin
2High risk
14Medium High risk
6Medium risk
4Medium Low risk
0Low risk
26 citations from 10 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 30, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 23, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundDec 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 24, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJan 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 1, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 30, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundMar 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 22, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 16, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety12
Records & paperwork6
Food & feeding3
Training & qualifications2
Background checks1
Sleep safety1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

Medium LowJan 23, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2026
Medium HighDec 11, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official §746.3401(b)
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection conducted and the lst date of documentation provided for an inspection was on 03/20/2024
Correction verified Jan 14, 2026
MediumDec 11, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center §746.401(5)
The activity plan for each classroom is not posted as required.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2026
Medium HighDec 11, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The operation does not have an updated Fire inspection and the last inspecton was 01/19/2023
Correction verified Jan 14, 2026
Medium HighDec 11, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram §746.401(4)
The operation does not have evacuation plans posted.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2026
Medium LowJan 24, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2025
Medium HighMar 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
Medium HighMar 13, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
MediumMar 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission §746.605(10)
The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
Medium HighMar 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
Medium HighFeb 22, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
MediumFeb 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission §746.605(10)
The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
Medium HighFeb 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
Garbage cans were observed wirh no lid.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
Medium HighFeb 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
Medium HighFeb 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2024
HighMar 3, 2023InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
During inspection, an employee was observed onsite that did not have their background check. This was corrected when the person left the operation. The director ran the background check during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 3, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
One twelve month old infant was observed sleeping in a crib. A bottle was observed in the crib with the child. This was corrected when the director removed the bottle from the crib.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowJan 30, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2023
MediumMar 29, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
6 staff files were reviewed. Two staff members were missing 17 hours of annual training to include SIDS, emergency preparedness, hazardous materials and communicable diseases. One staff member needed 13 hours of training including SIDS, child abuse, and emergency preparedness.
Correction verified May 6, 2022
MediumMar 29, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Six children's files were reviewed. Three children were missing an emergency contact address. Two children were missing the emergency authorization address for the doctor or hospital and the parent signature.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2022
Medium HighMar 29, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
A garbage can inside the preschool classroom, and a garbage can outside were missing the lids to make them inaccessible. Two outdoor play structures have chipped paint and rust that needs to be repaired. The garbage cans were removed during the inspection.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2022
Medium HighMar 29, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Four outlets were missing the outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection when the Director replaced the plug covers.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 29, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Three children needed up to date immunizations.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2022
Medium LowMar 29, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
Six staff files were reviewed. One staff member was missing the notarized affidavit.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2022
MediumMar 29, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions §746.801(2)
One child was missing an updated infant feeding instruction for the month of March.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2022
Medium HighMar 29, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing §746.1301(3)(A)
One new staff member was missing CPR and First Aid training, and has been employed for over 90 days.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity47 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 16, 2021
DirectorSherrolyn Rogers
Phone5129283615
State operation #1718760

Common questions

Does Happy Kids Day Care take infants?

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

What are Happy Kids Day Care’s hours?

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

Does Happy Kids Day Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Happy Kids Day Care cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Happy Kids Day Care for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Capital Area, which includes Austin, is $53.60 a day for infants, $51.60 a day for toddlers and $49.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Happy Kids Day Care had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 3, 2023: “AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Happy Kids Day Care compare with other daycares in Austin?

It is tied for #421 of 427 centers in Austin by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 4% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Happy Kids Day Care last inspected?

Sep 30, 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 1718760 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.