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Kids R Happy

10502 Grant Rd, Houston, TX 77070 · Harris County
Conditions on permit2 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Kids R Happy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 68 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2012. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 31 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (7 of 31). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #825 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 1% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 1%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #825 of 882 centers in Houston
6High risk
13Medium High risk
10Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
31 citations from 9 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 4, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 28, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundSep 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 24, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundOct 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 4, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 22, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications7
Records & paperwork5
Building & playground safety4
Health & medication4
Staff ratios3
Food & feeding3
Sleep safety2
Other standards1
Background checks1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

HighSep 4, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
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.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026
Medium HighSep 4, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The Safety Drill documentation was reviewed and observe to be missing the Fire Drill for the month of July and August.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2026
Medium HighSep 4, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
A caregiver was having their CPR/FA expired since 8/16/2026.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2026
MediumSep 4, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Three children files were observed missing the required health statement information.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2026
Medium HighMar 12, 2026Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Make Provisions for Training §746.201(3)
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.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2026
HighMar 12, 2026Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
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.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2026
Medium HighOct 28, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
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.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2026
Medium HighSep 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
The current Fire inspection report were not available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2025
MediumSep 10, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Three infants' feeding instructions form were reviewed and observed not current.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2025
HighSep 10, 2025InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
An infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier clipped to their chest.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2025
MediumSep 10, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Two infants files were reviewed and missing the health statements on file.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2025
MediumSep 10, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
A two months old infants present at the operation did not have the admission information for reviewed during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2025
HighSep 10, 2025InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
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.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2025
HighSep 10, 2025InspectionSleep safety
AP Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant §746.2427
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.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2025
Medium LowJan 24, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation failed to report the number of employees who have left the operation for 2024.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2025
MediumOct 3, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
The immunization record for one infant 9 month 9-month-old was not available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2024
Medium HighOct 3, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
The pre-service training for one caregiver in the 2-3yo classroom was observed not available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2024
MediumOct 3, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Physician Information §746.605(10)
One child's admission information was missing the physician information from the admission information during the inspection.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2024
MediumOct 3, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
The health statement for three children's admission information was not available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2024
HighOct 14, 2022InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 14, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training §746.1301(6)(A)
The annual training documentation for the director was observed missing 12 hours out of 30 training hours required.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022
MediumOct 14, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Three infants feeding instructions was observed have not been recertify since September 2022.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022
Medium HighOct 14, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion §746.501(a)(8)
The operational policices was observed missing the suspension and expulsion during the inspection.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022
Medium HighOct 14, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training §746.1301(5)(A)
Annual training docuementation for one caregiver was observed expired in September 2022.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2022
Medium HighOct 14, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
Three employee personnel file did not have the highschool diploma documentation to review for qualification during the inspection.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2022
Medium HighOct 14, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 22, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months §746.4751(d)
There were no records of the daily playground checklist for the past three months available for review.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2021
Medium HighOct 22, 2021InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
One caregiver was observed using their cellphone while supervising children during naptime. NOTE: This was corrected; the caregiver removed their cellphone during the inspection.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2021
Medium LowOct 22, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies §746.901(6)(B)
The statements showing employees were recevied and understand the personnel policies were not available for review.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2021
Medium HighOct 22, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Written Personnel Policies §746.201(2)
There were no personnel policies available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2021
MediumOct 22, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policies was reviewed and missing the promotional of physical activites.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity68 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 4, 2012
DirectorMaria Sader
Phone2818071717
State operation #1430307

Common questions

Does Kids R Happy take infants?

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

What are Kids R Happy’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Kids R Happy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Kids R Happy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kids R Happy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Kids R Happy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 4, 2026: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kids R Happy compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #825 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kids R Happy last inspected?

Sep 4, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1430307 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.