10807 HUFFMEISTER RD, Houston, TX 77065 · (832) 912-4358 · State permit no. 1711581
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Happy Days Cypress for 10 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 5 routine inspections and 2 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 1 was under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.605 (2 times, most recently Feb 12, 2024).
The state lists Happy Days Cypress as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 07:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 10 violations, newest first
One rule cited at Happy Days Cypress changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium High · Feb 5, 2026 · Inspection
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child's food allergy plan is not signed by a health care professional.
In plain English: For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the center must have a food allergy emergency plan signed and dated by the child's health-care professional and parent. A copy must be kept in the child's file. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 12, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Feb 12, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 5, 2026 · Inspection
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation does not exit within 3 minutes when practicing fire drills.
In plain English: The center must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the building within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each, and record the date, time, and length of every drill. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 6, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Feb 6, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Feb 12, 2025 · Inspection
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
The director was found to not have current CPR training.
In plain English: Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 26, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Feb 28, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Feb 12, 2024 · Inspection
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During review of of records 1 out of 8 records evaluated did not include immunization.
In plain English: The center must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Feb 12, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Feb 12, 2024 · Inspection
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
During the walkthrough of the outdoor play area I observed a climbing structure with a slide that did not have 6 feet of use zone.
In plain English: The use zone in front of the entry and along the sides of a slide must extend at least six feet. In front of the slide exit it must extend at least six feet for slides six feet high or less, and for taller slides it must equal the platform's height above the surfacing, up to eight feet, without overlapping other equipment's use zones. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 16, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 16, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Feb 12, 2024 · Inspection
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Duing review of record keeping 1 4 out of 8 records evaluated did not include an address for emergency contacts.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 19, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 14, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium Low · Jan 23, 2024 · Assessment
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing within five days when its designee, the head of its governing body, their address, or its director changes. Each year by January 15, it must report online how many employees stopped working there during the previous year. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 25, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 25, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Aug 9, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
While attempting to redirect a child, a caregiver held a child's hand as the child resisted the grasp by dropping to the floor, resulting in injury to the child.
In plain English: Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 29, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Sep 29, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Mar 2, 2023 · Inspection
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
During the walkthrough I observed a handwashing sink filled with several sippy cups to be washed. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the sippy cups.
In plain English: Caregivers must hold infants up to six months old, and older infants who cannot sit up on their own, while feeding them, and must never prop a bottle. Bottles and cups must be labeled with the infant's first name and last initial, infants may not walk around or sleep with a bottle or cup, the hand-washing sink and diaper-changing surface may not be used for food or bottle preparation, and high chair trays must be sanitized before each use. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Mar 2, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Mar 17, 2022 · Inspection
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During review of records 1 out of 8 records evaluated did not have an emergency contact as required by minimum standards.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 24, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Mar 23, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Happy Days Cypress; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.
Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).