2 rules cited at Happy Hugs Daycare and Preschool LLC 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 · Apr 23, 2026 · Inspection
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
The operation has not completed the required number of lockdown 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:
- Apr 27, 2026
- Correction verified:
- May 4, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Upon entering the infant classroom I observed two children ages seven and eleven months old asleep in rockers.
In plain English: An infant may not sleep in a restrictive device unless the center has a completed Sleep Exception Form with a health-care professional's signed statement that it is medically necessary. Without that form, if an infant falls asleep in such a device, the caregiver must move the infant to a crib as soon as possible. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 30, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Oct 8, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During this inspection a caregiver allowed two infants ages seven and eleven months to use blankets while napping.
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 30, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Oct 8, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Records were evaluated for five staff members and the following was determined: A Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment is needed for five staff members. Four staff members need documentation showing how they meet the minimum education qualifications. Five staff members need a statement of center policies.
In plain English: The center must keep a file at the center for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 25, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Oct 29, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Aug 16, 2024 · Inspection
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
Upon arrival a four year old was observed alone in the pre-k classroom watching television. Note: The caregiver removed the child from the classroom and placed them with the group of children who were seated in the lobby area.
In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 16, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 26, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Aug 14, 2024 · Inspection
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
A twelve month old was served a blueberry pancake during today's visit. The child was not provided a sanitary holder for the pancake.
In plain English: Food and drinks must be stored, prepared, and served in sanitary conditions, including sanitizing dishes and utensils after each use, serving food on plates or other clean holders rather than a bare table, and covering food stored in the refrigerator. Caregivers with open wounds or casts may not prepare food, foods that infants and toddlers could choke on may not be served, and cleaning supplies and toxic materials may not be stored with food. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 14, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 16, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
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High · Aug 14, 2024 · Inspection
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not available for five children who were transported during today's visit.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 14, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 30, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 14, 2024 · Inspection
746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
The operations transportation binder was reviewed and it did not include parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for each child that was transported.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 14, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 29, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Aug 14, 2024 · Inspection
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Pediatric first aid training certificates for one director and a staff member who transports children expired 08/01/2024. Documentation of current pediatric first aid training was not available for an additional director.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 21, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 20, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Aug 14, 2024 · Inspection
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
An infant was observed in a restrictive device longer than fifteen minutes during this inspection and was brought to the attention of the caregiver in charge. Note: The child was observed in the restive device for approximately 47 minutes. The director removed the child from the restrictive device upon arrival.
In plain English: Each infant's day must include outdoor play when the weather permits, time out of the crib, and no more than 15 minutes seated in a restrictive device unless the infant is eating or being transported. It must also include supervised tummy time and other chances to move, plus activities that engage sight, hearing, touch, and small and large muscles. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 14, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 16, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Aug 14, 2024 · Inspection
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Current transportation training is needed for two directors and one staff member who transports children.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 15, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 15, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Aug 14, 2024 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver responsible for transporting a group of five children ages 4-9 years old did not have an active background check. The operation replaced the driver during this inspection.
In plain English: An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 14, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Aug 14, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 14, 2024 · Inspection
746.5617(b) - Driver Has Current Driver's License
A current driver's license is needed for one director.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Sep 16, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Sep 16, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 1, 2024 · Inspection
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
The operation is not permitted for field trips. During this inspection it was observed the operation took a total of five field trips in the month of June.
In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing before making certain changes, such as moving, adding or reducing indoor or outdoor space, adding a pool, changing the ages served or the hours of operation, or offering new services like transportation or field trips. Advance notice is also required for a planned closure of five or more days in a row (other than national holidays), going out of business, or a change in ownership. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 1, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jul 1, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 1, 2024 · Inspection
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
A four month old infant was observed sleeping in a play yard with a bib and pacifier with attachment. Note: The infant caregiver removed the pacifier and attachment.
In plain English: Infant care must include regular care by the same caregiver when possible, individual attention such as talking, playing, and holding, comforting infants who are upset, and prompt attention to feeding and diapering. The area must be kept free of objects infants or toddlers could choke on, and an infant may never be left unsupervised. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 1, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jul 16, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 1, 2024 · Inspection
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
During this inspection I observed two unlabeled bottles in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
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:
- Jul 1, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Mar 26, 2024 · Inspection
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom was torn.
In plain English: The center must have a smooth, non-absorbent, easy-to-clean diaper-changing surface and a hand-washing sink in the diapering area, and may not change diapers where children play or eat. When a child is on a raised changing surface, the caregiver must use a guard such as raised sides, keep a hand on the child, or stay facing the child within arm's reach. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 1, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Apr 18, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Mar 26, 2024 · Inspection
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
I observed a bottle of cleaning solution near the handwashing sink in the toddler classroom. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
In plain English: The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Mar 26, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Mar 26, 2024 · Inspection
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Electrical fans were observed on shelving accessible to children in the toddler and pre-k classrooms.
In plain English: All areas children can reach must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 26, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Apr 1, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Mar 26, 2024 · Inspection
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric CPR training.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 26, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Mar 27, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Mar 26, 2024 · Inspection
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
During this inspection, one caregiver did not have documentation of current pediatric first aid training.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Mar 26, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Mar 27, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Mar 26, 2024 · Inspection
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Two children needed the telephone number of the school they attend. Two children needed the date of admission. Two children needed a health statement signed by a physician. One child needed an emergency contact other than the parent. Two children needed emergency care information such as physician name, address, and phone number. One child needed authorization for emergency care. A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a diagnosed food allergy. A parent signature is needed on the food allergy emergency plan for one child.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 9, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Apr 12, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No