Happy Life Child Development Center
A licensed child care center in Texarkana, Texas 75503
3700 N Robison Rd, Texarkana, Texas 75503. (903) 223-0403.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 25 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Bowie County: 2
- 12 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 30 inspections on record
- 2-Star Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
25 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 41 child care providers in Bowie County had 2.
30 inspections on record. The latest, on Aug 19, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Recommend or impose an enforcement action, at the inspection on Nov 13, 2025
Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the report to the state on Oct 10, 2025
Rated High by Texas: Report Situation Placing Children at Risk, at the report to the state on Oct 10, 2025
9 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
25 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Aug 12, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“It was observed that there were eighteen children with one caregiver when arriving at the operation with a specific age group of two years old. This was corrected when another caregiver arrived to the classroom.”
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“It was observed that one classroom had seven children present with children under 18 months who were more than 18 months in age difference. This was corrected when the group of children were spilt into two groups.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“It was observed in the infant classroom there were two play yards that there were holes in the netting.”
Jul 2, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“It was observed that two children were resting or napping on non napping equipment in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when each of the children were provided with a nap mat or cot.”
Jul 1, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
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Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant based on information obtained. It was discovered that a caregiver was not using positive methods to redirect children due to their behaviors.”
Nov 13, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Recommend or impose an enforcement action
“It was discovered that three of seven staff CPR/First Aid cards were falsified that were presented to licensing during inspection.”
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Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
“It was observed that the arrangement of children in the nap room did not allow for a walkway other than stepping over children and mats.”
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Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child’s Name
“It was observed that three children were resting or napping on couch in the classroom. This was corrected at inspection when each of the children were provided with a nap mat.”
Oct 10, 2025: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver failed to supervise a group of children when the caregiver left 8 children, ages 19 months to 3 years old unsupervised in the classroom for approximately 2-3 minutes. In addition, during this time another caregiver was asked to supervise this class and instead remained in their own classroom which prevented this caregiver from having visual and auditory awareness of the ongoing activities in the classroom left unattended.”
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Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that the operation was notified children were left unattended and failed to report to Child Care Regulations.”
Jun 20, 2024: report to the state6 deficiencies
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AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. As part of an investigation it was discovered that a caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was working in a classroom alone with children and was in charge of a group of children. This was corrected as the staff is no longer employed at operation.”
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Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The director failed to ensure that staff were following minimum standards in her absence from the center.”
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered that a group of six children between the ages of 3-8 were left alone for about 1-2 minutes and were able to open a door leading to the parking lot. A three-year-old was able to exit and was stand a few feet from door in the parking lot while the others remained in the gym.”
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Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. The operation failed to report to licensing that children were left unattended in the gym.”
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Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. Parents were not notified that their children were left unattended in the gym by staff and that a three old had exited the building and was in the parking lot.”
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Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. Incident reports were not available for the incident of six children ages 3-8 years old were left unattended and one child exiting the building to the parking lot.”
Jun 12, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“It was observed that two children had left a classroom without staff’s knowledge and were discovered by a parent and licensing in the hallway.”
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Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“It was observed during the walkthrough there were several plugs missing plug covers assessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the director covered all the outlets missing plug covers.”
Jun 10, 2024: report to the state3 deficiencies
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that a staff/volunteer was present at the operation and interacting with children prior to a background check being ran.”
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No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that two staff were vaping on the premises of the operation.”
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Illness Preventing Care - Symptoms of Possible Severe Illness
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was discovered that the staff were not following their operational procedures.”
Feb 22, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“It was observed that there were three bottles in the refigerator that were not label with the child’s name to whom they belonged to. This was corrected when the caregiver labeled the bottles.”
Feb 20, 2024: report to the state3 deficiencies
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AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that staff were using blankets in cribs for children under 12 months of age.”
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Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. During the investigation it was discovered that infant daily reports shared with the parents did not have all components that are required.”
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Medication Records - Kept for 3 Months
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found non-compliant. It was discovered during the investigation that operation did not have medication records available for a child that counter medication had been administered to.”
20 deficiencies older than three years
Jun 14, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“During follow up inspection the operation had not obtained the lacking medical authorization for one of the children.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During inspection it was observed that there were six children with a specific age of 12 months old being cared for by one caregiver. This was corrected when another caregiver came into the classroom.”
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“During follow up inspection operation had not obtained lacking complete address for their emergency contact.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During follow up iinspection there was one child under two years old that was watching a video on the tv.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“During the follow up inspection the opertion had not obtained lacking health statement or parent statement their child had been seen in past 12 months by doctor.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“During follow up inspection operatio had not otained lacking employement affidavit for the three staff.”
Jun 5, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“One of five children’s files reviewed was lacking their medical authorization.”
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Three of five children’s files reviewed were lacking complete address for their emergency contact.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“It was observed that children under two years old were watching a tv in their classroom.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“Three of five children’s files reviewed were lacking a health statement or parent statement their child had been seen in past 12 months by doctor.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Three of four staff files reviewed were lacking their affidavit.”
May 4, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“During follow up in two seperate classrooms there were staff with conditions that were left alone with a group of children. This was corrected when another staff without conditions came in the classroom.”
May 2, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“During follow up inspection it was observed that a staff wiith background conditions was not following their conditions when I arrived at operation. This was corrected when another staff without conditions came in the classroom.”
Apr 28, 2023: assessment1 deficiency
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AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“As part of an investigation it was discovered that a caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was working in a classroom alone with children and was in charge of a group of children.”
Nov 15, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“A caregiver whose presence at the operation is on a provisional basis and must never be left in charge of a group of children was observed working in a classroom alone with and in charge of a group of children. This was corrected at inspection as another staff member went into the classroom with the staff member.”
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“It was observed that on a shelf under the changing table there were a multiple cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer accessible to children. (photos taken) This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed cleaning supplies and place out of reach of children.”
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Notification of Change in Space
“It was observed during the inspection that children were being cared for in non licensed room. It was also, observed that the operation had added space to their infant room without notifying licensing prior. This was corrected when the children were moved to a licesensed classroom.”
May 25, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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Policies Comply with Rules
“It was observed that the operational policies was lacking multiple required policies. A list was left with permit holder of missing policies.”
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“An initial fire inspecton was not available at inspection.”
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Annual Sanitation Inspection
“An initial sanitation inspection was not available at inspection.”
All 41 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Report to the state | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Report to the state | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 9, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Report to the state | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Nov 2, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| May 4, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 2, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Mar 7, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 29, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 15, 2022 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 13, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 11, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 20, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 25, 2022 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Dec 19, 2022.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 88 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 10 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Texas Rising Star: 2-Star (the first of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 41 child care providers in Bowie County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 2; this one had 25.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Red Lick Christian Preschool | 18 |
| Waggoner Creek Tiger Learning Center | 0 |
| Learning Station Child Development Center | 7 |
| Little Pals Playskool | 19 |
| Happy Life Child Development Center This child care provider | 25 |
| Lara Marin Vance | 0 |
| Kaye’s Learning Center | 4 |
| Christian Preschool of Texarkana | 0 |
| Learning Station Child Development Center Texas, LLC | 0 |
| Williams Memorial United Methodist Church Weekday Preschool | 2 |
| Morriss Tiger Learning Center | 0 |
| Pleasant Grove Children’s Academy | 8 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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