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Happy Days Childcare and Preschool

4461 Ridgecrest Cir, Amarillo, TX 791094.6· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
148
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$147
year first permitted
2022
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About

About Happy Days Childcare and Preschool

Happy Days Childcare and Preschool is a licensed child care center in Amarillo, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 21, 2022, for up to 148 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 25 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
148 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity148 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Days Childcare and Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Randall County has a median price of $147 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Randall County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$147
Home daycare$134

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$129

Preschool

Center$136
Home daycare$127

School age

Center$129
Home daycare$122

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Happy Days Childcare and Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
148 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1720082
See the state's record

Summary

25 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 25 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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See all 36 visits
  1. Jul 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “A food allergy plan did not have the doctor's signature.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space

      “The operation added a class space and did not notify licensing before the change happened.”

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026

  6. Jan 7, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      “A caregiver was present and working without an active background check submitted.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026

  7. Jan 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 26 earlier visits
  1. Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 24, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Apr 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  12. Apr 16, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2205(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods

      “Based on the information obtained there is sufficient evidence to support the claim that children are left in the bucket seats for prolonged periods of time without planned activities and opportunities to move freely in the room.”

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

  13. Apr 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Apr 4, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1109(b)(3)(A) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC

      “An employee was hired and worked, without being enrolled in a child-care career program.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024

  15. Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Jan 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Out of 10 personnel records reviewed, five records were lacking photo identification in the file. Three of the staff had their photo id copied and added to their file at inspection. Nine records was lacking documentation of pre service and orientation training with signatures for the employee and trainer. Four records was lacking proof of educational qualifications.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2023

  17. Dec 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Dec 4, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  19. Jun 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Jun 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Jun 2, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  22. Mar 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Mar 4, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  24. Feb 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  25. Jan 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Nov 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Happy Days Childcare and Preschool

Is Happy Days Childcare and Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 21, 2022.

When was Happy Days Childcare and Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 25 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Days Childcare and Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 25 visits in the last 3 years; 5 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Happy Days Childcare and Preschool care for?

148, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Happy Days Childcare and Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Happy Days Childcare and Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Happy Days Childcare and Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 670-1443 to ask.

What is Happy Days Childcare and Preschool's phone number?

(806) 670-1443.

Where is Happy Days Childcare and Preschool?

4461 Ridgecrest Cir, Amarillo, TX 79109. The nearest other daycare we list is Two Little Feet, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).