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Happy Days Childcare and Preschool

4461 RIDGECREST CIR, Amarillo TX 79109-5475 · License #1720082 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 148 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jul 2, 2026
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Director
Samantha Castillo
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Address
4461 RIDGECREST CIR, Amarillo TX 79109-5475 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Tue07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Wed07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Thu07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Fri07:00 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedPart Time Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 148 children
3
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
2
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
17
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.2
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jul 2, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 26, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 6, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 21, 2026 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

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

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

    Corrected by May 1, 2026

  • Medium

    746.301(2) · Notification of Change in Space

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

    Corrected by Apr 21, 2026

Jan 7, 2026 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    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.

    Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

Jan 2, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 18, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 10, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 9, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 11, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 26, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 28, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 10, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 21, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 24, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 12, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 15, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 6, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    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.

    Corrected by Jan 13, 2023

Dec 6, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 16, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Apr 21, 2026 inspection noted: “A food allergy plan did not have the doctor's signature.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jan 7, 2026 inspection noted: “A caregiver was present and working without an active background check submitted.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error