Happy Trails Learning Center

Medium-high risk Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)

State rule 746.4813(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)"

Inspector's note: The use zone for any outdoor play rocking equipment has to have at least six feet around the perimeter to ensure child safety. Discussed with the director the rocking equipment fell short by 2 feet.

Corrected Sep 14, 2026, verified by the state Sep 15, 2026.

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: Discussed with the director the loose-fill around the play equipment outside needs to be at least six inches deep. Upon measuring the loose-fill material measured approximately 3 inches deep.

Corrected Sep 14, 2026, verified by the state Sep 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A child was left unattended in a classroom.

Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified by the state Oct 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: The operation did not report a child being left in a classroom unattended.

Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified by the state Oct 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must make sure no child is abused, neglected or exploited.

State rule 746.1201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited"

Inspector's note: During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver abused a child in care.

Corrected Jul 22, 2025, verified by the state Jul 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: A caregiver roughly grabbed and picked up a child by their wrist.

Corrected Jul 22, 2025, verified by the state Jul 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: The annual sanitation inspection for the operation had not been completed since 11/15/2023. The director emailed the county requesting that a sanitation inspection be schedule and stated that she has been in contact with them via phone call.

Corrected May 7, 2025, verified by the state Apr 23, 2025.

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: The loose fill on both playground did not measure to the required 6 inches.

Corrected Apr 23, 2025, verified by the state May 5, 2025.

Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: Four children did not have current immunization records.

Corrected Apr 22, 2025, verified by the state Apr 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: 2 children did not have a physician statement stating the children were able to attend care.

Corrected Apr 22, 2025, verified by the state Apr 14, 2025.