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Happiness Learning Center

9626 Court Glen Dr, Houston, TX 770994.8· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2020

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About Happiness Learning Center

Happiness Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 20, 2020, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM

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
6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity60 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Happiness Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 Happiness Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1700984
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Jul 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 8, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “The operation was not completing monthly inspections of the active play space and equipment. Documentation reviewed showed the last checklist was completed 06/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “The center directors are in need of thirty clock hours of annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      “Orientation training is needed for one staff member.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

      “Attendance records were not available for review for the center directors.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2025

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

      “An infant crib was not labeled during today's inspection. Note: This was corrected during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      “Documentation of safety drills was not available for review during today's inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

      “Two caregivers need 24 clock hours of pre-service training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The annual certification was last completed 05/01/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “One caregiver needs training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

      “One caregiver needs pediatric CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Three children needed a statement of special needs. Two children needed an emergency contact. Two children needed a health statement signed by a health care professional. One child needed field trip permission.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2025

  6. Jul 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Updated immunization records are needed for two children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024

  7. Aug 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 24, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Personnel Records were evaluated for five staff members and the following was determined: Two staff members needed a statement indicating they have received the personnel and operational policies. One staff member needed documentation showing how they meet the minimum educational requirement. One staff member needed documentation showing orientation training was completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Three needed updated immunization records. Two needed an address for the emergency contact. Two needed a health statement. One needed a special needs statement. One needed a food allergy statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “A caregiver responsible for a group of children ages 7 months- 12 years old was unaware of the number of children responsible for. The caregiver stated eight were present, however nine were present in the room.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2023

  9. Aug 4, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

      “The menu stated the children would be served the following: Chicken, Bananas, Sweet Potato Fries, and Milk The children were served chicken, rice, cucumbers, and milk. Note: This was corrected during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

      “The sign in and out log was reviewed and showed 1 of 15 children were signed in. Note: This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Jun 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Mar 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “-The door to the men's restroom was off the hinge. I observed nails sticking out of the area. -Tarp was observed protruding from the loose fill surfacing, presenting a tripping hazard.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2022

  2. Mar 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 24, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “Based on the information obtained, it was determined a caregiver responsible for a group of children ages 3-5 years old did not maintain supervision when a child was able to pull out another child's hair.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2022

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 Happiness Learning Center

Is Happiness Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 20, 2020.

When was Happiness Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happiness Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Happiness Learning Center care for?

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

Does Happiness Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Happiness Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Happiness Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 933-0007 to ask.

What is Happiness Learning Center's phone number?

(281) 933-0007.

Where is Happiness Learning Center?

9626 Court Glen Dr, Houston, TX 77099. The nearest other daycare we list is America's Choice Child Care, 0.2 miles away.

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