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Houston, TX 77074 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Happy Bees Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 151
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About Happy Bees Childcare Center
Happy Bees Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 24, 2023, for up to 151 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 151 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 151 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Happy Bees Childcare 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Happy Bees Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 151 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1740530
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 15 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Safe sleep 6
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Transportation 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- Jul 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 10, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, children were placed in restrictive devices for extended periods. One child for 10 minutes, another child for 11 minutes, and a third child for over 40 minutes,”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025
746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, children who were not sleeping were required to remain on mats without being provided with a quiet alternate activity.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child by the arm.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025
- Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 14 earlier visits
Jul 24, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“One caregiver hired 12/2022 did not have documentation of 24hours of annual training completed for the 2023-2024 training year”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
“One crib was observed to have two mattresses.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“Two seat belts were observed to be stuck and could not be buckled.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver was observed changing 2 diapers and used gloves. The careigiver was observed using gloved and did not remove the gloves and wash their hands in between the diaper changes.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The directors record was reviewed and current training in allergy response and hazardous materials was not available for review. NOTE: The last documents training availalbe was observed to be completed 6/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“A mesh fence was added to the playground to separate the play space from the air unit. The fence was observed to be falling, the air unit and other hazardous materials were accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025
746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
“The operations emergency prepoaredness plan was reviewed and observed to be missing the following; The first responsibility of staff in an emergency evacuation or relocation is to move the children to a designated safe area or alternate shelter known to all employees, caregivers, parents, and volunteers; (B) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments; (C) The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather; (D) An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram as outlined in ?746.5207 of this title (relating to Must I have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram?); (E) Name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center you will use as needed; and (F) How children in attendance at the time of the emergency will be accounted for at the designated safe area or alternate shelter. The emergency telephone number that is on file with us; and (B) How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents and CCR How your staff will evacuate and relocate with the essential documentation including: (A) Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child in care; (B) Authorization for emergency care for each child in care; and (C) The child tracking system information for children in care; (4) How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released; (5) How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
“A caregiver was observed changing 2 diapers and did not sanitize the diaper changing table in between.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“Fire extinguisher was observed to be on the floor in the front unsecured.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
746.3503(c)(3) - Diaper Changing Equipment - If Above Floor Level Caregiver Must Face Child and Be Within Arm's Length of Child
“A caregiver was observed turning their back to a child on a diaper changing table to talk to another child and give them a bottle.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
“The operation did not have an evacuation diagram posted near the exit of the building”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“Staff in the infant and prek rooms were not aware of the ages of children in their care. In the infant room, when asked, the caregiver stated the children were 9-13mo. When asked later for the individual ages to determin specified age group(SAG), the caregiver then stated the youngest in care was 4mo and the oldest was 20 months. In the prek room. The caregiver stated the children were 3-5yrs. When asked for individual ages of children to determin SAG, the caregiver stated there were 10-15 3yr olds in care and 5 5yr olds. Staff present continuned to provide in consistent information on the ages of children in their care. One caregiver stated there were no 5yr olds in care. NOTE: The birthday wall posted only listed the ages of 14 children”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
“A play yard was observed to have 5 additional mattresses/foam padding addedd.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“After a diaper change, the caregiver did not have a child wash their hands.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Of the 9 staff records reviewed, 8 did not have training in responding to food allergy reactions. 9 did not have training in handling hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025
Feb 20, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
“2 booster seats used were observed to have an expiration date of 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“10 of the 15 children being transported did not have emergency medical information available.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
“Evacuation plans were observed in 5 newly added spaces, the plans did not include a designated location away from the building”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“The van used to transport children was evaluated, one seatbelt was not observed to be operating properly.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“The outdoor space to be used by children was not observed to be fully fenced. A shipping container was observed to be used to close off space”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Several safety hazards were observed on the playground to be used by children, including pesticides, broken, loose boards, exposed rebar/screws, metal rake, screwdriver, and ant hills. broken areas of fencing.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
“Evacuation plans were observed in 5 newly added spaces, the plans did not include a designated location inside the building in the event of shelter in place/lock down.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025
Jul 31, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“Of the 6 children's records reviewed, one child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have an allergy plan of file”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Of the 6 children's records reviewed, one child did not have the address listed for an emergency contact”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“One caregiver recieved online CPR with no hands-on training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“Children's product's safety certificate was last completed 5/3/2022”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“Of the 6 children's records reviewed, one child did not have a special needs statement completed”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
Feb 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“2 sheets were observed to be loose. One sheet was observed to be tied in knots under the mattress causing the ends of the mattress to bend. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The walking infant was removed from the crib and placed on a mat. The other mattress/sheet was removed from the room.”
Corrected during the visit
Jan 31, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
746.3407(4) - Sanitize Sleeping Equipment
“3 sheets used infant cribs were observed to be soiled and stained.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Written feeding instructions for a 4 mo old not yet on table food was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A 4 month old infant was observed to be in a crib with a blanket and a bottle of milk.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024
746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
“Cribs in the infant room were not observed to have enough space. Three infants in cribs were observed to be able to touch each other from their cribs.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“3 infants between the ages of 14mo-16mo were placed in cribs with bottles.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“3 cribs in the infant room were observed to be loose.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024
- Jun 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 8, 2022Inspection15 rules cited
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“First aid kit was observed to be missing cotton balls, scissors, tweezers, and a thermometer. NOTE: Corrected at inspection, all missing items were placed on the van.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“Documentation a caregiver with no previous experience received 24hrs of pre-service training was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Of the 11 children's records reviewed, 6 did not have an address listed for the emergency contact, 1 did not have a name listed, and 2 children did not have anyone listed as an emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022
746.605(4) - Required Admission Information - Parents' Information
“Of the 11 records reviewed, 1 child did not have the name of the parent listed.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“Of the 11 records reviewed, one child did not have emergency medical authorization.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
“A 14 mo infant was observed in a baby walker. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The walker was removed from the classroom”
Corrected during the visit
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“Emergency medical information was not available for one child being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2022
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Of the 3 staff records reviewed including the director, none of the staff had a notarized affidavit on file available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“Of the 11 records reviewed, 3 children did not have a special needs statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022
746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“A 20 mo old was observed sleeping in a crib with a bib around their neck. NOTE: Corrected at inspection. The bib was removed from the child”
Corrected during the visit
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“Fire extinguisher was observed to be in the box and not secured”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022
746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
“A bag of carrots and an avacado was observed to be open and uncovered in the refrigerator.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Transportation training for the director was not observed to be current. NOTE: Training observed expired 1/27/22”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Of the 11 records reviewed, 5 children did not have a health statement on file signed by the parent or a health care professional”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Documentation that two caregivers received orientation was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022
Oct 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“Baby shark videos were observed being played while children were eating lunch. NOTE: The TV was turn off during the inspection”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 5, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Upon arrival a caregiver was observed running into a classroom. In the classroom, another caregiver was observed supervising 2 groups, According to the director, the caregiver was asked to stand in the doorway and watch both groups so they could go to the restroom.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2022
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Fire drills have not been conducted monthly or within 3 minutes. The last fire drill conducted was July 1st and lasted 4 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2022
- Aug 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 5, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“The vehicle that will be used for transportation did not have a first aid kit”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022
746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
“The designated infant space does not have a hand-washing sink”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2022
746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
“The Keeping children safe poster was not posted”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“Three slide sets did not have surfacing”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The vehicle that will be used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022
746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
“Three cribs intended to be used were observed to be manufactured prior to June 2011. Two cribs were manufactered May 2009 and one crib was manufactured June 1980”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2022
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“A copy of the activity plan was not posted.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“The fire inspection report was not made available for review”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2022
746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
“The parent notification form was not observed ot be posted.”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“The first aid kit was reviewed and observed to be missing tape, twezzers, cotton balls, and a themometer”
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Happy Bees Childcare Center
Is Happy Bees Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 24, 2023.
When was Happy Bees Childcare Center 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 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Happy Bees Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 6 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 Bees Childcare Center care for?
151, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Happy Bees Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Happy Bees Childcare 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 Happy Bees Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (518) 512-7838 to ask.
What is Happy Bees Childcare Center's phone number?
(518) 512-7838.
Where is Happy Bees Childcare Center?
9600 S Gessner Rd Bldg C, Houston, TX 77071. The nearest other daycare we list is Kinderworld Academy, 0.3 miles away.