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Happy Days Academy Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 63
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About
About Happy Days Academy Childcare
Happy Days Academy Childcare is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 27, 2026, for up to 63 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 63 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 63 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Happy Days Academy Childcare 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 Days Academy Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Initial
- Capacity
- 63 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1827363
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 2
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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- Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 19, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The emergency preparedness plan did not include the procedures for evacuating children 24 months and younger and/or with mobility challenges.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026
746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
“The infant room did not have an adult sized rocker or chair.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
“The emergency preparedness plan did not dicuss the continuity of care of children during an emergency.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies did not include all the required information for the promotion of physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 29, 2025
746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
“The operational policies did not include all the required information for abuse and neglect.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The outdoor fence has a few gaps and the second exit gate is broken away from the fence.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Happy Days Academy Childcare
Is Happy Days Academy Childcare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 27, 2026.
When was Happy Days Academy Childcare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Happy Days Academy Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Academy Childcare care for?
63, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Happy Days Academy Childcare accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Happy Days Academy Childcare's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Happy Days Academy Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 680-6121 to ask.
What is Happy Days Academy Childcare's phone number?
(832) 680-6121.
Where is Happy Days Academy Childcare?
12766 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77014. The nearest other daycare we list is Campus Kids @Kaiser Elementary School SAP, 0.5 miles away.