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Happy Days School

1201 Main St, Garland, TX 750404.4· 47 reviews
licensed capacity
201
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
1985
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About Happy Days School

Happy Days School is a licensed child care center in Garland, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 21, 1985, for up to 201 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
201 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:00AM – 6:00PM M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
CurriculumABEKA
Staff30 hours of professional development each year, CPR and First Aid
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
DiscountsDiscount for City of Garland & GISD employees
TransportationTransportation (to and from local schools)
Parent updatesParent app (ChildPilot App)
AccreditationTexas Rising Star
MoreFounded 1977
Licensed capacity201 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Days School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

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 Happy Days School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
201 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1985
License number
#301066
See the state's record

Summary

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

No rules cited on any of 8 visits

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. Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Oct 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. May 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 29, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  4. Sep 20, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “The caregiver did demonstrate good judgment when hitting a child in the head with a water bottle in a playful manner.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2022

  5. Jun 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 Happy Days School

Is Happy Days School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 21, 1985.

When was Happy Days School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Days School had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 8 visits in the last 3 years. 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 School care for?

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

Does Happy Days School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Happy Days School's hours?

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

How much does Happy Days School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 494-3127 to ask.

What is Happy Days School's phone number?

(972) 494-3127.

Where is Happy Days School?

1201 Main St, Garland, TX 75040. The nearest other daycare we list is Mi Escuelita Preschool @ Carolyn Strickland Early Childhood, 0.3 miles away.

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