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Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr
- licensed capacity
- 110
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2013
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About
About Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr
Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr is a licensed child care center in Lake Jackson, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 25, 2013, for up to 110 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:45 AM to 5:45 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 110 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 5:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 5:45 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 110 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brazoria 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 Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 110 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2013
- License number
- #1500456
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Sep 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Caregiver in the Pre-K3 classroom had children sit down at tables and was about to serve the morning snack when I had to stop her to have the children wash their hands before eating.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Paint was found to be chipping away from walls in multiple classrooms including the Rompers, Toddlers, Pre-K3 and Big Kids classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
- Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
“A teether was observed on the playground. A photo was taken.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2024
- Sep 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Sep 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
“The operation has failed to complete the Pre-Employment affidavit on caregiver with hire date 11/03/2023. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver completed the form.”
Corrected during the visit
Show 9 earlier visits
- Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 12, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.623(2)(D) - Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine
“One child file did not have the official stamp on the immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2023
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“In the romper classroom the diaper changing mat was torn. A photo was taken. The director changing the mat out.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“In several classroom the walls had peeling paint.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2023
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The CPSC form has not been certified in the last twelve months. The last time it was certified was 3/16/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2023
- Mar 9, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 13, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“In the Pre K 4 classroom and toddler classroom the paint was peeling, besides the cook board and behind chair. Photos were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2022
746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
“Out of six record reviewed one file did not have the permissions filled out. A photo was taken.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022
Jul 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3003 - Field Trips - Notification to Parents
“The notification about the field trip was not posted. A photo was taken of the calendar.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 11, 2022
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
“In the school age classroom when the children came in from outside they did not wash their hands.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2022
- Jun 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 24, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
“Based on information obtained during the investigation, the licensing incident and illness report was not completed.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2022
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, the operation did not contacted licensing in a timely manner to report the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr
Is Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 25, 2013.
When was Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr care for?
110, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:45 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (979) 529-9385 to ask.
What is Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr's phone number?
(979) 529-9385.
Where is Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr?
313 Garland Dr, Lake Jackson, TX 77566. The nearest other daycare we list is Brazoria County Head Start-Lake Jackson Campus, under 0.1 miles away.