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Happy Hippopotamus Daycare Academy - Jefferson Center

1107 N Walcott St, Jefferson, TX 756575.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
110
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2023
Call (903) 601-4435Directions

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About Happy Hippopotamus Daycare Academy - Jefferson Center

Happy Hippopotamus Daycare Academy - Jefferson Center is a licensed child care center in Jefferson, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 27, 2023, for up to 110 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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

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 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
110 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 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
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 capacity110 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Hippopotamus Daycare Academy - Jefferson Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Marion County has a median price of $124 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.
Marion County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

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 Hippopotamus Daycare Academy - Jefferson Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
110 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1753516
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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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  1. Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jul 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required

      “During the inspection the following trainings were not available: LL needs Abuse/Neglect; SIDS, Shaken Baby, Brain Dev transportation Emergency Prep Medication Building and premises safety communicable disease food allergies hazardous materials JS needs Abuse/Neglect and communicable diseases”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024

  8. Aug 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Nov 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 20, 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 Hippopotamus Daycare Academy - Jefferson Center

Is Happy Hippopotamus Daycare Academy - Jefferson Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 27, 2023.

When was Happy Hippopotamus Daycare Academy - Jefferson Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Hippopotamus Daycare Academy - Jefferson Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Hippopotamus Daycare Academy - Jefferson Center care for?

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

Does Happy Hippopotamus Daycare Academy - Jefferson Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Happy Hippopotamus Daycare Academy - Jefferson Center'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 Hippopotamus Daycare Academy - Jefferson Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 601-4435 to ask.

What is Happy Hippopotamus Daycare Academy - Jefferson Center's phone number?

(903) 601-4435.

Where is Happy Hippopotamus Daycare Academy - Jefferson Center?

1107 N Walcott St, Jefferson, TX 75657. The nearest other daycare we list is Country Day School, 1.7 miles away.

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