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Brownsville, TX 78520 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Happy Kids Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 61
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2010
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About
About Happy Kids Child Care
Happy Kids Child Care is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 5, 2010, for up to 61 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 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 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
- 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 61 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 61 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Happy Kids Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $154 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$154
Home daycare$141
Toddler
Center$146
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$143
Home daycare$134
School age
Center$136
Home daycare$129
State record
Inspection reports for Happy Kids Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 61 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2010
- License number
- #1000646
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 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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- Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“1 of 4 files reviewed does not include current CPR/FA certificaiton. The employee has been employed more than 90 days.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025
- Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 12, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
“Three of four files reviewed did not include the acknowledgment of operational policies being provided.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2023
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“One of four files was missing an affidavit of employment.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“The center has purchased a 15 passanger van. It has not been equipped with a child safety alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The documentation of emergency drills was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2023
Oct 10, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Correction to the health inspection has not been completed. Broken tile has not been repaired.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
“Observed 2 air condition units in the outdoor playground without safeguards accessible to the children at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
Nov 29, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The fire drills have not been documented.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
“The staff files were missing training hours for their most recent training year.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Happy Kids Child Care
Is Happy Kids Child Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 5, 2010.
When was Happy Kids Child Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Happy Kids Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 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 Kids Child Care care for?
61, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Happy Kids Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Happy Kids Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Happy Kids Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 541-2468 to ask.
What is Happy Kids Child Care's phone number?
(956) 541-2468.
Where is Happy Kids Child Care?
2575 Hipp Ave, Brownsville, TX 78521. The nearest other daycare we list is Felipe R. Perez Head Start Child Development, 0.2 miles away.