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Austin, TX 78723 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Happy Kids Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 47
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $229
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Happy Kids Day Care
Happy Kids Day Care is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 16, 2021, for up to 47 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 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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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 47 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 | 47 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Happy Kids Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $229 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$229
Home daycare$206
Toddler
Center$214
Home daycare$196
Preschool
Center$209
Home daycare$194
School age
Center$197
Home daycare$184
State record
Inspection reports for Happy Kids Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 47 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1718760
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
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 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2026
Dec 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The operation does not have an updated Fire inspection and the last inspecton was 01/19/2023”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
746.3401(b) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
“The operation did not have a sanitation inspection conducted and the lst date of documentation provided for an inspection was on 03/20/2024”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
“The operation does not have evacuation plans posted.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“The activity plan for each classroom is not posted as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
- Mar 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
- Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
“The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
Feb 22, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“Loose fill under the swings was not at the required depth.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“An allergy emergency plan was not available for a child who was identified as having a known allergy.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“A current sanitation inspection was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“Garbage cans were observed wirh no lid.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
“The current required documentation on water play and inclusion was not available for review in the parent handbook or admission information.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2024
Mar 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“During inspection, an employee was observed onsite that did not have their background check. This was corrected when the person left the operation. The director ran the background check during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“One twelve month old infant was observed sleeping in a crib. A bottle was observed in the crib with the child. This was corrected when the director removed the bottle from the crib.”
Corrected during the visit
Show 5 earlier visits
- Mar 1, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 26, 2023, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2023
Mar 29, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Six staff files were reviewed. One staff member was missing the notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2022
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
“One new staff member was missing CPR and First Aid training, and has been employed for over 90 days.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2022
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Four outlets were missing the outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection when the Director replaced the plug covers.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“A garbage can inside the preschool classroom, and a garbage can outside were missing the lids to make them inaccessible. Two outdoor play structures have chipped paint and rust that needs to be repaired. The garbage cans were removed during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“Three children needed up to date immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2022
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“6 staff files were reviewed. Two staff members were missing 17 hours of annual training to include SIDS, emergency preparedness, hazardous materials and communicable diseases. One staff member needed 13 hours of training including SIDS, child abuse, and emergency preparedness.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2022
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
“One child was missing an updated infant feeding instruction for the month of March.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2022
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Six children's files were reviewed. Three children were missing an emergency contact address. Two children were missing the emergency authorization address for the doctor or hospital and the parent signature.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2022
- Nov 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 16, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Happy Kids Day Care
Is Happy Kids Day Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 16, 2021.
When was Happy Kids Day Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Happy Kids Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Day Care care for?
47, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Happy Kids Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Happy Kids Day Care'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 Kids Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 928-3615 to ask.
What is Happy Kids Day Care's phone number?
(512) 928-3615.
Where is Happy Kids Day Care?
5709 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723. The nearest other daycare we list is Austin Achieve Middle School EAC YMCA, 0.1 miles away.