Penny Hagler
Little Elm, TX 75068 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Happy Kids Montessori Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $167
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Happy Kids Montessori Childcare
Happy Kids Montessori Childcare is a licensed group home daycare in Little Elm, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 27, 2018, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, infant care and toddler care. It says it provides meals. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Three months up to six years and after schoolers up to twelve years |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | After-school care, infant care and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Staff | Experienced, certified Montessori teacher |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Address toilet training |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | Sibling Discount |
| Languages | Sign language |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Happy Kids Montessori Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Denton County has a median price of $167 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for Happy Kids Montessori Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1661276
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 2, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Apr 2, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
“The primary caregiver and the substitute caregiver have current CPR training; however, the training was completed online rather than through an in person, hands on course.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
“The substitute caregiver did not have training in Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“An immunization record for one child was unavailable during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“The operational policies did not contain information about parents rights.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
“The primary caregiver did not have training in Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety”
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
- May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
747.2401(4) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“Toys smaller than 1 and 1/4 inches were accessible to toddlers.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2024
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
“There was no written activity plan available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2024
- Sep 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 8, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
“The primary caregiver does not have the annual training in; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2021
747.801(12) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
“The children's product recall form was last signed in 2019. This was corrected at inspection with the form being signed on November 8, 2021.”
Corrected during the visit
747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
“One staff does not have the annual training in; Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Happy Kids Montessori Childcare
Is Happy Kids Montessori Childcare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 27, 2018.
When was Happy Kids Montessori Childcare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 2, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Happy Kids Montessori Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Montessori Childcare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Happy Kids Montessori Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Happy Kids Montessori Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Happy Kids Montessori Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 469-4048 to ask.
What is Happy Kids Montessori Childcare's phone number?
(214) 469-4048.
Where is Happy Kids Montessori Childcare?
Little Elm, TX 75068. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.