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Happy Nest Childcare

Plano, TX 75023 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families4.9· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$167
year first permitted
2014

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About Happy Nest Childcare

Happy Nest Childcare is a licensed group home daycare in Plano, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 18, 2014, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Group home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Nest Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Collin 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.
Collin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$162
Home daycare$149

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 Nest Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2014
License number
#1544776
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 12, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained

      “The operation did not have a sign in and out log for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.601(c) - Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing

      “The operation did not have any records for review for the children that were present.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “Children under two were observed watching tv and it was turned off during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      747.1503(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers -Know children's names and ages

      “The caregiver did not know the ages of the children in which she was caring for.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.901 - Personnel Records

      “The caregiver did not have a personnel file for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “The nap cots were not labeled.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026

  3. Apr 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      747.1311(a) - Time Period of Training - Primary Caregiver

      “The training for a couple of hours had expired at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2022

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 Nest Childcare

Is Happy Nest Childcare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 18, 2014.

When was Happy Nest Childcare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Nest Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Nest 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 Nest Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Happy Nest Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Happy Nest Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 650-1134 to ask.

What is Happy Nest Childcare's phone number?

(214) 650-1134.

Where is Happy Nest Childcare?

Plano, TX 75023. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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