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Happy Now Daycare

1618 Wynn Joyce Rd, Garland, TX 75043
licensed capacity
29
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2023

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About

About Happy Now Daycare

Happy Now Daycare is a licensed child care center in Garland, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 18, 2023, for up to 29 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
29 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
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 capacity29 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Now Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

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 Now Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
29 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1760612
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The annual fire inspection is expired.”

      The state verified the correction on May 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The operation has not conducted a fire drill since January 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2025

  5. Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

      “The operation does not have a list of all the current employees.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Jun 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 4, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “The required admission records for one of the child in care was not available.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “The immunization records for three of the children enrolled at the operation were not available.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2023

  9. Mar 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Dec 29, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “There is natural gas being used in the building and the center does not have a gas pipe test.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System

      “A Pre-K classroom does not have a smoke detector.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “The broken concrete pieces and the nails observed along the side of the building must be removed or nailed back to the wall siding.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023

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 Now Daycare

Is Happy Now Daycare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 18, 2023.

When was Happy Now Daycare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Now Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Now Daycare care for?

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

Does Happy Now Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Happy Now Daycare'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 Now Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 443-0455 to ask.

What is Happy Now Daycare's phone number?

(469) 443-0455.

Where is Happy Now Daycare?

1618 Wynn Joyce Rd, Garland, TX 75043. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Now Daycare, under 0.1 miles away.

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