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Happy Time Day School

1813 Layton Ave, Fort Worth, TX 761174.5· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
1986

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About

About Happy Time Day School

Happy Time Day School is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 22, 1986, for up to 99 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Time Day School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $185 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.
Tarrant County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$177

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$168

Preschool

Center$180
Home daycare$166

School age

Center$169
Home daycare$157

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 Time Day School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#61682
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 3 visits

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 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

      “10 staff files were evaluated. Four caregivers did not have child abuse training on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operation did not have a written physical indoor/outdoor policy on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2022

  6. Oct 8, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Seven staff files were evaluted. 3 staff were missing the following trainings: food allergy training; medication administration; and hazardous material training.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2021

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 Time Day School

Is Happy Time Day School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 22, 1986.

When was Happy Time Day School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Time Day School had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Time Day School care for?

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

Does Happy Time Day School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Happy Time Day School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Happy Time Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 834-8062 to ask.

What is Happy Time Day School's phone number?

(817) 834-8062.

Where is Happy Time Day School?

1813 Layton Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76117. The nearest other daycare we list is Wynn Academy - Marigold, 0.6 miles away.

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