Sophia Ortiz
Friona, TX 79035 · infants to toddlers · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Happy Tribe Academy
- licensed capacity
- 46
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $147
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Happy Tribe Academy
Happy Tribe Academy is a licensed child care center in Friona, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 19, 2024, for up to 46 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 46 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 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 | 46 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Happy Tribe Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Parmer County has a median price of $147 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$147
Home daycare$134
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$129
Preschool
Center$136
Home daycare$127
School age
Center$129
Home daycare$122
State record
Inspection reports for Happy Tribe Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 46 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1785978
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 16, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Jan 16, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
“The operation did not complete an incident report for a situation that occurred in which a child had to seek medical treatment.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
- Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The CPSC form that is posted expired in October 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025
- Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Happy Tribe Academy
Is Happy Tribe Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 19, 2024.
When was Happy Tribe Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Happy Tribe Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Tribe Academy care for?
46, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Happy Tribe Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Happy Tribe Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Happy Tribe Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 250-5226 to ask.
What is Happy Tribe Academy's phone number?
(806) 250-5226.
Where is Happy Tribe Academy?
704 Ashland Ave, Friona, TX 79035. The nearest other daycare we list is Sophia Ortiz, 4.4 miles away.