Happy Now Daycare
Licensed child-care center in Garland, TX 75043 ยท Texas operation #1760612
Record summary
2 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (2 citations in all, from 3 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Apr 2, 2026.
0 of 2 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 1618 Wynn Joyce Rd, Garland, TX 75043
- Phone
- (469) 443-0455
- Website
- Happynowdaycare.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 29 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jul 18, 2023
- Director
- Malena Perez
- Programs
- Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Apr 2, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 30, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Mar 5, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 5, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk The annual fire inspection must be conducted by the fire marshal.
State rule 746.5101(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal"
Inspector's note: The annual fire inspection is expired.
Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified by the state May 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.
State rule 746.5205(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"
Inspector's note: The operation has not conducted a fire drill since January 2025.
Corrected May 16, 2025, verified by the state Jun 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 2 visits and 1 citation. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Happy Now Daycare on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1760612.
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