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Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr

313 GARLAND DR, Lake Jackson, TX 77566-6238

Operation number:
1500456
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Brazoria
Capacity:
110
License effective:
March 25, 2013
Hours:
05:45 AM-05:45 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9795299385
Email:
Happy-faces1@comcast.net
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 18 available inspections for Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr from September 16, 2021 through July 28, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 5, 2025 and involved environmental health.

Other violations was a higher-concern topic that showed up in five inspections.

Two later inspections, from September 30, 2025 through July 28, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
18

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
13

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 11 local median in 77566

Compared to 17 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.06
Local median
0.67

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
39%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
44%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.53

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Caregiver in the Pre-K3 classroom had children sit down at tables and was about to serve the morning snack when I had to stop her to have the children wash their hands before eating.
Correction deadline
September 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Official code
746.3417(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Paint was found to be chipping away from walls in multiple classrooms including the Rompers, Toddlers, Pre-K3 and Big Kids classrooms.
Correction deadline
September 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A teether was observed on the playground. A photo was taken.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
Official code
746.4603(5)
View official report
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operation has failed to complete the Pre-Employment affidavit on caregiver with hire date 11/03/2023. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver completed the form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Official code
746.1105(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
In several classroom the walls had peeling paint.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
In the romper classroom the diaper changing mat was torn. A photo was taken. The director changing the mat out.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The CPSC form has not been certified in the last twelve months. The last time it was certified was 3/16/2022.
Correction deadline
September 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child file did not have the official stamp on the immunization record.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.623(2)(D) - Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine
Official code
746.623(2)(D)
View official report
Medium concern: Transportation
Report finding
Out of six record reviewed one file did not have the permissions filled out. A photo was taken.
Correction deadline
September 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Official code
746.605(8)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
In the Pre K 4 classroom and toddler classroom the paint was peeling, besides the cook board and behind chair. Photos were taken.
Correction deadline
September 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The notification about the field trip was not posted. A photo was taken of the calendar.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3003 - Field Trips - Notification to Parents
Official code
746.3003
Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
In the school age classroom when the children came in from outside they did not wash their hands.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Official code
746.3417(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, the operation did not contacted licensing in a timely manner to report the incident.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the licensing incident and illness report was not completed.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
Official code
746.701(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
In the Pre K 3 and Pre K 4 classroom several walls had paint chips. Photos were taken.
Correction deadline
September 23, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 30, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
In the school age and romper classroom the daily schedule was not being followed. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregivers get back on schedule.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Official code
746.2209
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
I observed a water hose on the play area and children had access to this area. This was corrected when the director removed the hose.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In the toddler classroom an electric socket was missing the cover. The caregiver placed a cover on the missing outlet, corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
I observed a caregiver talking with other caregivers while they had children in care in their classroom. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregiver stay in her classroom and interact with her children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)