Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr

313 GARLAND DR, Lake Jackson, TX 77566Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

18 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

September 30, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr
License number
1500456
Location
313 GARLAND DR, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 52.0/100
Inspection record
18 inspections, last inspected September 30, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor52.0 / 100
Health50/100
Safety45/100
Staffing94/100
Compliance0/100

38

Total Violations

Sep 30, 2025

Last Inspection

110

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (38)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Sep 5, 2025

Paint was found to be chipping away from walls in multiple classrooms including the Rompers, Toddlers, Pre-K3 and Big Kids classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(1)Sep 5, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Sep 5, 2025

Paint was found to be chipping away from walls in multiple classrooms including the Rompers, Toddlers, Pre-K3 and Big Kids classrooms.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(1)Sep 5, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-05

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4603(5)Sep 30, 2024

A teether was observed on the playground. A photo was taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4603(5)Sep 30, 2024

A teether was observed on the playground. A photo was taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-04

MINORSTAFFING746.1105(4)Sep 10, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

MINORSTAFFING746.1105(4)Sep 10, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Sep 12, 2023

In the romper classroom the diaper changing mat was torn. A photo was taken. The director changing the mat out.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Sep 12, 2023

The CPSC form has not been certified in the last twelve months. The last time it was certified was 3/16/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Sep 12, 2023

In several classroom the walls had peeling paint.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-19

SERIOUSHEALTH746.623(2)(D)Sep 12, 2023

One child file did not have the official stamp on the immunization record.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Sep 12, 2023

The CPSC form has not been certified in the last twelve months. The last time it was certified was 3/16/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Sep 12, 2023

In several classroom the walls had peeling paint.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-19

SERIOUSHEALTH746.623(2)(D)Sep 12, 2023

One child file did not have the official stamp on the immunization record.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-19

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Sep 12, 2023

In the romper classroom the diaper changing mat was torn. A photo was taken. The director changing the mat out.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSAFETY746.605(8)Sep 13, 2022

Out of six record reviewed one file did not have the permissions filled out. A photo was taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Sep 13, 2022

In the Pre K 4 classroom and toddler classroom the paint was peeling, besides the cook board and behind chair. Photos were taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-20

SERIOUSSAFETY746.605(8)Sep 13, 2022

Out of six record reviewed one file did not have the permissions filled out. A photo was taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Sep 13, 2022

In the Pre K 4 classroom and toddler classroom the paint was peeling, besides the cook board and behind chair. Photos were taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(4)Jul 7, 2022

In the school age classroom when the children came in from outside they did not wash their hands.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3003Jul 7, 2022

The notification about the field trip was not posted. A photo was taken of the calendar.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-12

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3417(4)Jul 7, 2022

In the school age classroom when the children came in from outside they did not wash their hands.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3003Jul 7, 2022

The notification about the field trip was not posted. A photo was taken of the calendar.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-12

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(1)Nov 24, 2021

Based on information obtained during the investigation, the licensing incident and illness report was not completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Nov 24, 2021

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, the operation did not contacted licensing in a timely manner to report the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-14

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(1)Nov 24, 2021

Based on information obtained during the investigation, the licensing incident and illness report was not completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-14

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Nov 24, 2021

Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, the operation did not contacted licensing in a timely manner to report the incident.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2209Sep 16, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Sep 16, 2021

In the Pre K 3 and Pre K 4 classroom several walls had paint chips. Photos were taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Sep 16, 2021

In the toddler classroom an electric socket was missing the cover. The caregiver placed a cover on the missing outlet, corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Sep 16, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Sep 16, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407(9)Sep 16, 2021

In the Pre K 3 and Pre K 4 classroom several walls had paint chips. Photos were taken.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-23

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2209Sep 16, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Sep 16, 2021

In the toddler classroom an electric socket was missing the cover. The caregiver placed a cover on the missing outlet, corrected at inspection.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.4751(c)Sep 16, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Sep 16, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr's safety grade?

Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 52.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr have?

Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr has 38 total violations on record, including 26 critical, 10 serious, and 2 minor.

When was Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr last inspected?

Happy Faces Early Learning Center - Garland Dr was last inspected on September 30, 2025.

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