Earned the highest infant care score in Laredo. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Laredo. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Laredo. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
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Happy Days Day Care is a state-licensed childcare center serving infants through Pre-K at 717 Corpus Christi St in Laredo, TX 78040, with extended operating hours from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The center accepts state child-care subsidies, making it accessible to families relying on financial assistance, and provides continuity of care across the full age range. However, the center carries a state safety grade of D (61.5/100) with 20 documented violations including 8 critical citations, representing a significant regulatory concern that warrants careful review before enrollment.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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