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Happy Hearts Learning Center

110 COUNTY ROAD 200, Hallettsville, TX 77964-4511

Operation number:
1711619
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Lavaca
Capacity:
62
License effective:
April 14, 2021
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2108457901
Email:
Not listed
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 30 available inspections for Happy Hearts Learning Center from October 26, 2021 through July 13, 2026.

15 inspections recorded violations, with 36 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 9, 2026 and involved other violations.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
30

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
36

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
28

7 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

30 total inspections vs 8 local median in 77964

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.2
Local median
1.2

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
47%
Local median
38%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
1.44

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
When arriving at the operation a caregiver was smoking an e cigarette in the parking lot.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Official code
746.3703(d)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of eight children files lacked current immunizations.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One out of eight children files lacked an emergency contact.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of six employees files lacked CPR training that was completed in person.
Correction deadline
February 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director completed 4 hours of training from January 2025-January 2026. The director lacked 26 hours of training.
Correction deadline
February 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(6)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A 14 month old infant was observed being cared for in a room that was not approved for infants.
Correction deadline
September 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
Official code
746.4203
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The operation mixed a 12 month old infant with a 4 year old child during naptime.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The front room did not a place for children to put their individual belongings.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Official code
746.4505
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not wash their hands after assisting multiple children in toileting.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(5) - Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
Official code
746.3415(5)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two out of six children files did not have current immunizations.
Correction deadline
March 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not sanitize the changing pad after changing a child 's diaper.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver allowed children under the age of two to engage in screen time activities.
Correction deadline
April 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that two caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement when an infant's legs were stuck in the crib rails and they forced the child's legs back into the crib resulting in serious injuries.
Correction deadline
April 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policies lacked a statement on employee vaccinations .
Correction deadline
May 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Official code
746.501(a)(28)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operation lacked a special needs statement in the operational policies.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The operation was lacking the full operational policy on preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children .
Correction deadline
May 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Official code
746.501(a)(26)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operation lacked the following policies for indoor and outdoor physical activity 746.501 18(B)(F).
Correction deadline
May 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose fill around the playground was not 6 inches deep and did not cover the proper use zones.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The sheltering in place/severe weather and the lock down drills were not documented correctly.
Correction deadline
February 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
746.5205(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver spanked a child.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver locked children in the bathroom and turned the lights off.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
Official code
746.2805(7)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
One electrical outlet was not covered in the infant room. NOTE: This was corrected at the 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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver had 6 children in the classroom with the specified age of 12-17 months. This specified age puts the classroom out of ratio by one child. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection.
Correction deadline
May 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
At the time of inspection one employee was left alone with a group of children, with provisional conditions in place.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The three step sanitation process was not being used on the changing mat in the 18 to 24 month old classroom.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The provider failed to notify licensing when a new building / classroom was added and being used by children that was not measured or approved before use by children.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Official code
746.301(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
At the time of inspection the caregiver in the three and four year old classroom did not wash a child's after diaper change. This was corrected when the child's hands were washed.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Three shelves in three classrooms over five feet tall were not secured to the wall.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The livestock panels located on one end of the playground have gaps larger than 3 1/2 inches and smaller than 9 inches.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
Official code
746.4601(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
At the time of inspection the four year old caregiver did not practice good judgment when taking the group of four year old children through the kitchen while lunch was being prepared.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
At the time of inspection the caregiver in the infant room did not wash the child's hands after diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the child's hands.
Correction deadline
September 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The surfacing under in the fall zones of the playground structure was not maintained at its proper depth.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver briefly stepped out of the classroom to answer the front door when licensing arrived.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The last fire inspection was conducted on 10/01/2020.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An eight month old was observed sleeping in the crib with a clip attached to the pacifier.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One infant bottle was observed not to be labeled. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection by the caregiver labeling the infants bottle.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)