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Happy Jack's Learning Center

2720 JUNCTION HWY, Kerrville, TX 78028-9396

Operation number:
1790700
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Kerr
Capacity:
120
License effective:
June 11, 2024
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8303672290
Email:
Aornelas@happyjacks.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 Jack's Learning Center from January 4, 2024 through July 31, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 25 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 23, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four 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
18

9 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
25

10 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
19

10 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

18 total inspections vs 13 local median in 78028

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.39
Local median
1.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
56%
Local median
45%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
56%
Local median
55%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
2.38

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was observed while monitoring the classroom camera pull a child by their forearm toward their cot and another child by their lower legs toward the caregiver.
Correction deadline
July 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The two year old classroom was observed having children climbing on shelves and on top of tables, jumping on their cots during the lunch/nap transition time, and when transitioning from the playground back to the building, children made it to the classroom door located around the side of the building while the caregivers were behind the group unable to see the children. Children were attempting to enter the open door or began playing with the infant toys on the porch.
Correction deadline
July 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during an art project.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was observed yelling to children in the class to be nice, leave another child alone, to hurry up and get out of a box they were playing in, and telling a crying child "here, bye" after giving them an item they were asking for.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Official code
746.1203(5)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Caregivers were prepping at a counter and in a restroom with their backs to the children in the room limiting their ability to see the children in the classroom and hallway.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
A child showed signs of favoring their arm after getting up from nap and being whiny and wanting to be held earlier. The parent was not contacted until an hour and a half after the child began favoring their arm.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.307(b)(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was observed grabbing a child from behind by their arms to stand them up suspecting they may have been injured by another child in an attempt to evaluate them for any injuries.
Correction deadline
July 9, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
A child was administered medication their parent provided to the operation but wasn't in it's original prescription box.
Correction deadline
June 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
746.3805(b)(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
One of three toilets in the boys restroom was not working. The young playground had gap at the bottom of the fence over 5 1/2 inches and a broken fence board. The larger playground had a gap at the bottom of the fence 6 1/2 inches, a hole in the wall of the building approximately 9 inches, and the grass was in need of cutting.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 6, 2026
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The large climber on the playground lacked 6 inches of use zone material.
Correction deadline
February 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 12, 2026
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
The director and caregivers who take children swimming away from the operation had not completed water safety training.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1325(a) - Documented annual training - Center allows child access to swimming pool
Official code
746.1325(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The director and additional driver did not have a a current transportation training certificate on file.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of eleven staff training files evaluated did not have training certificates to match the listed trainings completed.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Official code
746.1329(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire extinguishers in the operation were last inspected on 5/2024.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
A child with medicaiton on site did not have the original prescription box.
Correction deadline
June 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
746.3805(b)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One employee did not have an employee file to be able to review their hire paperwork.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The operation did not have a posted employee list. NOTE: A new list was generated during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Official code
746.401(9)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operation did not have information in their parent handbook regarding the promotion of active play.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2025
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 depth of the loose-fill surfacing measured no more than 2 inches under the large climber and rock wall.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was a broken fence board near the right back corner of the playground with a gap at the ground level measuring 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches. There was an additional broken fence board on the playground gate with a gap measuring 7 inches.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 23, 2024
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present and in direct supervision of children in care without a background check being entered or an eligibility letter on file. NOTE: The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There were two windows in the operation that were cracked and spider. One window is accessible to children and if pushed on, can possibly break out of the window frame and cause injury.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 6, 2024
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: Facility condition
Report finding
The back fence of the playground is leaning inward toward the play space and needs to be secured. There is a hole in one of the fence boards that could allow a child to become entrapped.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies did not contain information regarding the promotion of active play for children enrolled in the operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 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)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies did not contain a policy regarding children with special needs.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 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)