Texas records · LAVACA County · HALLETTSVILLE
Happy Hearts Learning Center
Licensed Center in HALLETTSVILLE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 14, 2021
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 110 COUNTY ROAD 200, HALLETTSVILLE, TX 77964 4511
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- April 14, 2021
- Operation number
- 1711619
- Licensed capacity
- 62 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 24 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 5 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,955 |
| Citations recorded | 38 |
| Record covers | March 15, 2022 – July 13, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 14 |
| Medium High | 16 |
| Medium | 8 |
Visits and findings, newest first
When arriving at the operation a caregiver was smoking an e cigarette in the parking lot.
Correction verified by the state on July 13, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One out of eight children files lacked current immunizations.
Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director completed 4 hours of training from January 2025-January 2026. The director lacked 26 hours of training.
Correction verified by the state on February 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One out of six employees files lacked CPR training that was completed in person.
Correction verified by the state on February 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One out of eight children files lacked an emergency contact.
Correction verified by the state on January 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A 14 month old infant was observed being cared for in a room that was not approved for infants.
Correction verified by the state on October 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation mixed a 12 month old infant with a 4 year old child during naptime.
Correction verified by the state on September 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The front room did not a place for children to put their individual belongings.
Correction verified by the state on March 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver did not wash their hands after assisting multiple children in toileting.
Correction verified by the state on March 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two out of six children files did not have current immunizations.
Correction verified by the state on March 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver did not sanitize the changing pad after changing a child 's diaper.
Correction verified by the state on March 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 verified by the state on April 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 verified by the state on April 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that the operation advised a parent that their child had tummy ache, and something just wasn't right. They failed to disclose that the child?s legs had been stuck in the crib slats and that they had to force them back in the crib until the time of pick up. Because of this, medical assessment and treatment for the leg injuries were delayed.
Correction verified by the state on April 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a group of children unsupervised to help another classroom.
Correction verified by the state on April 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver administered medication that expired in November 2024. The medication was administered to the child in March 2025.
Correction verified by the state on April 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation lacked a special needs statement in the operational policies.
Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operational policies lacked a statement on employee vaccinations .
Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2024.
The operation lacked the following policies for indoor and outdoor physical activity 746.501 18(B)(F).
Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation was lacking the full operational policy on preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children .
Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The loose fill around the playground was not 6 inches deep and did not cover the proper use zones.
Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The sheltering in place/severe weather and the lock down drills were not documented correctly.
Correction verified by the state on March 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver spanked a child.
Correction verified by the state on January 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver locked children in the bathroom and turned the lights off.
Correction verified by the state on January 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 verified by the state on May 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One electrical outlet was not covered in the infant room. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
At the time of inspection one employee was left alone with a group of children, with provisional conditions in place.
Correction verified by the state on December 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The livestock panels located on one end of the playground have gaps larger than 3 1/2 inches and smaller than 9 inches.
Correction verified by the state on November 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 verified by the state on November 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 verified by the state on November 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 verified by the state on November 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The three step sanitation process was not being used on the changing mat in the 18 to 24 month old classroom.
Correction verified by the state on November 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Three shelves in three classrooms over five feet tall were not secured to the wall.
Correction verified by the state on November 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The surfacing under in the fall zones of the playground structure was not maintained at its proper depth.
Correction verified by the state on October 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 verified by the state on October 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver briefly stepped out of the classroom to answer the front door when licensing arrived.
Correction verified by the state on May 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The last fire inspection was conducted on 10/01/2020.
Correction verified by the state on May 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
An eight month old was observed sleeping in the crib with a clip attached to the pacifier.
Correction verified by the state on May 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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