Texas records · CAMERON County · BROWNSVILLE

Happy Hearts Daycare

Licensed Center in BROWNSVILLE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 28, 2025

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 4115 N EXPRESSWAY # 83, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520 9353
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: May 28, 2025
Operation number: 1807321
Licensed capacity: 49 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat · 06:30 AM-07:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	10
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	0
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	2,651
Citations recorded	12
Record covers	December 20, 2024 – October 13, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	4
Medium High	4
Medium	4

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 13, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMay 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 24, 20265 citations recorded5 of 747 standards cited at this visit

746.4811(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Bucket Swings - in Front and RearRisk level: Medium High

The bucket swings did not have the use zone from front to rear at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the use zone has been added.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High

Observed a climbing dome in the outdoor playground without any surfacing at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the surfacing is added.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The most recent helath inspection was conducted on 11/27/2024.

Correction verified by the state on May 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

The operation did not have the documentation of drills available for review at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2026.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 11/20/2024.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 521 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 29, 20254 citations recorded4 of 629 standards cited at this visit

746.2803(2) - Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of UnderstandingRisk level: Medium High

Observed caregiver discipline a child inappropriately by placing the child in the playplen for misbehaving.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

5 children's files were evaluated and 2 did not have the health statement on file at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2025.

746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid KitRisk level: High

Both transportation vehilces do not have a first aid kit in the vehicle at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherRisk level: High

Vehicles used for transportation does not have a fire extinguisher.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 17, 20251 citation recorded1 of 284 standards cited at this visit

745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current listRisk level: Medium

Background check was not validated. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as validation was completed at the time of inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 5, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 462 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 17, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionDecember 20, 20242 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating TimesRisk level: Medium

Changes need to be made to the operational policies. Emergency preparedness plan, outdoor activities, sunscreen/ insect repellant administration, release procedures, transportation, medical emergency procedures, abuse/neglect inforamation, hearing and vision requirements, special needs care, and enrollment procedures need to be reviewed.

Correction verified by the state on December 23, 2024.

HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not LicensedRisk level: High

The operation had 18 children enrolled and in care at the time of the application inspection. The daycare has been caring for children since December 2, 2024.

Correction verified by the state on December 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.