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Happy Hearts Daycare

4115 N Expressway # 83, Brownsville, TX 785204.9· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
49
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$154
year first permitted
2025

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About Happy Hearts Daycare

Happy Hearts Daycare is a licensed child care center in Brownsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 28, 2025, for up to 49 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Hearts Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $154 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Cameron County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$154
Home daycare$141

Toddler

Center$146
Home daycare$136

Preschool

Center$143
Home daycare$134

School age

Center$136
Home daycare$129

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Happy Hearts Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
49 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1807321
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Transportation 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 24, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

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

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

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

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4811(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Bucket Swings - in Front and Rear

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

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

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2026

  3. Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

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

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

      “Vehicles used for transportation does not have a fire extinguisher.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

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

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.2803(2) - Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding

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

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

  6. Mar 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksMedium risk

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

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

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Happy Hearts Daycare

Is Happy Hearts Daycare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 28, 2025.

When was Happy Hearts Daycare last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Hearts Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 12 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Happy Hearts Daycare care for?

49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Happy Hearts Daycare accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Happy Hearts Daycare's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Happy Hearts Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 551-2844 to ask.

What is Happy Hearts Daycare's phone number?

(956) 551-2844.

Where is Happy Hearts Daycare?

4115 N Expressway # 83, Brownsville, TX 78520.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).