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Happy Hearts Learning Center

110 County Road 200, Hallettsville, TX 779645.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
62
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2021

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About Happy Hearts Learning Center

Happy Hearts Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Hallettsville, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 14, 2021, for up to 62 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
62 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity62 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Hearts Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lavaca County has a median price of $124 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.
Lavaca County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$113

Toddler

Center$117
Home daycare$109

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$107

School age

Center$109
Home daycare$103

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 Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
62 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1711619
See the state's record

Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 19 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 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. Jul 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

      “When arriving at the operation a caregiver was smoking an e cigarette in the parking lot.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026

  3. Jan 21, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

      “The director completed 4 hours of training from January 2025-January 2026. The director lacked 26 hours of training.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “One out of eight children files lacked an emergency contact.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “One out of six employees files lacked CPR training that was completed in person.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “One out of eight children files lacked current immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026

  4. Sep 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children

      “A 14 month old infant was observed being cared for in a room that was not approved for infants.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

  5. Sep 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “The operation mixed a 12 month old infant with a 4 year old child during naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025

  6. May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 4, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(5) - Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting

      “A caregiver did not wash their hands after assisting multiple children in toileting.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “Two out of six children files did not have current immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

      “A caregiver did not sanitize the changing pad after changing a child 's diaper.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings

      “The front room did not a place for children to put their individual belongings.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025

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  1. Feb 28, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a group of children unsupervised to help another classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025

  2. Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 24, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      “The operation lacked a special needs statement in the operational policies.”

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operation lacked the following policies for indoor and outdoor physical activity 746.501 18(B)(F).”

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases

      “The operational policies lacked a statement on employee vaccinations .”

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect

      “The operation was lacking the full operational policy on preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children .”

      The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024

  5. Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The loose fill around the playground was not 6 inches deep and did not cover the proper use zones.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “The sheltering in place/severe weather and the lock down drills were not documented correctly.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024

  7. Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 12, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room

      “During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver locked children in the bathroom and turned the lights off.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver spanked a child.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024

  10. May 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. May 24, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “One electrical outlet was not covered in the infant room. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  12. Jan 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  13. Dec 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Nov 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “At the time of inspection one employee was left alone with a group of children, with provisional conditions in place.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2022

  15. Oct 18, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Three shelves in three classrooms over five feet tall were not secured to the wall.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings

      “The livestock panels located on one end of the playground have gaps larger than 3 1/2 inches and smaller than 9 inches.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

      “The three step sanitation process was not being used on the changing mat in the 18 to 24 month old classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2022

  16. Sep 13, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The surfacing under in the fall zones of the playground structure was not maintained at its proper depth.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2022

  17. May 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  18. May 17, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “A caregiver briefly stepped out of the classroom to answer the front door when licensing arrived.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “An eight month old was observed sleeping in the crib with a clip attached to the pacifier.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The last fire inspection was conducted on 10/01/2020.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022

  19. Mar 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Oct 26, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “One infant bottle was observed not to be labeled. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection by the caregiver labeling the infants bottle.”

      Corrected during the visit

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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FAQ

Questions about Happy Hearts Learning Center

Is Happy Hearts Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 14, 2021.

When was Happy Hearts Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Hearts Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 9 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Learning Center care for?

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

Does Happy Hearts Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Happy Hearts Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Happy Hearts Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 845-7901 to ask.

What is Happy Hearts Learning Center's phone number?

(210) 845-7901.

Where is Happy Hearts Learning Center?

110 County Road 200, Hallettsville, TX 77964. The nearest other daycare we list is Hallettsville ISD Child Care Center, 1.3 miles away.

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