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Happy Jack's Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 120
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $171
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Happy Jack's Learning Center
Happy Jack's Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Kerrville, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 11, 2024, for up to 120 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 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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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
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Happy Jack's Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kerr County has a median price of $171 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.
Infant
Center$171
Home daycare$154
Toddler
Center$160
Home daycare$148
Preschool
Center$156
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$149
Home daycare$139
State record
Inspection reports for Happy Jack's Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1790700
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 18 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 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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- Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2026
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2026
- Jul 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“A caregiver was observed yelling at a child during an art project.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2026
- Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 15, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026
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
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026
Jun 12, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026
Jun 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“A child was administered medication their parent provided to the operation but wasn't in it's original prescription box.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2026
Jan 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The large climber on the playground lacked 6 inches of use zone material.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026
Jun 25, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“Fire extinguishers in the operation were last inspected on 5/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“One employee did not have an employee file to be able to review their hire paperwork.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“A child with medicaiton on site did not have the original prescription box.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2025
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operation did not have information in their parent handbook regarding the promotion of active play.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
“One out of eleven staff training files evaluated did not have training certificates to match the listed trainings completed.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
746.1325(a) - Documented annual training - Center allows child access to swimming pool
“The director and caregivers who take children swimming away from the operation had not completed water safety training.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2025
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The director and additional driver did not have a a current transportation training certificate on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
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
“The operation did not have a posted employee list. NOTE: A new list was generated during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Show 8 earlier visits
- Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The depth of the loose-fill surfacing measured no more than 2 inches under the large climber and rock wall.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025
746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024
- Sep 10, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- May 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“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.”
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
- Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies did not contain information regarding the promotion of active play for children enrolled in the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“The operational policies did not contain a policy regarding children with special needs.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Happy Jack's Learning Center
Is Happy Jack's Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 11, 2024.
When was Happy Jack's Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Happy Jack's Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 10 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Jack's Learning Center care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Happy Jack's Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Happy Jack's 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 Jack's Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 367-2290 to ask.
What is Happy Jack's Learning Center's phone number?
(830) 367-2290.
Where is Happy Jack's Learning Center?
2720 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028. The nearest other daycare we list is Kerr County YMCA - Tally Elementary, 2 miles away.