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Happy Trails Learning Center

14865 W State Highway 29, Liberty Hill, TX 786424.5· 28 reviews
licensed capacity
140
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
year first permitted
2007

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About Happy Trails Learning Center

Happy Trails Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Liberty Hill, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 1, 2007, for up to 140 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: drop-in care, full-time care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: Ages 6 weeks to Pre-Kindergarten age
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
140 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 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. It lists: Ages 6 weeks to Pre-Kindergarten age
ProgramsDrop-in care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k and toddler care
EnrichmentHack Robotics
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsCCS
Licensed capacity140 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Trails Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Williamson County has a median price of $202 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.
Williamson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$202
Home daycare$181

Toddler

Center$189
Home daycare$172

Preschool

Center$183
Home daycare$170

School age

Center$173
Home daycare$160

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 Trails Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
140 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2007
License number
#881245
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 15 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Aug 31, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “Discussed with the director the loose-fill around the play equipment outside needs to be at least six inches deep. Upon measuring the loose-fill material measured approximately 3 inches deep.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)

      “The use zone for any outdoor play rocking equipment has to have at least six feet around the perimeter to ensure child safety. Discussed with the director the rocking equipment fell short by 2 feet.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026

  2. Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 26, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • 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

      “A child was left unattended in a classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation did not report a child being left in a classroom unattended.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

  9. Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 13 earlier visits
  1. May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 7, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “A caregiver roughly grabbed and picked up a child by their wrist.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “During a DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver abused a child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025

  3. May 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The annual sanitation inspection for the operation had not been completed since 11/15/2023. The director emailed the county requesting that a sanitation inspection be schedule and stated that she has been in contact with them via phone call.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “2 children did not have a physician statement stating the children were able to attend care.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “Four children did not have current immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The loose fill on both playground did not measure to the required 6 inches.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2025

  5. Jun 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “One caregiver did not have CPR training that includes hands-on skill-based instruction.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024

  6. Jul 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Dec 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “It was observed that the last fire drill completed by the operation was 08/09/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2023

  11. Dec 20, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  12. Aug 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Apr 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 Trails Learning Center

Is Happy Trails Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 1, 2007.

When was Happy Trails Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Trails Learning Center care for?

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

Does Happy Trails Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Happy Trails Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Happy Trails Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 515-0555 to ask.

What is Happy Trails Learning Center's phone number?

(512) 515-0555.

Where is Happy Trails Learning Center?

14865 W State Highway 29, Liberty Hill, TX 78642. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunnyside Scholars, 0.5 miles away.

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