Happy Hearts Bilingual Learning Center
6615 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX
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Headwaters School
- licensed capacity
- 178
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $214
- year first permitted
- 2003
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About
About Headwaters School
Headwaters School is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 11, 2003, for up to 178 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 178 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to 12th grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Licensed capacity | 178 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Headwaters School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $214 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$229
Home daycare$206
Toddler
Center$214
Home daycare$196
Preschool
Center$209
Home daycare$194
School age
Center$197
Home daycare$184
State record
Inspection reports for Headwaters School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 178 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2003
- License number
- #820597
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“At inspection, a trash can, containing garbage was not covered.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
Nov 22, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The operation, did not provide an incident report, to the parent, regarding an injury that required medical treatment, within 48 hours.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2024Visit2 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 operation failed to report to licensing within 48 hours that a child in their care, exhibiting signs and symptoms of illness necessitating medical attention, had been taken to the hospital.”
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2024
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“A child experienced a nursemaid's elbow when another child pulled their arm too hard, resulting in an injury.”
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2024
Apr 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“One of the fire extinguishers had a gauge that was showing in the red and needed to be serviced.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024
- Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 27, 2024Visit2 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
“A child inserted a pebble into their ear during their time in care.”
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2024
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“The operation failed to report to licensing within 48 hours that a child in their care sustained an injury that required medical treatment by a health-care professional.”
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2024
Show 6 earlier visits
Jun 21, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Some of the personnel files were not available to review at the inspection today.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Three caregivers were missing annual training on some of the required health and safety trainings.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2023
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
“Two classes did not have posted activity plans.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Two caregivers were present in the classroom without eligible background checks.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
May 3, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“A caregiver did not have current first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023
Jul 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation did not practice a fire drill for the month of June. This was corrected at inspection when the Inspector asked the Director to conduct a fire drill.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 16, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Headwaters School
Is Headwaters School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 11, 2003.
When was Headwaters School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Headwaters School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Headwaters School care for?
178, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Headwaters School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Headwaters School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Headwaters School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 443-8843 to ask.
What is Headwaters School's phone number?
(512) 443-8843.
Where is Headwaters School?
6305 Manchaca RD and 1934 Berkeley AVE, Austin, TX 78745. The nearest other daycare we list is Cunningham Crew, 0.1 miles away.