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Waco, TX 76706 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Marjorie Gonzales Happy Hearts
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $122
- year first permitted
- 2011
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About
About Marjorie Gonzales Happy Hearts
Marjorie Gonzales Happy Hearts is a licensed group home daycare in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 9, 2011, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Marjorie Gonzales Happy Hearts has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in McLennan County has a median price of $122 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$134
Home daycare$122
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$124
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for Marjorie Gonzales Happy Hearts
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2011
- License number
- #1110307
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Food and nutrition 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 26, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
747.3101(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“The nutritional guidelines were not met for a breakfast meal.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026
747.2103(a)(4) - Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
“Children were observed to be made to sit after breakfast for an extended period of time buckled into feeding chairs. The children were removed from the chairs and allowed to move freely during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026
747.2103(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
“There was no written activity plan available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026
747.3113(3) - Rotated Menus Dated
“Menus are required to be dated to ensure they are rotating and that proper nutrition is provided.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026
Mar 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Children ages 3 months to 2 years old were observed in a room where the tv screen was in use.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
747.3301(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions with Name
“There was one diaper cream observed to be unlabelled. The item was labeled during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
747.3303(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
“A child was observed to have their diaper changed in the main play area of the home.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
Apr 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Four of four infants did not have parent signed infant feeding instructions available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
- Apr 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jun 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
747.5333(1) - CO Detection System Type-Individual (UL) Listed Plug In, Hardwire, Battery
“Carbon dioxide detector was not functioning properly.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
747.5015 - Emergency Lighting
“There is no flashlights or emergency lighting available for emergency situations.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2024
- Mar 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
747.501(6) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
“Two babies 8 months of age were asleep and had blankets on them during the nap.”
Corrected during the visit
747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
“Primary caregiver was with 10 children 4-infants, 6-18months and up.Assistan caregiver was not at operation. Assistant caregiver was contacted and arrived to get ratios into compliance.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
“Caregiver was unable to show documentation of 19 hours of the require annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
Mar 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
“Caregiver was not at operation due to illness. Caregiver arrived to get ratios into compliance.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024
747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
“Caregiver was able to show documentation of 5 of the required training hours for this year.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024
747.2319(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“Sleeping infant had a bottle of milk in porta crib.”
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
- May 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Marjorie Gonzales Happy Hearts
Is Marjorie Gonzales Happy Hearts licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 9, 2011.
When was Marjorie Gonzales Happy Hearts last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Marjorie Gonzales Happy Hearts had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Marjorie Gonzales Happy Hearts care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Marjorie Gonzales Happy Hearts accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Marjorie Gonzales Happy Hearts' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Marjorie Gonzales Happy Hearts cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 265-5836 to ask.
What is Marjorie Gonzales Happy Hearts' phone number?
(254) 265-5836.
Where is Marjorie Gonzales Happy Hearts?
Waco, TX 76706. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.