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The Happy Learning Center

Child care center · 7923 DONORE PL APT 22, San Antonio, TX 78229-2682 · License 1524291

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 54. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (500)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
The infant cribs were not labeled with child's name. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the cribs.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
At the time of the inspection, two out of the six staff files reviewed did not have pre-service training for review.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguisher has not been serviced, as required.
5 745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
The permit holder failed to notify CCR that a written notice from a governmental entity indicating that the holder's corporate privileges are forfeited and/or in danger of forfeiture.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by striking a child's hand as redirection.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Two caregivers were observed utilizing their cell phones while their classes were on the playground.
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
During inspection it was observed that an infant was walking around drinking his bottle.
4 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two out of the six files reviewed during inspection did not have orientation completed.
5 HRC42.054 - Required Fees
The operation had an outstanding balance of $4 for their background checks and it was paid during insepction.
Yes
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
During the inspection, the sheets on the infant cribs were too small for the mattresses, causing the mattresses to fold over on themselves.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Two out of the six children's files reviewed did not have complete emergency contact information.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Operation did not report the number of employees that ceased working in the previous year 2024 by the required date of January 15, 2025.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One of the caregivers did not have first aid training at the time of inspection.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Recite; Caregiver in the duckie classroom had 17 children in care. Based on the specified age group caregiver can only have 15 children in her group. Caregiver in the lambs room walked out of the infant room, leaving caregiver out of ratio with 7 infants.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
During the walkthrough, an infant was observed sleeping with a bib on. Note: The bib was removed immediately
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out the ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A blanket was observed in the crib with a 10 month old.
5 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
The parent contact authorization forms were not observed in the vehicle for four of the children being transported by the operation.
3 746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
The most recent health inspection was not available for review during inspection.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver was supervising 23 children. The specified age for the group was three years old meaning the caregiver could only have 15 at one time.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The lambs classroom was observed out of ratio, caregiver had 5 children ages 3 month, 5 month, 8 month, 8 month and 12 month. Based on the specified age group caregiver can only have 4 infants in her group. Caregiver in the duckie classroom had 19 children in care. Based on the specified age group caregiver can only have 11 children in her group. Note: Two caregiver's arrived to assist with ratios.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
During the inspection, the staff did not have Building Safety training for review.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During the walkthrough, a caregiver stated there were nineteen children in care when there were twenty. Note: this was corrected when the children were recounted
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Infant's individual storage space must be labeled either with the child's name, photo or symbol.
4 746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed using a cell phone to print labels. Another caregiver was sending text messages about children's arrivals throughout the morning, instead of signing children in.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Six out of the six staff member files showed that they had only the online portion of the CPR certification.
5 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The center's director left the operation to run errands, leaving a caregiver alone with 23 children, including an infant.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Thick layers of dust built up were observed on vents through out the center.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
At the time of the inspection, two children did not have immunization records for review and one child's records were not current.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Dust can be seen accumilated by an air vent. Empty spider webs were observed in a playground structure.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Four infants did not have updated infant feeding instructions.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Garbage was observed accessible to the children in care as a trash can in the children's restroom was not covered. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the trashcan was covered.
Yes
3 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
At the time of inspection, one out of the six children's files did not have a Physician's Health Statement for review.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not observed in the vehicle for four of the children being transported by the operation.
4 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
All six staff files reviewed during inspection did not have CPR training.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Director did not have an admission form for one child in care.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
At the time of the inspection, one child did not have immunization records for review. This is recited.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A blanket was observed in the crib with a 2 month old.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
At the time of inspection, two out of the six children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records for review.
4 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
An infant was observed sitting in a baby walker. Note: This was CORRECTED AT INSPECTION when the walker was removed from the infant classroom.
Yes
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
One out of six children did not have the health care information listed in their file.
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
During the inspection, multiple children were observed drinking out of cups and eating foods while walking around.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
At the time of the inspection the previous year's training records were not available for five of the six staff files reviewed.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Caregiver had 23 children in care, ranging from 17 months to 10 years of age. The difference in age between the youngest and oldest was greater than 18 months.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
One out of the ten children's records reviewed during inspection did not have a health statement.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
RECITE; Caregiver had 17 children in care, and one child is 15 month old and the oldest child in the group is an 8 year old, therefore the youngest/oldest children present are more than 18 months apart.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During the inspection, there were multiple plugs missing covers in the classrooms. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection when outlet covers were placed on the plugs.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed caring for children without an eligible background check. A 16 year old was observed at the operation without an eligible background check.
5 746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
One classroom did not have a smoke detector.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Good judgement was not exersiced when a two year old child was strapped to a high chair placed on an inadequate small chair.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A hole in the ceiling and mold were observed in a closet located in the three to five year old classroom. Blinds in the three to five year old classroom were observed dirty.
4 746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Children observed did not wash their hands before breakfast. Note: This was corrected at inspection when other children were directed to wash hands before eating.
Yes
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
During the inspection, an infant caregiver did not have training in the required infant safety topics.
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
All six staff files reviewed during inspection did not have current first aid training.
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
During the walkthrough, there were multiple children sleeping with their milk cups.
3 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Two children do not have a physician's health statement signed by a doctor.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of the two children's records reviewed during inspection did not have current immunization records.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Caregivers had 18 children in care, the youngest being 16 months old and the oldest child in the group is an 8 year old, therefore the youngest/oldest children present are more than 18 months apart.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Wooden boards observed broken in the playscape, The slide on the same play structure was observed cracked resulting in a gap. Nails were observed protruding from the playscape.
5 746.1205(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 walkthrough, multiple children were observed climbing on tables, bookshelves, blocks, and playing in the restroom.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A cord to the ac mounted in the window located in the three to five year old classroom was observed accessible to the children in care.
3 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Three out of the six children's files reviewed did not have a statement of health from a physician.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
During inspection caregiver stated that she had 15 children in care, and after counting it was determined caregiver had 16 children in care.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Caregiver had 19 children in care, and two children were 10/11 month old and the oldest child in the group is an 8 year old, therefore the youngest/oldest children present are more than 18 months apart. Note: Corrected when caregiver who came in at 9:45 am, took the two infants to lambs classroom.
5 746.5607(d)(5) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 4 Years and More Than 40 Pounds; 5 - 7 Years and Under 4 Feet, 9 Inches
Two five years old were observed transported by the operation staff without a booster seat.
5 746.5607(d)(3) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 12 Months Through 3 Years; More Than 20 Pounds
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a three year old was transported without the proper front facing child safety seat.
5 746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
One out of the six children's files reviewed did not have complete information for authorized pick up persons.
5 746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
One classroom did not have a smoke detector.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
During the inspection, an infant caregiver did not have training in the required infant safety topics.
5 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by striking a child's hand as redirection.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
During the inspection, the staff did not have Building Safety training for review.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
A blanket was observed in the crib with a 10 month old.
5 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
During the walkthrough, an infant was observed sleeping with a bib on. Note: The bib was removed immediately
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A cord to the ac mounted in the window located in the three to five year old classroom was observed accessible to the children in care.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
At the time of inspection, two out of the six children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records for review.
3 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Two children do not have a physician's health statement signed by a doctor.
4 746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed using a cell phone to print labels. Another caregiver was sending text messages about children's arrivals throughout the morning, instead of signing children in.
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
During the walkthrough, there were multiple children sleeping with their milk cups.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not observed in the vehicle for four of the children being transported by the operation.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During the inspection, there were multiple plugs missing covers in the classrooms. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection when outlet covers were placed on the plugs.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Two caregivers were observed utilizing their cell phones while their classes were on the playground.
4 746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
Garbage was observed accessible to the children in care as a trash can in the children's restroom was not covered. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the trashcan was covered.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Good judgement was not exersiced when a two year old child was strapped to a high chair placed on an inadequate small chair.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Infant's individual storage space must be labeled either with the child's name, photo or symbol.
3 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
During the inspection, multiple children were observed drinking out of cups and eating foods while walking around.
5 746.1205(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 walkthrough, multiple children were observed climbing on tables, bookshelves, blocks, and playing in the restroom.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed caring for children without an eligible background check. A 16 year old was observed at the operation without an eligible background check.
3 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Three out of the six children's files reviewed did not have a statement of health from a physician.
4 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguisher has not been serviced, as required.
5 745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
The permit holder failed to notify CCR that a written notice from a governmental entity indicating that the holder's corporate privileges are forfeited and/or in danger of forfeiture.
3 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
The infant cribs were not labeled with child's name. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the cribs.
Yes
5 HRC42.054 - Required Fees
The operation had an outstanding balance of $4 for their background checks and it was paid during insepction.
Yes
4 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
All six staff files reviewed during inspection did not have current first aid training.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Operation did not report the number of employees that ceased working in the previous year 2024 by the required date of January 15, 2025.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Thick layers of dust built up were observed on vents through out the center.
4 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
During the inspection, the sheets on the infant cribs were too small for the mattresses, causing the mattresses to fold over on themselves.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Recite; Caregiver in the duckie classroom had 17 children in care. Based on the specified age group caregiver can only have 15 children in her group. Caregiver in the lambs room walked out of the infant room, leaving caregiver out of ratio with 7 infants.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Director did not have an admission form for one child in care.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
At the time of the inspection the previous year's training records were not available for five of the six staff files reviewed.
4 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
During inspection it was observed that an infant was walking around drinking his bottle.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (168)

168 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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