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Happy Hearts Learning Center

Child care center · 110 COUNTY ROAD 200, Hallettsville, TX 77964-4511 · License 1711619

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Poor

Capacity 62. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (280)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
A 14 month old infant was observed being cared for in a room that was not approved for infants.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver allowed children under the age of two to engage in screen time activities.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One out of six employees files lacked CPR training that was completed in person.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The provider failed to notify licensing when a new building / classroom was added and being used by children that was not measured or approved before use by children.
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The operation mixed a 12 month old infant with a 4 year old child during naptime.
5 746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
The livestock panels located on one end of the playground have gaps larger than 3 1/2 inches and smaller than 9 inches.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One out of eight children files lacked current immunizations.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The three step sanitation process was not being used on the changing mat in the 18 to 24 month old classroom.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The surfacing under in the fall zones of the playground structure was not maintained at its proper depth.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver locked children in the bathroom and turned the lights off.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operation lacked the following policies for indoor and outdoor physical activity 746.501 18(B)(F).
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
One electrical outlet was not covered in the infant room. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection.
Yes
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The sheltering in place/severe weather and the lock down drills were not documented correctly.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The director completed 4 hours of training from January 2025-January 2026. The director lacked 26 hours of training.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
One infant bottle was observed not to be labeled. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection by the caregiver labeling the infants bottle.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A caregiver briefly stepped out of the classroom to answer the front door when licensing arrived.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Two out of six children files did not have current immunizations.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
A caregiver did not sanitize the changing pad after changing a child 's diaper.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One out of eight children files lacked an emergency contact.
3 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The operational policies lacked a statement on employee vaccinations .
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
The operation lacked a special needs statement in the operational policies.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that two caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement when an infant's legs were stuck in the crib rails and they forced the child's legs back into the crib resulting in serious injuries.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose fill around the playground was not 6 inches deep and did not cover the proper use zones.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver spanked a child.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
At the time of inspection the caregiver in the three and four year old classroom did not wash a child's after diaper change. This was corrected when the child's hands were washed.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
At the time of inspection the caregiver in the infant room did not wash the child's hands after diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the child's hands.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver had 6 children in the classroom with the specified age of 12-17 months. This specified age puts the classroom out of ratio by one child. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 10/01/2020.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
At the time of inspection the four year old caregiver did not practice good judgment when taking the group of four year old children through the kitchen while lunch was being prepared.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An eight month old was observed sleeping in the crib with a clip attached to the pacifier.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
The front room did not a place for children to put their individual belongings.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Three shelves in three classrooms over five feet tall were not secured to the wall.
4 746.3415(5) - Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
A caregiver did not wash their hands after assisting multiple children in toileting.
3 746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
The operation was lacking the full operational policy on preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children .
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
At the time of inspection one employee was left alone with a group of children, with provisional conditions in place.
4 746.3415(5) - Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
A caregiver did not wash their hands after assisting multiple children in toileting.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
The front room did not a place for children to put their individual belongings.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
One infant bottle was observed not to be labeled. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection by the caregiver labeling the infants bottle.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One out of eight children files lacked an emergency contact.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Three shelves in three classrooms over five feet tall were not secured to the wall.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
At the time of inspection the four year old caregiver did not practice good judgment when taking the group of four year old children through the kitchen while lunch was being prepared.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The surfacing under in the fall zones of the playground structure was not maintained at its proper depth.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver spanked a child.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
At the time of inspection the caregiver in the infant room did not wash the child's hands after diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the child's hands.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose fill around the playground was not 6 inches deep and did not cover the proper use zones.
4 746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
A 14 month old infant was observed being cared for in a room that was not approved for infants.
3 746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
The operation was lacking the full operational policy on preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children .
4 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
The operation mixed a 12 month old infant with a 4 year old child during naptime.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
One electrical outlet was not covered in the infant room. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection.
Yes
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An eight month old was observed sleeping in the crib with a clip attached to the pacifier.
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
The operation lacked a special needs statement in the operational policies.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The provider failed to notify licensing when a new building / classroom was added and being used by children that was not measured or approved before use by children.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 10/01/2020.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The sheltering in place/severe weather and the lock down drills were not documented correctly.
5 746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
The livestock panels located on one end of the playground have gaps larger than 3 1/2 inches and smaller than 9 inches.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver allowed children under the age of two to engage in screen time activities.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One out of eight children files lacked current immunizations.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Two out of six children files did not have current immunizations.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
At the time of inspection the caregiver in the three and four year old classroom did not wash a child's after diaper change. This was corrected when the child's hands were washed.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver locked children in the bathroom and turned the lights off.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that two caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement when an infant's legs were stuck in the crib rails and they forced the child's legs back into the crib resulting in serious injuries.
3 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The operational policies lacked a statement on employee vaccinations .
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
A caregiver did not sanitize the changing pad after changing a child 's diaper.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One out of six employees files lacked CPR training that was completed in person.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operation lacked the following policies for indoor and outdoor physical activity 746.501 18(B)(F).
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The three step sanitation process was not being used on the changing mat in the 18 to 24 month old classroom.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The director completed 4 hours of training from January 2025-January 2026. The director lacked 26 hours of training.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
At the time of inspection one employee was left alone with a group of children, with provisional conditions in place.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver had 6 children in the classroom with the specified age of 12-17 months. This specified age puts the classroom out of ratio by one child. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A caregiver briefly stepped out of the classroom to answer the front door when licensing arrived.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
The front room did not a place for children to put their individual belongings.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One out of six employees files lacked CPR training that was completed in person.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Three shelves in three classrooms over five feet tall were not secured to the wall.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The three step sanitation process was not being used on the changing mat in the 18 to 24 month old classroom.
5 746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver locked children in the bathroom and turned the lights off.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
An eight month old was observed sleeping in the crib with a clip attached to the pacifier.
3 746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
The operation was lacking the full operational policy on preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children .
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that two caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement when an infant's legs were stuck in the crib rails and they forced the child's legs back into the crib resulting in serious injuries.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
A caregiver briefly stepped out of the classroom to answer the front door when licensing arrived.
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
At the time of inspection the caregiver in the three and four year old classroom did not wash a child's after diaper change. This was corrected when the child's hands were washed.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The surfacing under in the fall zones of the playground structure was not maintained at its proper depth.
4 746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
A 14 month old infant was observed being cared for in a room that was not approved for infants.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
One out of eight children files lacked an emergency contact.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The last fire inspection was conducted on 10/01/2020.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
One electrical outlet was not covered in the infant room. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection.
Yes
4 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
At the time of inspection the caregiver in the infant room did not wash the child's hands after diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the child's hands.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver allowed children under the age of two to engage in screen time activities.
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
One out of eight children files lacked current immunizations.
3 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The operational policies lacked a statement on employee vaccinations .
5 746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Two out of six children files did not have current immunizations.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver had 6 children in the classroom with the specified age of 12-17 months. This specified age puts the classroom out of ratio by one child. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver spanked a child.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
At the time of inspection one employee was left alone with a group of children, with provisional conditions in place.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
One infant bottle was observed not to be labeled. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection by the caregiver labeling the infants bottle.
Yes
5 746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
The livestock panels located on one end of the playground have gaps larger than 3 1/2 inches and smaller than 9 inches.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The provider failed to notify licensing when a new building / classroom was added and being used by children that was not measured or approved before use by children.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
At the time of inspection the four year old caregiver did not practice good judgment when taking the group of four year old children through the kitchen while lunch was being prepared.
4 746.3415(5) - Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
A caregiver did not wash their hands after assisting multiple children in toileting.
4 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
A caregiver did not sanitize the changing pad after changing a child 's diaper.
3 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
The operation lacked a special needs statement in the operational policies.

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

Inspections (112)

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

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