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Happy Hearts Daycare

Child care center · 4115 N EXPRESSWAY # 83, Brownsville, TX 78520-9353 · License 1807321

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 49. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (96)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most recent helath inspection was conducted on 11/27/2024.
4 746.2803(2) - Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
Observed caregiver discipline a child inappropriately by placing the child in the playplen for misbehaving.
5 HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
The operation had 18 children enrolled and in care at the time of the application inspection. The daycare has been caring for children since December 2, 2024.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
5 children's files were evaluated and 2 did not have the health statement on file at the time of inspection.
4 746.4811(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Bucket Swings - in Front and Rear
The bucket swings did not have the use zone from front to rear at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the use zone has been added.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Background check was not validated. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as validation was completed at the time of inspection.
Yes
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not have the documentation of drills available for review at the time of inspection.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Observed a climbing dome in the outdoor playground without any surfacing at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the surfacing is added.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Vehicles used for transportation does not have a fire extinguisher.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Both transportation vehilces do not have a first aid kit in the vehicle at the time of inspection.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Changes need to be made to the operational policies. Emergency preparedness plan, outdoor activities, sunscreen/ insect repellant administration, release procedures, transportation, medical emergency procedures, abuse/neglect inforamation, hearing and vision requirements, special needs care, and enrollment procedures need to be reviewed.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 11/20/2024.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not have the documentation of drills available for review at the time of inspection.
4 746.2803(2) - Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
Observed caregiver discipline a child inappropriately by placing the child in the playplen for misbehaving.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Vehicles used for transportation does not have a fire extinguisher.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Changes need to be made to the operational policies. Emergency preparedness plan, outdoor activities, sunscreen/ insect repellant administration, release procedures, transportation, medical emergency procedures, abuse/neglect inforamation, hearing and vision requirements, special needs care, and enrollment procedures need to be reviewed.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Observed a climbing dome in the outdoor playground without any surfacing at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the surfacing is added.
5 HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
The operation had 18 children enrolled and in care at the time of the application inspection. The daycare has been caring for children since December 2, 2024.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Both transportation vehilces do not have a first aid kit in the vehicle at the time of inspection.
4 746.4811(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Bucket Swings - in Front and Rear
The bucket swings did not have the use zone from front to rear at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the use zone has been added.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 11/20/2024.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Background check was not validated. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as validation was completed at the time of inspection.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most recent helath inspection was conducted on 11/27/2024.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
5 children's files were evaluated and 2 did not have the health statement on file at the time of inspection.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Changes need to be made to the operational policies. Emergency preparedness plan, outdoor activities, sunscreen/ insect repellant administration, release procedures, transportation, medical emergency procedures, abuse/neglect inforamation, hearing and vision requirements, special needs care, and enrollment procedures need to be reviewed.
4 746.2803(2) - Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
Observed caregiver discipline a child inappropriately by placing the child in the playplen for misbehaving.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most recent helath inspection was conducted on 11/27/2024.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not have the documentation of drills available for review at the time of inspection.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Vehicles used for transportation does not have a fire extinguisher.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Observed a climbing dome in the outdoor playground without any surfacing at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the surfacing is added.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 11/20/2024.
4 746.4811(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Bucket Swings - in Front and Rear
The bucket swings did not have the use zone from front to rear at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the use zone has been added.
5 HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
The operation had 18 children enrolled and in care at the time of the application inspection. The daycare has been caring for children since December 2, 2024.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Background check was not validated. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as validation was completed at the time of inspection.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
5 children's files were evaluated and 2 did not have the health statement on file at the time of inspection.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Both transportation vehilces do not have a first aid kit in the vehicle at the time of inspection.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not have the documentation of drills available for review at the time of inspection.
4 746.4811(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Bucket Swings - in Front and Rear
The bucket swings did not have the use zone from front to rear at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the use zone has been added.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Changes need to be made to the operational policies. Emergency preparedness plan, outdoor activities, sunscreen/ insect repellant administration, release procedures, transportation, medical emergency procedures, abuse/neglect inforamation, hearing and vision requirements, special needs care, and enrollment procedures need to be reviewed.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most recent helath inspection was conducted on 11/27/2024.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Vehicles used for transportation does not have a fire extinguisher.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
5 children's files were evaluated and 2 did not have the health statement on file at the time of inspection.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Background check was not validated. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as validation was completed at the time of inspection.
Yes
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Observed a climbing dome in the outdoor playground without any surfacing at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the surfacing is added.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Both transportation vehilces do not have a first aid kit in the vehicle at the time of inspection.
5 HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
The operation had 18 children enrolled and in care at the time of the application inspection. The daycare has been caring for children since December 2, 2024.
4 746.2803(2) - Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
Observed caregiver discipline a child inappropriately by placing the child in the playplen for misbehaving.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 11/20/2024.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 11/20/2024.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not have the documentation of drills available for review at the time of inspection.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Both transportation vehilces do not have a first aid kit in the vehicle at the time of inspection.
4 746.4811(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Bucket Swings - in Front and Rear
The bucket swings did not have the use zone from front to rear at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the use zone has been added.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Observed a climbing dome in the outdoor playground without any surfacing at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the surfacing is added.
5 HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
The operation had 18 children enrolled and in care at the time of the application inspection. The daycare has been caring for children since December 2, 2024.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
5 children's files were evaluated and 2 did not have the health statement on file at the time of inspection.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most recent helath inspection was conducted on 11/27/2024.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Changes need to be made to the operational policies. Emergency preparedness plan, outdoor activities, sunscreen/ insect repellant administration, release procedures, transportation, medical emergency procedures, abuse/neglect inforamation, hearing and vision requirements, special needs care, and enrollment procedures need to be reviewed.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Vehicles used for transportation does not have a fire extinguisher.
4 746.2803(2) - Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
Observed caregiver discipline a child inappropriately by placing the child in the playplen for misbehaving.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Background check was not validated. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as validation was completed at the time of inspection.
Yes
5 HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
The operation had 18 children enrolled and in care at the time of the application inspection. The daycare has been caring for children since December 2, 2024.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 11/20/2024.
4 746.2803(2) - Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
Observed caregiver discipline a child inappropriately by placing the child in the playplen for misbehaving.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Observed a climbing dome in the outdoor playground without any surfacing at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the surfacing is added.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
5 children's files were evaluated and 2 did not have the health statement on file at the time of inspection.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most recent helath inspection was conducted on 11/27/2024.
4 746.4811(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Bucket Swings - in Front and Rear
The bucket swings did not have the use zone from front to rear at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the use zone has been added.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not have the documentation of drills available for review at the time of inspection.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Background check was not validated. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as validation was completed at the time of inspection.
Yes
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Vehicles used for transportation does not have a fire extinguisher.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Both transportation vehilces do not have a first aid kit in the vehicle at the time of inspection.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Changes need to be made to the operational policies. Emergency preparedness plan, outdoor activities, sunscreen/ insect repellant administration, release procedures, transportation, medical emergency procedures, abuse/neglect inforamation, hearing and vision requirements, special needs care, and enrollment procedures need to be reviewed.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
5 children's files were evaluated and 2 did not have the health statement on file at the time of inspection.
5 HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
The operation had 18 children enrolled and in care at the time of the application inspection. The daycare has been caring for children since December 2, 2024.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Observed a climbing dome in the outdoor playground without any surfacing at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the surfacing is added.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Both transportation vehilces do not have a first aid kit in the vehicle at the time of inspection.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Background check was not validated. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as validation was completed at the time of inspection.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 11/20/2024.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not have the documentation of drills available for review at the time of inspection.
4 746.2803(2) - Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
Observed caregiver discipline a child inappropriately by placing the child in the playplen for misbehaving.
4 746.4811(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Bucket Swings - in Front and Rear
The bucket swings did not have the use zone from front to rear at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the use zone has been added.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most recent helath inspection was conducted on 11/27/2024.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Changes need to be made to the operational policies. Emergency preparedness plan, outdoor activities, sunscreen/ insect repellant administration, release procedures, transportation, medical emergency procedures, abuse/neglect inforamation, hearing and vision requirements, special needs care, and enrollment procedures need to be reviewed.
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Vehicles used for transportation does not have a fire extinguisher.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The most recent helath inspection was conducted on 11/27/2024.
5 746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Both transportation vehilces do not have a first aid kit in the vehicle at the time of inspection.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Observed a climbing dome in the outdoor playground without any surfacing at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the surfacing is added.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not have the documentation of drills available for review at the time of inspection.
5 HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
The operation had 18 children enrolled and in care at the time of the application inspection. The daycare has been caring for children since December 2, 2024.
4 746.4811(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Bucket Swings - in Front and Rear
The bucket swings did not have the use zone from front to rear at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the use zone has been added.
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Background check was not validated. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as validation was completed at the time of inspection.
Yes
5 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Vehicles used for transportation does not have a fire extinguisher.
3 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Changes need to be made to the operational policies. Emergency preparedness plan, outdoor activities, sunscreen/ insect repellant administration, release procedures, transportation, medical emergency procedures, abuse/neglect inforamation, hearing and vision requirements, special needs care, and enrollment procedures need to be reviewed.
4 746.2803(2) - Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
Observed caregiver discipline a child inappropriately by placing the child in the playplen for misbehaving.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
5 children's files were evaluated and 2 did not have the health statement on file at the time of inspection.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 11/20/2024.

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

Inspections (32)

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

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