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Childcare center · Hallettsville, TX
Happy Hearts Learning Center
A licensed child care center in Hallettsville, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 110 COUNTY ROAD 200, Hallettsville, TX 77964
County: Lavaca County
Phone: (210) 845-7901
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 62 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1711619
Permit: Full Permit, issued April 14, 2021
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 15 inspections
- 4 investigations
- 24 citations from these visits (risk level: High 8, Medium High 9, Medium 7)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from March 15, 2022 to July 13, 2026, newest first: 29 visits and 38 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
July 13, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 9, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 9, 2026 · Correction verified: July 13, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
When arriving at the operation a caregiver was smoking an e cigarette in the parking lot.
January 21, 2026 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 30, 2026 · Correction verified: January 30, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of eight children files lacked current immunizations.
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 20, 2026 · Correction verified: February 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of six employees files lacked CPR training that was completed in person.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 23, 2026 · Correction verified: January 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of eight children files lacked an emergency contact.
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 20, 2026 · Correction verified: February 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director completed 4 hours of training from January 2025-January 2026. The director lacked 26 hours of training.
September 25, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2025 · Correction verified: October 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 14 month old infant was observed being cared for in a room that was not approved for infants.
September 17, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 17, 2025 · Correction verified: September 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation mixed a 12 month old infant with a 4 year old child during naptime.
May 6, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 25, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
April 14, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
March 12, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
March 4, 2025 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2025 · Correction verified: March 12, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two out of six children files did not have current immunizations.
746.3415(5) - Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2025 · Correction verified: March 12, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not wash their hands after assisting multiple children in toileting.
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 4, 2025 · Correction verified: March 12, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not sanitize the changing pad after changing a child 's diaper.
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2025 · Correction verified: March 12, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The front room did not a place for children to put their individual belongings.
February 28, 2025 · Investigation · 5 citations
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 7, 2025 · Correction verified: April 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that the operation advised a parent that their child had tummy ache, and something just wasn't right. They failed to disclose that the child's legs had been stuck in the crib slats and that they had to force them back in the crib until the time of pick up. Because of this, medical assessment and treatment for the leg injuries were delayed.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 7, 2025 · Correction verified: April 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 7, 2025 · Correction verified: April 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
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
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 7, 2025 · Correction verified: April 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a group of children unsupervised to help another classroom.
746.3805(b)(3) - Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 7, 2025 · Correction verified: April 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver administered medication that expired in November 2024. The medication was administered to the child in March 2025.
December 11, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 10, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
April 24, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2024 · Correction verified: May 7, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation lacked a special needs statement in the operational policies.
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2024 · Correction verified: May 7, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation lacked the following policies for indoor and outdoor physical activity 746.501 18(B)(F).
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2024 · Correction verified: May 7, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policies lacked a statement on employee vaccinations .
746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2024 · Correction verified: May 7, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation was lacking the full operational policy on preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children .
March 20, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 22, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 29, 2024 · Correction verified: March 1, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The sheltering in place/severe weather and the lock down drills were not documented correctly.
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 5, 2024 · Correction verified: April 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The loose fill around the playground was not 6 inches deep and did not cover the proper use zones.
January 18, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 13, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
December 12, 2023 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 5, 2024 · Correction verified: January 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver spanked a child.
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 5, 2024 · Correction verified: January 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver locked children in the bathroom and turned the lights off.
May 30, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 24, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One electrical outlet was not covered in the infant room. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 24, 2023 · Correction verified: May 30, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
January 17, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
December 8, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 9, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2022 · Correction verified: December 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
At the time of inspection one employee was left alone with a group of children, with provisional conditions in place.
October 18, 2022 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2022 · Correction verified: November 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three shelves in three classrooms over five feet tall were not secured to the wall.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 18, 2022 · Correction verified: November 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 18, 2022 · Correction verified: November 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The three step sanitation process was not being used on the changing mat in the 18 to 24 month old classroom.
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 18, 2022 · Correction verified: November 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.4601(3) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2022 · Correction verified: November 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The livestock panels located on one end of the playground have gaps larger than 3 1/2 inches and smaller than 9 inches.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 18, 2022 · Correction verified: November 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
September 13, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 13, 2022 · Correction verified: October 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 7, 2022 · Correction verified: October 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The surfacing under in the fall zones of the playground structure was not maintained at its proper depth.
May 26, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
May 17, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 17, 2022 · Correction verified: May 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver briefly stepped out of the classroom to answer the front door when licensing arrived.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 31, 2022 · Correction verified: May 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The last fire inspection was conducted on 10/01/2020.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 17, 2022 · Correction verified: May 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An eight month old was observed sleeping in the crib with a clip attached to the pacifier.
March 15, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
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