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Texas · Laredo · 78046

Happy Hearts Learning Center

4910 S Zapata Hwy Ste D1, Laredo, TX 78046 · Webb County
Accepts child care subsidies

Happy Hearts Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Laredo, TX, licensed for up to 31 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2015. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 0 of them high-risk. 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #55 of 102 centers in Laredo and better than 39% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 39%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#55 of 102 centers in Laredo
0High risk
5Medium High risk
2Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
8 citations from 8 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 7, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Other standards3
Building & playground safety3
Records & paperwork1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighFeb 13, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Space Requirements - Over 18 Months of Age Activity Area Not Routinely Exceeded §746.4205(b)
The toddler room has activity space for four children. It was being used by seven children.
Correction verified May 11, 2026
Medium HighSep 30, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Two infants sitting down in a bucket seat table were not wearing the safety straps. Note: Safety straps were fastened during inspection.
Correction verified Oct 23, 2025
Medium HighOct 3, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The concrete floor in the outdoor playground was observed to have holes.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2024
Medium LowNov 18, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
One employee was missing the Affidavit for Applicants for Employment Form.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2022
Medium HighDec 7, 2021InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
Carbon Monoxide detector was last inspected on June 7, 2021. Smoke Detector was last inspected on May 5, 2021. Fire Extinguisher was last inspected on May 30, 2021.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2021
MediumDec 7, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
One out of four employee records evaluated was missing trainings in the following topics: Hazardous materials Administering medication Emergency preparedness
Correction verified Dec 20, 2021
Medium HighDec 7, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
A fire drill was last conducted on October 8, 2021.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2021
MediumDec 7, 2021InspectionOther standards
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age §746.4503(a)
One child was observed to be sleeping on the carpet without a mat or cot.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity31 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceJun 5, 2015
DirectorAlicia Martinez
Phone9567951555
State operation #1537521

Common questions

Does Happy Hearts Learning Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Happy Hearts Learning Center’s hours?

7:30 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Happy Hearts Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Happy Hearts Learning Center had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 8 lower-risk citations, listed above.

How does Happy Hearts Learning Center compare with other daycares in Laredo?

It is #55 of 102 centers in Laredo by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 39% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Happy Hearts Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 24, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1537521 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.