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Happy Hearts Learning Center

110 County Road 200, Hallettsville, TX 77964 · Lavaca County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Happy Hearts Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Hallettsville, TX, licensed for up to 62 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 25 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 39 citations, 14 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (8 of 39). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 9 centers in Lavaca County and better than 11% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 11%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#5 of 9 centers in Lavaca County
14High risk
17Medium High risk
8Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
39 citations from 25 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 13, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 28, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 17, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 17, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 26, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication8
Building & playground safety7
Staff ratios6
Other standards5
Caregiver conduct4
Records & paperwork2
Training & qualifications2
Supervision2
Child protection1
Sleep safety1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 9, 2026InspectionOther standards
No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers §746.3703(d)
When arriving at the operation a caregiver was smoking an e cigarette in the parking lot.
Correction verified Jul 13, 2026
Medium HighJan 21, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
One out of eight children files lacked an emergency contact.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2026
Medium HighJan 21, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
One out of six employees files lacked CPR training that was completed in person.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2026
Medium HighJan 21, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training §746.1301(a)(6)(A)
The director completed 4 hours of training from January 2025-January 2026. The director lacked 26 hours of training.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2026
HighJan 21, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
One out of eight children files lacked current immunizations.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2026
Medium HighSep 25, 2025InspectionOther standards
Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children §746.4203
A 14 month old infant was observed being cared for in a room that was not approved for infants.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2025
Medium HighSep 17, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
The operation mixed a 12 month old infant with a 4 year old child during naptime.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2025
Medium HighMar 4, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting §746.3415(5)
A caregiver did not wash their hands after assisting multiple children in toileting.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2025
MediumMar 4, 2025InspectionOther standards
Storage for Individual Belongings §746.4505
The front room did not a place for children to put their individual belongings.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2025
Medium HighMar 4, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
A caregiver did not sanitize the changing pad after changing a child 's diaper.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2025
HighMar 4, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Two out of six children files did not have current immunizations.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2025
HighFeb 28, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
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.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025
MediumFeb 28, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
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.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025
Medium HighFeb 28, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date §746.3805(b)(3)
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.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025
HighFeb 28, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025
HighFeb 28, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a group of children unsupervised to help another classroom.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025
MediumApr 24, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
The operation lacked a special needs statement in the operational policies.
Correction verified May 7, 2024
MediumApr 24, 2024InspectionChild protection
Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect §746.501(a)(26)
The operation was lacking the full operational policy on preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children .
Correction verified May 7, 2024
MediumApr 24, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operation lacked the following policies for indoor and outdoor physical activity 746.501 18(B)(F).
Correction verified May 7, 2024
MediumApr 24, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases §746.501(a)(28)
The operational policies lacked a statement on employee vaccinations .
Correction verified May 7, 2024
Medium HighFeb 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The loose fill around the playground was not 6 inches deep and did not cover the proper use zones.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2024
MediumFeb 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The sheltering in place/severe weather and the lock down drills were not documented correctly.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024
HighDec 12, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver spanked a child.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2024
HighDec 12, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room §746.2805(7)
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver locked children in the bathroom and turned the lights off.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2024
Medium HighMay 24, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Correction verified May 30, 2023
Medium HighMay 24, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
One electrical outlet was not covered in the infant room. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighNov 9, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
At the time of inspection one employee was left alone with a group of children, with provisional conditions in place.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2022
Medium HighOct 18, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Three shelves in three classrooms over five feet tall were not secured to the wall.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2022
Medium HighOct 18, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
The three step sanitation process was not being used on the changing mat in the 18 to 24 month old classroom.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2022
MediumOct 18, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Space §746.301(2)
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.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2022
HighOct 18, 2022InspectionCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2022
HighOct 18, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings §746.4601(3)
The livestock panels located on one end of the playground have gaps larger than 3 1/2 inches and smaller than 9 inches.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2022
Medium HighOct 18, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
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.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2022
Medium HighSep 13, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
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.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2022
Medium HighSep 13, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The surfacing under in the fall zones of the playground structure was not maintained at its proper depth.
Correction verified Oct 18, 2022
HighMay 17, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A caregiver briefly stepped out of the classroom to answer the front door when licensing arrived.
Correction verified May 26, 2022
HighMay 17, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The last fire inspection was conducted on 10/01/2020.
Correction verified May 26, 2022
HighMay 17, 2022InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
An eight month old was observed sleeping in the crib with a clip attached to the pacifier.
Correction verified May 26, 2022
Medium HighOct 26, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
One infant bottle was observed not to be labeled. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection by the caregiver labeling the infants bottle.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity62 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 14, 2021
DirectorLinda Woytek
Phone2108457901
State operation #1711619

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 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, 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.

How much does Happy Hearts Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Happy Hearts Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Golden Crescent area, which includes Hallettsville, is $27.20 a day for infants, $26.60 a day for toddlers and $25.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Happy Hearts Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 14 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 9, 2026: “No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers.” Each one is listed in full above.

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

It is #5 of 9 centers in Lavaca County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 11% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Happy Hearts Learning Center last inspected?

Jul 13, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 1711619 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.