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Heroic Hearts Academy

159 Settlement Dr, Bastrop, TX 78602 · Bastrop County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Heroic Hearts Academy is a licensed child care center in Bastrop, TX, licensed for up to 288 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (3 of 9). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #18 of 20 centers in Bastrop and better than 54% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 54%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#18 of 20 centers in Bastrop
2High risk
5Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
9 citations from 15 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 21, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication3
Building & playground safety2
Training & qualifications1
Records & paperwork1
Other standards1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 25, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
In the 10 employee files that were viewed there were 4 files that did not have an updated CPR and First Aid card.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2026
MediumJun 25, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
In the 10 employee files that were viewed there were 4 out of the 10 employee files that did not have the employee's high school diploma. There were 4 out of the same 10 employee files that did not have the Pre Employment Affidavit. There were 4 out of the same 10 employee files that did not have the Notarized Affidavit.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2026
MediumJun 25, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement §746.611(a)(3)
In the 10 children files viewed there were 4 files that did not have a Health Statement on file.
Correction verified Jul 7, 2026
Medium HighJun 25, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
In the 10 children files that were reviewed there were 3 files that did not have updated immunization records.
Correction verified Jul 7, 2026
HighJun 25, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
There was not an updated fire inspection available for review at the time of inspection. The last fire inspection was completed on 12/23/2024. Note: The operation has communicated and scheduled their next fire inspection.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2026
Medium HighApr 9, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
There was cactus that overgrown to the operation's side of the fence in the outdoor play area. There was also mold that was forming in the AC units and vents in the classrooms.
Correction verified May 15, 2026
Medium HighJun 3, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
There were two employees that were observed to be on their personal cell phones during the inspection.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2025
HighMay 29, 2025InspectionSupervision
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)
There was a child that was out in the front desk area for about 2 minutes. Note: The child was seen by an employee, and taken back to the child's assigned classroom.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2025
Medium HighMay 29, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
There was a tear that was noticed in one of the diaper changing mats, located in one of the classrooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director replaced the torn diaper changing mat with a new mat.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity288 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:00 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 14, 2025
DirectorBrittany Harkins
Phone7373485622
State operation #1809117

Common questions

Does Heroic Hearts Academy take infants?

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

What are Heroic Hearts Academy’s hours?

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

Does Heroic Hearts Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Heroic Hearts Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Heroic Hearts Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Rural Capital area, which includes Bastrop, is $45.60 a day for infants, $43.80 a day for toddlers and $42.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Heroic Hearts Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 25, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Heroic Hearts Academy compare with other daycares in Bastrop?

It is #18 of 20 centers in Bastrop by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 54% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Heroic Hearts Academy last inspected?

Jun 25, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1809117 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.