The Happy Learning Center
Repeat pattern: the same regulatory standard was cited more than once within a 60-month window.
Regulatory record
Compiled from the originating licensing authority. Each item links to its source. Severity marked “(inferred)” was derived from the citation, not assigned by the authority.
- Critical
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by striking a child's hand as redirection.
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- Critical
During the walkthrough, an infant was observed sleeping with a bib on. Note: The bib was removed immediately
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
During the walkthrough, a caregiver stated there were nineteen children in care when there were twenty. Note: this was corrected when the children were recounted
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- Moderate
At the time of inspection, one out of the six children's files did not have a Physician's Health Statement for review.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Two children do not have a physician's health statement signed by a doctor.
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- Serious
At the time of the inspection the previous year's training records were not available for five of the six staff files reviewed.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
At the time of the inspection, two out of the six staff files reviewed did not have pre-service training for review.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
The permit holder failed to notify CCR that a written notice from a governmental entity indicating that the holder's corporate privileges are forfeited and/or in danger of forfeiture.
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- Moderate
Three out of the six children's files reviewed did not have a statement of health from a physician.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
At the time of inspection, two out of the six children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records for review.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
During the inspection, multiple children were observed drinking out of cups and eating foods while walking around.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed using a cell phone to print labels. Another caregiver was sending text messages about children's arrivals throughout the morning, instead of signing children in.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Two out of the six children's files reviewed did not have complete emergency contact information.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
During the inspection, the sheets on the infant cribs were too small for the mattresses, causing the mattresses to fold over on themselves.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Caregiver had 23 children in care, ranging from 17 months to 10 years of age. The difference in age between the youngest and oldest was greater than 18 months.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
One caregiver was supervising 23 children. The specified age for the group was three years old meaning the caregiver could only have 15 at one time.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Six out of the six staff member files showed that they had only the online portion of the CPR certification.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
During the walkthrough, multiple children were observed climbing on tables, bookshelves, blocks, and playing in the restroom.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
One out of six children did not have the health care information listed in their file.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
The center's director left the operation to run errands, leaving a caregiver alone with 23 children, including an infant.
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- Serious
One of the caregivers did not have first aid training at the time of inspection.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
One out of the six children's files reviewed did not have complete information for authorized pick up persons.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
During the inspection, there were multiple plugs missing covers in the classrooms. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection when outlet covers were placed on the plugs.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Caregivers had 18 children in care, the youngest being 16 months old and the oldest child in the group is an 8 year old, therefore the youngest/oldest children present are more than 18 months apart.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
At the time of the inspection, one child did not have immunization records for review. This is recited.
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- Moderate
During the walkthrough, there were multiple children sleeping with their milk cups.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
At the time of the inspection, two children did not have immunization records for review and one child's records were not current.
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- Moderate
During the inspection, the staff did not have Building Safety training for review.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
During the inspection, an infant caregiver did not have training in the required infant safety topics.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
During inspection caregiver stated that she had 15 children in care, and after counting it was determined caregiver had 16 children in care.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
During inspection it was observed that an infant was walking around drinking his bottle.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
RECITE; Caregiver had 17 children in care, and one child is 15 month old and the oldest child in the group is an 8 year old, therefore the youngest/oldest children present are more than 18 months apart.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Recite; Caregiver in the duckie classroom had 17 children in care. Based on the specified age group caregiver can only have 15 children in her group. Caregiver in the lambs room walked out of the infant room, leaving caregiver out of ratio with 7 infants.
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- Moderate
Director did not have an admission form for one child in care.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
The fire extinguisher has not been serviced, as required.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Four infants did not have updated infant feeding instructions.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
One classroom did not have a smoke detector.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Caregiver had 19 children in care, and two children were 10/11 month old and the oldest child in the group is an 8 year old, therefore the youngest/oldest children present are more than 18 months apart. Note: Corrected when caregiver who came in at 9:45 am, took the two infants to lambs classroom.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
The lambs classroom was observed out of ratio, caregiver had 5 children ages 3 month, 5 month, 8 month, 8 month and 12 month. Based on the specified age group caregiver can only have 4 infants in her group. Caregiver in the duckie classroom had 19 children in care. Based on the specified age group caregiver can only have 11 children in her group. Note: Two caregiver's arrived to assist with ratios.
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- Moderate
The infant cribs were not labeled with child's name. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the cribs.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
Operation did not report the number of employees that ceased working in the previous year 2024 by the required date of January 15, 2025.
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- Serious
Two out of the six files reviewed during inspection did not have orientation completed.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
All six staff files reviewed during inspection did not have current first aid training.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Minor
One out of the ten children's records reviewed during inspection did not have a health statement.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
All six staff files reviewed during inspection did not have CPR training.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
The most recent health inspection was not available for review during inspection.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Two out the ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records.
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- Serious
Dust can be seen accumilated by an air vent. Empty spider webs were observed in a playground structure.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
A blanket was observed in the crib with a 2 month old.
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- Serious
Two out of the two children's records reviewed during inspection did not have current immunization records.
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- Serious
Wooden boards observed broken in the playscape, The slide on the same play structure was observed cracked resulting in a gap. Nails were observed protruding from the playscape.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
Good judgement was not exersiced when a two year old child was strapped to a high chair placed on an inadequate small chair.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Garbage was observed accessible to the children in care as a trash can in the children's restroom was not covered. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the trashcan was covered.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Children observed did not wash their hands before breakfast. Note: This was corrected at inspection when other children were directed to wash hands before eating.
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- Moderate
Infant's individual storage space must be labeled either with the child's name, photo or symbol.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
A blanket was observed in the crib with a 10 month old.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
An infant was observed sitting in a baby walker. Note: This was CORRECTED AT INSPECTION when the walker was removed from the infant classroom.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Thick layers of dust built up were observed on vents through out the center.
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- Critical
A caregiver was observed caring for children without an eligible background check. A 16 year old was observed at the operation without an eligible background check.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
The operation had an outstanding balance of $4 for their background checks and it was paid during insepction.
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- Critical
The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not observed in the vehicle for four of the children being transported by the operation.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
The parent contact authorization forms were not observed in the vehicle for four of the children being transported by the operation.
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- Critical
Two five years old were observed transported by the operation staff without a booster seat.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a three year old was transported without the proper front facing child safety seat.
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- Serious
A cord to the ac mounted in the window located in the three to five year old classroom was observed accessible to the children in care.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
A hole in the ceiling and mold were observed in a closet located in the three to five year old classroom. Blinds in the three to five year old classroom were observed dirty.
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