Licensed child care center · public record
The Happy Learning Center
San Antonio, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.
The operation
- Type
- Licensed child care center
- State permit
- Full Permit, issued October 28, 2014
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- Conditions on the permit
- No
- Corrective action listed
- No
- Adverse action listed
- No
- Temporarily closed
- No
- State operation number
- 1524291
Where
7923 Donore Pl Apt 22
San Antonio, TX 78229
Deficiencies by risk level
The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.
Citations on the record
Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected. Showing the newest 25 of 69.
| Inspection | Risk | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2026 | Medium | 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information State’s note: “One of the six children's files reviewed did not have a complete admission packet. The following information was missing: an address for the listed emergency contact , a physician-signed health statement (child was enrolled 8/1/25), and an updated immunization record.” |
| September 29, 2026 | Medium High | 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes State’s note: “Several of the documented fire drills exceed the three-minute maximum evacuation time. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and completed in two minutes and eight seconds.” |
| June 29, 2026 | Medium High | 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games State’s note: “Two caregivers were observed utilizing their cell phones while their classes were on the playground.” |
| March 30, 2026 | High | 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual State’s note: “During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by striking a child's hand as redirection.” |
| March 24, 2026 | High | 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for State’s note: “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” |
| March 24, 2026 | Medium | 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement State’s note: “At the time of inspection, one out of the six children's files did not have a Physician's Health Statement for review.” |
| March 24, 2026 | High | 746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers State’s note: “During the walkthrough, an infant was observed sleeping with a bib on. Note: The bib was removed immediately” |
| February 4, 2026 | High | 745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent State’s note: “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.” |
| January 26, 2026 | Medium | 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement State’s note: “Two children do not have a physician's health statement signed by a doctor.” |
| January 6, 2026 | Medium High | 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact State’s note: “Two out of the six children's files reviewed did not have complete emergency contact information.” |
| January 6, 2026 | Medium High | 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based State’s note: “Six out of the six staff member files showed that they had only the online portion of the CPR certification.” |
| January 6, 2026 | Medium High | 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children State’s note: “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.” |
| January 6, 2026 | Medium High | 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current State’s note: “At the time of inspection, two out of the six children's files reviewed did not have current immunization records for review.” |
| January 6, 2026 | Medium High | 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training State’s note: “At the time of the inspection, two out of the six staff files reviewed did not have pre-service training for review.” |
| January 6, 2026 | Medium High | 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. State’s note: “One of the caregivers did not have first aid training at the time of inspection.” |
| January 6, 2026 | High | 746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information State’s note: “One out of the six children's files reviewed did not have complete information for authorized pick up persons.” |
| January 6, 2026 | Medium | 746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement State’s note: “Three out of the six children's files reviewed did not have a statement of health from a physician.” |
| January 6, 2026 | Medium High | 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training State’s note: “At the time of the inspection the previous year's training records were not available for five of the six staff files reviewed.” |
| January 6, 2026 | Medium High | 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age State’s note: “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.” |
| January 6, 2026 | Medium | 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information State’s note: “One out of six children did not have the health care information listed in their file.” |
| January 6, 2026 | High | 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance State’s note: “The center's director left the operation to run errands, leaving a caregiver alone with 23 children, including an infant.” |
| January 6, 2026 | High | 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 State’s note: “During the walkthrough, multiple children were observed climbing on tables, bookshelves, blocks, and playing in the restroom.” |
| January 6, 2026 | Medium High | 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets State’s note: “During the inspection, the sheets on the infant cribs were too small for the mattresses, causing the mattresses to fold over on themselves.” |
| January 6, 2026 | Medium | 746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups State’s note: “During the inspection, multiple children were observed drinking out of cups and eating foods while walking around.” |
| January 6, 2026 | Medium High | 746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children State’s note: “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.” |
Recent inspections and visits
- November 4, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- October 5, 2026 Assessment · deficiency found: No
- September 29, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- September 2, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- July 13, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- June 29, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- May 26, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- May 20, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- April 2, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- April 2, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: No
- March 30, 2026 Report · deficiency found: Yes
- March 24, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: Yes
- February 4, 2026 Assessment · deficiency found: Yes
- January 26, 2026 Assessment · deficiency found: Yes
- January 21, 2026 Inspection · deficiency found: No
How many times has the state inspected The Happy Learning Center?
Texas HHSC's file lists 20 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on November 4, 2026. 13 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.
Does The Happy Learning Center have deficiencies on its record?
The state's summary for this operation lists 69: 20 high-risk, 34 medium-high-risk, 13 medium-risk, 1 medium-low-risk, 1 low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.
Is this a rating?
No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.
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