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Happy Hearts Daycare

16 critical, 32 serious findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 24, 2026.

4115 N Expressway # 83, Brownsville, TX 78520 · (956) 551-2844

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsBrownsville licensed centers, n=107

Critical findings16 critical, 32 serious, 0 minor across 36 inspections and 0 investigations (36 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 24, 2026.

Critical16 vs median 0

41% of centers have at least one

Serious32 vs median 4

68% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2025Full Permit

Practical6:30a–7pMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 49

Texas HHSC operation #1807321 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careListed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
May 6, 2026 to May 6, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 6, 2026 inspection
- May 6, 2026 inspection
- May 6, 2026 inspection
- May 6, 2026 inspection
Apr 24, 2026Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 11/20/2024.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Bucket Swings - in Front and Rear
  The bucket swings did not have the use zone from front to rear at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the use zone has been added.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4811(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The operation did not have the documentation of drills available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified May 6, 2026. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  Observed a climbing dome in the outdoor playground without any surfacing at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the surfacing is added.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The most recent helath inspection was conducted on 11/27/2024.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Apr 24, 2026Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 11/20/2024.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The operation did not have the documentation of drills available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified May 6, 2026. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Bucket Swings - in Front and Rear
  The bucket swings did not have the use zone from front to rear at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the use zone has been added.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4811(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  Observed a climbing dome in the outdoor playground without any surfacing at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the surfacing is added.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The most recent helath inspection was conducted on 11/27/2024.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Apr 24, 2026Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 11/20/2024.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  Observed a climbing dome in the outdoor playground without any surfacing at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the surfacing is added.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The most recent helath inspection was conducted on 11/27/2024.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The operation did not have the documentation of drills available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified May 6, 2026. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Bucket Swings - in Front and Rear
  The bucket swings did not have the use zone from front to rear at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the use zone has been added.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4811(a).
Apr 24, 2026Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 11/20/2024.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  Observed a climbing dome in the outdoor playground without any surfacing at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the surfacing is added.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documentation of Drills
  The operation did not have the documentation of drills available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified May 6, 2026. Standard 746.5205(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The most recent helath inspection was conducted on 11/27/2024.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Bucket Swings - in Front and Rear
  The bucket swings did not have the use zone from front to rear at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the use zone has been added.
  Corrected May 1, 2026, verified May 4, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4811(a).
2025
May 6, 2025 to Oct 29, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 29, 2025 inspection
- Oct 29, 2025 inspection
- Oct 29, 2025 inspection
- Oct 29, 2025 inspection
- May 6, 2025 inspection
- May 6, 2025 inspection
- May 6, 2025 inspection
- May 6, 2025 inspection
Apr 29, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
  Both transportation vehilces do not have a first aid kit in the vehicle at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  Vehicles used for transportation does not have a fire extinguisher.
  Corrected May 1, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
  Observed caregiver discipline a child inappropriately by placing the child in the playplen for misbehaving.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  5 children's files were evaluated and 2 did not have the health statement on file at the time of inspection.
  Corrected May 6, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
Apr 29, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  Vehicles used for transportation does not have a fire extinguisher.
  Corrected May 1, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
  Both transportation vehilces do not have a first aid kit in the vehicle at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  5 children's files were evaluated and 2 did not have the health statement on file at the time of inspection.
  Corrected May 6, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
  Observed caregiver discipline a child inappropriately by placing the child in the playplen for misbehaving.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(2).
Apr 29, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  Vehicles used for transportation does not have a fire extinguisher.
  Corrected May 1, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
  Both transportation vehilces do not have a first aid kit in the vehicle at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
  Observed caregiver discipline a child inappropriately by placing the child in the playplen for misbehaving.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  5 children's files were evaluated and 2 did not have the health statement on file at the time of inspection.
  Corrected May 6, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
Apr 29, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
  Vehicles used for transportation does not have a fire extinguisher.
  Corrected May 1, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(5).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
  Both transportation vehilces do not have a first aid kit in the vehicle at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  5 children's files were evaluated and 2 did not have the health statement on file at the time of inspection.
  Corrected May 6, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
  Observed caregiver discipline a child inappropriately by placing the child in the playplen for misbehaving.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2025, verified May 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(2).
Mar 17, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  Background check was not validated. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as validation was completed at the time of inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(2)(A).
Mar 17, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  Background check was not validated. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as validation was completed at the time of inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(2)(A).
Mar 17, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  Background check was not validated. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as validation was completed at the time of inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(2)(A).
Mar 17, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  Background check was not validated. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as validation was completed at the time of inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(2)(A).
Jan 17, 2025 to Feb 5, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Jan 17, 2025 inspection
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- Jan 17, 2025 inspection
2024
Dec 20, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
  The operation had 18 children enrolled and in care at the time of the application inspection. The daycare has been caring for children since December 2, 2024.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2024, verified Dec 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.041(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
  Changes need to be made to the operational policies. Emergency preparedness plan, outdoor activities, sunscreen/ insect repellant administration, release procedures, transportation, medical emergency procedures, abuse/neglect inforamation, hearing and vision requirements, special needs care, and enrollment procedures need to be reviewed.
  Corrected Dec 23, 2024, verified Dec 23, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(1).
Dec 20, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
  The operation had 18 children enrolled and in care at the time of the application inspection. The daycare has been caring for children since December 2, 2024.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2024, verified Dec 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.041(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
  Changes need to be made to the operational policies. Emergency preparedness plan, outdoor activities, sunscreen/ insect repellant administration, release procedures, transportation, medical emergency procedures, abuse/neglect inforamation, hearing and vision requirements, special needs care, and enrollment procedures need to be reviewed.
  Corrected Dec 23, 2024, verified Dec 23, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(1).
Dec 20, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
  The operation had 18 children enrolled and in care at the time of the application inspection. The daycare has been caring for children since December 2, 2024.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2024, verified Dec 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.041(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
  Changes need to be made to the operational policies. Emergency preparedness plan, outdoor activities, sunscreen/ insect repellant administration, release procedures, transportation, medical emergency procedures, abuse/neglect inforamation, hearing and vision requirements, special needs care, and enrollment procedures need to be reviewed.
  Corrected Dec 23, 2024, verified Dec 23, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(1).
Dec 20, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
  The operation had 18 children enrolled and in care at the time of the application inspection. The daycare has been caring for children since December 2, 2024.
  Corrected Dec 20, 2024, verified Dec 23, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard HRC42.041(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
  Changes need to be made to the operational policies. Emergency preparedness plan, outdoor activities, sunscreen/ insect repellant administration, release procedures, transportation, medical emergency procedures, abuse/neglect inforamation, hearing and vision requirements, special needs care, and enrollment procedures need to be reviewed.
  Corrected Dec 23, 2024, verified Dec 23, 2024. Standard 746.501(a)(1).

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