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Happy Hearts Learning Center

12 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Feb 13, 2026.

4910 S Zapata Hwy Ste D1, Laredo, TX 78046 · (956) 795-1555

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsLaredo licensed centers, n=104

Serious findings0 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 4 investigations (24 visits). Most recent serious: Feb 13, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

56% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 12

82% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2015Full Permit

Practical7:30a–7pMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 31

Texas HHSC operation #1537521 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careListed
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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
Feb 20, 2026 to Feb 20, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 20, 2026 inspection
- Feb 20, 2026 inspection
- Feb 20, 2026 inspection
- Feb 20, 2026 inspection
Feb 13, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Space Requirements - Over 18 Months of Age Activity Area Not Routinely Exceeded
  The toddler room has activity space for four children. It was being used by seven children.
  Corrected Apr 13, 2026, verified May 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4205(b).
Feb 13, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Space Requirements - Over 18 Months of Age Activity Area Not Routinely Exceeded
  The toddler room has activity space for four children. It was being used by seven children.
  Corrected Apr 13, 2026, verified May 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4205(b).
Feb 13, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Space Requirements - Over 18 Months of Age Activity Area Not Routinely Exceeded
  The toddler room has activity space for four children. It was being used by seven children.
  Corrected Apr 13, 2026, verified May 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4205(b).
Feb 13, 2026Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Space Requirements - Over 18 Months of Age Activity Area Not Routinely Exceeded
  The toddler room has activity space for four children. It was being used by seven children.
  Corrected Apr 13, 2026, verified May 11, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4205(b).
2025
Oct 23, 2025 to Oct 23, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 23, 2025 inspection
- Oct 23, 2025 inspection
- Oct 23, 2025 inspection
- Oct 23, 2025 inspection
Sep 30, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  Two infants sitting down in a bucket seat table were not wearing the safety straps. Note: Safety straps were fastened during inspection.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified Oct 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  Two infants sitting down in a bucket seat table were not wearing the safety straps. Note: Safety straps were fastened during inspection.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified Oct 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  Two infants sitting down in a bucket seat table were not wearing the safety straps. Note: Safety straps were fastened during inspection.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified Oct 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  Two infants sitting down in a bucket seat table were not wearing the safety straps. Note: Safety straps were fastened during inspection.
  Corrected Sep 30, 2025, verified Oct 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
2024
Oct 3, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The concrete floor in the outdoor playground was observed to have holes.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2024, verified Oct 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The concrete floor in the outdoor playground was observed to have holes.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2024, verified Oct 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The concrete floor in the outdoor playground was observed to have holes.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2024, verified Oct 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  The concrete floor in the outdoor playground was observed to have holes.
  Corrected Oct 10, 2024, verified Oct 8, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
2023
Oct 24, 2023 to Oct 24, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 24, 2023 inspection
- Oct 24, 2023 inspection
- Oct 24, 2023 inspection
- Oct 24, 2023 inspection

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2022
Nov 18, 2022Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  One employee was missing the Affidavit for Applicants for Employment Form.
  Corrected Nov 23, 2022, verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Nov 18, 2022Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  One employee was missing the Affidavit for Applicants for Employment Form.
  Corrected Nov 23, 2022, verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Nov 18, 2022Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  One employee was missing the Affidavit for Applicants for Employment Form.
  Corrected Nov 23, 2022, verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Nov 18, 2022Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  One employee was missing the Affidavit for Applicants for Employment Form.
  Corrected Nov 23, 2022, verified Nov 29, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
2021
Dec 7, 2021Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
  Carbon Monoxide detector was last inspected on June 7, 2021. Smoke Detector was last inspected on May 5, 2021. Fire Extinguisher was last inspected on May 30, 2021.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  One out of four employee records evaluated was missing trainings in the following topics: Hazardous materials Administering medication Emergency preparedness
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A fire drill was last conducted on October 8, 2021.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2021, verified Dec 13, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  One child was observed to be sleeping on the carpet without a mat or cot.
  Corrected Dec 14, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
Dec 7, 2021Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  One out of four employee records evaluated was missing trainings in the following topics: Hazardous materials Administering medication Emergency preparedness
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
  Carbon Monoxide detector was last inspected on June 7, 2021. Smoke Detector was last inspected on May 5, 2021. Fire Extinguisher was last inspected on May 30, 2021.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  One child was observed to be sleeping on the carpet without a mat or cot.
  Corrected Dec 14, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A fire drill was last conducted on October 8, 2021.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2021, verified Dec 13, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Dec 7, 2021Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  One out of four employee records evaluated was missing trainings in the following topics: Hazardous materials Administering medication Emergency preparedness
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
  Carbon Monoxide detector was last inspected on June 7, 2021. Smoke Detector was last inspected on May 5, 2021. Fire Extinguisher was last inspected on May 30, 2021.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  One child was observed to be sleeping on the carpet without a mat or cot.
  Corrected Dec 14, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A fire drill was last conducted on October 8, 2021.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2021, verified Dec 13, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Dec 7, 2021Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A fire drill was last conducted on October 8, 2021.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2021, verified Dec 13, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  One child was observed to be sleeping on the carpet without a mat or cot.
  Corrected Dec 14, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  One out of four employee records evaluated was missing trainings in the following topics: Hazardous materials Administering medication Emergency preparedness
  Corrected Dec 21, 2021, verified Dec 20, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
  Carbon Monoxide detector was last inspected on June 7, 2021. Smoke Detector was last inspected on May 5, 2021. Fire Extinguisher was last inspected on May 30, 2021.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2021, verified Dec 8, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5537(a)(2).

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