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Marjorie Gonzales Happy Hearts

64 serious findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Mar 26, 2026.

3235 Cloverleaf Dr, Waco, TX 76706 · (254) 265-5836

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsWaco licensed centers, n=63

Serious findings0 critical, 64 serious, 0 minor across 32 inspections and 4 investigations (36 visits). Most recent serious: Mar 26, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 12

78% of centers have at least one

Serious64 vs median 20

84% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2011Full Permit

Practical7:15a–5:15pMon–Fri · Infant to pre-k · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #1110307 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
Apr 7, 2026 to Apr 7, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 7, 2026 inspection
- Apr 7, 2026 inspection
- Apr 7, 2026 inspection
- Apr 7, 2026 inspection
Mar 26, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  The nutritional guidelines were not met for a breakfast meal.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Rotated Menus Dated
  Menus are required to be dated to ensure they are rotating and that proper nutrition is provided.
  Corrected Apr 2, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3113(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
  There was no written activity plan available for review.
  Corrected Apr 2, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2103(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
  Children were observed to be made to sit after breakfast for an extended period of time buckled into feeding chairs. The children were removed from the chairs and allowed to move freely during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2103(a)(4).
Mar 26, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
  There was no written activity plan available for review.
  Corrected Apr 2, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2103(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Rotated Menus Dated
  Menus are required to be dated to ensure they are rotating and that proper nutrition is provided.
  Corrected Apr 2, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3113(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
  Children were observed to be made to sit after breakfast for an extended period of time buckled into feeding chairs. The children were removed from the chairs and allowed to move freely during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2103(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  The nutritional guidelines were not met for a breakfast meal.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3101(b).
Mar 26, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Rotated Menus Dated
  Menus are required to be dated to ensure they are rotating and that proper nutrition is provided.
  Corrected Apr 2, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3113(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
  There was no written activity plan available for review.
  Corrected Apr 2, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2103(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
  Children were observed to be made to sit after breakfast for an extended period of time buckled into feeding chairs. The children were removed from the chairs and allowed to move freely during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2103(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  The nutritional guidelines were not met for a breakfast meal.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3101(b).
Mar 26, 2026Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  The nutritional guidelines were not met for a breakfast meal.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Rotated Menus Dated
  Menus are required to be dated to ensure they are rotating and that proper nutrition is provided.
  Corrected Apr 2, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3113(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
  There was no written activity plan available for review.
  Corrected Apr 2, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2103(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
  Children were observed to be made to sit after breakfast for an extended period of time buckled into feeding chairs. The children were removed from the chairs and allowed to move freely during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified Apr 7, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2103(a)(4).
Mar 12, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Children ages 3 months to 2 years old were observed in a room where the tv screen was in use.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
  A child was observed to have their diaper changed in the main play area of the home.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3303(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions with Name
  There was one diaper cream observed to be unlabelled. The item was labeled during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3301(5).
Mar 12, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
  A child was observed to have their diaper changed in the main play area of the home.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3303(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions with Name
  There was one diaper cream observed to be unlabelled. The item was labeled during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3301(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Children ages 3 months to 2 years old were observed in a room where the tv screen was in use.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
Mar 12, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Children ages 3 months to 2 years old were observed in a room where the tv screen was in use.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
  A child was observed to have their diaper changed in the main play area of the home.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3303(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions with Name
  There was one diaper cream observed to be unlabelled. The item was labeled during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3301(5).
Mar 12, 2026Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
  A child was observed to have their diaper changed in the main play area of the home.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3303(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions with Name
  There was one diaper cream observed to be unlabelled. The item was labeled during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3301(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Children ages 3 months to 2 years old were observed in a room where the tv screen was in use.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified Mar 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
2025
Apr 28, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Four of four infants did not have parent signed infant feeding instructions available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected May 5, 2025, verified May 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(b).
Apr 28, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Four of four infants did not have parent signed infant feeding instructions available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected May 5, 2025, verified May 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(b).
Apr 28, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Four of four infants did not have parent signed infant feeding instructions available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected May 5, 2025, verified May 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(b).
Apr 28, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Four of four infants did not have parent signed infant feeding instructions available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected May 5, 2025, verified May 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2321(b).
Apr 17, 2025 to Apr 17, 20254 investigations
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- Apr 17, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 17, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 17, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 17, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Jun 20, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Lighting
  There is no flashlights or emergency lighting available for emergency situations.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jun 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5015.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CO Detection System Type-Individual (UL) Listed Plug In, Hardwire, Battery
  Carbon dioxide detector was not functioning properly.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jun 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5333(1).
Jun 20, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CO Detection System Type-Individual (UL) Listed Plug In, Hardwire, Battery
  Carbon dioxide detector was not functioning properly.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jun 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5333(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Lighting
  There is no flashlights or emergency lighting available for emergency situations.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jun 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5015.
Jun 20, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Lighting
  There is no flashlights or emergency lighting available for emergency situations.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jun 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5015.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CO Detection System Type-Individual (UL) Listed Plug In, Hardwire, Battery
  Carbon dioxide detector was not functioning properly.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jun 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5333(1).
Jun 20, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CO Detection System Type-Individual (UL) Listed Plug In, Hardwire, Battery
  Carbon dioxide detector was not functioning properly.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jun 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5333(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Lighting
  There is no flashlights or emergency lighting available for emergency situations.
  Corrected Jun 27, 2024, verified Jun 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5015.
Mar 26, 2024 to Mar 26, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 26, 2024 inspection
- Mar 26, 2024 inspection
- Mar 26, 2024 inspection
- Mar 26, 2024 inspection
Mar 19, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  Two babies 8 months of age were asleep and had blankets on them during the nap.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
  Caregiver was unable to show documentation of 19 hours of the require annual training.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2024, verified Mar 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  Primary caregiver was with 10 children 4-infants, 6-18months and up.Assistan caregiver was not at operation. Assistant caregiver was contacted and arrived to get ratios into compliance.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2024, verified Mar 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  Primary caregiver was with 10 children 4-infants, 6-18months and up.Assistan caregiver was not at operation. Assistant caregiver was contacted and arrived to get ratios into compliance.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2024, verified Mar 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
  Caregiver was unable to show documentation of 19 hours of the require annual training.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2024, verified Mar 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  Two babies 8 months of age were asleep and had blankets on them during the nap.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(6).
Mar 19, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  Two babies 8 months of age were asleep and had blankets on them during the nap.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  Primary caregiver was with 10 children 4-infants, 6-18months and up.Assistan caregiver was not at operation. Assistant caregiver was contacted and arrived to get ratios into compliance.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2024, verified Mar 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
  Caregiver was unable to show documentation of 19 hours of the require annual training.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2024, verified Mar 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(d).
Mar 19, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
  Caregiver was unable to show documentation of 19 hours of the require annual training.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2024, verified Mar 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  Primary caregiver was with 10 children 4-infants, 6-18months and up.Assistan caregiver was not at operation. Assistant caregiver was contacted and arrived to get ratios into compliance.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2024, verified Mar 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants
  Two babies 8 months of age were asleep and had blankets on them during the nap.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(6).
Mar 12, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  Sleeping infant had a bottle of milk in porta crib.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2319(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  Caregiver was not at operation due to illness. Caregiver arrived to get ratios into compliance.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
  Caregiver was able to show documentation of 5 of the required training hours for this year.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2024, verified Mar 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(d).
Mar 12, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
  Caregiver was able to show documentation of 5 of the required training hours for this year.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2024, verified Mar 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  Caregiver was not at operation due to illness. Caregiver arrived to get ratios into compliance.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  Sleeping infant had a bottle of milk in porta crib.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2319(6).
Mar 12, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  Sleeping infant had a bottle of milk in porta crib.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2319(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
  Caregiver was able to show documentation of 5 of the required training hours for this year.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2024, verified Mar 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  Caregiver was not at operation due to illness. Caregiver arrived to get ratios into compliance.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  Sleeping infant had a bottle of milk in porta crib.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2319(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
  Caregiver was able to show documentation of 5 of the required training hours for this year.
  Corrected Mar 26, 2024, verified Mar 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  Caregiver was not at operation due to illness. Caregiver arrived to get ratios into compliance.
  Corrected Mar 12, 2024, verified Mar 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.

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2023
Apr 3, 2023 to Apr 3, 20234 inspections
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2022
May 18, 2022 to May 18, 20224 inspections
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