Happy Hearts Bilingual Learning Center

1112 W SLAUGHTER LN, Austin, TX 78748 · Travis County

18cited violations

2serious

26inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 96
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:45 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Miguel Gutierrez
Phone: (512) 502-5358
Regulated since: Jul 9, 2020
HHSC IDs: Operation 1353528 · number 1706523
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 6
Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 6
Safety & premises 2
Records & paperwork 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2024	8	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Safety & premises (2)
2023	4	0	Illness & medication (2), Records & paperwork (2)
2022	6	2	Supervision & ratios (6)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jan 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  All trash can used in classrooms must be covered with a lid to keep garbage inaccessible to children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  All creams should be labeled for each individual child.
  
  HHSC 746.3501(5) — Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Diaper changing tables should always be kept clear of all objects.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
- Safety & premises
  The fences and borders on the playground should be repaired and maintained.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  All trash can used in classrooms must be covered with a lid to keep garbage inaccessible to children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  All creams should be labeled for each individual child.
  
  HHSC 746.3501(5) — Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Diaper changing tables should always be kept clear of all objects.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
- Safety & premises
  The fences and borders on the playground should be repaired and maintained.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
HHSC inspection history
May 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  It was found during the inspection the children's records were missing required information.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-05-31.
- Illness & medication
  It was found during the inspection 9 of the 10 files reviewed did not have immunization records available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-26. Correction verified 2023-05-31.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 5, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  It was found during the inspection the children's records were missing required information.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-19. Correction verified 2023-05-31.
- Illness & medication
  It was found during the inspection 9 of the 10 files reviewed did not have immunization records available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-26. Correction verified 2023-05-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 24, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 24, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  It was found during the inspection that wooden play structure had a hole on the side that was observed to be an entanglement hazard. This was corrected at the inspection when the operation covered the hole.
  
  HHSC 746.4601(3) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-19.
- Supervision & ratios
  It was found during the inspection that the operation did not have drills documented. This was corrected at the inspection when the director filled out the documentation sheet.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  It was found during the inspection that wooden play structure had a hole on the side that was observed to be an entanglement hazard. This was corrected at the inspection when the operation covered the hole.
  
  HHSC 746.4601(3) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-19.
- Supervision & ratios
  It was found during the inspection that the operation did not have drills documented. This was corrected at the inspection when the director filled out the documentation sheet.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-19.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 14, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios
  It was found during the investigation that the operation was notified on 3/11/22 a child would be seeking medical treatment for an injury that occurred while in care that day and did not report this incident to licensing until 3/14/22.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-09. Correction verified 2022-06-10.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 14, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios
  It was found during the investigation that the operation was notified on 3/11/22 a child would be seeking medical treatment for an injury that occurred while in care that day and did not report this incident to licensing until 3/14/22.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-09. Correction verified 2022-06-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 25, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 25, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Happy Hearts Bilingual Learning Center, 1112 W SLAUGHTER LN, Austin, TX 78748-6431 (operation ID 1353528, operation number 1706523), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.