Happy Child Childcare & Learning Center
3414 CULEBRA RD, San Antonio, TX 78228 · Bexar County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 79
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jeanette Esquivel
- Phone
- (210) 434-4436
- Regulated since
- Apr 20, 2004
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 233966 · number 831783
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director has not completed the two required annual training hours on transportation safety for the training year.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-03. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director has not completed the two required annual training hours on transportation safety for the training year.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-03. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two out of the three staff files reviewed during inspection did not include the following trainings: Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials and Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-08-21.
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Staff background & training
The caregiver that transports children did not have current transportation safety training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Dust was observed accumulating by an air vent. Empty spider webs were observed on the ceiling in the children's restroom and by the door way in the infant classroom. Toys in the school age classroom were observed with a layer of dust. Note: Vents, toys were cleaned and spider webs were removed during inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
A stationary school bus structure in the playground was not properly anchored as the bolts were uprooting from the base. Note: Bolts were hammered in during inspection.
HHSC 746.4601(5) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-13.
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Other
A recent gas inspection was not conducted within the past two years. The last document gas inspection was on 8/9/23.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two out of the three staff files reviewed during inspection did not include the following trainings: Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials and Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-08-21.
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Staff background & training
The caregiver that transports children did not have current transportation safety training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-08-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Dust was observed accumulating by an air vent. Empty spider webs were observed on the ceiling in the children's restroom and by the door way in the infant classroom. Toys in the school age classroom were observed with a layer of dust. Note: Vents, toys were cleaned and spider webs were removed during inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
A stationary school bus structure in the playground was not properly anchored as the bolts were uprooting from the base. Note: Bolts were hammered in during inspection.
HHSC 746.4601(5) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-08-13.
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Other
A recent gas inspection was not conducted within the past two years. The last document gas inspection was on 8/9/23.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 1, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The infant changing table was moved under a large wall shelf placing infants at risk for injury. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
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Other
A caregiver failed to interact in a positive manner when she tried to pick up an infant child by her underdeveloped arm.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was found that children in care have been allowed to go from one classroom to another without supervision.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
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Other Serious
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Feb 1, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The infant changing table was moved under a large wall shelf placing infants at risk for injury. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
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Other
A caregiver failed to interact in a positive manner when she tried to pick up an infant child by her underdeveloped arm.
HHSC 746.1203(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was found that children in care have been allowed to go from one classroom to another without supervision.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-03-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Oct 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of eight records reviewed did not include orientation.
HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operational policies did not contain the indoor/outdoor and abuse and neglect policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Records & paperwork
Two out of the eight records reviewed during inspection did not include proof of education.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of eight records reviewed did not include orientation.
HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operational policies did not contain the indoor/outdoor and abuse and neglect policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Records & paperwork
Two out of the eight records reviewed during inspection did not include proof of education.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-07.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 4, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There were no cribs observed for two non-walking infants in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the Director brought in two cribs into the infant classroom.
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-04.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 4, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There were no cribs observed for two non-walking infants in the infant classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the Director brought in two cribs into the infant classroom.
HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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