Happy Hearts Learning Center
110 COUNTY ROAD 200, Hallettsville, TX 77964 · Lavaca County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 62
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Linda Woytek
- Phone
- (210) 845-7901
- Regulated since
- Apr 14, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1361582 · number 1711619
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2025 | 11 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 12 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (4), Other (4) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Food & allergies (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
When arriving at the operation a caregiver was smoking an e cigarette in the parking lot.
HHSC 746.3703(d) — No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-09. Correction verified 2026-07-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director completed 4 hours of training from January 2025-January 2026. The director lacked 26 hours of training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-02-12.
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Staff background & training
One out of six employees files lacked CPR training that was completed in person.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-02-12.
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Safety & premises
One out of eight children files lacked an emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-23. Correction verified 2026-01-23.
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Illness & medication Serious
One out of eight children files lacked current immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-30.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A 14 month old infant was observed being cared for in a room that was not approved for infants.
HHSC 746.4203 — Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-25. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Other
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Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation mixed a 12 month old infant with a 4 year old child during naptime.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-17. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash their hands after assisting multiple children in toileting.
HHSC 746.3415(5) — Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-04. Correction verified 2025-03-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not sanitize the changing pad after changing a child 's diaper.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-04. Correction verified 2025-03-12.
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Other
The front room did not a place for children to put their individual belongings.
HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-12.
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Illness & medication Serious
Two out of six children files did not have current immunizations.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 28, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that two caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement when an infant's legs were stuck in the crib rails and they forced the child's legs back into the crib resulting in serious injuries.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left a group of children unsupervised to help another classroom.
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 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Other
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver allowed children under the age of two to engage in screen time activities.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that the operation advised a parent that their child had tummy ache, and something just wasn't right. They failed to disclose that the child?s legs had been stuck in the crib slats and that they had to force them back in the crib until the time of pick up. Because of this, medical assessment and treatment for the leg injuries were delayed.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Illness & medication
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver administered medication that expired in November 2024. The medication was administered to the child in March 2025.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(3) — Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Dec 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation lacked the following policies for indoor and outdoor physical activity 746.501 18(B)(F).
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-01. Correction verified 2024-05-07.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operation was lacking the full operational policy on preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children .
HHSC 746.501(a)(26) — Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-01. Correction verified 2024-05-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies lacked a statement on employee vaccinations .
HHSC 746.501(a)(28) — Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-01. Correction verified 2024-05-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation lacked a special needs statement in the operational policies.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-01. Correction verified 2024-05-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The loose fill around the playground was not 6 inches deep and did not cover the proper use zones.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-05. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Other
The sheltering in place/severe weather and the lock down drills were not documented correctly.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Other
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Jan 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver spanked a child.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-05. Correction verified 2024-01-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver locked children in the bathroom and turned the lights off.
HHSC 746.2805(7) — Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-05. Correction verified 2024-01-18.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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May 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver had 6 children in the classroom with the specified age of 12-17 months. This specified age puts the classroom out of ratio by one child. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-24. Correction verified 2023-05-30.
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Other
One electrical outlet was not covered in the infant room. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 18, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
At the time of inspection one employee was left alone with a group of children, with provisional conditions in place.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-14. Correction verified 2022-12-08.
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Other Serious
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Oct 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
At the time of inspection the four year old caregiver did not practice good judgment when taking the group of four year old children through the kitchen while lunch was being prepared.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Other
The provider failed to notify licensing when a new building / classroom was added and being used by children that was not measured or approved before use by children.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Safety & premises
Three shelves in three classrooms over five feet tall were not secured to the wall.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-25. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
At the time of inspection the caregiver in the three and four year old classroom did not wash a child's after diaper change. This was corrected when the child's hands were washed.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The three step sanitation process was not being used on the changing mat in the 18 to 24 month old classroom.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
The livestock panels located on one end of the playground have gaps larger than 3 1/2 inches and smaller than 9 inches.
HHSC 746.4601(3) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entrapment Openings
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-07. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Other Serious
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Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
At the time of inspection the caregiver in the infant room did not wash the child's hands after diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver washed the child's hands.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-13. Correction verified 2022-10-18.
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Other
The surfacing under in the fall zones of the playground structure was not maintained at its proper depth.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver briefly stepped out of the classroom to answer the front door when licensing arrived.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-17. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
An eight month old was observed sleeping in the crib with a clip attached to the pacifier.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-17. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
The last fire inspection was conducted on 10/01/2020.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
One infant bottle was observed not to be labeled. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection by the caregiver labeling the infants bottle.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-10-26.
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Food & allergies
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