The Happy Learning Center
A licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas 78229
7923 Donore Pl Apt 22, San Antonio, Texas 78229. (210) 721-0591.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 53 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Bexar County: 5
- 12 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 35 inspections on record
- Not rated Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
53 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 768 child care providers in Bexar County had 5.
35 inspections on record. The latest, on Nov 4, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual, at the report to the state on Mar 30, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for, at the inspection on Mar 24, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers, at the inspection on Mar 24, 2026
9 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
53 deficiencies in 13 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Sep 29, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Several of the documented fire drills exceed the three-minute maximum evacuation time. Noted: This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was conducted and completed in two minutes and eight seconds.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“One of the six children’s files reviewed did not have a complete admission packet. The following information was missing: an address for the listed emergency contact , a physician-signed health statement (child was enrolled 8/1/25), and an updated immunization record.”
Jun 29, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Two caregivers were observed utilizing their cell phones while their classes were on the playground.”
Mar 30, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
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Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline by striking a child’s hand as redirection.”
Mar 24, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“During the walkthrough, a caregiver stated there were nineteen children in care when there were twenty. Note: this was corrected when the children were recounted”
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Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“During the walkthrough, an infant was observed sleeping with a bib on. Note: The bib was removed immediately”
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Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“At the time of inspection, one out of the six children’s files did not have a Physician’s Health Statement for review.”
Feb 4, 2026: assessment1 deficiency
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Franchise Tax Delinquent
“The permit holder failed to notify CCR that a written notice from a governmental entity indicating that the holder’s corporate privileges are forfeited and/or in danger of forfeiture.”
Jan 26, 2026: assessment1 deficiency
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Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“Two children do not have a physician’s health statement signed by a doctor.”
Jan 6, 2026: inspection17 deficiencies
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Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The center’s director left the operation to run errands, leaving a caregiver alone with 23 children, including an infant.”
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“During the walkthrough, multiple children were observed climbing on tables, bookshelves, blocks, and playing in the restroom.”
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Required Admission Information - Release Information
“One out of the six children’s files reviewed did not have complete information for authorized pick up persons.”
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Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver’s attention away from children
“At the time of the inspection, a caregiver was observed using a cell phone to print labels. Another caregiver was sending text messages about children’s arrivals throughout the morning, instead of signing children in.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
“At the time of the inspection, two out of the six staff files reviewed did not have pre-service training for review.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“At the time of the inspection the previous year’s training records were not available for five of the six staff files reviewed.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One of the caregivers did not have first aid training at the time of inspection.”
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CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Six out of the six staff member files showed that they had only the online portion of the CPR certification.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One caregiver was supervising 23 children. The specified age for the group was three years old meaning the caregiver could only have 15 at one time.”
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Caregiver had 23 children in care, ranging from 17 months to 10 years of age. The difference in age between the youngest and oldest was greater than 18 months.”
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Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“During the inspection, the sheets on the infant cribs were too small for the mattresses, causing the mattresses to fold over on themselves.”
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Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“During the inspection, there were multiple plugs missing covers in the classrooms. NOTE: this was corrected at inspection when outlet covers were placed on the plugs.”
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Two out of the six children’s files reviewed did not have complete emergency contact information.”
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Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“At the time of inspection, two out of the six children’s files reviewed did not have current immunization records for review.”
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Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
“During the inspection, multiple children were observed drinking out of cups and eating foods while walking around.”
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Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“One out of six children did not have the health care information listed in their file.”
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Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“Three out of the six children’s files reviewed did not have a statement of health from a physician.”
Nov 14, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Required Immunizations
“At the time of the inspection, one child did not have immunization records for review. This is recited.”
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Caregivers had 18 children in care, the youngest being 16 months old and the oldest child in the group is an 8 year old, therefore the youngest/oldest children present are more than 18 months apart.”
Oct 28, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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Required Immunizations
“At the time of the inspection, two children did not have immunization records for review and one child’s records were not current.”
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Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“During the inspection, an infant caregiver did not have training in the required infant safety topics.”
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“During the inspection, the staff did not have Building Safety training for review.”
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Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
“During the walkthrough, there were multiple children sleeping with their milk cups.”
Apr 2, 2025: inspection6 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“During inspection caregiver stated that she had 15 children in care, and after counting it was determined caregiver had 16 children in care.”
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Smoke-Detection System
“One classroom did not have a smoke detector.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Recite; Caregiver in the duckie classroom had 17 children in care. Based on the specified age group caregiver can only have 15 children in her group. Caregiver in the lambs room walked out of the infant room, leaving caregiver out of ratio with 7 infants.”
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“RECITE; Caregiver had 17 children in care, and one child is 15 month old and the oldest child in the group is an 8 year old, therefore the youngest/oldest children present are more than 18 months apart.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“During inspection it was observed that an infant was walking around drinking his bottle.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“Director did not have an admission form for one child in care.”
Mar 19, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The lambs classroom was observed out of ratio, caregiver had 5 children ages 3 month, 5 month, 8 month, 8 month and 12 month. Based on the specified age group caregiver can only have 4 infants in her group. Caregiver in the duckie classroom had 19 children in care. Based on the specified age group caregiver can only have 11 children in her group. Note: Two caregiver’s arrived to assist with ratios.”
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Caregiver had 19 children in care, and two children were 10/11 month old and the oldest child in the group is an 8 year old, therefore the youngest/oldest children present are more than 18 months apart. Note: Corrected when caregiver who came in at 9:45 am, took the two infants to lambs classroom.”
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Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguisher has not been serviced, as required.”
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Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
“The infant cribs were not labeled with child’s name. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the cribs.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Four infants did not have updated infant feeding instructions.”
Jan 21, 2025: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“Operation did not report the number of employees that ceased working in the previous year 2024 by the required date of January 15, 2025.”
Nov 19, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Two out of the six files reviewed during inspection did not have orientation completed.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“All six staff files reviewed during inspection did not have current first aid training.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“All six staff files reviewed during inspection did not have CPR training.”
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Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two out the ten children’s records reviewed did not have current immunization records.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
“The most recent health inspection was not available for review during inspection.”
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Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation’s child-care program
“One out of the ten children’s records reviewed during inspection did not have a health statement.”
May 30, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A blanket was observed in the crib with a 2 month old.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Dust can be seen accumilated by an air vent. Empty spider webs were observed in a playground structure.”
Dec 6, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two out of the two children’s records reviewed during inspection did not have current immunization records.”
16 deficiencies older than three years
Feb 16, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Good judgement was not exersiced when a two year old child was strapped to a high chair placed on an inadequate small chair.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Wooden boards observed broken in the playscape, The slide on the same play structure was observed cracked resulting in a gap. Nails were observed protruding from the playscape.”
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Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“Garbage was observed accessible to the children in care as a trash can in the children’s restroom was not covered. Note: This was corrected at inspection as the trashcan was covered.”
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Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Children observed did not wash their hands before breakfast. Note: This was corrected at inspection when other children were directed to wash hands before eating.”
Nov 1, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
“An infant was observed sitting in a baby walker. Note: This was CORRECTED AT INSPECTION when the walker was removed from the infant classroom.”
Oct 12, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was observed caring for children without an eligible background check. A 16 year old was observed at the operation without an eligible background check.”
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AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A blanket was observed in the crib with a 10 month old.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Thick layers of dust built up were observed on vents through out the center.”
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Storage for Individual Belongings
“Infant’s individual storage space must be labeled either with the child’s name, photo or symbol.”
Jun 14, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Required Fees
“The operation had an outstanding balance of $4 for their background checks and it was paid during insepction.”
Mar 2, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 4 Years and More Than 40 Pounds; 5 - 7 Years and Under 4 Feet, 9 Inches
“Two five years old were observed transported by the operation staff without a booster seat.”
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms were not observed in the vehicle for four of the children being transported by the operation.”
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
“The parent contact authorization forms were not observed in the vehicle for four of the children being transported by the operation.”
Feb 23, 2022: report to the state1 deficiency
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Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 12 Months Through 3 Years; More Than 20 Pounds
“Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a three year old was transported without the proper front facing child safety seat.”
Nov 19, 2021: inspection2 deficiencies
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“A hole in the ceiling and mold were observed in a closet located in the three to five year old classroom. Blinds in the three to five year old classroom were observed dirty.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A cord to the ac mounted in the window located in the three to five year old classroom was observed accessible to the children in care.”
All 43 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Assessment | No violation found |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 26, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 20, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Inspection | 17 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 30, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| May 24, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 9, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 3, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 21, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Oct 28, 2014.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 60 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 4 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 768 child care providers in Bexar County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 5; this one had 53.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Country Home Learning Center #6, Ltd. | 1 |
| Pre-K 4 Sa - North Education Center | 7 |
| The Happy Learning Center This child care provider | 53 |
| International School of San Antonio | 5 |
| Kiddie Corner Learning Center | 4 |
| Mi Casa Child Center | 15 |
| Study Hall | 20 |
| Happy Hoppers Childcare | 0 |
| Crown of Life Lutheran School | 3 |
| Eleanor Rodriguez | 2 |
| Alamo Heights United Methodist Weekday School | 12 |
| Country Home Learning Center #1, Ltd. | 5 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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