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Happy Hearts Daycare

4115 N EXPRESSWAY # 83, Brownsville TX 78520-9353 · License #1807321 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 49 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected May 6, 2026
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Director
Michelle Huitron
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Address
4115 N EXPRESSWAY # 83, Brownsville TX 78520-9353 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:30 AM-07:00 PM
Tue06:30 AM-07:00 PM
Wed06:30 AM-07:00 PM
Thu06:30 AM-07:00 PM
Fri06:30 AM-07:00 PM
Sat06:30 AM-07:00 PM
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedPart Time CareWeekend Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Does not accept child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 49 children
12
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
8
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
9
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.3
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
May 6, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 24, 2026 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • High

    746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 11/20/2024.

    Corrected by May 8, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.4901(a) · Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

    Observed a climbing dome in the outdoor playground without any surfacing at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the surfacing is added.

    Corrected by May 1, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.4811(a) · Measurement of Use Zone for Bucket Swings - in Front and Rear

    The bucket swings did not have the use zone from front to rear at the time of inspection. The equipment will not be used until the use zone has been added.

    Corrected by May 1, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection

    The most recent helath inspection was conducted on 11/27/2024.

    Corrected by May 8, 2026

  • Medium

    746.5205(4) · Documentation of Drills

    The operation did not have the documentation of drills available for review at the time of inspection.

    Corrected by May 1, 2026

Oct 29, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 6, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 29, 2025 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • High

    746.5617(a)(5) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

    Vehicles used for transportation does not have a fire extinguisher.

    Corrected by May 1, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.2803(2) · Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding

    Observed caregiver discipline a child inappropriately by placing the child in the playplen for misbehaving.

    Corrected by Apr 29, 2025

  • High

    746.5617(a)(6) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

    Both transportation vehilces do not have a first aid kit in the vehicle at the time of inspection.

    Corrected by Apr 30, 2025

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

    5 children's files were evaluated and 2 did not have the health statement on file at the time of inspection.

    Corrected by May 6, 2025

Mar 17, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    745.651(2)(A) · Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list

    Background check was not validated. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as validation was completed at the time of inspection.

    Corrected by Mar 17, 2025

Feb 5, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 17, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 20, 2024 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • High

    HRC42.041(a) · Illegal Operation - Not Licensed

    The operation had 18 children enrolled and in care at the time of the application inspection. The daycare has been caring for children since December 2, 2024.

    Corrected by Dec 20, 2024

  • Medium

    746.501(a)(1) · Written Operational Policies - Operating Times

    Changes need to be made to the operational policies. Emergency preparedness plan, outdoor activities, sunscreen/ insect repellant administration, release procedures, transportation, medical emergency procedures, abuse/neglect inforamation, hearing and vision requirements, special needs care, and enrollment procedures need to be reviewed.

    Corrected by Dec 23, 2024

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Apr 24, 2026 inspection noted: “The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 11/20/2024.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Apr 29, 2025 inspection noted: “Vehicles used for transportation does not have a fire extinguisher.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Mar 17, 2025 inspection noted: “Background check was not validated. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as validation was completed at the time of inspection.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error