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Happy Child Childcare & Learning Center

3414 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78228 · Bexar County
Accepts child care subsidies

Happy Child Childcare & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 79 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2004. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (4 of 13). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 23% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #344 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 23% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 23%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #344 of 476 centers in San Antonio
3High risk
7Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
13 citations from 11 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 20, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 25, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 4, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications4
Building & playground safety2
Other standards2
Supervision1
Caregiver conduct1
Staff ratios1
Records & paperwork1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 20, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The director has not completed the two required annual training hours on transportation safety for the training year.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2026
HighAug 13, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored §746.4601(5)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 13, 2025InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
A recent gas inspection was not conducted within the past two years. The last document gas inspection was on 8/9/23.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2025
MediumAug 13, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
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.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2025
Medium HighAug 13, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The caregiver that transports children did not have current transportation safety training.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025
Medium HighAug 13, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighFeb 1, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
It was found that children in care have been allowed to go from one classroom to another without supervision.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2024
HighFeb 1, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
The infant changing table was moved under a large wall shelf placing infants at risk for injury. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2024
Medium HighFeb 1, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children §746.1203(5)
A caregiver failed to interact in a positive manner when she tried to pick up an infant child by her underdeveloped arm.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2024
Medium HighSep 29, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(1)(A)
One out of eight records reviewed did not include orientation.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
MediumSep 29, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policies did not contain the indoor/outdoor and abuse and neglect policy.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
MediumSep 29, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
Two out of the eight records reviewed during inspection did not include proof of education.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2022
Medium HighOct 4, 2021InspectionSleep safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age §746.2405(2)
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.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity79 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 20, 2004
DirectorJeanette Esquivel
Phone2104344436
State operation #831783

Common questions

Does Happy Child Childcare & Learning Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Happy Child Childcare & Learning Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Happy Child Childcare & Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Happy Child Childcare & Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Happy Child Childcare & Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Alamo area, which includes San Antonio, is $42.00 a day for infants, $40.40 a day for toddlers and $39.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Happy Child Childcare & Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 13, 2025: “Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Happy Child Childcare & Learning Center compare with other daycares in San Antonio?

It is tied for #344 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 23% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Happy Child Childcare & Learning Center last inspected?

Jul 20, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 831783 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.