Happy Jack's Learning Center
2720 JUNCTION HWY, KERRVILLE, TX 78028 9396Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Texas Rising Star rating of Level 3 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 50% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Texas's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Texas Rising Star Level 3 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 120
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). Of 5 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 13, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained746.4907(d)
Jul 11, 20253 Findings1 Critical1 Important1 Administrative
- Fire Extinguishers Serviced746.5307(b)
- Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity746.501(a)(18)
- Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in Each Employee's Personnel Record746.1329(a)
Jul 7, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Documented Annual Training - Center Allows Child Access to Swimming Pool746.1325(a)
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