At first I was skeptical about this place because it wasn't apart of a big corporation name. When my oldest went to daycare I only felt like I could go to big named places but after enrolling my kids 3 years ago I honestly wouldn't want them to go anywhere else for daycare. My kids love their teachers and friends here and I've seen even the owner Mari and her husband interact with the kids and build relationships instead of just leaving it to the teachers and hiding in the office all day as I've seen at the big name daycares. All the teachers my kids had ive never got a bad feeling from them and my kids are very verbal and would tell me if something was wrong but they are genially excited to go to school everyday And tell me about the day they had. They communicate with me everyday if they need something or about events they are having or just to tell me about the day my kids had. My now 5 years old is aging out of this daycare and is ready for school in august and I think it's very awesome/convenient that the daycare will be picking him up for after school care so nothing big will change in his everyday schedule And he can still see his little brother after school. I've learned from this daycare to not be so judgmental on small owned daycares because in the end they actually build a relationship with you and your kids to make it feel safe for you and them. They became our go to daycare & Id refer people here before & will continue to do so. Also it's pretty awesome they are down the street from Casey elementry and my house. They also have another location on menchaca That my mom would go to which is how I found out about happy hearts it's all family owned and I think that's pretty awesome. read more

Ai written, but human heart edited: As parents we are always on the lookout for the best environment for our children and I can confidently say that Happy Hearts Bilingual Learning Center on Slaughter has truly been a special place for our family since 2022. From the moment we took the tour, we felt a warm, family-like atmosphere. The bilingual curriculum and location is a huge plus for us but what really stands out is the dedication of the staff. Ms. Mari, the director, knows every child by name, genuinely cares about their well-being, stays on top of developmental best practices, and still takes the time to chat during pick up/drop off. The teachers are equally wonderful - nurturing, patient, and truly passionate about what they do. Our kids seem to really like their teachers. Our one year old reaches out to her teacher every morning without a care in the world about leaving us for the day. They provide daily updates with photos and videos through the class dojo app, which is awesome and keeps us connected to our children's day. It's great to see our children engaged in a variety of activities, from arts and music to reading, science and math, and of course, outdoor play. It's also been great to see more and more community events and activities for the whole family! If you're looking for affordable childcare center in Austin that fosters a love for learning, embraces cultural diversity, and provides a truly caring environment, Happy Hearts Bilingual Learning Center is absolutely worth considering. Our children have thrived here, and we couldn't be happier with our experience! read more

Happy Hearts has been a saving grace for us. As a first time mom, finding and deciding on a daycare for the most precious person in your life is daunting and overwhelming. We had originally chosen a different daycare, but as my maternity leave was coming to an end I was finding myself remembering, Happy Hearts, and wishing I had made a different decision. I called them and they had let me know one of their infants was transitioning to an older room and there was one space opening literally the day before my leave ended. Fate. Since our baby has been there, we have seen such love and care for him every single day we drop him off and pick him up. They keep in touch with us during the day through an app. They send a report card home every single day. Whenever we pick him up (and if he had a particularly tricky day) the teachers will stay and talk with us about it. He is learning so much and is so happy to see everyone there during morning drop offs. They also try to bring the families together with events (even for the infants) we that we all can build a greater community together! The heart behind Happy Hearts is truly there. I just can't imagine not listening to my gut earlier. read more

Happy Hearts: A True Home Away From Home! Our experience with Happy Hearts has been nothing short of extraordinary since our son started there as an infant. From day one, we've felt incredibly confident and grateful for the loving care he receives. The teachers are truly exceptional--each and every one of them is super nice, incredibly kind, and genuinely invested in the children. We always feel so warm and welcome every time we walk through the doors, and it's wonderful to see how welcoming the staff always are to our extended family, too. Whenever my mother and aunts visit, they're always greeted with the same warmth and kindness. The director and her husband are simply amazing people and have been such a joy in our lives, and more importantly, in our son's life. They've created such a nurturing and supportive environment. We also deeply appreciate how available and attentive they always are; no matter what questions we have, they're quick to respond and incredibly thorough. Happy Hearts isn't just a daycare; it's a second family that has played a huge role in our son's growth and happiness. We highly recommend them to any family looking for top-notch care! read more

Amazing School! My son has been attending Happy Hearts since he was 8months old (he's almost 3 now). We were nervous sending him to school with the pandemic going on. We scheduled an after hours visit with Mari the Director. She was very informative and my son loved the classroom. After the visit my husband and I felt confident this was the place for our child. Once my son started at school, the staff let us know how he was doing each day. Any questions or concerns I had Mari was very responsive in a timely matter. One thing that I felt put this school over the top was a concern with my son's speech. I knew his speech was a little slower than I would have hoped-for. Mari spoke to me and she informed me of a therapy company that comes to the school. She gave me all the information and I contacted them. They were able to do the evaluation at school. Any working parents understand what a Godsend this is. My son now receives one on one services at school every week (this is private insurance approved), and his speech is so much better! All in all this is a GREAT SCHOOL! read more

I have family friends who have their children attend Happy Hearts. Throughout the few times I've picked them up, I can tell you that this daycare provides plenty of diverse experiences for the kids by exposing them to different cultural,  and educational activities. The Director connects with you on a personal level. Which makes you feel like family instantly. The staff is wonderful and loving. You can notice quickly that each staff member has a wonderful relationship with all their students and pays close attention to every single one of their needs. They also provide and instill kids with good habit. Eating by themselves, saying thank you and please, and encourage them to communicate and express their feelings through words, teaching them how to share. They provide plenty of toy options to play with indoors/ outdoors. This daycare will leave you with knowing that your child is going to be well-taken care of and give you peace of mind. read more

I just want to say thank you to Ms. Mari, Ms. Tanya, and all the other teachers. My 4 year old has been going since he was 6 weeks old and before that my 2 oldest were going for after school care, and my new Born will be starting soon. I've never had any complaint, I've never had any problems, my son get up and he is ready to go to school. Ms. Mari and the teachers treat the kids like family and I truly feel they genuinely enjoy what they do And they genuinely love their students. I currently work in cedar park and we take that drive to south Austin every morning and every evening because I refuse to switch daycares. My son speaks Spanish and English because they speak it to him and I feel being bilingual is important for his future. Thank you to all the teachers and a big thank you to Ms. Mari and Mr. Miguel for loving and treating my Son with dignity and respect as if he was your own! read more

We have had at least one of our kids enrolled here since 2016. My youngest son has been at Happy Hearts since June 2019. He loves coming to school everyday. Mrs Mari is the Director and always keeps us updated in the school menu and what's happening in the classroom through the Classroom Dojo app. They have a lot of hands on play time and a huge backyard that is shaded for them to play in. Mark and the teachers are all bilingual and my son understands both languages more because of his daily exposure. Before my youngest attended Happy Hearts my oldest attended from Oct 2016-May 2021. We are long term members of this daycare and if we had another kid they would attend here as well. This center provides excellent care and truly treats all the children and staff as family. read more

Enrolling our son here has been one of the best decisions we have made as parents. From day one, the teachers and staff have shown such kindness, professionalism, and genuine care...not just for our child, but for our whole family. I love how much emphasis is placed on emotional development. The staff supports the kids with patience and compassion, helping them build strong relationships and express themselves in healthy ways. The daily updates, photos, and check-ins make us feel connected to our child's experience even when we're apart. It's clear that the team here truly cares and takes pride in what they do. Thank you, to the director and her staff for providing such a nurturing, inspiring, and safe place for our child to grow. read more

Let me just start off by saying that I absolutely just love Happy Hearts and all of the teachers! Ms. Mari, Ms. Tanya, Ms. Ana and all of the teacher have been so kind and sweet to my babies. The teachers treat my kids as their own. My daughter has been attending Happy Hearts since 2018 and she's loved every day of it. Once I had my son, I knew I'd want him to go to Happy Hearts as well once he was old enough to go and it's been a year now. Before I even looked at Happy Hearts, I toured a lot of daycares/preschools back in 2017-2018 and none of them felt like home. I love how at Happy Hearts, they always have smiles on their faces. I've never had an issue with them. I'm happy to be a part of the Happy Hearts Family! read more

I absolutely love this daycare! I toured 4-5 different daycares before I chose Happy Hearts. I still remember the day I went for the tour. My daughter went with me to each daycare and didn't run off to play with the other kids until we got to Happy Hearts and that's when I knew this was the place for us. My daughter has been going here since 2018 when she was 1.5 yrs old, and my son has been going since he turned 2 months old in June 2021. They have always treated my children and myself like family. Mari and all of the teachers here care so much about the children and I couldn't have asked for a better daycare. Sadly, we will be leaving them after all these years, but they will always be a part of our family. read more

My children have been enrolled in Happy Hearts Bilingual for over 5 years. Teachers really go above and beyond to create a welcoming environment . Menus for breakfast and lunch, are posted every week so you are always in the loop on what your kids are eating. In addition to the meals for week, lesson lesson plans are also posted. I receive pictures of my children throughout the week engaged in the curriculum and it reassures me my children are truly in a learning environment. The Director is very hands on and so easy to speak with. I am currently expecting my 4th child and can't think of a better place for him to go. I know all my children are in great hands! I Highly recommend this Daycare!! read more

I simply love Happy Hearts. I had 3 kids attending and didn't hesitate to take my newborn. My kids have been attending for a year and they love their classmates and teachers. I have 2 older kids who attend elementary school and they send someone from the daycare to pick up my kids and watch them until I'm off work. It's very convenient for me as well, multiple people on the staff speak Spanish. I'm able to see all of my childrens progress from the baby reports to the very charming pictures on ClassDojo. My infant is well taken care of and I know his teachers adore him. I genuinely feel safe knowing my kids are at Happy Hearts. Thank you so much to the amazing staff. read more

We are very happy with happy hearts. My baby has been attending around 3 years already. The staff is caring and attentive, making sure each child feels safe and supported. The facility is clean and well-organized, providing a great environment for learning and play.Communication with parents is excellent, with regular updates on our child's activities and progress. The variety of programs offered keeps our child engaged and excited every day, from arts and crafts to outdoor play. Overall, happy hearts provides exceptional care, and we highly recommend it to other parents looking for quality childcare. read more

I love love love Happy Hearts Daycare! I went here from ages 8-11 & now I'm 19 & my siblings go here too! My brother is 3 & autistic & they are so patient & gentle with him & that makes me so happy that he can go somewhere everyday & feel safe. Me & my family have grown a great relationship with both Ms. Nina & Ms. Mari & we trust them with everything! All the teachers are so caring & loving not only to us but every child I see in their classes. You can really feel the compassion that the teachers spread onto the kids! read more

My baby has been going here since she was about 6 months old. She absolutely loves her caretakers sometimes she doesn't want to leave. She is now 14 months, thankfully she is catching on to both English and Spanish. I appreciate the mobile app that post's updates/images on there day, important reminders, and tracks check's in and out. We are also provided in detail their daily schedule and weekly food menu. Communication is really well, its obvious how much each person cares about the children's learning and growth. read more

I enrolled my infant at Happy Hearts last year, and I'm pleased with both the quality of care and the value it provides. The staff is attentive, nurturing, and creates a safe environment for little ones. The fees are reasonable, offering excellent value for the level of service provided. I really appreciate the daycare's commitment to linguistic diversity, as they incorporate teaching in Spanish, enhancing my child's exposure to another language at such an early age. We adore the staff just as much as our child does. read more

Happy Hearts Daycare has been such a blessing to our lives. The environment there is so loving and caring. Every time I pick my son he is always smiling and happy. I can tell he is being loved on throughout the day. This is very important to me because he spends so much of his time there. We are so grateful for his teachers and especially Mrs. Mari. My son loves her a lot. Every time he sees her he gets to blowing his kisses! This is such a blessed establishment. The Love of God is definitely in abundance. read more

We could not be happier with this school for our daughter. All of the staff are incredible and love our child like their own. Ms. Mari & Mr. Miguel run a really great program. We selected this location since it is close to our house and really appreciate that school opens at 6:30am. The programs are based upon the age group & development. We have seen so many advancements in our child since attending school. We love seeing daily photos/videos in the app and look forward to "crafty Fridays." read more