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Joy Learning Palace Child Care

2512 OAKLAND BLVD STE 5, Fort Worth, TX 76103-3295

Operation number:
1530575
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Tarrant
Capacity:
51
License effective:
July 8, 2014
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8175312401
Email:
chezaraecoleman@hotmail.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 17 available inspections for Joy Learning Palace Child Care from January 4, 2022 through March 17, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 29, 2025 and involved background screening.

Two later inspections, from June 5, 2025 through March 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 13 local median in Fort Worth

Compared to 252 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.82
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
18%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
28%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.97

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An individual with a provisional background check was observed to be left in charge of a group of children, against the conditions of the background check.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A caregiver gave the wrong name when asked by CCR resulting in the lack of a deficency.
Correction deadline
May 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8411(a) - Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
Official code
745.8411(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
I observed the infant classroom with 9 children and one caregiver with a specified age group of 12-17m. After transitioning several children, there was 6 children with one caregiver and a specified age group of 12-17m. The 6th child went to therapy within a few minutes, then was transitioned up a class to get the infant room in ratio.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
3 Children's records did not have immunization records.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Caregiver in the toddler/pre-K room was observed on her personal device twice.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A 14 month old child was observed in a classroom with a 4 year old child.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 Child's record was observed to not have a health statement from a medical proffesional.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Caregivers in the infant room did not have current required training.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Official code
746.1309(d)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Multiple infant was observed in a classroom with the ratio reduced for naptime.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
Official code
746.1613(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
4 cribs were observed in the infant classroom with 5 non walking infants.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2405(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Infant Class was observed with 1 caregiver and 5 infants with a specified age group of 0-11months
Correction deadline
July 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
3 cribs were observed to have sheet not properly fitted to the mattress.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The provider did not report the number of employees who left the facility in 2022.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
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Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child had a scratch and bruise mark on his buttocks and his back and the operation did not informed the parent of the injury.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)