Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
12
License effective:
November 14, 2018
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7137914404
Email:
Not listed
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 eight available inspections for House of Joy Childcare from October 18, 2021 through October 22, 2025.
Three inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 14, 2025 and involved sleep safety.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
Total inspections
8
2 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
9
4 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
5
1 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 6.5 local median in 77493
Compared to 12 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
1.13
Local median
1.06
1.13This provider
1.06Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
38%
Local median
40%
38%This provider
40%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
38%
Local median
41%
38%This provider
41%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.92
0This provider
0.92Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
An infant was in a play yard awake with extra blankets and a boppy. During the inspection, the infant fell asleep on the extra blankets on the play yards. The blankets were removed by the director on this play yard and on the others.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.2311(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
Official code
747.2311(2)(A)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The infant feeding sheets were reviewed, 1 did not have a date, and one was due 10/09/25
Correction deadline
October 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
747.2321(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
There were children in care less than 2 years old in the area where the television was on. The director turned off the television when it was brought to the director's attention.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
747.2105(a)
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
There were 2 individuals on the people list who are no longer associated with the operation since 2023 and 2024. The people list validation is due 10/15/25.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
The operation did not have the following documents on file for the household members who are not counted it the child/caregiver ratio: - Documentation verifying orientation to the child-care home - Proof of Background Check
Correction deadline
June 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.905 - Personnel Records for Household Members Not Used in Child/Caregiver Ratio
Official code
747.905
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not practice or document fire drills for the months of February, March, April and May 2022. There is no recorded time for the fire drill conducted in January 2022.
Correction deadline
June 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
747.5005(1)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation did not have operational policies for review.
Correction deadline
June 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
747.207(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have written Emergency Preparedness Plan to include a evacuation/relocation diagram.
Correction deadline
June 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
A child was observed sleeping in a crib with a hat and wrapped in a soft pink blanket. This was corrected at inspection when both items were removed from the infant.
Correction deadline
October 19, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age