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Joyful Care Daycare

18634 DESERT MARIGOLD DR, Houston, TX 77073-4420

Operation number:
1728779
Type:
Licensed Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
9
License effective:
September 23, 2022
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8325195478
Email:
Msaudriannalane@gmail.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 12 available inspections for Joyful Care Daycare from October 21, 2021 through August 6, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on August 15, 2025 and involved staff training.

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
12

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 6 local median in 77073

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.67
Local median
0.57

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.78

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.

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Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
The CPR and first aid certificate reviewed expired on 03/2025.
Correction deadline
August 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
74 7.1327(c)(1)(A) - Documentation of Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Includes Trainer information
Official code
74 7.1327(c)(1)(A)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Current CPR first aid license could not be observed. Cpr Ex 12/2022
Correction deadline
March 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
Official code
747.1313(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Current CPR first aid license could not be observed. Cpr Ex 12/2022
Correction deadline
March 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Official code
747.1313(b)
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Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
One child's epi-pen was not observed in its original container. The epi-pen was shown without any name, date of issuance, and/or an expiration date.
Correction deadline
April 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3605(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
747.3605(b)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two out of five children records did not contain consent for water activity. The area on the enrollment form was left blank.
Correction deadline
April 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Official code
747.605(10)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three out of five children records did not contain the physician's information. The files did not include the name, address or telephone number of physician for contact in case of an emergency.
Correction deadline
April 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Official code
747.605(11)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
There were two individuals in the home without an active background check. While the primary caregiver was not observed in care initially, the individuals present did not have a active background check.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child enrollment specified a diagnosed allergy. The child's file/record did not contain an food allergy emergency plan, which specifies how to properly care for/treat the child's needs in case of an emergency.
Correction deadline
March 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
747.3619