Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 4.44
- Local median
- 1.1
Joyful Days Academy
14449 BAMMEL NORTH HOUSTON RD, Houston, TX 77014-1703
- Operation number:
- 1823048
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Harris
- Capacity:
- 72
- License effective:
- October 28, 2025
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 2814443297
- Email:
- joyfuldaysacademy@gmail.com
- Website:
- joyfuldaysacademy.com
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Joyful Days Academy from September 23, 2025 through July 23, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 40 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 23, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 40
- Higher-concern violations
- 23
- Repeated topics
- 7
9 in last 12 months
40 in last 12 months
23 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77014
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 89%
- Local median
- 29%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 89%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 7
- Local average
- 1.7
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
September 23, 2025March 23, 2026April 14, 2026May 8, 2026July 23, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
September 23, 2025March 25, 2026April 14, 2026May 8, 2026June 25, 2026Supervision
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
September 23, 2025April 14, 2026May 8, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 23, 2025October 14, 2025March 25, 2026Parent rights
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 23, 2025October 14, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 25, 2026May 8, 2026Sleep safety
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 25, 2026May 8, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The center does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/16/25.
- Correction status
- Correction due by August 14, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
- Official code
- 746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- No active ant beds were observed, but the grass was not maintained and tall enough to be hazardous towards children playing outside.
- Correction deadline
- July 6, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Medium concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- The current safety plan does not apply to the operation's ability to maintain the plan. A new playground safety plan has not been created to account for number of staff to help with transitioning and maintenance of the play area.
- Correction deadline
- July 9, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4313(3) - Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Other Conditions Specified
- Official code
- 746.4313(3)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A caregiver was observed using her cell phone for personal use while responsible for supervising children during nap time.
- Correction deadline
- May 8, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 15, 2026
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: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A storage area in the school age classroom contains hazards such as tables leaning against the wall, stacked chairs and a multitude of other miscellaneous items is accessible to children.
- Correction deadline
- May 26, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The center does not have a current fire inspection. The lat fire inspection was conducted on 4/16/25.
- Correction deadline
- July 13, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
- Official code
- 746.5101(a)
Medium concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Additional conditions were implemented for the operation to follow a playground safety and transition plan which has not been maintained. Securing both exit gates, maintenance of the back alley, and number of caregivers to maintain proper supervision have not been practiced and conducted regularly.
- Correction deadline
- May 26, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 25, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4313(3) - Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Other Conditions Specified
- Official code
- 746.4313(3)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for,
- Correction deadline
- May 8, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- There was not enough lighting in the nap room to provide adequate supervision of the children.
- Correction deadline
- May 8, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
- Official code
- 746.2911
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. While there is a second gate opening at the end of the outdoor play area, children can not safely exit through the gate. On the other side, the exit is blocked by broken palm tree leaves, bushes, trash, and other hazards that make it impossible for a safe exit in case the first exit is unavailable for emergencies.
- Correction deadline
- May 26, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 15, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
- Official code
- 746.4307
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An active ant bed was observed on the playground.
- Correction deadline
- May 26, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 25, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A caregiver was allowed access to children prior to the operation receiving an eligibility notification from the Centralized Background Check Unit.
- Correction deadline
- May 8, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 15, 2026
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
Medium concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Additional conditions were implemented for the operation to follow a playground safety and transition plan which has not been maintained. Ensuring broken equimpent is removed daily, securing both exit gates, maintenance of the back alley, and number of caregivers to maintain proper supervision have not been practiced and conducted regulary.
- Correction deadline
- April 28, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4313(3) - Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Other Conditions Specified
- Official code
- 746.4313(3)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- While there is a second gate opening at the end of the outdoor play area, children can not safely exit through the gate. On the other side, the exit is blocked by broken palm tree leaves, bushes, trash, and other hazards that make it impossible for a safe exit in case the first exit is unavailable for emergencies.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
- Official code
- 746.4307
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The outdoor play equipment and structure was not securely anchored down into the ground and not set up properly while having exposed long metal points protruding from the bottom of the equipment.
- Correction deadline
- April 24, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
- Official code
- 746.4601(5)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Two of the restroom stalls have not been properly repaired. One toilet has a broken ceramic top where the water holds for flushing. One stall, has a huge hole underneath the toilet that has not been repaired.
- Correction deadline
- May 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Director responsiblities are not maintained when the director is overseeing caregiver roles and responsibilities which prohibits and limits the ability to conduct an inspection, provide records and documents, assist with administrative and clerical duties. Currently the director is the main caregiver providing care and supervision of the children in care.
- Correction deadline
- April 14, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
- Official code
- 746.1203(3)(A)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The infant crib did not have a tight fitted sheet. The sheet was loose with ripples and could easily be pinched up. It was oberved that the sheet did not fit the mattress properly. This was corrected when a tighter sheet was placed on the mattress.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- During naptime, a floor fan was observed to be on and working with no safegaurd or barrier around it. This was corrected when the director removed the fan unit from the area of care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
- Official code
- 746.3701(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records were not immediately accessble for review when the director was supervising during naptime and the only staff member in the building, This was corrected when the owner had arrived at thhe operation and relieved the director from supervising to allow the director to obtain files for review by licensing.
- Correction deadline
- March 25, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
- Official code
- 746.909
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Two of the restroom stalls have not been properly repaired. One toilet has a broken ceramic top where the water holds for flushing. One stall, has a huge hole underneath the toilet that has not been repaired. Outside, the second exit and pathway back into the buidling has not been maintained properly as potential hazards and tree debris is scattered behind the exit.
- Correction deadline
- April 10, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Based on observations made, the outdoor play equipment and structure was not securely anchored down into the ground and was turned over on its side with a long metal point protruding from the bottom of the equipment.
- Correction deadline
- April 3, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 14, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.4601(5) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
- Official code
- 746.4601(5)
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operational policies did not discuss breastfeeding accommodations for mothers.
- Correction deadline
- October 21, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 16, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(25)
Medium concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- The operational policies did not include parent rights.
- Correction deadline
- October 21, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 16, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(20)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- A safety plan for the playground was implemented but was missing vital criteria for approval.
- Correction deadline
- October 21, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 16, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4311 - Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
- Official code
- 746.4311
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- It was found that the route to the outdoor play area had additional hazards such as it being located right next to a bar/lounge. It was observed to have men coming in and out of the lounge with paraphernalia and smoking outside the lounge area. The outdoor play area is also located next to the shopping strip dumpster where it was observed that garabage and other hazards can easily make their way onto the play area.
- Correction deadline
- October 13, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4311 - Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
- Official code
- 746.4311
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- While there is a second gate opening at the end of the outdoor play area, children can not safely exit through the gate. On the other side, the exit is blocked by trees, bushes, trash, an empty gas container, and other hazards that make it impossible for a safe exit in case the first exit is unavailable for emergencies.
- Correction deadline
- October 20, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
- Official code
- 746.4307
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The outdoor play area is located at the end of the shopping strip. There was no written plan for maintaining proper supervision upon transporting children to and from the outdoor play area.
- Correction deadline
- October 10, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4313(2) - Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for Supervision
- Official code
- 746.4313(2)
Medium concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- There is no written notification to parents regarding the location of the outdoor play area.
- Correction deadline
- October 10, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4313(1) - Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Notify Parents of Location
- Official code
- 746.4313(1)
Medium concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The operational policies did not include all the abuse and neglect required information needed.
- Correction deadline
- October 7, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(26)
Medium concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- The operational policies did not include parent rights.
- Correction deadline
- October 7, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(20)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operational policies did not discuss breastfeeding accommodations for mothers.
- Correction deadline
- October 7, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(25)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The operational policies did not include all the required information for the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
- Correction deadline
- October 7, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(18)
Medium concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- There was no transportation policy stated in the operational policies. The operation does offer transportation.
- Correction deadline
- October 7, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(14)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The operational policies did not include inclusion service information for children with special needs.
- Correction deadline
- October 7, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(30)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- There was no plan to handle transportation emergencies.
- Correction deadline
- October 3, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
- Official code
- 746.5619
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Two children did not have emergency medical authorization from a parent.
- Correction deadline
- September 30, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
- Official code
- 746.605(11)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- One child did not have an emergency contact listed in their file.
- Correction deadline
- September 30, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
- Official code
- 746.605(6)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 3 school aged children did not have the required school information on file.
- Correction deadline
- September 30, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
- Official code
- 746.605(13)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The outdoor play area has a metal play train and tube that is missing parts and not kept in good repair. The transportation van also was not properly cleaned out and had garabge and debris on the floors of the van.
- Correction deadline
- October 10, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 14, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407