Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.25
Spirit of Joy Christian Childcare Center
1155 W STENGER ST, San Benito, TX 78586-4346
- Operation number:
- 825230
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Cameron
- Capacity:
- 71
- License effective:
- February 14, 2003
- Hours:
- 07:15 AM-05:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9563993563
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for Spirit of Joy Christian Childcare Center from December 8, 2021 through April 15, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 15, 2026 and involved child guidance.
Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 11 local median in 78586
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.41
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Medication
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 8, 2023April 15, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Based on the information gathered, a child sustained a dislocated elbow when grabbed by a staff member.
- Correction deadline
- May 8, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 26, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
- Official code
- 746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Based on the information gathered, a staff member administered over the counter medication to a child. NOTE: Medication was not prescribed by a health care professional or intended for child and was not labeled with child's name, date, etc.
- Correction deadline
- May 8, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 26, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
- Official code
- 746.3805(b)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Based on the information obtained during investigation, classroom # 5 was not properly ventilated.
- Correction deadline
- July 14, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
- Official code
- 746.3407(10)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Electronic Child Safety Alarm system is not being maintained.
- Correction deadline
- June 7, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 3, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
- Official code
- 746.5625(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Two caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratios did not have proof of First aid and CPR traning.
- Correction deadline
- November 3, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
- Official code
- 746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Two employees files lack information in regards to receiving Orientation.
- Correction deadline
- November 1, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A caregivers file who was counted in child/caregiver ratios lacks proof of education andr Employment Affidavit.
- Correction deadline
- November 1, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
- Official code
- 746.901
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Observed that water was not served to children during breakfast.
- Correction deadline
- October 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3301(f)(2) - Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
- Official code
- 746.3301(f)(2)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Based on the information gathered, a staff member did not administer the correct medication dosage to a child while in care.
- Correction deadline
- October 13, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 27, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
- Official code
- 746.3805(a)(1)
Medium concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Based on the information gathered, facility needs to execute Written Operational Policies in regards to medication.
- Correction deadline
- October 13, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 27, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(4) - Written Operational Policies - Medication
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(4)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report