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Joy Child Learning Center, LLC

11200 STEEPLECREST DR, Houston, TX 77065-4937

Operation number:
861176
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:
66
License effective:
December 8, 2006
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2819559486
Email:
joy4mychild@gmail.com

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 Joy Child Learning Center, LLC from October 7, 2021 through September 26, 2025.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 30, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from December 6, 2024 through September 26, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 14 local median in 77065

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.63
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
47%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
63%
Local median
53%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
2.07

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During review of children's records 2 out of 6 files evaluated did not include all required information.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During review of children records 2 out of 6 files evaluated did not have emergency medical authorization as required.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2024
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: Staff training
Report finding
During review of personnel records 3 out of 3 evaluated was found to not have current pediatric CPR as required.
Correction deadline
October 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(a)(4)(A)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined that the child was being placed in a restrictive device after exhibiting unfavorable behaviors.
Correction deadline
November 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Official code
746.2805(8)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During review of Record Keeping 4 out of 6 records evaluated did not have complete emergency contact information.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During review of Personnel 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not have all 30 hours of training. Missing 2 hours.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(6)(A)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
Duirng review of personnel 2 out of 6 records evaluated did not have a Notarized affidavit.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
Official code
746.1105(3)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
During review of the operational policies the policies did not include informing parents of visiting during operating hours.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
Official code
746.501(b)(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
During review of the operational policies the centers policies was found not to include all required information.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During review of operational policies, the centers policies did not include a suspension and Expulsion policy as required.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
Official code
746.501(a)(8)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required
Correction deadline
March 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2022
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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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the walkthrough I observed a classroom that did not have adequate lighting during naptime. I was unable to see the children without adjusting my eyes. This was corrected when the caregiver turned on the closet light.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the walkthrough I observed a child's cot placed in the doorway during naptime. This was corrected when the caregiver rearranged the cots.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
Official code
746.2909(1)