Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77018

Joy Caka

Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 236866.

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Joy Caka for 10 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 4 routine inspections; 0 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.2105 (2 times, most recently Jul 18, 2025).

The state lists Joy Caka as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care.

What rules a registered child care home follows

Registered child care homes in Texas care for up to 6 children in the caregiver’s own residence, plus up to 6 more school-age children after school (12 at most). They follow the Minimum Standards in Chapter 747 and get an unannounced state inspection at least once every two years. The state lists Joy Caka with a capacity of 12.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 10 violations at Joy Caka, 0 fall under rules Texas weights High and 3 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High00%
Medium High330%
Medium770%
Medium Low00%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston registered child care homes

Joy Caka had 10 violations in five years, more than the median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 2.5 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Joy Caka 10, Houston five-year median 6This daycare10Houston median6

Repeat issues

1 rule was cited more than once at Joy Caka in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
747.2105
Medium
2Child-care homes may not use screen time for children under two. For older children, screen time may only add to other activities, not replace them, and it must be tied to planned learning goals, age-appropriate, no more than one hour a day, free of ads and violence, and not used during meals, snacks, naps, or rest times. Official rule text
Most recent: Jul 18, 2025 · first: Jul 25, 2023

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Joy Caka, 2021 to 2026102021112022152023002024142025002026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)110
2022111
2023115
2024000
2025114
2026000

Every state visit

4 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Jul 18, 2025Inspection10614
Jul 25, 2023Inspection10355
Jan 18, 2022Inspection9691
Oct 21, 2021Inspection1None

All 10 violations, newest first

Medium · Jul 18, 2025 · Inspection

747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

While reviewing the trainings, 26 of the 30 hours were reviewed.

In plain English: The primary caregiver of a child-care home must complete at least 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children in care, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six hours must be instructor-led, and homes caring for children under 24 months must include one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 1, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 27, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jul 18, 2025 · Inspection

747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

Two infants did not have a record of written feeding instructions signed by a parent on file.

In plain English: For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the home must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The home must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 1, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 28, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jul 18, 2025 · Inspection

747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

Two children under two years old were observed participating in screen time activity. This was corrected when the screen was turned off and a musical activity was provided.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jul 18, 2025 · Inspection

747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation

The operation did not have a record of the emergency drills for 2025.

In plain English: The child-care home must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, menus, medication records, pet vaccination records, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep crib documentation, a signed form showing it reviewed federal product recall notices, and proof of liability insurance or written notice to parents that it has none. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 1, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 12, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jul 25, 2023 · Inspection

747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

Children age two years old was watching Paw Patrol on T.V. Corrected: When the permit holder turned the TV off.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 25, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 25, 2023 · Inspection

747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures

Emergency preparedness plan documentations was not available.

In plain English: The home's written emergency plan must explain how children will be evacuated, relocated, or sheltered and locked down, including children under 24 months and those who need extra help, and how every child will be accounted for. It must also cover how the home will contact authorities and parents, bring each child's emergency contacts and medical authorization, keep caring for children until they are picked up, and reunite them with parents. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 7, 2023
Correction verified:
Jul 26, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jul 25, 2023 · Inspection

747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

Children s products certification form was not available. Corrected: When CCR provided permit holder the form and it was filled out.

In plain English: The child-care home must check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list and keep recalled children's products out of the home, except antiques or items being repaired that children cannot use or reach. Each year it must certify in writing on a state form that it has done this, and it must post a notice telling parents and staff how to find the recall list. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 25, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 25, 2023 · Inspection

747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

Fire drill documentations was not up to date for June and July. Corrected: this was corrected at inspection when permit holder filled out the form.

In plain English: The child-care home must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the home within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 25, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 25, 2023 · Inspection

747.4407(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired

Backyard play area had a shovel and a ladder out in the open. Corrected: When the permit holder place the shovel and the ladder in a locked shed.

Official text of rule 747.4407

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 25, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 18, 2022 · Inspection

746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS

The immunization exemption form was not renewed after the two year period prior to inspection. The exemption form was signed and notarized on 10/19/2019.

Official text of rule 746.615

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 4, 2022
Correction verified:
Feb 1, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Joy Caka:

Daily activities and screen time

Emergency drills and plans

Building, equipment, and products

Infant and toddler care

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Joy Caka; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.

Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).