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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77065

Joy Child Learning Center, LLC

11200 STEEPLECREST DR, Houston, TX 77065 · (281) 955-9486 · State permit no. 861176

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Joy Child Learning Center, LLC for 14 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 6 routine inspections and 2 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 2 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.605 (3 times, most recently Sep 30, 2024).

The state lists Joy Child Learning Center, LLC as serving toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 14 violations at Joy Child Learning Center, LLC, 2 fall under rules Texas weights High and 7 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High214%
Medium High750%
Medium214%
Medium Low214%
Low17%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Joy Child Learning Center, LLC had 14 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 2 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Joy Child Learning Center, LLC 14, Houston five-year median 11This daycare14Houston median11

Repeat issues

3 rules were cited more than once at Joy Child Learning Center, LLC in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.605
Medium High		3Before admitting a child, the center must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the center offers them. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Sep 30, 2024 · first: Oct 4, 2022
746.501
Medium		3The center must have written policies on a long list of topics, including hours, how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, meals, immunizations, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. It must also tell parents that the area within 1,000 feet of the center is a gang-free zone. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
Most recent: Oct 4, 2022 · first: Oct 4, 2022
746.1301
Medium High		2New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete 24 hours of pre-service training (8 hours before being counted in the ratio and 16 more within 90 days) unless exempt. Caregivers and the director must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (24 hours for caregivers, 30 for the director), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page) · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Sep 30, 2024 · first: Oct 4, 2022

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Joy Child Learning Center, LLC, 2021 to 2026002021172022102023242024102025132026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
2022127
2023110
2024234
2025110
2026113

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Sep 18, 2026Inspection7753
Sep 26, 2025Inspection491None
Dec 6, 2024Inspection1None
Sep 30, 2024Inspection7843
Sep 25, 2024Investigation (report)21
Oct 2, 2023Inspection466None
Oct 4, 2022Inspection7376
Feb 25, 2022Assessment11

All 14 violations, newest first

4 rules cited at Joy Child Learning Center, LLC changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.

Medium High · Sep 18, 2026 · Inspection

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

The operation's fire inspection is not current.

In plain English: The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 19, 2026
Correction verified:
Oct 13, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 18, 2026 · Inspection

746.3401(b) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official

The operation's health inspection is not current.

In plain English: The center must have a sanitation inspection by a local sanitation official before its first permit and at least once every 12 months, unless it is in a public school building run by the local school district. If no inspection is available, the center must get written proof of that from a sanitation official or county judge and keep it at the center. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 19, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 18, 2026 · Inspection

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

The operation's CPSC form is signed and date for 2020.

In plain English: The center must check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list and keep recalled children's products out of the center, 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:
No
Correction date:
Sep 21, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection

746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

During review of personnel records 3 out of 3 evaluated was found to not have current pediatric CPR as required.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 7, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 16, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

During review of children's records 2 out of 6 files evaluated did not include all required information.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 4, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 2, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

During review of children records 2 out of 6 files evaluated did not have emergency medical authorization as required.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 4, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 2, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 25, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

It was determined that the child was being placed in a restrictive device after exhibiting unfavorable behaviors.

In plain English: No child may be treated in a harsh, cruel, or unusual way. Banned methods include physical punishment or threats of it, punishment tied to food, naps, or toilet training, grabbing or pulling a child, yelling at or humiliating a child, and putting a child in a locked or dark room. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 19, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 6, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Oct 4, 2022 · Inspection

746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours

During review of the operational policies the policies did not include informing parents of visiting during operating hours.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 18, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 17, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 4, 2022 · Inspection

746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion

During review of operational policies, the centers policies did not include a suspension and Expulsion policy as required.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 18, 2022
Correction verified:
Nov 11, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 4, 2022 · Inspection

746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training

During review of Personnel 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not have all 30 hours of training. Missing 2 hours.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 11, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 11, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No
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Low · Oct 4, 2022 · Inspection

746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit

Duirng review of personnel 2 out of 6 records evaluated did not have a Notarized affidavit.

In plain English: Each center employee must meet the background check rules, have a current tuberculosis exam record if the health department requires it, and complete two state affidavit forms (a notarized Form 2985 and Form 2912) before being hired. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 11, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 11, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Oct 4, 2022 · Inspection

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

During review of Record Keeping 4 out of 6 records evaluated did not have complete emergency contact information.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 11, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 11, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Oct 4, 2022 · Inspection

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

During review of the operational policies the centers policies was found not to include all required information.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 18, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 17, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Feb 25, 2022 · Assessment

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

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

In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing within five days when its designee, the head of its governing body, their address, or its director changes. Each year by January 15, it must report online how many employees stopped working there during the previous year. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 2, 2022
Correction verified:
Feb 25, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Joy Child Learning Center, LLC:

Enrollment and attendance records

Policies and communication with parents

Staff training and certifications

Building, equipment, and products

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Joy Child Learning Center, LLC; 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).