Joyful Days Academy

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 72 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Accredited
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in care
• Skill classes
• Part-time care
• Transportation to and from school
• Field trips

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

1823048

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

October 2025

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

Yes

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

8 inspections on record, most recent Jul 23, 2026. 8 of 9 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.

• Jul 23, 2026Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    The center does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/16/25.

    Corrected Aug 14, 2026

• Jun 25, 2026Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    No active ant beds were observed, but the grass was not maintained and tall enough to be hazardous towards children playing outside.

    Corrected Jul 6, 2026

  • 746.4313(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Other Conditions Specified

    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.

    Corrected Jul 9, 2026

• May 8, 2026Inspection9 standards cited

  • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    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.

    Corrected May 26, 2026

  • 746.1205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

    The caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for,

    Corrected May 8, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    An active ant bed was observed on the playground.

    Corrected May 26, 2026

  • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    The center does not have a current fire inspection. The lat fire inspection was conducted on 4/16/25.

    Corrected Jul 13, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

    A caregiver was observed using her cell phone for personal use while responsible for supervising children during nap time.

    Corrected May 8, 2026

  • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    A caregiver was allowed access to children prior to the operation receiving an eligibility notification from the Centralized Background Check Unit.

    Corrected May 8, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2911Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Adequate Lighting During Naptime

    There was not enough lighting in the nap room to provide adequate supervision of the children.

    Corrected May 8, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4307Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required

    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.

    Corrected May 26, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4313(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Other Conditions Specified

    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.

    Corrected May 26, 2026

• Apr 14, 2026Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.1203(3)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children

    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.

    Corrected Apr 14, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4313(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Other Conditions Specified

    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.

    Corrected Apr 28, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4307Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required

    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.

    Corrected May 1, 2026

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    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.

    Corrected May 1, 2026

  • 746.4601(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored

    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.

    Corrected Apr 24, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 25, 2026Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.2409(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

    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.

    Corrected Mar 25, 2026, at the inspection

  • 746.909Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Access to Personnel Records

    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.

    Corrected Mar 25, 2026

  • 746.3701(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

    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.

    Corrected Mar 25, 2026, at the inspection

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    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.

    Corrected Apr 10, 2026

• Mar 23, 2026Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.4601(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored

    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.

    Corrected Apr 3, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 14, 2025Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.501(a)(25)Texas HHSC risk level: Low

    Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions

    The operational policies did not discuss breastfeeding accommodations for mothers.

    Corrected Oct 21, 2025

  • 746.501(a)(20)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

    The operational policies did not include parent rights.

    Corrected Oct 21, 2025

  • 746.4311Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan

    A safety plan for the playground was implemented but was missing vital criteria for approval.

    Corrected Oct 21, 2025

• Sep 23, 2025Inspection15 standards cited

  • 746.605(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    One child did not have an emergency contact listed in their file.

    Corrected Sep 30, 2025

  • 746.501(a)(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    The operational policies did not include all the required information for the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.

    Corrected Oct 7, 2025

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    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.

    Corrected Oct 10, 2025

  • 746.4311Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan

    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.

    Corrected Oct 13, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.605(13)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child

    3 school aged children did not have the required school information on file.

    Corrected Sep 30, 2025

  • 746.4313(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for Supervision

    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.

    Corrected Oct 10, 2025

  • 746.501(a)(14)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Transportation

    There was no transportation policy stated in the operational policies. The operation does offer transportation.

    Corrected Oct 7, 2025

  • 746.4313(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Notify Parents of Location

    There is no written notification to parents regarding the location of the outdoor play area.

    Corrected Oct 10, 2025

  • 746.4307Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required

    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.

    Corrected Oct 20, 2025

  • 746.501(a)(26)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect

    The operational policies did not include all the abuse and neglect required information needed.

    Corrected Oct 7, 2025

  • 746.501(a)(25)Texas HHSC risk level: Low

    Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions

    The operational policies did not discuss breastfeeding accommodations for mothers.

    Corrected Oct 7, 2025

  • 746.605(11)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

    Two children did not have emergency medical authorization from a parent.

    Corrected Sep 30, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5619Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies

    There was no plan to handle transportation emergencies.

    Corrected Oct 3, 2025

  • 746.501(a)(30)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

    The operational policies did not include inclusion service information for children with special needs.

    Corrected Oct 7, 2025

  • 746.501(a)(20)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

    The operational policies did not include parent rights.

    Corrected Oct 7, 2025

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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