Licensed center · Palmview, TX
Kids Joy Academy LLC
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens tomorrow 7:00 AM
- Capacity 28
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 5 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens tomorrow 7:00 AM
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| WednesdayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 28 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
1250 N Fm 492 Ste 5, Palmview, TX 78574 · Hidalgo County · 4 licensed daycares in 78574
Capacity rank 4 of 4 in this ZIP
Nearest daycares
- Childrens Imagination Academy LLC0.4 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Palmview Academy0.7 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Little Texans Learning Academy LLC0.8 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Small Hands Big Hopes Academy I, LLC0.9 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Finger Prints Learning Day Care0.9 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Lily's Little Kids Day Care Center1.1 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
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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
- 1730742
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- May 2022
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
13 inspections on record, most recent Feb 25, 2026. 9 of 14 visits and reports cited a standard.
- Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Feb 4, 2026Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.3317Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Two plates with milk and cereal that were served to children for breakfast were observed in the afterschool room.
Corrected Feb 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3313(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
The menu posted in the kitchen and front lobby did not include the substitutions made. The menu being rotated did not include a current date. The dates on both menus posted were April 2025 and October 2025. Note: This was corrected during the inspection as the substitutions made and current dates were added to the menus.
Corrected Feb 4, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
A television observed on top of a children's shelf in the afterschool room was not anchored. Note: This was corrected during the inspection as the television was removed from the room and stored in the office area.
Corrected Feb 4, 2026, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3317Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Apr 3, 2025Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.3317(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Children in the after-school room and toddler room were served their afternoon snack on a bare table. Note: This was addressed with the caregivers and children were provided napkins to place their snack on.
Corrected Apr 3, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
A caregiver conducting transportation during inspection did not have current training in Transportation Safety. The training certificate available for review was last completed on February 14, 2024.
Corrected Apr 7, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3417(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Four school-aged children did not wash their hands prior to eating their afternoon snack. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver and children were directed to wash their hands.
Corrected Apr 3, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(30)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
The operational policies reviewed did not include the operation's procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
Corrected Apr 7, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3317(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Apr 17, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.603(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
Corrected Apr 17, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jun 1, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The ceiling tiles and vents in the operation were observed clean. There were red ants in the outdoor play area.
Corrected Jun 8, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
May 23, 2023Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
A classroom was observed with a large brown water stain on a ceiling tile. A vent in a classroom used by the children was observed with dust and debris.
Corrected May 25, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5617(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
There was no authorization form for emergency medical transport and treatment for 7 children who are transported from school to the child care operation. Corrected at Inspection: The missing information was placed in the transportation binder.
Corrected May 23, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
There was an electrical cord from a radio hanging over a child during naptime. Note: The radio was removed during the inspection.
Corrected May 23, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Nov 10, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
May 2, 2022Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.603(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
Corrected May 2, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Apr 11, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Mar 22, 2022Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.401(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The list of employee was not current. Corrected: The employee list was updated.
Corrected Mar 22, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.401(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Mar 1, 2022Assessment1 standard cited
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
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.
Corrected Mar 1, 2022
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
- Jan 26, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Dec 2, 2021Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There were numerous holes on the wooden fence in the outdoor play area.
Corrected Dec 6, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director did not have a current Transportation training.
Corrected Dec 3, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
17 standards cited across 13 inspections, most recently Feb 25, 2026. All 17 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High16%
- Medium High1271%
- Medium212%
- Medium Low212%
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 5 of 13 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 6 of 17 findings, 11 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Feb 4, 2026, 1 clean visit since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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