Licensed center · San Benito, TX
Spirit Of Joy Christian Childcare Center
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:15 AM today
- Capacity 71
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
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- Hours
- 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 71 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 8 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 7:15 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 71 children
Accepts child care assistance
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
1155 W Stenger St, San Benito, TX 78586 · Cameron County · 21 licensed daycares in 78586
Capacity rank 7 of 21 in this ZIP
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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
- 825230
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- February 2003
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
14 inspections on record, most recent Dec 23, 2025. 5 of 20 visits and reports cited a standard. 6 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
Apr 15, 2026Self-reported incident2 standards cited
- 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information gathered, a child sustained a dislocated elbow when grabbed by a staff member.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3805(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Based on the information gathered, a staff member administered over the counter medication to a child. NOTE: Medication was not prescribed by a health care professional or intended for child and was not labeled with child's name, date, etc.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1201(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Dec 23, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Jun 26, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.3407(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
Based on the information obtained during investigation, classroom # 5 was not properly ventilated.
Corrected Jul 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Dec 31, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Sep 8, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
- Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
May 20, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.5625(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Electronic Child Safety Alarm system is not being maintained.
Corrected Jun 7, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5625(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Nov 9, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Oct 27, 2023Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.1301(a)(1)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two employees files lack information in regards to receiving Orientation.
Corrected Nov 1, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3301(f)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
Observed that water was not served to children during breakfast.
Corrected Oct 30, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratios did not have proof of First aid and CPR traning.
Corrected Nov 3, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records
A caregivers file who was counted in child/caregiver ratios lacks proof of education andr Employment Affidavit.
Corrected Nov 1, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(1)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
10 standards cited across 14 inspections, most recently Dec 23, 2025. All 10 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High330%
- Medium High550%
- Medium220%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 12 of 14 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 0 of 10 findings, 10 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Apr 15, 2026
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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