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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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1155 W Stenger St
San Benito, TX 78586 Map and directions
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

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
ThursdayToday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

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