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Katy, TX 77493 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
House of Joy Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $164
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About House of Joy Childcare
House of Joy Childcare is a licensed group home daycare in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 14, 2018, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
House of Joy Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Harris County has a median price of $164 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for House of Joy Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1674432
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 22, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“The infant feeding sheets were reviewed, 1 did not have a date, and one was due 10/09/25”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025
747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“There were children in care less than 2 years old in the area where the television was on. The director turned off the television when it was brought to the director's attention.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
“There were 2 individuals on the people list who are no longer associated with the operation since 2023 and 2024. The people list validation is due 10/15/25.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
747.2311(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
“An infant was in a play yard awake with extra blankets and a boppy. During the inspection, the infant fell asleep on the extra blankets on the play yards. The blankets were removed by the director on this play yard and on the others.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025
- Oct 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 14, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
“The operation did not have written Emergency Preparedness Plan to include a evacuation/relocation diagram.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operation did not have operational policies for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2022
747.905 - Personnel Records for Household Members Not Used in Child/Caregiver Ratio
“The operation did not have the following documents on file for the household members who are not counted it the child/caregiver ratio: - Documentation verifying orientation to the child-care home - Proof of Background Check”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation did not practice or document fire drills for the months of February, March, April and May 2022. There is no recorded time for the fire drill conducted in January 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022
- Nov 2, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 18, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A child was observed sleeping in a crib with a hat and wrapped in a soft pink blanket. This was corrected at inspection when both items were removed from the infant.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about House of Joy Childcare
Is House of Joy Childcare licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 14, 2018.
When was House of Joy Childcare last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 22, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has House of Joy Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 4 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can House of Joy Childcare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does House of Joy Childcare accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are House of Joy Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does House of Joy Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 791-4404 to ask.
What is House of Joy Childcare's phone number?
(713) 791-4404.
Where is House of Joy Childcare?
Katy, TX 77493. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.