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Joy Caka

Houston, TX 77018 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$164
year first permitted
1988

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About Joy Caka

Joy Caka is a home daycare in Houston, Texas. It is registered with the state (since January 8, 1988), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 1 visit 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

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Joy Caka 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Joy Caka

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1988
License number
#236866
See the state's record

Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 18, 2025: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Jul 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “Two children under two years old were observed participating in screen time activity. This was corrected when the screen was turned off and a musical activity was provided.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation

      “The operation did not have a record of the emergency drills for 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “While reviewing the trainings, 26 of the 30 hours were reviewed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “Two infants did not have a record of written feeding instructions signed by a parent on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025

  2. Jul 25, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “Children age two years old was watching Paw Patrol on T.V. Corrected: When the permit holder turned the TV off.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.4407(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “Backyard play area had a shovel and a ladder out in the open. Corrected: When the permit holder place the shovel and the ladder in a locked shed.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures

      “Emergency preparedness plan documentations was not available.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “Children s products certification form was not available. Corrected: When CCR provided permit holder the form and it was filled out.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “Fire drill documentations was not up to date for June and July. Corrected: this was corrected at inspection when permit holder filled out the form.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jan 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS

      “The immunization exemption form was not renewed after the two year period prior to inspection. The exemption form was signed and notarized on 10/19/2019.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2022

  4. Oct 21, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 27, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “The caregiver admitted to leaving a cloth with a child in the crib. NOTE: deficiency was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Joy Caka

Is Joy Caka licensed?

Yes. Joy Caka is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued January 8, 1988. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.

When was Joy Caka last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 18, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Joy Caka had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 1 visit 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 Joy Caka care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Joy Caka accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Joy Caka's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Joy Caka cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 301-1639 to ask.

What is Joy Caka's phone number?

(713) 301-1639.

Where is Joy Caka?

Houston, TX 77018. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).