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Joy Child Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 66
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $172
- year first permitted
- 2006
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About Joy Child Learning Center
Joy Child Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 8, 2006, for up to 66 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageMeals providedCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 66 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Abeka |
| Enrichment | Painting, drawing, 2D & 3D design, sculpture, pottery |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (closed circuit tv cameras monitor the Center's grounds and each classroom), Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 2006 |
| Licensed capacity | 66 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Joy Child Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $172 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 Joy Child Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 66 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2006
- License number
- #861176
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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See all 9 visits
- Sep 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“During review of children's records 2 out of 6 files evaluated did not include all required information.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“During review of personnel records 3 out of 3 evaluated was found to not have current pediatric CPR as required.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“During review of children records 2 out of 6 files evaluated did not have emergency medical authorization as required.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
Sep 25, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
“It was determined that the child was being placed in a restrictive device after exhibiting unfavorable behaviors.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2024
- Oct 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 4, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“During review of the operational policies the centers policies was found not to include all required information.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2022
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“During review of Record Keeping 4 out of 6 records evaluated did not have complete emergency contact information.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
“During review of operational policies, the centers policies did not include a suspension and Expulsion policy as required.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2022
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
“Duirng review of personnel 2 out of 6 records evaluated did not have a Notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
“During review of the operational policies the policies did not include informing parents of visiting during operating hours.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2022
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
“During review of Personnel 1 out of 6 records evaluated did not have all 30 hours of training. Missing 2 hours.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
Feb 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - 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”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
Oct 7, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“During the walkthrough I observed a child's cot placed in the doorway during naptime. This was corrected when the caregiver rearranged the cots.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“During the walkthrough I observed a classroom that did not have adequate lighting during naptime. I was unable to see the children without adjusting my eyes. This was corrected when the caregiver turned on the closet light.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Joy Child Learning Center
Is Joy Child Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 8, 2006.
When was Joy Child Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Joy Child Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 5 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 Joy Child Learning Center care for?
66, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Joy Child Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Joy Child Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Joy Child Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 955-9486 to ask.
What is Joy Child Learning Center's phone number?
(281) 955-9486.
Where is Joy Child Learning Center?
11200 Steeplecrest Dr, Houston, TX 77065. The nearest other daycare we list is Starting Point Childrens Center, 0.2 miles away.