Leslie Gamez
Deer Park, TX 77536 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Joyful Kids Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 95
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About Joyful Kids Learning Center
Joyful Kids Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Deer Park, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 15, 2020, for up to 95 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 95 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 95 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Joyful Kids Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 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 Joyful Kids Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 95 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1699039
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“The on-line CPR recertification training obtain did not include use of a CPR manikin.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026
- May 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“Two caregivers missing one hour of child maltreatment annual training. Note: this was corrected during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Apr 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One of children's records evaluated did not have a current shot record.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
Sep 8, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Based on the information obtained during investigation, it was determined caregiver's CPR/FA training was expired on 9/4/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
May 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“It was determined caregiver does not have GED or High school diploma.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2023
- Mar 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
- Jan 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 10, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on the information obtained during investigation, it was determined staff taped children's shoes to keep them from taking off their shoes.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023
- Sep 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Joyful Kids Learning Center
Is Joyful Kids Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 15, 2020.
When was Joyful Kids Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Joyful Kids Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Joyful Kids Learning Center care for?
95, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Joyful Kids Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Joyful Kids Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Joyful Kids Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 476-4472 to ask.
What is Joyful Kids Learning Center's phone number?
(281) 476-4472.
Where is Joyful Kids Learning Center?
202 W Pasadena Blvd, Deer Park, TX 77536. The nearest other daycare we list is Deer Park KinderCare, 0.2 miles away.