Marci Usrey
Mesquite, TX 75149 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Joyful Little Ones
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $172
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Joyful Little Ones
Joyful Little Ones is a licensed group home daycare in Mesquite, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 6, 2025, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 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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12 yr
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 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 |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Joyful Little Ones has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Dallas 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$194
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$163
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$164
Home daycare$151
State record
Inspection reports for Joyful Little Ones
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Initial
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1820672
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- 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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- Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“At the time of inspection, one child's record does not have a completed health statement available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
747.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
“At the time of inspection, enrollment documents are not avaiable for review for one child enrolled.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“At the time of inspection, one child's record does not have a completed emergecy medical treatment authourization available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
- Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“At the time of inspection, fire drills have not been conducted or documented.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
747.2101 - Planned Activities - Designed to meet individual needs and developmental levels of children in the group
“At the time of inspection, children are watching a television program. There are no planned activities.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
747.5005(2) - Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
“At the time of inspection, sheltering drills have not been conducted or documented.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
“At the time of inspection, lockdown drills have not been conducted or documented.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
Dec 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
747.605(1) - Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
“At the time of inspection, the required admission/enrollment documentation is not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
- Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Joyful Little Ones
Is Joyful Little Ones licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 6, 2025.
When was Joyful Little Ones last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Joyful Little Ones had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Little Ones care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Joyful Little Ones accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Joyful Little Ones' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Joyful Little Ones cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 621-9728 to ask.
What is Joyful Little Ones' phone number?
(214) 621-9728.
Where is Joyful Little Ones?
Mesquite, TX 75149. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.