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The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez

Del Valle, TX 78617 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$206
year first permitted
2019

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About

About The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez

The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez is a licensed group home daycare in Del Valle, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 3, 2019, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 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

From the state license
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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

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 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
SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Travis County has a median price of $206 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.
Travis County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$229
Home daycare$206

Toddler

Center$214
Home daycare$196

Preschool

Center$209
Home daycare$194

School age

Center$197
Home daycare$184

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 The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1671356
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 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 22, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “There were 3 children files out of the 12 viewed that did not have admission forms available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “There were 7 files out of the 12 viewed that did not have updated immunization records available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.611(b) - Health Statement on File

      “There were 7 children files out of the 12 viewed that did not have health statements, from their health care physician, available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026

  2. Aug 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “There had not been a fire drill completed since May 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025

  3. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 22, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year

      “The operation did not have any lock-down drills documented since 2019.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      “The operation was not conducting monthly fire extinguisher inspections.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “The operation did not have any monthly fire drills documented since 2019.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(2) - Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year

      “The operation did not have any severe weather drills documented since 2019.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5337(a)(3) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date and Staff Name conducting Testing and Installation

      “The operation had no documentation of monthly carbon monoxide tests being done.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2023

  6. Aug 25, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers

      “One assistant caregiver has been employed for over 90 days and she does not have training in pediatric CPR and First Aid.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.601(c) - Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing

      “One of the children did not have a file that was available for licensing to review.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      747.1327(d) - Documentation of Training Requirements-Signed and Dated Statement of Orientation

      “One caregiver and the provider's husband were missing documentation of completing orientation to the child care home.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “The fire extinguisher has not been serviced in 4 years.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2022

  7. Oct 7, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

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

      “The CPSC form was not certified for the current year.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2021

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A caregiver was present without background check results completed. This was corrected at inspection, as the caregiver left the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours

      “The provider did not have the additional training content.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “Out of six children's records reviewed, one record was missing immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2021

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 The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez

Is The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 3, 2019.

When was The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 4 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 The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez care for?

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

Does The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez'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 The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 497-0619 to ask.

What is The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez's phone number?

(512) 497-0619.

Where is The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez?

Del Valle, TX 78617. 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).