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Joyful Journeys Montessori

20 serious findings across 26 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Oct 6, 2025.

12702 Sherbourne St, Austin, TX 78729 · (737) 247-8001

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsAustin licensed centers, n=462

Serious findings0 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 26 inspections and 0 investigations (26 visits). Most recent serious: Oct 6, 2025.

Critical0 vs median 0

45% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 8

68% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Full Permit

Practical7:30a–6pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · Licensed capacity 34

Texas HHSC operation #1796155 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
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Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
Sep 10, 2026 to Sep 10, 20262 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 10, 2026 inspection
- Sep 10, 2026 inspection
2025
Oct 6, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  Four children do not have complete admission forms.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2025, verified Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Three staff have CPR that was taken online.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
Oct 6, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  Four children do not have complete admission forms.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2025, verified Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Three staff have CPR that was taken online.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
Oct 6, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Three staff have CPR that was taken online.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  Four children do not have complete admission forms.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2025, verified Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
Oct 6, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  Three staff have CPR that was taken online.
  Corrected Nov 3, 2025, verified Oct 31, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Admission Information
  Four children do not have complete admission forms.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2025, verified Nov 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(2).
Apr 3, 2025 to Apr 3, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 3, 2025 inspection
- Apr 3, 2025 inspection
- Apr 3, 2025 inspection
- Apr 3, 2025 inspection
2024
Jun 5, 2024 to Sep 25, 202412 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 25, 2024 inspection
- Sep 25, 2024 inspection
- Sep 25, 2024 inspection
- Sep 25, 2024 inspection
- Jul 2, 2024 inspection
- Jul 2, 2024 inspection
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- Jul 2, 2024 inspection
- Jun 5, 2024 inspection
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- Jun 5, 2024 inspection
May 2, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  The emergency preparedness plan was missing the following; name and address of an alternate relation site.
  Corrected May 10, 2024, verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Observed the weed barrier sticking out on the playground which can cause a tripping hazard. I spoke to the director about getting more loose fill or removing the barrier so that it is no longer a tripping hazard.
  Corrected May 16, 2024, verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  There is a climbing dome on the playground that does not have a 6 foot use zone around all sides. There is a fence on one side and a tree on another side that the children can fall into. I spoke to the director about this.
  Corrected May 10, 2024, verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4803.
May 2, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  There is a climbing dome on the playground that does not have a 6 foot use zone around all sides. There is a fence on one side and a tree on another side that the children can fall into. I spoke to the director about this.
  Corrected May 10, 2024, verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4803.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Observed the weed barrier sticking out on the playground which can cause a tripping hazard. I spoke to the director about getting more loose fill or removing the barrier so that it is no longer a tripping hazard.
  Corrected May 16, 2024, verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  The emergency preparedness plan was missing the following; name and address of an alternate relation site.
  Corrected May 10, 2024, verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
May 2, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Observed the weed barrier sticking out on the playground which can cause a tripping hazard. I spoke to the director about getting more loose fill or removing the barrier so that it is no longer a tripping hazard.
  Corrected May 16, 2024, verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  The emergency preparedness plan was missing the following; name and address of an alternate relation site.
  Corrected May 10, 2024, verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  There is a climbing dome on the playground that does not have a 6 foot use zone around all sides. There is a fence on one side and a tree on another side that the children can fall into. I spoke to the director about this.
  Corrected May 10, 2024, verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4803.
May 2, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  The emergency preparedness plan was missing the following; name and address of an alternate relation site.
  Corrected May 10, 2024, verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  There is a climbing dome on the playground that does not have a 6 foot use zone around all sides. There is a fence on one side and a tree on another side that the children can fall into. I spoke to the director about this.
  Corrected May 10, 2024, verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4803.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Observed the weed barrier sticking out on the playground which can cause a tripping hazard. I spoke to the director about getting more loose fill or removing the barrier so that it is no longer a tripping hazard.
  Corrected May 16, 2024, verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

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