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Joyful Care Daycare

4 minor findings and nothing serious across 12 visits in the last 36 months.

18634 Desert Marigold Dr, Houston, TX 77073 · (832) 519-5478

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Cubbycheck ClearNo serious findings since 2024

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsHouston licensed centers, n=923

Minor findings only0 critical, 0 serious, 4 minor across 12 inspections and 0 investigations (12 visits).

Critical0 vs median 4

66% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 16

84% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2022Full Permit

Practical6a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 9

Texas HHSC operation #1728779 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
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.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Aug 6, 2026 to Aug 6, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 6, 2026 inspection
- Aug 6, 2026 inspection
- Aug 6, 2026 inspection
- Aug 6, 2026 inspection
2025
Aug 15, 2025Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  74 7.1327(c)(1)(A) - Documentation of Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Includes Trainer information
  The CPR and first aid certificate reviewed expired on 03/2025.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  74 7.1327(c)(1)(A) - Documentation of Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Includes Trainer information
  The CPR and first aid certificate reviewed expired on 03/2025.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  74 7.1327(c)(1)(A) - Documentation of Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Includes Trainer information
  The CPR and first aid certificate reviewed expired on 03/2025.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  74 7.1327(c)(1)(A) - Documentation of Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Includes Trainer information
  The CPR and first aid certificate reviewed expired on 03/2025.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2025, verified Aug 15, 2025.
2024
Aug 20, 2024 to Aug 20, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 20, 2024 inspection
- Aug 20, 2024 inspection
- Aug 20, 2024 inspection
- Aug 20, 2024 inspection

Show 36 older visits, not counted above

2023
Sep 11, 2023 to Sep 11, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 11, 2023 inspection
- Sep 11, 2023 inspection
- Sep 11, 2023 inspection
- Sep 11, 2023 inspection
Mar 8, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
  Current CPR first aid license could not be observed. Cpr Ex 12/2022
  Corrected Mar 22, 2023, verified Mar 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  Current CPR first aid license could not be observed. Cpr Ex 12/2022
  Corrected Mar 22, 2023, verified Mar 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
Mar 8, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  Current CPR first aid license could not be observed. Cpr Ex 12/2022
  Corrected Mar 22, 2023, verified Mar 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
  Current CPR first aid license could not be observed. Cpr Ex 12/2022
  Corrected Mar 22, 2023, verified Mar 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(b).
Mar 8, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
  Current CPR first aid license could not be observed. Cpr Ex 12/2022
  Corrected Mar 22, 2023, verified Mar 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  Current CPR first aid license could not be observed. Cpr Ex 12/2022
  Corrected Mar 22, 2023, verified Mar 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
Mar 8, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  Current CPR first aid license could not be observed. Cpr Ex 12/2022
  Corrected Mar 22, 2023, verified Mar 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
  Current CPR first aid license could not be observed. Cpr Ex 12/2022
  Corrected Mar 22, 2023, verified Mar 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(b).
2022
Jun 17, 2022 to Sep 13, 202212 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 13, 2022 inspection
- Sep 13, 2022 inspection
- Sep 13, 2022 inspection
- Sep 13, 2022 inspection
- Jul 21, 2022 inspection
- Jul 21, 2022 inspection
- Jul 21, 2022 inspection
- Jul 21, 2022 inspection
- Jun 17, 2022 inspection
- Jun 17, 2022 inspection
- Jun 17, 2022 inspection
- Jun 17, 2022 inspection
Apr 12, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  One child's epi-pen was not observed in its original container. The epi-pen was shown without any name, date of issuance, and/or an expiration date.
  Corrected Apr 18, 2022, verified Apr 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3605(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
  Two out of five children records did not contain consent for water activity. The area on the enrollment form was left blank.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2022, verified Apr 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Three out of five children records did not contain the physician's information. The files did not include the name, address or telephone number of physician for contact in case of an emergency.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2022, verified Apr 12, 2022. Standard 747.605(11).
Apr 12, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
  Two out of five children records did not contain consent for water activity. The area on the enrollment form was left blank.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2022, verified Apr 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Three out of five children records did not contain the physician's information. The files did not include the name, address or telephone number of physician for contact in case of an emergency.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2022, verified Apr 12, 2022. Standard 747.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  One child's epi-pen was not observed in its original container. The epi-pen was shown without any name, date of issuance, and/or an expiration date.
  Corrected Apr 18, 2022, verified Apr 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3605(b)(1).
Apr 12, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  One child's epi-pen was not observed in its original container. The epi-pen was shown without any name, date of issuance, and/or an expiration date.
  Corrected Apr 18, 2022, verified Apr 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3605(b)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Three out of five children records did not contain the physician's information. The files did not include the name, address or telephone number of physician for contact in case of an emergency.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2022, verified Apr 12, 2022. Standard 747.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
  Two out of five children records did not contain consent for water activity. The area on the enrollment form was left blank.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2022, verified Apr 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(10).
Apr 12, 2022Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
  Two out of five children records did not contain consent for water activity. The area on the enrollment form was left blank.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2022, verified Apr 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  Three out of five children records did not contain the physician's information. The files did not include the name, address or telephone number of physician for contact in case of an emergency.
  Corrected Apr 15, 2022, verified Apr 12, 2022. Standard 747.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  One child's epi-pen was not observed in its original container. The epi-pen was shown without any name, date of issuance, and/or an expiration date.
  Corrected Apr 18, 2022, verified Apr 27, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3605(b)(1).
Mar 9, 2022 to Mar 9, 20224 inspections
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- Mar 9, 2022 inspection
- Mar 9, 2022 inspection
- Mar 9, 2022 inspection
- Mar 9, 2022 inspection
Feb 10, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There were two individuals in the home without an active background check. While the primary caregiver was not observed in care initially, the individuals present did not have a active background check.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2022, verified Mar 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One child enrollment specified a diagnosed allergy. The child's file/record did not contain an food allergy emergency plan, which specifies how to properly care for/treat the child's needs in case of an emergency.
  Corrected Mar 9, 2022, verified Mar 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3619.
Feb 10, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There were two individuals in the home without an active background check. While the primary caregiver was not observed in care initially, the individuals present did not have a active background check.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2022, verified Mar 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One child enrollment specified a diagnosed allergy. The child's file/record did not contain an food allergy emergency plan, which specifies how to properly care for/treat the child's needs in case of an emergency.
  Corrected Mar 9, 2022, verified Mar 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3619.
Feb 10, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There were two individuals in the home without an active background check. While the primary caregiver was not observed in care initially, the individuals present did not have a active background check.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2022, verified Mar 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One child enrollment specified a diagnosed allergy. The child's file/record did not contain an food allergy emergency plan, which specifies how to properly care for/treat the child's needs in case of an emergency.
  Corrected Mar 9, 2022, verified Mar 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3619.
Feb 10, 2022Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  There were two individuals in the home without an active background check. While the primary caregiver was not observed in care initially, the individuals present did not have a active background check.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2022, verified Mar 4, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  One child enrollment specified a diagnosed allergy. The child's file/record did not contain an food allergy emergency plan, which specifies how to properly care for/treat the child's needs in case of an emergency.
  Corrected Mar 9, 2022, verified Mar 8, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3619.
2021
Oct 21, 2021 to Oct 21, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 21, 2021 inspection
- Oct 21, 2021 inspection
- Oct 21, 2021 inspection
- Oct 21, 2021 inspection

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