Spirit of Joy Christian Childcare Center
1155 W Stenger St, San Benito, TX 78586
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
8 critical, 24 serious findings across 52 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 15, 2026.
40 inspections · 12 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsListed
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Licensed capacity: 71 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
A typical day
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07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- 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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Evidence, with the follow-through.
Provider descriptions, prices, and photos never change this record. Every finding below comes from published state evidence.
8 critical, 24 serious findings across 52 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 15, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
8 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.1201(1) (4 visits); 746.3805(b)(1) (4 visits); 746.3407(10) (4 visits); 746.5625(b) (4 visits); 746.901 (4 visits); 746.1301(a)(1)(A) (4 visits); 746.3301(f)(2) (4 visits); 746.1315(a) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published May 26, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
80 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information gathered, a child sustained a dislocated elbow when grabbed by a staff member.
State verification published May 26, 2026.
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
- Apr 15, 2026Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information gathered, a child sustained a dislocated elbow when grabbed by a staff member.
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Based on the information gathered, a staff member administered over the counter medication to a child. NOTE: Medication was not prescribed by a health care professional or intended for child and was not labeled with child's name, date, etc.
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- Apr 15, 2026Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information gathered, a child sustained a dislocated elbow when grabbed by a staff member.
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Based on the information gathered, a staff member administered over the counter medication to a child. NOTE: Medication was not prescribed by a health care professional or intended for child and was not labeled with child's name, date, etc.
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- Apr 15, 2026Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information gathered, a child sustained a dislocated elbow when grabbed by a staff member.
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Based on the information gathered, a staff member administered over the counter medication to a child. NOTE: Medication was not prescribed by a health care professional or intended for child and was not labeled with child's name, date, etc.
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- Apr 15, 2026Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Based on the information gathered, a child sustained a dislocated elbow when grabbed by a staff member.
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Based on the information gathered, a staff member administered over the counter medication to a child. NOTE: Medication was not prescribed by a health care professional or intended for child and was not labeled with child's name, date, etc.
Correction verified May 26, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
- 2025
- Jun 27, 2025 to Dec 23, 202516 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Jun 27, 2025 inspection
- Jun 26, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
Based on the information obtained during investigation, classroom # 5 was not properly ventilated.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(10).
- Jun 26, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
Based on the information obtained during investigation, classroom # 5 was not properly ventilated.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(10).
- Jun 26, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
Based on the information obtained during investigation, classroom # 5 was not properly ventilated.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(10).
- Jun 26, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
Based on the information obtained during investigation, classroom # 5 was not properly ventilated.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(10).
- 2024
- Jun 3, 2024 to Dec 31, 202412 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Dec 31, 2024 inspection
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- Sep 11, 2024 inspection
- Sep 11, 2024 inspection
- Sep 11, 2024 inspection
- Sep 11, 2024 inspection
- Sep 8, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 8, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 8, 2024 complaint investigation
- Sep 8, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jun 3, 2024 inspection
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- May 20, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Electronic Child Safety Alarm system is not being maintained.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- May 20, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Electronic Child Safety Alarm system is not being maintained.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- May 20, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Electronic Child Safety Alarm system is not being maintained.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- May 20, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Electronic Child Safety Alarm system is not being maintained.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- 2023
- Nov 9, 2023 to Nov 9, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Nov 9, 2023 inspection
- Nov 9, 2023 inspection
- Nov 9, 2023 inspection
- Nov 9, 2023 inspection
- Oct 27, 2023Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
A caregivers file who was counted in child/caregiver ratios lacks proof of education andr Employment Affidavit.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two employees files lack information in regards to receiving Orientation.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
Observed that water was not served to children during breakfast.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratios did not have proof of First aid and CPR traning.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- Oct 27, 2023Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
Observed that water was not served to children during breakfast.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
A caregivers file who was counted in child/caregiver ratios lacks proof of education andr Employment Affidavit.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratios did not have proof of First aid and CPR traning.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two employees files lack information in regards to receiving Orientation.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
- Oct 27, 2023Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
Observed that water was not served to children during breakfast.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratios did not have proof of First aid and CPR traning.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two employees files lack information in regards to receiving Orientation.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
A caregivers file who was counted in child/caregiver ratios lacks proof of education andr Employment Affidavit.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- Oct 27, 2023Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Two caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratios did not have proof of First aid and CPR traning.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
A caregivers file who was counted in child/caregiver ratios lacks proof of education andr Employment Affidavit.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Two employees files lack information in regards to receiving Orientation.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(a)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
Observed that water was not served to children during breakfast.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(2).
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- Sep 13, 2023 to Sep 13, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 13, 2023 inspection
- Sep 13, 2023 inspection
- Sep 13, 2023 inspection
- Sep 13, 2023 inspection
- Sep 8, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
Based on the information gathered, a staff member did not administer the correct medication dosage to a child while in care.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Medication
Based on the information gathered, facility needs to execute Written Operational Policies in regards to medication.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(4).
- Sep 8, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
Based on the information gathered, a staff member did not administer the correct medication dosage to a child while in care.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Medication
Based on the information gathered, facility needs to execute Written Operational Policies in regards to medication.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(4).
- Sep 8, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
Based on the information gathered, a staff member did not administer the correct medication dosage to a child while in care.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Medication
Based on the information gathered, facility needs to execute Written Operational Policies in regards to medication.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(4).
- Sep 8, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
Based on the information gathered, a staff member did not administer the correct medication dosage to a child while in care.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3805(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Medication
Based on the information gathered, facility needs to execute Written Operational Policies in regards to medication.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(4).
- Sep 7, 2023 to Sep 7, 20234 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Sep 7, 2023 complaint investigation
- Sep 7, 2023 complaint investigation
- Sep 7, 2023 complaint investigation
- Sep 7, 2023 complaint investigation
- 2022
- Jul 25, 2022 to Nov 10, 20228 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Nov 10, 2022 inspection
- Nov 10, 2022 inspection
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- Jul 27, 2022 inspection
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- Jul 27, 2022 inspection
- Jul 27, 2022 inspection
- Jul 25, 2022 self-reported incident
- Jul 25, 2022 self-reported incident
- Jul 25, 2022 self-reported incident
- Jul 25, 2022 self-reported incident
- 2021
- Dec 8, 2021 to Dec 8, 20214 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 8, 2021 inspection
- Dec 8, 2021 inspection
- Dec 8, 2021 inspection
- Dec 8, 2021 inspection
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Feb 14, 2003
- Capacity
- 71 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:15 AM-05:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Cameron
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Contact & location
1155 W Stenger St, San Benito, TX 78586
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
State records and provider information have separate sources. Provider claims do not establish independently verified care quality. Missing data is not evidence of an issue-free record.