Spirit of Joy Christian Childcare Center
Licensed Center · San Benito, Cameron County, TX · Operation No. 825230
Spirit of Joy Christian Childcare Center holds a Full Permit issued February 14, 2003. In the state's 60-month public window it has 14 inspections on record with 10 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
February 14, 2003
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
71 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1155 W Stenger St, San Benito, TX 78586-4346
The 60-month record
14
Inspections
0
Assessments
2
Self reports
10
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 5 · Medium 2 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | Report | 2 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 20, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Inspection | 4 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Report | 2 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Dec 8, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
April 15, 2026 Standard § 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 8, 2026
April 15, 2026 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information gathered, a child sustained a dislocated elbow when grabbed by a staff member.
Corrected: May 8, 2026
June 26, 2025 Standard § 746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained during investigation, classroom # 5 was not properly ventilated.
Corrected: July 14, 2025
May 20, 2024 Standard § 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
High Verbatim from the agency record
Electronic Child Safety Alarm system is not being maintained.
Corrected: June 7, 2024
October 27, 2023 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A caregivers file who was counted in child/caregiver ratios lacks proof of education andr Employment Affidavit.
Corrected: November 1, 2023
October 27, 2023 Standard § 746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two employees files lack information in regards to receiving Orientation.
Corrected: November 1, 2023
October 27, 2023 Standard § 746.3301(f)(2) - Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Observed that water was not served to children during breakfast.
Corrected: October 30, 2023
October 27, 2023 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratios did not have proof of First aid and CPR traning.
Corrected: November 3, 2023
September 8, 2023 Standard § 746.501(a)(4) - Written Operational Policies - Medication
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information gathered, facility needs to execute Written Operational Policies in regards to medication.
Corrected: October 13, 2023
September 8, 2023 Standard § 746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information gathered, a staff member did not administer the correct medication dosage to a child while in care.
Corrected: October 13, 2023
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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