Joyful Days Academy
Licensed Center in Houston, Texas. License #1823048, issued October 26, 2026.
- Address
- 14449 Bammel North Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77014
- Phone
- (281) 444-3297
- Licensed capacity
- 72 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Not accepted
- Website
- joyfuldaysacademy.com
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips.
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Openings
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Where this is
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 22 areas it checked 2,611 standards at Joyful Days Academy between September 23, 2025 and July 23, 2026 and recorded 40 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 22 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 2 | 247 | 6 |
| Record keeping | 2 | 218 | 3 |
| Personnel | 2 | 314 | 0 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 2 | 108 | 0 |
| Activities | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Infants | 2 | 180 | 0 |
| Toddlers | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| School-age | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Discipline | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Naptime | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Field trips | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Get well care | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 2 | 90 | 0 |
| Health practices | 2 | 226 | 2 |
| Safety practices | 2 | 156 | 0 |
| Physical facilities | 2 | 150 | 6 |
| Outdoor safety | 2 | 192 | 1 |
| Pools | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 2 | 134 | 0 |
| Transportation | 2 | 98 | 1 |
The table adds up to 2,555 of those standards. The remaining 56, including 21 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
A high number of standards checked is not a compliment and a low one is not a criticism: how many apply depends on a program's size, its ages served and what the inspector was there to look at. We publish the two counts the state published and do not turn them into a score. This data begins in 2021, which is later than the inspection history above it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 9 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on July 23, 2026, and 40 citations.
- 7High
- 16Medium High
- 15Medium
- 2Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing the 25 most recent of 40. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- High July 23, 2026 Correction verified August 14, 2026
746.5101(a): Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The center does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/16/25.
- Medium High June 25, 2026 Correction verified July 23, 2026
746.3407: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
No active ant beds were observed, but the grass was not maintained and tall enough to be hazardous towards children playing outside.
- Medium June 25, 2026 Correction verified July 23, 2026
746.4313(3): Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Other Conditions Specified
The current safety plan does not apply to the operation's ability to maintain the plan. A new playground safety plan has not been created to account for number of staff to help with transitioning and maintenance of the play area.
- High May 8, 2026 Correction verified July 23, 2026
746.5101(a): Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The center does not have a current fire inspection. The lat fire inspection was conducted on 4/16/25.
- Medium High May 8, 2026 Correction verified June 15, 2026
746.3701: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A storage area in the school age classroom contains hazards such as tables leaning against the wall, stacked chairs and a multitude of other miscellaneous items is accessible to children.
- Medium High May 8, 2026 Correction verified June 25, 2026
746.3407: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
An active ant bed was observed on the playground.
- Medium High May 8, 2026 Correction verified June 15, 2026
746.2911: Adequate Lighting During Naptime
There was not enough lighting in the nap room to provide adequate supervision of the children.
- Medium May 8, 2026 Correction verified June 15, 2026
746.4307: Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. While there is a second gate opening at the end of the outdoor play area, children can not safely exit through the gate. On the other side, the exit is blocked by broken palm tree leaves, bushes, trash, and other hazards that make it impossible for a safe exit in case the first exit is unavailable for emergencies.
- High May 8, 2026 Correction verified June 15, 2026
746.1205(a)(2): Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
The caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for,
- High May 8, 2026 Correction verified May 15, 2026
745.641: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was allowed access to children prior to the operation receiving an eligibility notification from the Centralized Background Check Unit.
- Medium May 8, 2026 Correction verified June 25, 2026
746.4313(3): Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Other Conditions Specified
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Additional conditions were implemented for the operation to follow a playground safety and transition plan which has not been maintained. Securing both exit gates, maintenance of the back alley, and number of caregivers to maintain proper supervision have not been practiced and conducted regularly.
- Medium High May 8, 2026 Correction verified June 15, 2026
746.1203(3)(D): Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
A caregiver was observed using her cell phone for personal use while responsible for supervising children during nap time.
- Medium High April 14, 2026 Correction verified May 8, 2026
746.3407: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Two of the restroom stalls have not been properly repaired. One toilet has a broken ceramic top where the water holds for flushing. One stall, has a huge hole underneath the toilet that has not been repaired.
- Medium High April 14, 2026 Correction verified May 8, 2026
746.1203(3)(A): Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
Director responsiblities are not maintained when the director is overseeing caregiver roles and responsibilities which prohibits and limits the ability to conduct an inspection, provide records and documents, assist with administrative and clerical duties. Currently the director is the main caregiver providing care and supervision of the children in care.
- Medium April 14, 2026 Correction verified May 8, 2026
746.4313(3): Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Other Conditions Specified
Additional conditions were implemented for the operation to follow a playground safety and transition plan which has not been maintained. Ensuring broken equimpent is removed daily, securing both exit gates, maintenance of the back alley, and number of caregivers to maintain proper supervision have not been practiced and conducted regulary.
- High April 14, 2026 Correction verified May 8, 2026
746.4601(5): Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
The outdoor play equipment and structure was not securely anchored down into the ground and not set up properly while having exposed long metal points protruding from the bottom of the equipment.
- Medium April 14, 2026 Correction verified May 8, 2026
746.4307: Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
While there is a second gate opening at the end of the outdoor play area, children can not safely exit through the gate. On the other side, the exit is blocked by broken palm tree leaves, bushes, trash, and other hazards that make it impossible for a safe exit in case the first exit is unavailable for emergencies.
- Medium High March 25, 2026 Corrected at inspection
746.2409(a)(2): Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
The infant crib did not have a tight fitted sheet. The sheet was loose with ripples and could easily be pinched up. It was oberved that the sheet did not fit the mattress properly. This was corrected when a tighter sheet was placed on the mattress.
- Medium March 25, 2026 Correction verified April 14, 2026
746.909: Access to Personnel Records
Personnel records were not immediately accessble for review when the director was supervising during naptime and the only staff member in the building, This was corrected when the owner had arrived at thhe operation and relieved the director from supervising to allow the director to obtain files for review by licensing.
- Medium High March 25, 2026 Correction verified April 14, 2026
746.3407: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Two of the restroom stalls have not been properly repaired. One toilet has a broken ceramic top where the water holds for flushing. One stall, has a huge hole underneath the toilet that has not been repaired. Outside, the second exit and pathway back into the buidling has not been maintained properly as potential hazards and tree debris is scattered behind the exit.
- Medium High March 25, 2026 Corrected at inspection
746.3701(3): Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
During naptime, a floor fan was observed to be on and working with no safegaurd or barrier around it. This was corrected when the director removed the fan unit from the area of care.
- High March 23, 2026 Correction verified April 14, 2026
746.4601(5): Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
Based on observations made, the outdoor play equipment and structure was not securely anchored down into the ground and was turned over on its side with a long metal point protruding from the bottom of the equipment.
- Medium October 14, 2025 Correction verified October 16, 2025
746.501(a)(20): Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operational policies did not include parent rights.
- Medium High October 14, 2025 Correction verified October 16, 2025
746.4311: Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
A safety plan for the playground was implemented but was missing vital criteria for approval.
- Low October 14, 2025 Correction verified October 16, 2025
746.501(a)(25): Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
The operational policies did not discuss breastfeeding accommodations for mothers.
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