Joyful Care Daycare

Licensed Child-Care Home in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 23, 2022

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 18634 DESERT MARIGOLD DR, HOUSTON, TX 77073 4420
Operation type: Licensed Child-Care Home
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: September 23, 2022
Operation number: 1728779
Licensed capacity: 9 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	11
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	0
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,947
Citations recorded	8
Record covers	February 10, 2022 – August 6, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	1
Medium High	4
Medium	2
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 807 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 15, 20251 citation recorded1 of 235 standards cited at this visit

74 7.1327(c)(1)(A) - Documentation of Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Includes Trainer informationRisk level: Low

The CPR and first aid certificate reviewed expired on 03/2025.

Correction verified by the state on August 15, 2025.

InspectionAugust 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 813 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 11, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 797 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 8, 20232 citations recorded2 of 240 standards cited at this visit

747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands onRisk level: Medium High

Current CPR first aid license could not be observed. Cpr Ex 12/2022

Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute CaregiversRisk level: Medium High

Current CPR first aid license could not be observed. Cpr Ex 12/2022

Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 13, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 396 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 21, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 305 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 17, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 271 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 12, 20223 citations recorded3 of 554 standards cited at this visit

747.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity PermissionRisk level: Medium

Two out of five children records did not contain consent for water activity. The area on the enrollment form was left blank.

Correction verified by the state on April 12, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 12, 2022.

747.3605(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, DateRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 9, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 380 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 10, 20222 citations recorded2 of 149 standards cited at this visit

747.3619 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 4, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.