Texas records · CAMERON County · SAN BENITO

Spirit of Joy Christian Childcare Center

Licensed Center in SAN BENITO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 14, 2003

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 1155 W STENGER ST, SAN BENITO, TX 78586 4346
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 14, 2003
Operation number: 825230
Licensed capacity: 71 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	6
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,881
Citations recorded	10
Record covers	December 8, 2021 – April 15, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	3
Medium High	5
Medium	2

Visits and findings, newest first

ReportApril 15, 2026Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, DateRisk level: Medium High

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 by the state on May 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

Based on the information gathered, a child sustained a dislocated elbow when grabbed by a staff member.

Correction verified by the state on May 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 23, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 205 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 22, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 555 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 27, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportJune 26, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated ProperlyRisk level: Medium High

Based on the information obtained during investigation, classroom # 5 was not properly ventilated.

Correction verified by the state on July 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 31, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 660 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportSeptember 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 20, 20241 citation recorded1 of 599 standards cited at this visit

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsRisk level: High

Electronic Child Safety Alarm system is not being maintained.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 9, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 27, 20234 citations recorded4 of 656 standards cited at this visit

746.3301(f)(2) - Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitaryRisk level: Medium High

Observed that water was not served to children during breakfast.

Correction verified by the state on November 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - OrientationRisk level: Medium High

Two employees files lack information in regards to receiving Orientation.

Correction verified by the state on November 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

A caregivers file who was counted in child/caregiver ratios lacks proof of education andr Employment Affidavit.

Correction verified by the state on November 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High

Two caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratios did not have proof of First aid and CPR traning.

Correction verified by the state on November 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 8, 20232 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.501(a)(4) - Written Operational Policies - MedicationRisk level: Medium

Based on the information gathered, facility needs to execute Written Operational Policies in regards to medication.

Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label DirectionsRisk level: High

Based on the information gathered, a staff member did not administer the correct medication dosage to a child while in care.

Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportSeptember 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 10, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 569 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 27, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJuly 25, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 8, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 615 standards cited at this visit

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.