The Vardell Report.Joyful Days Academy

Across 9 licensing visits from September 2025 to July 2026, HHSC cited 40 deficiencies at Joyful Days Academy; 40 have a recorded correction.

Visits

9

2025–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments

Deficiencies

40

Standards cited by HHSC inspectors

Corrected

40

Of 40 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date

Investigations

1

Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.

1. Jul 232026

   Inspection

   1 deficiency

   • 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh riskCorrected Aug 14, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905186978

2. Jun 252026

   Inspection

   2 deficiencies

   • 746.4313(3)Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Other Conditions SpecifiedMedium riskCorrected Jul 9, 2026
   • 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 6, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905186977

3. May 82026

   Inspection

   9 deficiencies

   • 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh riskCorrected May 8, 2026
   • 746.5101(a)Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsHigh riskCorrected Jul 13, 2026
   • 746.4313(3)Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Other Conditions SpecifiedMedium riskCorrected May 26, 2026
   • 746.2911Adequate Lighting During NaptimeMedium-high riskCorrected May 8, 2026
   • 746.4307Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits RequiredMedium riskCorrected May 26, 2026
   • 746.1205(a)(2)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forHigh riskCorrected May 8, 2026
   • 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected May 26, 2026
   • 746.1203(3)(D)Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesMedium-high riskCorrected May 8, 2026
   • 746.3701Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium-high riskCorrected May 26, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905186976

4. Apr 142026

   Inspection

   5 deficiencies

   • 746.4601(5)Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely AnchoredHigh riskCorrected Apr 24, 2026
   • 746.4313(3)Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Other Conditions SpecifiedMedium riskCorrected Apr 28, 2026
   • 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected May 1, 2026
   • 746.4307Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits RequiredMedium riskCorrected May 1, 2026
   • 746.1203(3)(A)Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from childrenMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 14, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905186975

5. Mar 252026

   Inspection

   4 deficiencies

   • 746.3701(3)Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters SafeguardedMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 25, 2026
   • 746.909Access to Personnel RecordsMedium riskCorrected Mar 25, 2026
   • 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 10, 2026
   • 746.2409(a)(2)Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 25, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905186974

6. Mar 232026

   Investigation

   1 deficiency

   • 746.4601(5)Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely AnchoredHigh riskCorrected Apr 3, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905249073

7. Jan 222026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905186973

8. Oct 142025

   Inspection

   3 deficiencies

   • 746.501(a)(20)Written Operational Policies - Parent RightsMedium riskCorrected Oct 21, 2025
   • 746.501(a)(25)Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding ProvisionsLow riskCorrected Oct 21, 2025
   • 746.4311Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of planMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 21, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905186972

9. Sep 232025

   Inspection

   15 deficiencies

   • 746.4307Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits RequiredMedium riskCorrected Oct 20, 2025
   • 746.501(a)(20)Written Operational Policies - Parent RightsMedium riskCorrected Oct 7, 2025
   • 746.605(13)Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age ChildMedium riskCorrected Sep 30, 2025
   • 746.501(a)(18)Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityMedium riskCorrected Oct 7, 2025
   • 746.605(6)Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 30, 2025
   • 746.4313(2)Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for SupervisionMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 10, 2025
   • 746.501(a)(30)Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive servicesMedium riskCorrected Oct 7, 2025
   • 746.4311Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of planMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 13, 2025
   • 746.4313(1)Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Notify Parents of LocationMedium riskCorrected Oct 10, 2025
   • 746.501(a)(26)Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and NeglectMedium riskCorrected Oct 7, 2025
   • 746.501(a)(14)Written Operational Policies - TransportationMedium riskCorrected Oct 7, 2025
   • 746.5619Plan to Handle Transportation EmergenciesMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 3, 2025
   • 746.605(11)Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationHigh riskCorrected Sep 30, 2025
   • 746.501(a)(25)Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding ProvisionsLow riskCorrected Oct 7, 2025
   • 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Oct 10, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905186971

Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment, Cited in Five Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.3407 in September 2025, March 2026, April 2026, May 2026 and June 2026. The agency describes it this way: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   252526262626262626746.3407 across all 9 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required, Cited in Three Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.4307 in September 2025, April 2026 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   252526262626262626746.4307 across all 9 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Citation 746.4313(3), Cited in Three Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.4313(3) in April 2026, May 2026 and June 2026. The agency describes it this way: Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Other Conditions Specified. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   252526262626262626746.4313(3) across all 9 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Citation 746.4311, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.4311 in September 2025 and October 2025. The agency describes it this way: Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   252526262626262626746.4311 across all 9 visits, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Citation 746.4601(5), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.4601(5) in March 2026 and April 2026. The agency describes it this way: Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   252526262626262626746.4601(5) across all 9 visits, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.501(a)(20) in September 2025 and October 2025. The agency describes it this way: Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   252526262626262626746.501(a)(20) across all 9 visits, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.501(a)(25) in September 2025 and October 2025. The agency describes it this way: Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions. None rose above low risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   252526262626262626746.501(a)(25) across all 9 visits, oldest to newest
8. 8

   Citation 746.5101(a), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.5101(a) in May 2026 and July 2026. The agency describes it this way: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   252526262626262626746.5101(a) across all 9 visits, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   What changed after 746.3407 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: cited in five visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

2. 02

   What changed after 746.4307 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium risk.

3. 03

   What changed after 746.4313(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.4313(3): cited in three visits, most seriously at medium risk.

4. 04

   What changed after 746.4311 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.4311: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

5. 05

   What changed after 746.4601(5) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.4601(5): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

6. 06

   What changed after 746.501(a)(20) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

7. 07

   What changed after 746.501(a)(25) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions: cited in two visits, none above low risk.

8. 08

   What changed after 746.5101(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.5101(a): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

9. 09

   What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?

   Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.

10. 10

    Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?

    HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.

Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.

• Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1823048

  Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905186971

  Visit Sep 23, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905186972

  Visit Oct 14, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905186973

  Visit Jan 22, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905249073

  Visit Mar 23, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905186974

  Visit Mar 25, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905186975

  Visit Apr 14, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905186976

  Visit May 8, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905186977

  Visit Jun 25, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905186978

  Visit Jul 23, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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