Joanns Day Care and Camp
Joanns Day Care and Camp is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 223 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1994. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 19 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 19). None of them came in the last 12 months. 26% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #464 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 22% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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During the inspection it was found that the operation was in need of new air filters and cleaning of them, as their was dust and dirt caked on parts of the vents. It was also found that the carpets were needing to be vacuumed and trash can lids wiped down.
During the inspection it was observed that children were walking around with their bottles and sippy cups. This was corrected at inspection when the children had them taken away and it was explained the reasons this was not allowed.
One transportation van did not have a current serviced fire extinguisher.
In the 3 transportation vans, there were no plan for transportation emergencies.
The transportation vans had garbage, clutter, and dirt built up on the floors of the vans.
On the playground there is a broken gate which results in an open space.
There was Lysol wipes in the classroom accessible to children. Note: Corrected at inspection.
There was trash underneath the sink of the girls bathroom in gym.
In the pre-k2 roomm the ceiling had water buildup.
There was a electrical outlet that was not secured to the wall properly and ot covered with outlet protecting.
Two staff members did not have an active background checks.
There was evidence to support that this standard is deficient. The caregiver stated she did not check to see if the child needed to be changed prior to dinner transition.
There is a sign saying "STOP parents not allowed at a certain point. Note: The sign was removed during the visit.
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 6/16/2021.
On the playground there is Monkey bars and a slide without the proper loose fill.
4 out of 8 caregivers are missing the additional training requirements.
Director has 21 hours of annual training for 21-22 school year.
During the inspection a 10 month old was observed in the crib with a pacifier clip. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver removed the clip.
In the infant classroom 3 bottles were not labeled with the child's first and last name. This was corrected when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
About this center
Common questions
Does Joanns Day Care and Camp take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Joanns Day Care and Camp’s hours?
6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Joanns Day Care and Camp accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Joanns Day Care and Camp cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Joanns Day Care and Camp for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Joanns Day Care and Camp had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 7, 2022: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Joanns Day Care and Camp compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #464 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 22% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Joanns Day Care and Camp last inspected?
Aug 26, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 502062 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.