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Spirit of Joy Christian Childcare Center

1155 W Stenger St, San Benito, TX 78586 · Cameron County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Spirit of Joy Christian Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in San Benito, TX, licensed for up to 71 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2003. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (2 of 10). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 7 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 17 centers in San Benito and better than 45% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 45%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#12 of 17 centers in San Benito
3High risk
5Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
10 citations from 14 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 23, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 31, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 8, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 8, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 7, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 25, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 8, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication2
Training & qualifications2
Caregiver conduct1
Other standards1
Supervision1
Food & feeding1
Records & paperwork1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighApr 15, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
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 May 26, 2026
HighApr 15, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the information gathered, a child sustained a dislocated elbow when grabbed by a staff member.
Correction verified May 26, 2026
Medium HighJun 26, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly §746.3407(10)
Based on the information obtained during investigation, classroom # 5 was not properly ventilated.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2025
HighMay 20, 2024InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
Electronic Child Safety Alarm system is not being maintained.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2024
Medium HighOct 27, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Two employees files lack information in regards to receiving Orientation.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
Medium HighOct 27, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary §746.3301(f)(2)
Observed that water was not served to children during breakfast.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
MediumOct 27, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
A caregivers file who was counted in child/caregiver ratios lacks proof of education andr Employment Affidavit.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
Medium HighOct 27, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Two caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratios did not have proof of First aid and CPR traning.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
MediumSep 8, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Medication §746.501(a)(4)
Based on the information gathered, facility needs to execute Written Operational Policies in regards to medication.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2023
HighSep 8, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Administering Medication - According to Label Directions §746.3805(a)(1)
Based on the information gathered, a staff member did not administer the correct medication dosage to a child while in care.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity71 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:15 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 14, 2003
DirectorGloria Rocha
Phone9563993563
State operation #825230

Common questions

Does Spirit of Joy Christian Childcare Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Spirit of Joy Christian Childcare Center’s hours?

7:15 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Spirit of Joy Christian Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Spirit of Joy Christian Childcare Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Spirit of Joy Christian Childcare Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Cameron area, which includes San Benito, is $41.00 a day for infants, $39.80 a day for toddlers and $38.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Spirit of Joy Christian Childcare Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 15, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Spirit of Joy Christian Childcare Center compare with other daycares in San Benito?

It is #12 of 17 centers in San Benito by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 45% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Spirit of Joy Christian Childcare Center last inspected?

Dec 23, 2025. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 825230 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.