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Licensed Center · Texas

Spirit Of Joy Christian Childcare Center

1155 W Stenger St, San Benito

Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · Map

2 deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
71
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
07:15 AM-05:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Feb 14, 2003
Phone
9563993563

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

3High risk
5Medium-high risk
2Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
0Low risk
14Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Apr 15, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered, a child sustained a dislocated elbow when grabbed by a staff member. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-05-08.
  • Critical Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-08.
Dec 23, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 22, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 15, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 27, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 26, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
    Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained during investigation, classroom # 5 was not properly ventilated. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-07-14.
Dec 31, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 11, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 8, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 3, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 20, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
    Inspector's note: Electronic Child Safety Alarm system is not being maintained. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-07.
Nov 9, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 27, 2023 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records
    Inspector's note: A caregivers file who was counted in child/caregiver ratios lacks proof of education andr Employment Affidavit. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-11-01.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
    Inspector's note: Two employees files lack information in regards to receiving Orientation. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-01.
  • Critical Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
    Inspector's note: Observed that water was not served to children during breakfast. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-30.
  • Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
    Inspector's note: Two caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratios did not have proof of First aid and CPR traning. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-03.
Sep 13, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 8, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Medication
    Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered, facility needs to execute Written Operational Policies in regards to medication. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-13.
  • Critical Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
    Inspector's note: Based on the information gathered, a staff member did not administer the correct medication dosage to a child while in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-13.
Sep 7, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.