Kids Joy Academy LLC
1250 N FM 492 STE 5, Palmview, TX 78574 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 28
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Celia Alanis
- Phone
- (956) 598-7330
- Regulated since
- May 10, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1391605 · number 1730742
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Feb 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The menu posted in the kitchen and front lobby did not include the substitutions made. The menu being rotated did not include a current date. The dates on both menus posted were April 2025 and October 2025. Note: This was corrected during the inspection as the substitutions made and current dates were added to the menus.
HHSC 746.3313(1) — Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two plates with milk and cereal that were served to children for breakfast were observed in the afterschool room.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-04. Correction verified 2026-02-25.
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Other
A television observed on top of a children's shelf in the afterschool room was not anchored. Note: This was corrected during the inspection as the television was removed from the room and stored in the office area.
HHSC 746.3701(10) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-04.
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Records & paperwork
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver conducting transportation during inspection did not have current training in Transportation Safety. The training certificate available for review was last completed on February 14, 2024.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-04-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Children in the after-school room and toddler room were served their afternoon snack on a bare table. Note: This was addressed with the caregivers and children were provided napkins to place their snack on.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-03. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Four school-aged children did not wash their hands prior to eating their afternoon snack. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver and children were directed to wash their hands.
HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-03. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed did not include the operation's procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-04-07.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-17.
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Other
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Jun 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The ceiling tiles and vents in the operation were observed clean. There were red ants in the outdoor play area.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-08. Correction verified 2023-06-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A classroom was observed with a large brown water stain on a ceiling tile. A vent in a classroom used by the children was observed with dust and debris.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-25. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
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Safety & premises
There was an electrical cord from a radio hanging over a child during naptime. Note: The radio was removed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-23. Correction verified 2023-06-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was no authorization form for emergency medical transport and treatment for 7 children who are transported from school to the child care operation. Corrected at Inspection: The missing information was placed in the transportation binder.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-23.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-02.
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Other
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Apr 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The list of employee was not current. Corrected: The employee list was updated.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-22.
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Other
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Mar 1, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-01. Correction verified 2022-03-01.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director did not have a current Transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-03. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Safety & premises
There were numerous holes on the wooden fence in the outdoor play area.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-06. Correction verified 2021-12-03.
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Staff background & training
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