Spirit Of Joy Christian Childcare Center
1155 W STENGER ST, San Benito, TX 78586 · Cameron County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 71
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:15 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Gloria Rocha
- Phone
- (956) 399-3563
- Regulated since
- Feb 14, 2003
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 220829 · number 825230
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | Other (2) |
| 2023 | 12 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (4), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 15, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the information gathered, a child sustained a dislocated elbow when grabbed by a staff member.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Illness & medication
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.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Other Serious
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Apr 15, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Based on the information gathered, a child sustained a dislocated elbow when grabbed by a staff member.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
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Illness & medication
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.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Dec 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 26, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the information obtained during investigation, classroom # 5 was not properly ventilated.
HHSC 746.3407(10) — Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-07-15.
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Other
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Jun 26, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the information obtained during investigation, classroom # 5 was not properly ventilated.
HHSC 746.3407(10) — Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-07-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Dec 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Electronic Child Safety Alarm system is not being maintained.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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May 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Electronic Child Safety Alarm system is not being maintained.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-03.
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Other Serious
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Nov 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two employees files lack information in regards to receiving Orientation.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-01. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratios did not have proof of First aid and CPR traning.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed that water was not served to children during breakfast.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(2) — Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-30. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Supervision & ratios
A caregivers file who was counted in child/caregiver ratios lacks proof of education andr Employment Affidavit.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-01. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two employees files lack information in regards to receiving Orientation.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-01. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Staff background & training
Two caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratios did not have proof of First aid and CPR traning.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed that water was not served to children during breakfast.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(2) — Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-30. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Supervision & ratios
A caregivers file who was counted in child/caregiver ratios lacks proof of education andr Employment Affidavit.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-01. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 8, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Based on the information gathered, a staff member did not administer the correct medication dosage to a child while in care.
HHSC 746.3805(a)(1) — Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Illness & medication
Based on the information gathered, facility needs to execute Written Operational Policies in regards to medication.
HHSC 746.501(a)(4) — Written Operational Policies - Medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication Serious
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Sep 8, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Based on the information gathered, a staff member did not administer the correct medication dosage to a child while in care.
HHSC 746.3805(a)(1) — Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Illness & medication
Based on the information gathered, facility needs to execute Written Operational Policies in regards to medication.
HHSC 746.501(a)(4) — Written Operational Policies - Medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-13. Correction verified 2023-10-27.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Sep 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 25, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 25, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.