Joyful Days Academy
14449 BAMMEL NORTH HOUSTON RD, Houston, TX 77014 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 72
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Teaundra Hendon
- Phone
- (281) 444-3297
- Regulated since
- Oct 28, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1515066 · number 1823048
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (10), Staff background & training (1), Other (3) |
| 2025 | 18 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (8), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (6), Other (2) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The center does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/16/25.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-14. Correction verified 2026-08-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
No active ant beds were observed, but the grass was not maintained and tall enough to be hazardous towards children playing outside.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-06. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The current safety plan does not apply to the operation's ability to maintain the plan. A new playground safety plan has not been created to account for number of staff to help with transitioning and maintenance of the play area.
HHSC 746.4313(3) — Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Other Conditions Specified
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-09. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Safety & premises
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May 8, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was allowed access to children prior to the operation receiving an eligibility notification from the Centralized Background Check Unit.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-15.
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Other
A caregiver was observed using her cell phone for personal use while responsible for supervising children during nap time.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Other Serious
The caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for,
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Supervision & ratios
There was not enough lighting in the nap room to provide adequate supervision of the children.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Safety & premises
An active ant bed was observed on the playground.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-26. Correction verified 2026-06-25.
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Safety & premises
A storage area in the school age classroom contains hazards such as tables leaning against the wall, stacked chairs and a multitude of other miscellaneous items is accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-26. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Safety & premises
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. While there is a second gate opening at the end of the outdoor play area, children can not safely exit through the gate. On the other side, the exit is blocked by broken palm tree leaves, bushes, trash, and other hazards that make it impossible for a safe exit in case the first exit is unavailable for emergencies.
HHSC 746.4307 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-26. Correction verified 2026-06-15.
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Supervision & ratios
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Additional conditions were implemented for the operation to follow a playground safety and transition plan which has not been maintained. Securing both exit gates, maintenance of the back alley, and number of caregivers to maintain proper supervision have not been practiced and conducted regularly.
HHSC 746.4313(3) — Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Other Conditions Specified
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-26. Correction verified 2026-06-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
The center does not have a current fire inspection. The lat fire inspection was conducted on 4/16/25.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-13. Correction verified 2026-07-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Director responsiblities are not maintained when the director is overseeing caregiver roles and responsibilities which prohibits and limits the ability to conduct an inspection, provide records and documents, assist with administrative and clerical duties. Currently the director is the main caregiver providing care and supervision of the children in care.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(A) — Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-14. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two of the restroom stalls have not been properly repaired. One toilet has a broken ceramic top where the water holds for flushing. One stall, has a huge hole underneath the toilet that has not been repaired.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
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Safety & premises
While there is a second gate opening at the end of the outdoor play area, children can not safely exit through the gate. On the other side, the exit is blocked by broken palm tree leaves, bushes, trash, and other hazards that make it impossible for a safe exit in case the first exit is unavailable for emergencies.
HHSC 746.4307 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
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Supervision & ratios
Additional conditions were implemented for the operation to follow a playground safety and transition plan which has not been maintained. Ensuring broken equimpent is removed daily, securing both exit gates, maintenance of the back alley, and number of caregivers to maintain proper supervision have not been practiced and conducted regulary.
HHSC 746.4313(3) — Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Other Conditions Specified
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-28. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
The outdoor play equipment and structure was not securely anchored down into the ground and not set up properly while having exposed long metal points protruding from the bottom of the equipment.
HHSC 746.4601(5) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-05-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The infant crib did not have a tight fitted sheet. The sheet was loose with ripples and could easily be pinched up. It was oberved that the sheet did not fit the mattress properly. This was corrected when a tighter sheet was placed on the mattress.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two of the restroom stalls have not been properly repaired. One toilet has a broken ceramic top where the water holds for flushing. One stall, has a huge hole underneath the toilet that has not been repaired. Outside, the second exit and pathway back into the buidling has not been maintained properly as potential hazards and tree debris is scattered behind the exit.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-10. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Other
During naptime, a floor fan was observed to be on and working with no safegaurd or barrier around it. This was corrected when the director removed the fan unit from the area of care.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-25.
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Supervision & ratios
Personnel records were not immediately accessble for review when the director was supervising during naptime and the only staff member in the building, This was corrected when the owner had arrived at thhe operation and relieved the director from supervising to allow the director to obtain files for review by licensing.
HHSC 746.909 — Access to Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-25. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 23, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Based on observations made, the outdoor play equipment and structure was not securely anchored down into the ground and was turned over on its side with a long metal point protruding from the bottom of the equipment.
HHSC 746.4601(5) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-03. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A safety plan for the playground was implemented but was missing vital criteria for approval.
HHSC 746.4311 — Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-21. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not include parent rights.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-21. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not discuss breastfeeding accommodations for mothers.
HHSC 746.501(a)(25) — Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-10-21. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Other
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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The outdoor play area has a metal play train and tube that is missing parts and not kept in good repair. The transportation van also was not properly cleaned out and had garabge and debris on the floors of the van.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Safety & premises
While there is a second gate opening at the end of the outdoor play area, children can not safely exit through the gate. On the other side, the exit is blocked by trees, bushes, trash, an empty gas container, and other hazards that make it impossible for a safe exit in case the first exit is unavailable for emergencies.
HHSC 746.4307 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-20. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Safety & premises
It was found that the route to the outdoor play area had additional hazards such as it being located right next to a bar/lounge. It was observed to have men coming in and out of the lounge with paraphernalia and smoking outside the lounge area. The outdoor play area is also located next to the shopping strip dumpster where it was observed that garabage and other hazards can easily make their way onto the play area.
HHSC 746.4311 — Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Safety & premises
There is no written notification to parents regarding the location of the outdoor play area.
HHSC 746.4313(1) — Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Notify Parents of Location
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The outdoor play area is located at the end of the shopping strip. There was no written plan for maintaining proper supervision upon transporting children to and from the outdoor play area.
HHSC 746.4313(2) — Additional Requirements For Outdoor Activity Space Not Connected To Center - Written Plan for Supervision
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no transportation policy stated in the operational policies. The operation does offer transportation.
HHSC 746.501(a)(14) — Written Operational Policies - Transportation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not include all the required information for the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not include parent rights.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not discuss breastfeeding accommodations for mothers.
HHSC 746.501(a)(25) — Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Discipline & child guidance
The operational policies did not include all the abuse and neglect required information needed.
HHSC 746.501(a)(26) — Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not include inclusion service information for children with special needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-07. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Safety & premises
There was no plan to handle transportation emergencies.
HHSC 746.5619 — Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-03. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two children did not have emergency medical authorization from a parent.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Other
3 school aged children did not have the required school information on file.
HHSC 746.605(13) — Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Safety & premises
One child did not have an emergency contact listed in their file.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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