Joris Friends Academy

3929 ALMA DR, Plano, TX 75023 · Collin County

8cited violations

2serious

3inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 69
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Saif Ataya
Phone: (415) 748-1560
Regulated since: Jul 29, 2026
HHSC IDs: Operation 1530689 · number 1835160
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 1
Illness & medication 1
Supervision & ratios 4
Safety & premises 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	8	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication Serious
  The operational policies for the operation left out key information, such as medication information, allergies, injury and illness, release of children, discipline, and guidance.
  
  HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have a director.
  
  HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-26. Correction verified 2026-06-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have lesson plans or a set curriculum to review.
  
  HHSC 746.2201 — Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-26.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Building and grounds were not in good repair.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-06-26.
- Safety & premises
  There were several hazards on the playground including broken play equipment, unkept tall grass, and damaged fencing.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-06-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation had water guns in the kinder class that were remoed during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3709 — No Exploding/Shooting Toys or Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-16.
- Safety & premises
  The use zone in the front of the slide was not size feet.
  
  HHSC 746.4805(c) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Greater than Six Feet Exit of Slide
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-06-26.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation did not have their fire inspection completed at the time of inspection but called and had it scheduled for 6/19/2026.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-26.
HHSC inspection history

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Joris Friends Academy, 3929 ALMA DR, Plano, TX 75023-6751 (operation ID 1530689, operation number 1835160), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
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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.