Joyful Journeys Montessori

12702 SHERBOURNE ST, Austin, TX 78729 · Williamson County

10cited violations

0serious

16inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 37
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Desirre Petrolino
Phone: (737) 247-8001
Regulated since: Oct 3, 2024
HHSC IDs: Operation 1477153 · number 1796155
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Safety & premises 6
Staff background & training 2
Records & paperwork 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	4	0	Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2)
2024	6	0	Safety & premises (6)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Three staff have CPR that was taken online.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-03. Correction verified 2025-10-31.
- Records & paperwork
  Four children do not have complete admission forms.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-06. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Three staff have CPR that was taken online.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-03. Correction verified 2025-10-31.
- Records & paperwork
  Four children do not have complete admission forms.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-06. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Observed the weed barrier sticking out on the playground which can cause a tripping hazard. I spoke to the director about getting more loose fill or removing the barrier so that it is no longer a tripping hazard.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-16. Correction verified 2024-05-03.
- Safety & premises
  There is a climbing dome on the playground that does not have a 6 foot use zone around all sides. There is a fence on one side and a tree on another side that the children can fall into. I spoke to the director about this.
  
  HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-10. Correction verified 2024-05-03.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan was missing the following; name and address of an alternate relation site.
  
  HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-10. Correction verified 2024-05-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Observed the weed barrier sticking out on the playground which can cause a tripping hazard. I spoke to the director about getting more loose fill or removing the barrier so that it is no longer a tripping hazard.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-16. Correction verified 2024-05-03.
- Safety & premises
  There is a climbing dome on the playground that does not have a 6 foot use zone around all sides. There is a fence on one side and a tree on another side that the children can fall into. I spoke to the director about this.
  
  HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-10. Correction verified 2024-05-03.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan was missing the following; name and address of an alternate relation site.
  
  HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-10. Correction verified 2024-05-03.
HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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Letter text

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 Joyful Journeys Montessori, 12702 SHERBOURNE ST, Austin, TX 78729-4541 (operation ID 1477153, operation number 1796155), 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]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

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.