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Joyous Montessori Keller
A licensed child care center in Keller, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 1685 KELLER PKWY, Keller, TX 76248
County: Tarrant County
Phone: (817) 431-6661
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 238 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1627924
Permit: Full Permit, issued February 17, 2017
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 5 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 1 citation from these visits (risk level: Medium High 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from July 5, 2022 to August 25, 2026, newest first: 28 visits and 50 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
August 25, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 21, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
August 3, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 21, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 12, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 7, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The changing mat observed in the infant classsroom has rips and holes making the material absorbant and not easy to clean. The director changed the mat to a new one with no holes or rips.
October 30, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 17, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 10, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 21, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 12, 2023 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 20, 2023 · Correction verified: October 30, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An injury that a child received while in care, was not reported to parents accurately.
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 20, 2023 · Correction verified: October 30, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child was injured while in care and the caregivers have no knowledge of how it happened. They did not see the incident.
June 28, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 22, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 26, 2023 · Correction verified: June 28, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observed playground equipment that presents strangulation risk as there are string hanging down from the structure. Photos were taken.
March 22, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 21, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 9, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 10, 2023 · Correction verified: February 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 caregiver does not have current first aid training,
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 10, 2023 · Correction verified: February 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 caregiver does not have current CPR training,
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 9, 2023 · Correction verified: February 21, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The 3 year old classroom was observed out of ratio with 17 children and 1 teacher.
December 14, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
December 7, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 7, 2022 · Correction verified: December 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 caregivers were unaware of how many children they were responsible for. They stated that they had 18 children, when there was 19 children in the classroom.
746.3505(g) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There is soiled pants accessible to other children in the bathroom of the 2 year old classroom. The pants were not sealed in a plastic bag.
November 30, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There is one child with a diagnosed food allergy that does not have medication present. Mom brought the epi pen to the operation to keep.
November 8, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
November 4, 2022 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 4, 2022 · Correction verified: November 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children were observed playing in the restroom unsupervised for 15 minutes. The children could be seen playing with items in the bathroom and sticking their hands down into the toilet multiple times.
October 28, 2022 · Investigation · 4 citations
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 1, 2022 · Correction verified: December 7, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed using excessive force when handling 3 children at naptime.
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 4, 2022 · Correction verified: November 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in a harsh manner as a means of discipline and guidance.
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 1, 2022 · Correction verified: December 7, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed hitting a child in the head with an open hand.
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 1, 2022 · Correction verified: December 7, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not have the skills or abilities needed to care for children in the 2?3-year-old classroom. This resulted in using excessive force during nap time.
October 27, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 11, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
September 28, 2022 · Inspection · 8 citations
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 29, 2022 · Correction verified: September 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 of 10 caregivers did not have current CPR training available for review at the time of the inspection.
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There is a bottle for children's motrin that is stored in the office for a child that is no longer enrolled. The medication was thrown away immediately/
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 29, 2022 · Correction verified: September 30, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 of 10 caregivers did not have current first aid training available for review at the time of the inspection.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2022 · Correction verified: October 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
On the playground, there was animal feces, missing loose fill where water has washed it out, and a considerable amount of stickers in the grassy area of the outdoor space. Meagan used a shovel to remove the animal feces and even out the mulch where it was missing.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2022 · Correction verified: October 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver offered a child's left over lunch when they were done to another child. The food offered was on the plate and had been touched by the child who did not want to finish the food.
746.3319(a)(2) - Meal and Snack Service - Allow Children to Feed Themselves
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The 4-6 year old children were not given utensils for lunch and they were eating with their hands. Meagan gave all of the children utensils when she entered the classroom at the end of the meal.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 30, 2022 · Correction verified: October 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was no fire drill conducted in August.
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 28, 2022 · Correction verified: October 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was unsure of the children's ages that she was responsible for. The list of birthdays was not complete so she was not able to confirm the ages without doubt.
July 18, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 18, 2022 · Correction verified: July 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The sanitation inspection was due February of 2022.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 21, 2022 · Correction verified: July 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
4 of the 4 children's records that I reviewed was missing an address for the emergency contact.
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 21, 2022 · Correction verified: July 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 of 4 children's files I reviewed was missing a special needs statement.
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 21, 2022 · Correction verified: July 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child that is allergic to eggs does not have an emergency allergy plan at the operation.
July 8, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 11, 2022 · Correction verified: July 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Licensing was notified 3-5 days after the operation was notified about 5 different COVID cases.
July 5, 2022 · Inspection · 22 citations
746.3803(c) - Medication Authorization - Parent May Not Authorize in Excess of Label Directions or Child's Health-Care Professional Directions
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 5, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A parent instructed the operation to administer 6mL of a medication, but the instructions state "do not use unless instructed by a doctor" for the age of the child.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 19, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Although the center is practicing the emergency drills, they are not exiting the building in the required time. January, March, April, and June is documented with an exit time of 4 minutes and more.
746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 5, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Hand sanitizer was observed within reach of children when not in use in the two older classrooms.
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 5, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was 4 infants that were observed sitting in an infant feeding activity table for approximately 45 minutes.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 5, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was a child who did not wash her hands after using the restroom.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 5, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director is not ensuring the employees are operating in compliance of the minimum standards.
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 5, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was medication brought by the parent but did not fill out authorization for administering medication.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 5, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The sanitation inspection was due February of 2022.
746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 5, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observed diaper cream that specified 'keep out of reach of children' on a low shelf that children has access to.
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 5, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Medication at the operation did not have the date the medication was brought to the operation or the full name of the child labeled on the packaging.
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 5, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregivers have access to a tracking system, however there was no unique identifier for who signed the children in and there way only 8 of 16 present children signed in.
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 5, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant was observed sleeping in a restctive equipment.
746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 8, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was no activity plan that specified the daily activities for the current date. The June activity plan was the same for all ages and is not specific to the age groups.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 of 10 childrens records reviewed is missing a health care statement.
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 8, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 of the 10 childrens records I reviewed was missing a special needs statement.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 8, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
4 of the 10 childrens records that I reviewed was missing an address for the emergency contact.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 8, 2022 · Correction verified: July 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 of the 10 childrens files that I reviewed indicated a diagnosed food allergy but was missing an emergency allergy plan.
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During naptime, I observed 7 children with blankets on their head.
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 5, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There is medication present for a child that has recently disenrolled.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 5, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
When I arrived, I observed 13 children (SAG: 2yrs) with one caregiver in one todder classroom and 16 children (SAG: 3 yrs) with one caregiver in another toddler classroom.
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 5, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant caregiver mentioned that they are not taking the infants outside on a daily basis.
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 5, 2022 · Correction verified: July 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not know the ages of the children she was responsible for nor did she have access to their birth dates.
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All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.