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Childcare center · San Benito, TX
Spirit of Joy Christian Childcare Center
A licensed child care center in San Benito, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 1155 W STENGER ST, San Benito, TX 78586
County: Cameron County
Phone: (956) 399-3563
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 71 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 825230
Permit: Full Permit, issued February 14, 2003
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 8 inspections
- 3 investigations
- 4 citations from these visits (risk level: High 2, Medium High 2)
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 December 8, 2021 to April 15, 2026, newest first: 20 visits and 10 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.
April 15, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 8, 2026 · Correction verified: May 26, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 8, 2026 · Correction verified: May 26, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information gathered, a child sustained a dislocated elbow when grabbed by a staff member.
December 23, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 22, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 15, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 27, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 26, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 14, 2025 · Correction verified: July 15, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during investigation, classroom # 5 was not properly ventilated.
December 31, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 11, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 8, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
June 3, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 20, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 7, 2024 · Correction verified: June 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
November 9, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 27, 2023 · Inspection · 4 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: November 3, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratios did not have proof of First aid and CPR traning.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.3301(f)(2) - Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 30, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed that water was not served to children during breakfast.
746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 1, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two employees files lack information in regards to receiving Orientation.
September 13, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 8, 2023 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2023 · Correction verified: October 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information gathered, a staff member did not administer the correct medication dosage to a child while in care.
746.501(a)(4) - Written Operational Policies - Medication
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2023 · Correction verified: October 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
September 7, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
November 10, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 27, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
July 25, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
December 8, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
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.