# Spirit of Joy Christian Childcare Center Spirit of Joy Christian Childcare Center is a licensed child care program (child care center) in San Benito, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 71 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 1155 W Stenger St, San Benito, TX 78586 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 71 - License/permit: 825230 - Operator: not published - Phone: (956) 399-3563 - Hours: 07:15 AM-05:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=220829 ## Inspection record 10 findings across 20 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-12-08 to 2026-04-15); 8 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-04-15 — Staff qualifications & clearances, High risk, Correction verified 2026-05-26: Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control: Based on the information gathered, a child sustained a dislocated elbow when grabbed by a staff member. (§746.1201(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1201-1)) - 2026-04-15 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-05-26: Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date: 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. (§746.3805(b)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3805-b-1)) - 2025-06-26 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-07-15: Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly: Based on the information obtained during investigation, classroom # 5 was not properly ventilated. (§746.3407(10); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407-10)) - 2024-05-20 — Safety hazards, High risk, Correction verified 2024-06-03: Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions: Electronic Child Safety Alarm system is not being maintained. (§746.5625(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5625-b)) - 2023-10-27 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-11-09: Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation: Two employees files lack information in regards to receiving Orientation. (§746.1301(a)(1)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1301-a-1-a)) - 2023-10-27 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-11-09: Nutrition and Food Service - Water served safe and sanitary: Observed that water was not served to children during breakfast. (§746.3301(f)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3301-f-2)) - 2023-10-27 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-11-09: Required Personnel Records: A caregivers file who was counted in child/caregiver ratios lacks proof of education andr Employment Affidavit. (§746.901; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-901)) - 2023-10-27 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-11-09: Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.: Two caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratios did not have proof of First aid and CPR traning. (§746.1315(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1315-a)) - 2023-09-08 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-10-27: Written Operational Policies - Medication: Based on the information gathered, facility needs to execute Written Operational Policies in regards to medication. (§746.501(a)(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-501-a-4)) - 2023-09-08 — Health records & medication, High risk, Correction verified 2023-10-27: Administering Medication - According to Label Directions: Based on the information gathered, a staff member did not administer the correct medication dosage to a child while in care. (§746.3805(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3805-a-1)) ## Nearby programs - [Sunshine Turtle Daycare LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1482446) — 1.02 km, capacity 36 - [Play and Learn Day Care Center #2](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-231711) — 1.27 km, capacity 134 - [Little Aa's Play School LLC](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1373460) — 1.31 km, capacity 127 - [ABC Academy Preschool and Daycare Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1323038) — 1.45 km, capacity 36 - [Fsa Learning Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1155823) — 1.5 km, capacity 23 - [Tender Years Playschool](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-297447) — 1.51 km, capacity 110 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 220829 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=220829 - us_census_geocoder record 1155 W STENGER ST|SAN BENITO|TX|78586 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 825230 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=825230 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-pxwg_xicu.8v7z (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=825230 - tx_tda_cacfp_centers record 02259-1296 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/py3b-tqc9.json?cesiteid=02259-1296 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-220829 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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