Joy of Learning Center Child Development Center
Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78727 · Texas operation #544457
Record summary
1 high-risk · 5 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (5 citations in all, from 4 inspections); last inspection Oct 1, 2026.
1 of 5 citations was corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 12300 Amherst Dr, Austin, TX 78727
- Phone
- (512) 832-8882
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 39 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Dec 10, 1999
- Director
- JACQUELYN HOLMES BELL
- Programs
- Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Oct 1, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 20, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 30, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 11, 2024: Inspection
5 citations.
High risk Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for.
State rule 746.1205(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for"
Inspector's note: Caregivers were not aware of how many children they had in care. Three caregivers had to count the children in order to report how many they were responsible for.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover promotion of physical activity.
State rule 746.501(a)(18)(F) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather"
Inspector's note: A policy to determine extreme weather was not available for review
Corrected Dec 25, 2024, verified by the state Dec 23, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The operation's written policies must support inclusive services.
State rule 746.501(a)(30) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services"
Inspector's note: A policy for procedures for inclusive services was not available for review.
Corrected Dec 25, 2024, verified by the state Dec 23, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Coordination of Implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plan
State rule 746.5204 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Coordination of Implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plan"
Inspector's note: An emergency preparedness plan was not available for review.
Corrected Dec 25, 2024, verified by the state Dec 23, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child's file must hold the required admission information.
State rule 746.603(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Admission Information"
Inspector's note: Not all required information was included in the children's admission information
Corrected Dec 25, 2024, verified by the state Dec 23, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 1 citation. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Joy of Learning Center Child Development Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #544457.
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