Joyful Little Ones LLC
Licensed child-care home in Mesquite, TX 75149 · Texas operation #1820672
Record summary
1 high-risk · 10 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (10 citations in all, from 7 inspections); last inspection Sep 16, 2026.
0 of 10 citations were 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
- 1313 Tulip Trl, Mesquite, TX 75149
- Phone
- (214) 621-9728
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Permit
- Full Permit since Oct 6, 2026
- Director
- Maria Lucero
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care
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
Sep 16, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Training Requirements for Caregivers - Orientation
State rule 747.1303(1)(A) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Training Requirements for Caregivers - Orientation"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, orientation documentation for the new staff member is not available for review.
Corrected Sep 23, 2026, verified by the state Sep 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).
State rule 747.901 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Personnel Records"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, personnel records are not available for review for a new staff member.
Corrected Sep 23, 2026, verified by the state Sep 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 26, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.
State rule 747.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, one child's record does not have a completed emergecy medical treatment authourization available for review.
Corrected May 29, 2026, verified by the state Jun 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child's file must hold the enrollment agreement.
State rule 747.603(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, enrollment documents are not avaiable for review for one child enrolled.
Corrected May 29, 2026, verified by the state Jun 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.
State rule 747.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Health Statement"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, one child's record does not have a completed health statement available for review.
Corrected May 29, 2026, verified by the state Jun 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Apr 14, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 19, 2026: Inspection
4 citations.
Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.
State rule 747.5005(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, fire drills have not been conducted or documented.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state Apr 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk A severe-weather sheltering drill must be held four times a calendar year.
State rule 747.5005(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, sheltering drills have not been conducted or documented.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state Apr 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk A lock-down drill must be held four times a calendar year.
State rule 747.5005(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, lockdown drills have not been conducted or documented.
Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state Apr 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Planned Activities - Designed to meet individual needs and developmental levels of children in the group
State rule 747.2101 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Planned Activities - Designed to meet individual needs and developmental levels of children in the group"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, children are watching a television program. There are no planned activities.
Corrected Apr 2, 2026, verified by the state Apr 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 30, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).
State rule 747.605(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, the required admission/enrollment documentation is not available for review.
Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified by the state Jan 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Oct 9, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 12, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
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: Joyful Little Ones LLC on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1820672.
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