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Joanns Day Care and Camp

12510 Unison Rd, Houston, TX 77044 · Harris County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

Joanns Day Care and Camp is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 223 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1994. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 19 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 19). None of them came in the last 12 months. 26% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #464 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 22% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 22%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #464 of 882 centers in Houston
4High risk
12Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
19 citations from 16 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 26, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 6, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 12, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 29, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 18, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 5, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety9
Food & feeding2
Staff ratios2
Training & qualifications2
Sleep safety1
Transportation1
Health & medication1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMar 28, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
During the inspection it was found that the operation was in need of new air filters and cleaning of them, as their was dust and dirt caked on parts of the vents. It was also found that the carpets were needing to be vacuumed and trash can lids wiped down.
Correction verified Mar 31, 2025
Medium HighMar 28, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
During the inspection it was observed that children were walking around with their bottles and sippy cups. This was corrected at inspection when the children had them taken away and it was explained the reasons this was not allowed.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 3, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
One transportation van did not have a current serviced fire extinguisher.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2024
Medium HighSep 3, 2024InspectionTransportation
Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies §746.5619
In the 3 transportation vans, there were no plan for transportation emergencies.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2024
Medium HighSep 3, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
The transportation vans had garbage, clutter, and dirt built up on the floors of the vans.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2024
Medium HighDec 15, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
On the playground there is a broken gate which results in an open space.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2022
HighNov 7, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
There was Lysol wipes in the classroom accessible to children. Note: Corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
There was trash underneath the sink of the girls bathroom in gym.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2022
Medium HighNov 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
In the pre-k2 roomm the ceiling had water buildup.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2022
Medium HighNov 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
There was a electrical outlet that was not secured to the wall properly and ot covered with outlet protecting.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2022
HighNov 7, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Two staff members did not have an active background checks.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 1, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt §746.3501(1)
There was evidence to support that this standard is deficient. The caregiver stated she did not check to see if the child needed to be changed prior to dinner transition.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2022
MediumSep 7, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Operation Open to Parents At All Times §746.201(7)
There is a sign saying "STOP parents not allowed at a certain point. Note: The sign was removed during the visit.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 6/16/2021.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2022
Medium HighSep 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
On the playground there is Monkey bars and a slide without the proper loose fill.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2022
MediumSep 7, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
4 out of 8 caregivers are missing the additional training requirements.
Correction verified Sep 7, 2022
MediumSep 7, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
Director has 21 hours of annual training for 21-22 school year.
Correction verified Sep 7, 2022
HighDec 29, 2021InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
During the inspection a 10 month old was observed in the crib with a pacifier clip. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver removed the clip.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2022
Medium HighNov 18, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
In the infant classroom 3 bottles were not labeled with the child's first and last name. This was corrected when the caregiver labeled the bottles.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity223 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 14, 1994
DirectorChristy Carter
Phone2814586100
State operation #502062

Common questions

Does Joanns Day Care and Camp take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Joanns Day Care and Camp’s hours?

6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Joanns Day Care and Camp accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Joanns Day Care and Camp cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Joanns Day Care and Camp for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Joanns Day Care and Camp had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 7, 2022: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Joanns Day Care and Camp compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #464 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 22% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Joanns Day Care and Camp last inspected?

Aug 26, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 502062 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.