Joris Friends Academy
Joris Friends Academy is a licensed child care center in Plano, TX, licensed for up to 69 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2026. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 3 times. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 8). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #101 of 103 centers in Plano and better than 2% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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The operation had water guns in the kinder class that were remoed during the inspection.
Building and grounds were not in good repair.
The operation did not have their fire inspection completed at the time of inspection but called and had it scheduled for 6/19/2026.
The use zone in the front of the slide was not size feet.
The operation does not have a director.
The operation did not have lesson plans or a set curriculum to review.
The operational policies for the operation left out key information, such as medication information, allergies, injury and illness, release of children, discipline, and guidance.
There were several hazards on the playground including broken play equipment, unkept tall grass, and damaged fencing.
About this center
Common questions
Does Joris Friends Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Joris Friends Academy’s hours?
7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Joris Friends Academy accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Joris Friends Academy cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Joris Friends Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Plano, is $51.00 a day for infants, $48.80 a day for toddlers and $47.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Joris Friends Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 16, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Joris Friends Academy compare with other daycares in Plano?
It is tied for #101 of 103 centers in Plano by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 2% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Joris Friends Academy last inspected?
Jul 15, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1835160 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.