The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez
Home daycare in Del Valle, TX. Del Valle, TX 78617. The address is a private home and is shared by the provider.
About the program
The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez is a licensed home daycare in Del Valle, Texas, on the state register since 2019. It is licensed for 12 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
The program follows a play-based approach and states NAEYC accreditation.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,225 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Texas rates every standard from Low to High by the harm a breach could cause, and records the date each violation was corrected. The narrative is the inspector's own.
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
There were 7 files out of the 12 viewed that did not have updated immunization records available for review.
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
There were 3 children files out of the 12 viewed that did not have admission forms available for review.
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
There were 7 children files out of the 12 viewed that did not have health statements, from their health care physician, available for review.
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There had not been a fire drill completed since May 2025.
747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not have any monthly fire drills documented since 2019.
Show all 17 violations on file
747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
The operation did not have any lock-down drills documented since 2019.
747.5337(a)(3) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date and Staff Name conducting Testing and Installation
The operation had no documentation of monthly carbon monoxide tests being done.
747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The operation was not conducting monthly fire extinguisher inspections.
747.5005(2) - Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
The operation did not have any severe weather drills documented since 2019.
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
One assistant caregiver has been employed for over 90 days and she does not have training in pediatric CPR and First Aid.
747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguisher has not been serviced in 4 years.
747.1327(d) - Documentation of Training Requirements-Signed and Dated Statement of Orientation
One caregiver and the provider's husband were missing documentation of completing orientation to the child care home.
747.601(c) - Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
One of the children did not have a file that was available for licensing to review.
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The provider did not have the additional training content.
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Out of six children's records reviewed, one record was missing immunization records.
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The CPSC form was not certified for the current year.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present without background check results completed. This was corrected at inspection, as the caregiver left the operation.
What parents say
You can call us helicopter parents but Mrs. Leesa and her staff made us feel so comfortable and secure with both of our children. My husband and I stressed over finding a daycare but now we look forward to dropping off our kiddos because they love this place so much! Mrs. Leesa is so sweet and friendly, she made sure all of our concerns were addressed in a timely manner. Before, our 2 year old would not go to sleep…
Jennifer Richardson · 5/5 on Google · a year agoThe Joyful Child is as my kids say, the best school in the world. It has been their happy place for the past few years and we are so lucky to have been a part of the community that Leesa has built. In addition to Leesa, everyone else there is absolutely incredible too. Ms. K and Ms. Lesly are so kind and you can tell that they genuinely love the kids. The philosophy there is so perfect for development as well. …
Kate Murphy · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoOne of the greatest gifts I ever gave to myself and to my son was enrollment in The Joyful Child’s daycare program. My friend Kelly recommended Ms. Leesa and her crew when I was newly pregnant. I could not have asked for a better support system after giving birth to a pandemic baby! Great with challenging behavior… they are creative, intuitive, and knowledgeable. Thank you Leesa, Kelcey, and Lesley for everything!
Jillian Barriere · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoI cannot say enough wonderful things about The Joyful Child daycare! It truly deserves 5 stars and more! Both of my sons have had the privilege of attending, and it has been a true blessing for our family. We love the commitment to outdoor play, creative fun, and new experiences (OMG gymnastics?!) that allow kids to run, ride bikes/scooters/cars, splash, and move their bodies around while learning, growing, and…
Katye Howell · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoQuestions about The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez
Is The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez licensed?
Yes. The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez holds an active Licensed Child-Care Home licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 1671356), with a licensed capacity of 12 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez had any inspection violations?
Texas records 9 violations for The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez in the last three years, across 6 inspections on file. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez take?
The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6:30 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez cost?
The Joyful Child/Leesa Rodriguez does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.