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About Joy Of Learning Center Child Development Center
Joy of Learning Child Development Center
Established in 1999, Joy of Learning Center is a licensed childcare facility located within St. Stephen's Baptist Church. The program offers a structured, play-based environment designed to support the social and emotional development of children from infancy through age 14. Director Jacquelyn Holmes Bell leads a team that focuses on a home-like atmosphere and long-term relationships with families. Children benefit from a full-time schedule that includes on-site meals and snacks, catering to the needs of busy local families. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on activities tailored to student interests, fostering spatial and vocabulary skills within a community-focused setting. The center serves a small capacity of 39 children, ensuring a more personalized environment than larger commercial providers.
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
My child went there from 6 weeks old all the way until she was going off to kindergarten. The tears I cried when I left for the last time….. 😢 I absolutely adore this daycare with everything in me. And as she enters her senior year of high school, we often come and visit/talk to Mrs. Jackie (the owner). This was very family oriented and are still family. This is not your typical daycare. We lived too far for my son to go to the daycare, but have since moved closer and he will be going there shortly! I’m so excited to come back after 10 years!
Unbelievable! The church representative passed my call onto an employee of the daycare. This employee is a seasoned staff member but very unhelpful. The employee said the owner is rarely there and to call back later. What? When? Don't you have an email or some paperwork i can look at to decide if your daycare is right for my family? It seems like if they don't know you, they don't want to know you. How are you affiliated with a church? Where is your kindness and support to those who seek it?
My 3 year old has been attending for a few months, it was also her first daycare/preschool setting. She loves it and I am so happy I found them! Love the staff! Everyone is sweet and they care about your children.
Wonderful after school program, Miss. Jackie and her staff are very caring and are parents of summit elementary students too. It's the same price as extend a care.
The ladies at joy of learning have been great with my first born. My newborn just started there. Can't recommend the place enough.
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Safety Record
No major safety incidents, closures, or legal issues were found in news reports or state records for this facility. It is a state-licensed center (Operation #544457) with a capacity of 39 children. The facility received a score of 96 on its most recent routine food establishment inspection conducted by the City of Austin on March 14, 2025.
Parent Reputation
The center maintains a minimal online presence, and no parent reviews or ratings were found on Google, Yelp, Facebook, or specialized childcare platforms like CareLuLu and Tootris. Its location within St. Stephen's Baptist Church suggests it may serve a small, local community, but overall parent sentiment cannot be verified due to the lack of public feedback.
Staff Insights
No employee reviews or feedback regarding staff turnover, management, or workplace culture were found on Glassdoor, Indeed, or other employment platforms.
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