J B Adams School
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77026 · Texas operation #165922
Record summary
4 high-risk · 11 total
4 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (11 citations in all, from 13 inspections and 3 investigations); last inspection Aug 31, 2026.
2 of 11 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
- 4601 Hirsch Rd, Houston, TX 77026
- Phone
- (713) 673-2928
- Website
- jbadamsschool.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 48 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Dec 5, 1985
- Director
- Joyce Adams
- Programs
- School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips, Night 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
Aug 31, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 28, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jul 21, 2026: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
State rule 746.4807(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear"
Inspector's note: The height of the vertical distance from the swing beam to the surfacing measured at 8 feet 2 inches. The use zone should measure at 16 feet 4 inches. The actual use zone measured at 11 feet, short by 5 feet 4 inches.
Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified by the state Jul 24, 2026.
Medium risk Beverages with added sugar are not allowed, unless the food program allows them.
State rule 746.3301(g) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP"
Inspector's note: Sugar added beverage was served to children outside of a birthday or holiday.
Corrected Jul 24, 2026, verified by the state Jul 24, 2026.
Medium-low risk Each employee's personnel record must hold the original training certification card or letter.
State rule 746.1329(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record"
Inspector's note: 2 out of 6 staff missing documentation of training that has been completed but not made available to CCR for evaluation.
Corrected Jul 28, 2026, verified by the state Jul 31, 2026.
May 18, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 31, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 18, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 4, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 5, 2026: Investigation of a report
4 citations.
High risk The director must make employee assignments.
State rule 746.1003(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments"
Inspector's note: The director failed to clearly make employee assignments in her absence with a caregiver left in charge who was capable of enforcing the operation's policies and procedures.
Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Feb 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.
State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"
Inspector's note: Caregiver did not show good judgment when propping an exterior door open which led to a child walking away from the center. Caregiver did not show good judgement when placing a child in a highchair for activity not related to feeding.
Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Feb 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
State rule 746.2403(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children"
Inspector's note: The infant room was used as a passageway by an older child with infants in care.
Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Feb 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
State rule 746.1701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children"
Inspector's note: A caregiver was in charge of a group of 7 children on the playground; ages were two infants of age 16-months old, three children of age 2-years old, and two children of age 3-years old. The group was over ratio by 1 child.
Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified by the state Feb 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 19, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 16, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Dec 12, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: A child was unsupervised for about 5 minutes and walked away from the operation.
Corrected Dec 16, 2025, verified by the state Dec 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 12, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
May 9, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 30, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk Children being transported must be secured in the safety seats or restraints the state requires.
State rule 746.5607(e)(4)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 4 through 7 years of age, outgrown weight or height limit of seat and less than 4 feet, 9 inches in height"
Inspector's note: 3 out of 4 children under 4'9" in height and under 8 years old were not seated in a belt-positioning booster seat, safety vest, or harness according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected May 2, 2025, verified by the state May 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 18, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 15, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands after using the toilet or being diapered.
State rule 746.3417(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering"
Inspector's note: 1 infant, 6 toddlers and 1 PreK children did not wash their hands after toileting. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregivers washed the children's hands.
Corrected while the inspector was there.
Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.
State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"
Inspector's note: 1 out of 5 infants had an outdated infant written feeding instructions form. Note: the caregiver had the parent re-sign and update the form during inspection.
Corrected while the inspector was there.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 4 visits and 10 citations. Older history is on the official record.
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: J B Adams School on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #165922.
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