Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77072
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Ada Ezeakunne for 25 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 16 routine inspections and 5 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 6 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.1313 (6 times, most recently Feb 16, 2024).
The state lists Ada Ezeakunne as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Weekend Care.
Registered child care homes in Texas care for up to 6 children in the caregiver’s own residence, plus up to 6 more school-age children after school (12 at most). They follow the Minimum Standards in Chapter 747 and get an unannounced state inspection at least once every two years. The state lists Ada Ezeakunne with a capacity of 12.
Of the 25 violations at Ada Ezeakunne, 6 fall under rules Texas weights High and 11 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
| Weight | Violations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| High | 6 | 24% |
| Medium High | 11 | 44% |
| Medium | 8 | 32% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Ada Ezeakunne had 25 violations in five years, more than the median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 1.1 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.
4 rules were cited more than once at Ada Ezeakunne in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 747.1313 Medium High | 6 | In a child-care home, the primary caregiver and every assistant and substitute caregiver must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. The CPR course must follow American Heart Association layperson guidelines and include hands-on practice and testing with a manikin. Official rule text Most recent: Feb 16, 2024 · first: Jul 24, 2023 |
| 747.1309 Medium | 5 | The primary caregiver of a child-care home must complete at least 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children in care, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six hours must be instructor-led, and homes caring for children under 24 months must include one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024 Most recent: Jan 8, 2024 · first: Jul 24, 2023 |
| 747.5005 Medium High | 3 | The child-care home must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the home within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each. Official rule text Most recent: Jul 24, 2023 · first: Jul 24, 2023 |
| 745.8641 High | 2 | An operation on probation must meet every condition of its corrective action plan, correct the deficiencies and reduce risk, and keep following all other standards, rules, and laws. Unless it is a foster family home, it must also post the probation notice near all public entrances. Official rule text Most recent: Nov 21, 2024 · first: May 16, 2024 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 5 | 18 |
| 2024 | 8 | 10 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
21 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Inspection | 1041 | None |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Inspection | 337 | None |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Inspection | 147 | 1 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Inspection | 479 | 1 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Inspection | 73 | None |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Inspection | 162 | None |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Inspection | 132 | None |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Inspection | 263 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Inspection | 134 | None |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Inspection | 235 | None |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Inspection | 69 | None |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Inspection | 216 | None |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2024 | Inspection | 76 | None |
| May 16, 2024 | Inspection | 176 | 1 |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 8, 2024 | Assessment | 2 | 2 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Assessment | 2 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2023 | Inspection | 2 | 2 |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Assessment | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 24, 2023 | Inspection | 1035 | 11 |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Assessment | 1 | 1 |
One rule cited at Ada Ezeakunne changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium · Apr 15, 2025 · Inspection
The operation did not have menus showing all meals and snacks that were prepared and served at the child-care home.
Official text of rule 747.3113
Medium · Mar 28, 2025 · Inspection
A health statement signed by a physician is needed for one child enrolled.
In plain English: For each child who does not attend pre-K or school away from the home, the child-care home must have a health statement within one week of admission. This is usually a written statement from a licensed health-care professional who examined the child in the past year saying the child can take part in the program; the rule also allows a parent's religious affidavit, or a parent's interim statement followed by the professional's statement within 12 months. Official rule text
High · Nov 21, 2024 · Inspection
The probation conditions were evaluated during the inspection and it was determined the operation was not in compliance. The permit holder has not completed eight hours of training.
Plain-English explanation above
High · May 16, 2024 · Inspection
The probation conditions were evaluated during the inspection and it was determined the operation was not in compliance. The primary caregiver has not developed an individual training. The primary caregiver has not created a plan to complete emergency drills and monthly fire safety checks.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Feb 16, 2024 · Assessment
The primary caregivers pediatric cpr training expired 09/2023.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jan 8, 2024 · Assessment
The primary caregivers pediatric cpr training expired 09/2023.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Jan 8, 2024 · Assessment
The primary caregiver needs eleven hours of annual training.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Nov 16, 2023 · Assessment
The primary caregivers pediatric cpr training expired 09/2023.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Nov 16, 2023 · Assessment
The primary caregiver needs thirty hours of annual training.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Oct 10, 2023 · Inspection
The primary caregivers pediatric cpr training expired 09/2023.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Oct 10, 2023 · Inspection
The primary caregiver needs thirty hours of annual training.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Aug 31, 2023 · Assessment
The primary caregivers pediatric first aid training expired 09/2021.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Aug 31, 2023 · Assessment
The primary caregiver needs thirty hours of annual training.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Jul 24, 2023 · Inspection
The operation did not have an evacuation and relocation diagram.
Official text of rule 747.5007
Medium · Jul 24, 2023 · Inspection
The primary caregiver needs thirty hours of annual training.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
High · Jul 24, 2023 · Inspection
There was no smoke detection system in the room designated for childcare use.
In plain English: The child-care home must have a working smoke-detection system, either an electronic alarm and smoke detection system or individual electric or battery-operated smoke detectors in each room children use. Official rule text
Medium High · Jul 24, 2023 · Inspection
There was no documentation showing a sheltering drill for severe weather was conducted.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Jul 24, 2023 · Inspection
The home is not equipped with a carbon detection system.
Official text of rule 747.5331
Medium High · Jul 24, 2023 · Inspection
There was no documentation showing a lock down drill was completed.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jul 24, 2023 · Inspection
The primary caregivers pediatric first aid training expired 09/2021.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jul 24, 2023 · Inspection
The last fire drill was conducted 12/05/2022
Plain-English explanation above
High · Jul 24, 2023 · Inspection
Documentation reviewed showed the smoke detection system was last tested and documented 12/05/2022.
Official text of rule 747.5115
Medium High · Jul 24, 2023 · Inspection
The fire extinguisher was last inspected 12/05/2022.
In plain English: The child-care home must inspect all fire extinguishers every month, record the date, and keep that record at the home. Extinguishers must be serviced as needed and as the manufacturer or the fire marshal requires. Official rule text
High · Jul 24, 2023 · Inspection
The home is not equipped with a fire extinguishing system.
Official text of rule 747.5101
Medium · Jul 21, 2023 · Assessment
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of a change in address prior to moving.
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).