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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77022

Avance- Janowski Head Start

7500 BAUMAN RD, Houston, TX 77022 · (832) 301-8060 · State permit no. 1752329

Between Aug 31, 2022 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Avance- Janowski Head Start for 14 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 14 routine inspections; 1 was under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.4907 (4 times, most recently Mar 21, 2025).

The state lists Avance- Janowski Head Start as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:30 AM to 03:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Children with Special Needs, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 14 violations at Avance- Janowski Head Start, 1 falls under rules Texas weights High and 10 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High17%
Medium High1071%
Medium321%
Medium Low00%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Avance- Janowski Head Start had 14 violations since Aug 31, 2022, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations since Aug 31, 2022: Avance- Janowski Head Start 14, Houston five-year median 11This daycare14Houston median11

Repeat issues

3 rules were cited more than once at Avance- Janowski Head Start since Aug 31, 2022.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.4907
Medium High		4Loose-fill surfacing under play equipment must be kept at least six inches deep when the highest play surface is five feet or lower, and at least nine inches deep when it is higher. It may not be laid over concrete or asphalt or used indoors, and equipment posts must be marked to show the required depth. Official rule text
Most recent: Mar 21, 2025 · first: Apr 18, 2024
746.3701
Medium High		2All areas children can reach must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Mar 21, 2025 · first: Oct 23, 2023
746.5207
Medium High		2The center must keep an emergency diagram on file showing its floor plan, two exit paths from each room (unless the room opens straight outside at ground level), the outdoor meeting spot, and the indoor spot for sheltering from severe weather. A copy must be posted near the entrance or exit of every room children use, where children and staff can easily see it. Official rule text
Most recent: Mar 21, 2025 · first: Oct 23, 2023

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Avance- Janowski Head Start, 2022 to 2026202022332023342024472025202026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2022 (from Aug 31)220
2023333
2024334
2025447
2026220

Every state visit

14 visits on record since Aug 31, 2022, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Aug 3, 2026Inspection20None
Mar 5, 2026Inspection652None
Sep 11, 2025Inspection3None
Aug 26, 2025Inspection54
Apr 11, 2025Inspection3None
Mar 21, 2025Inspection6023
Aug 28, 2024Inspection2None
Aug 22, 2024Inspection933
Apr 18, 2024Inspection6591
Oct 23, 2023Inspection5962
Mar 7, 2023Inspection7411
Jan 30, 2023Inspection206None
Show 2 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Dec 8, 2022Inspection292None
Aug 31, 2022Inspection1185None

All 14 violations, newest first

One rule cited at Avance- Janowski Head Start 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 · Aug 26, 2025 · Inspection

746.1013(b) - Director's Absence - Extended Period

The temporary director was not reported to Child Care Regulations.

In plain English: Whenever the director is away during operating hours, a qualified caregiver or director must be named to be in charge, and that person must know their duties and for how long, have the information needed to contact parents and authorities, and have authority to run the center. All employees must know who is in charge, and for a long absence the center must name someone who meets director qualifications and report that person to the state. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 9, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 26, 2025 · Inspection

746.901 - Required Personnel Records

The operation did not have the required personnel records for the director.

In plain English: The center must keep a file at the center for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 9, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Aug 26, 2025 · Inspection

745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

A caregiver responsible for children did not have a background check submitted prior to being responsible for children.

In plain English: An operation must request a background check when it applies for a permit, hires someone, contracts with someone who needs a check, has a resident age 14 or older move in or a resident who is about to turn or has just turned 14, or learns of anyone else who needs a check. Checks must be renewed within five years for fingerprint-based checks or two years for name-based checks, and also when the person moves to another state or takes a role that requires fingerprints. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 9, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 28, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 26, 2025 · Inspection

746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%

The director is present 18 of the 40 hours of weekly operation.

Official text of rule 746.1011

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 9, 2025
Correction verified:
Sep 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 21, 2025 · Inspection

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

There is less than a ruler inch of loose fill in the outdoor play area.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 4, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 21, 2025 · Inspection

746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room

One of the classrooms did not have a relocation diagram.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 4, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 21, 2025 · Inspection

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

Two of the classrooms were missing outlet covers.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 4, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 22, 2024 · Inspection

746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth

The playground equipment lacks of loose fill material underneath and around the structures.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 5, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 28, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 22, 2024 · Inspection

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

The operation playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 5, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 28, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 22, 2024 · Inspection

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection

Fire inspection report was not provided during the inspection.

In plain English: When a fire inspection is required, the center must keep a copy of the most recent fire inspection report, letter, or checklist at the center during operating hours. The report must show the inspection date and findings and include the inspector's name and phone number. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 29, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 28, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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Medium High · Apr 18, 2024 · Inspection

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

The operation playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 3, 2024
Correction verified:
May 3, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 23, 2023 · Inspection

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

Classroom 6 and 5 was missing a safety outlet cover. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver replaced the outlet.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Oct 23, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 23, 2023 · Inspection

746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location

The operation emergency plan is missing a designated location where all caregivers and children will meet.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 6, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 8, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 7, 2023 · Inspection

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

Two children records observed did not include a parent signature on the food allergy emergency plan.

In plain English: For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the center must have a food allergy emergency plan signed and dated by the child's health-care professional and parent. A copy must be kept in the child's file. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 10, 2023
Correction verified:
Mar 8, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Avance- Janowski Head Start:

Playgrounds and play equipment

Building, equipment, and products

Emergency drills and plans

Licensing, postings, and management

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Avance- Janowski Head Start; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.

Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).