Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77021

Delores Jean Johnson

Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 1722543.

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Delores Jean Johnson for 16 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 8 routine inspections and 5 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 7 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 745.641 (3 times, most recently Jan 14, 2025).

The state lists Delores Jean Johnson as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care.

What rules a registered child care home follows

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 Delores Jean Johnson with a capacity of 12.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 16 violations at Delores Jean Johnson, 7 fall under rules Texas weights High and 6 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High744%
Medium High638%
Medium319%
Medium Low00%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston registered child care homes

Delores Jean Johnson had 16 violations in five years, more than the median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 1.3 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Delores Jean Johnson 16, Houston five-year median 6This daycare16Houston median6

Repeat issues

4 rules were cited more than once at Delores Jean Johnson in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
745.641
High
3An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text
Most recent: Jan 14, 2025 · first: Jun 20, 2023
747.5005
Medium High
3The 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 29, 2022 · first: Jul 29, 2022
747.1313
Medium High
2In 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: Jun 24, 2025 · first: Jun 24, 2025
747.3703
Medium High
2The child-care home must keep proof that its dogs and cats have the vaccinations Texas law requires. It must also have a statement of health from a local veterinarian for its animals, except small rodents such as guinea pigs, mice, and hamsters. Official rule text
Most recent: Jun 24, 2025 · first: Jun 24, 2025

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Delores Jean Johnson, 2021 to 2026002021132022242023102024272025222026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
2022113
2023244
2024120
2025247
2026222

Every state visit

13 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
May 22, 2026Inspection79None
May 7, 2026Inspection10412
Jun 24, 2025Inspection10615
Jan 16, 2025Inspection3None
Jan 14, 2025Assessment32
Jan 7, 2025Investigation (report)1None
Jul 3, 2024Inspection—None
Jul 1, 2024Investigation (report)1None
Dec 13, 2023Inspection1035None
Oct 25, 2023Inspection1035None
Sep 8, 2023Assessment11
Jun 20, 2023Investigation (report)43
Show 1 earlier visit
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Jul 29, 2022Inspection9703

All 16 violations, newest first

Medium · May 7, 2026 · Inspection

747.3803(a)(2) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Adhesive Tape

Adhesive tape was observed not in the first aid kit at the time of inspection.

In plain English: Each first-aid kit must hold a first-aid guide, adhesive tape, antiseptic, adhesive bandages, scissors, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer, tweezers, and waterproof disposable gloves. None of the supplies may be expired. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 7, 2026
Correction verified:
May 8, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

High · May 7, 2026 · Inspection

747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

Infant five months observed in play pin sleep with two blankets. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to remove blankets.

In plain English: Child-care homes may not use baby walkers, doorway jumpers, accordion gates, or bean bags, waterbeds, or foam pads as sleeping equipment for infants. For an infant younger than 12 months, the crib or play yard must be bare except for a tight-fitting sheet and, if used, a thin, tight-fitting mattress cover made for that mattress. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 7, 2026
Correction verified:
May 22, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jun 24, 2025 · Inspection

747.501(7) - Written Operational Policies - Animals

The operational policies does not state two dogs live in the home.

In plain English: The child-care home must have written policies on set topics, including how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. The policies must also tell parents how to find the state minimum standards, the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 8, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 19, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jun 24, 2025 · Inspection

747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers

The primary caregivers pediatric CPR and first aid is not available for review.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 8, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 14, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jun 24, 2025 · Inspection

747.3703(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian

Two dogs living in the home does not have a statement of health on file.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 15, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 19, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jun 24, 2025 · Inspection

747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

Two dogs living in the home does not have vaccination records on file.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 15, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 19, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 24, 2025 · Inspection

747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on

The primary caregivers CPR first aid is not available for review

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 8, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 14, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jan 14, 2025 · Assessment

745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter

Based on the information obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, there is sufficient evidence to support that a household member with an ineligible background check is present in the home.

In plain English: If the state's background check unit finds a person ineligible, the operation must immediately remove that person from the operation and confirm it received the notice. If the person is eligible or provisionally eligible with conditions, the operation must limit the person's duties to follow those conditions. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 14, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 16, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 14, 2025 · Assessment

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

Based on the information obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS, there is sufficient evidence to support that household members who are fourteen years and older are present in the home without a background check.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 14, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 16, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 8, 2023 · Assessment

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

Two minors requiring background checks still reside at Ms. [name]'s home, and these background checks have not been entered since the operation was originally cited on 7/3/2023.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 8, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 9, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Show 6 older violations

High · Jun 20, 2023 · Investigation (report)

745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605

Two adults residing in the home do not have active background checks. One of these adults is a registered sex-offender.

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:
Jul 3, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 8, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jun 20, 2023 · Investigation (report)

747.3503(a) - People Whose Behavior/Health Threatens Children Not Present

A registered sex-offender was registered to the home and had daily access to the children.

Official text of rule 747.3503

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 3, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 8, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jun 20, 2023 · Investigation (report)

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

A follow up was conducted and the information for the persons living in the home has not been submitted for a background check. This violation is cited again. Compliance must be completed by date given.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium High · Jul 29, 2022 · Inspection

747.5005(2) - Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year

No severe weather drills were completed throughout the year.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 5, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 1, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 29, 2022 · Inspection

747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year

No lock-down drills have been completed throughout the year.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 5, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 1, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 29, 2022 · Inspection

747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

No fire drills have been completed through the year.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 5, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 1, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Delores Jean Johnson:

Background checks

Emergency drills and plans

Handwashing and sanitation

Staff training and certifications

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Delores Jean Johnson; 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).