Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77026

J B Adams School

4601 HIRSCH RD, Houston, TX 77026 · (713) 673-2928 · State permit no. 165922

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited J B Adams School for 28 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 20 routine inspections and 6 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 7 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1205 (2 times, most recently Dec 12, 2025).

The state lists J B Adams School as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 05:30 AM to 05:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: 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. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 28 violations at J B Adams School, 7 fall under rules Texas weights High and 14 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High725%
Medium High1450%
Medium414%
Medium Low311%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

J B Adams School had 28 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.1 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: J B Adams School 28, Houston five-year median 11This daycare28Houston median11

Repeat issues

4 rules were cited more than once at J B Adams School in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.1205
High
2Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
Most recent: Dec 12, 2025 · first: Jun 5, 2024
746.901
Medium Low
2The 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 · rule revised August 2024
Most recent: Jun 17, 2024 · first: Jun 5, 2024
746.1315
Medium High
2Each caregiver and the center director must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. A new caregiver may work with children before getting the CPR certificate, but at least one employee or caregiver with a current pediatric CPR certificate must be on the premises whenever children are in care. Official rule text
Most recent: Jun 5, 2024 · first: Jun 5, 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: Jun 13, 2023 · first: Jun 13, 2023

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at J B Adams School, 2021 to 20260020212120222620233102024742025672026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
2022231
2023236
20243410
2025784
2026687

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Aug 31, 2026Inspection—None
Aug 28, 2026Investigation (report)2None
Jul 21, 2026Inspection6773
May 18, 2026Inspection180None
Mar 31, 2026Inspection144None
Feb 18, 2026Inspection3None
Feb 4, 2026Inspection1None
Jan 5, 2026Investigation (report)74
Dec 19, 2025Inspection1None
Dec 16, 2025Inspection—None
Dec 12, 2025Investigation (self-report)21
Aug 12, 2025Inspection355None
Show 14 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
May 9, 2025Inspection1None
Apr 30, 2025Inspection4211
Feb 18, 2025Inspection3None
Jan 15, 2025Inspection7552
Jun 17, 2024Inspection72
Jun 5, 2024Inspection5078
Apr 5, 2024Inspection—None
Mar 27, 2024Investigation (report)2None
Jun 30, 2023Inspection1None
Jun 29, 2023Investigation (report)1None
Jun 13, 2023Inspection7506
Jul 6, 2022Inspection4531
May 19, 2022Inspection—None
May 10, 2022Investigation (report)2None

All 28 violations, newest first

2 rules cited at J B Adams School 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 Low · Jul 21, 2026 · Inspection

746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

2 out of 6 staff missing documentation of training that has been completed but not made available to CCR for evaluation.

In plain English: The center must keep the original certificate or letter for each employee's annual training in the employee's file, showing the person's name, the date, topic, trainer and trainer's qualifications, and length. Pediatric first aid and CPR certificates must also show an expiration or renewal date, and orientation and pre-service training need a signed, dated statement from the employee and the trainer or a certificate. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 28, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 31, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 21, 2026 · Inspection

746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear

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.

Official text of rule 746.4807

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 4, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 24, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jul 21, 2026 · Inspection

746.3301(g) - Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP

Sugar added beverage was served to children outside of a birthday or holiday.

In plain English: The center must serve children who eat table food regular meals and morning and afternoon snacks that follow the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program meal patterns, and a child may not go more than three hours without being offered food unless asleep. Drinking water must always be available, sugary drinks are only for special occasions unless the program allows them, food may not be used as a reward, and a child may not be served any food listed on their food allergy emergency plan. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 24, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 24, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jan 5, 2026 · Investigation (report)

746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments

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.

In plain English: The director must make sure the center's daily operation and all employees follow the minimum standards, that staff assignments match their skills and training, and that employees are supervised. Caregivers may not be regularly scheduled for more than ten hours of direct child care in a 24-hour period, and qualified substitutes must be called in when needed to meet the standards. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 13, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 5, 2026 · Investigation (report)

746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

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.

Official text of rule 746.1701

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 28, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 4, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 5, 2026 · Investigation (report)

746.2403(3) - Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children

The infant room was used as a passageway by an older child with infants in care.

Official text of rule 746.2403

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 13, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 5, 2026 · Investigation (report)

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

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.

In plain English: Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 13, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Dec 12, 2025 · Investigation (report)

746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

A child was unsupervised for about 5 minutes and walked away from the operation.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 16, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 19, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 30, 2025 · Inspection

746.5607(e)(4)(A) - 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

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.

In plain English: Each child being transported must be secured in a car seat, booster seat, vest, harness, or seat belt that fits the child's age, height, and weight, meets federal crash-test standards, is installed per the maker's instructions, and has not expired, been damaged, or been in an accident. Children 12 and younger may not ride in the front seat. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 2, 2025
Correction verified:
May 9, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 15, 2025 · Inspection

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

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.

In plain English: Children must wash their hands before eating and before water-table play, and after using the toilet or having a diaper changed, after outdoor activities, after playing in sand, and after feeding or touching animals. They must also wash any other time a caregiver has reason to believe they touched something that could harm them. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jan 15, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No
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Medium · Jan 15, 2025 · Inspection

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

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.

In plain English: For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the center must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The center must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jan 15, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Jun 17, 2024 · Inspection

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

One caregiver is still missing an affidavit forms.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 21, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 24, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jun 17, 2024 · Inspection

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

The operation had a vendor working at the operation that comes once a week with out a background check ran. Corrected: When the vendor worker left for the day.

In plain English: An 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

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jun 17, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jun 5, 2024 · Inspection

746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

A child was on their tablet doing the nap time period.

In plain English: Centers may not use screen time for children under two. For older children, screen time may only add to other activities, not replace them, and it must be tied to planned learning goals, age-appropriate, no more than one hour a day, free of ads and violence, and not used during meals, snacks, naps, or rest times. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 5, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 17, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jun 5, 2024 · Inspection

746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised

Doing naptime two children were in another classroom not being supervised by the caregiver.

In plain English: Cots and mats must not block entrances or exits, must not be left out where they get in the way of other activities, and must leave enough room for caregivers to walk and work between them. Each child and caregiver must be able to reach a walkway without stepping on or over other children's cots or mats, and the setup must let the caregiver supervise every child in the group. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 5, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 17, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jun 5, 2024 · Inspection

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

The director stated she had 14 children when I counted they were 15 children in care.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 5, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 17, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 5, 2024 · Inspection

746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

The fence to the left of the operation on the playground was not 4 feet tall, it was 3 feet 4 inches.

In plain English: The outdoor activity space must be enclosed by a fence or wall at least four feet high. Exceptions include programs that only offer after-school care in a public school classroom, programs that only offer alternate care or get-well care, and spaces used only by children five and older. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 12, 2024
Correction verified:
Jul 17, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Jun 5, 2024 · Inspection

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

Two caregivers are missing affidavit forms.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 7, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 17, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jun 5, 2024 · Inspection

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

The director had 15 children in care specified age groupe was 2 years old, the director was over by four children.

In plain English: In centers licensed for 13 or more children, one caregiver may supervise at most 4 infants under 12 months, 5 children 12 to 17 months, 9 children 18 to 23 months, 11 two-year-olds, 15 three-year-olds, 18 four-year-olds, 22 five-year-olds, or 26 children ages 6 to 13. The limit is based on the group's specified age as the rules define it. Official rule text (single-rule page)

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 5, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 17, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jun 5, 2024 · Inspection

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

One caregiver did not have CPR training and the other caregiver had online CPR training.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium High · Jun 5, 2024 · Inspection

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

One caregiver was missing first aid training.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium High · Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides

The 5'6" slide does not have the required 6 foot use zone around the perimeter of the slide and overlaps the use zone of another piece of equipment.

In plain English: The use zone in front of the entry and along the sides of a slide must extend at least six feet. In front of the slide exit it must extend at least six feet for slides six feet high or less, and for taller slides it must equal the platform's height above the surfacing, up to eight feet, without overlapping other equipment's use zones. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 14, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 2, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

The center's emergency prepardness plan needs updating to include language in how caregivers will safely move children under 24 months old to the relocation site.

In plain English: The center's written emergency plan must explain how staff will evacuate, relocate, or shelter and lock down children, including children under 24 months and those who need extra help, and how every child will be accounted for. It must also cover how the center will contact authorities and parents, bring each child's emergency contacts and medical authorization, keep caring for children until they are picked up, and reunite them with parents. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 20, 2023
Correction verified:
Jun 17, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

A Little Tykes type of playground play equipment has deteriorated on the play surface causing the plastic to rip and become sharp and jagged. Wooden borders in the playground need replacing.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 28, 2023
Correction verified:
Jun 29, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Multiple pesticides are being stored in reach of children on the playground.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 16, 2023
Correction verified:
Jun 13, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.5303 - Fire Extinguishing System - Approval

The operation has 3 fire extinguishers rated at 2A--10BC.

Official text of rule 746.5303

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 30, 2023
Correction verified:
Jun 30, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 13, 2023 · Inspection

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

The backside of the center facing and exposed to the playground is a painted surface with chipping paint and has 2 broken boards in need of replacing. The exterior boards are accessible to children.

In plain English: The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 14, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 14, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 6, 2022 · Inspection

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of June. This was corrected at inspection when the center conducted a fire drill.

In plain English: The center must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the building within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each, and record the date, time, and length of every drill. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 6, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

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This page reports the state’s records for J B Adams School; 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).