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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77034

New Adventures Learning Center/Child Care

1515 ELTON ST, Houston, TX 77034 · (713) 944-5437 · State permit no. 1527661

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited New Adventures Learning Center/Child Care for 39 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 12 routine inspections and 2 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 6 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.501 (7 times, most recently Feb 4, 2025).

The state lists New Adventures Learning Center/Child Care as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 39 violations at New Adventures Learning Center/Child Care, 6 fall under rules Texas weights High and 18 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High615%
Medium High1846%
Medium1231%
Medium Low38%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

New Adventures Learning Center/Child Care had 39 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 3.2 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: New Adventures Learning Center/Child Care 39, Houston five-year median 11This daycare39Houston median11

Repeat issues

9 rules were cited more than once at New Adventures Learning Center/Child Care in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.501
Medium		7The center must have written policies on a long list of topics, including hours, how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, meals, immunizations, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. It must also tell parents that the area within 1,000 feet of the center is a gang-free zone. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
Most recent: Feb 4, 2025 · first: Feb 22, 2022
746.5625
High		3A vehicle that seats eight or more, is used to transport children, and was bought or leased on or after December 31, 2013, must have an electronic child alarm that is installed and maintained per the maker's instructions and used on every trip with children. Before turning off the alarm at the rear of the vehicle, the driver or a designated employee must account for every child and walk through the vehicle to check that no child is left inside. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
Most recent: Feb 4, 2025 · first: Feb 16, 2023
746.3407
Medium High		2The 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
Most recent: Feb 11, 2026 · first: Feb 4, 2025
746.3503
Medium High		2The center must have a smooth, non-absorbent, easy-to-clean diaper-changing surface and a hand-washing sink in the diapering area, and may not change diapers where children play or eat. When a child is on a raised changing surface, the caregiver must use a guard such as raised sides, keep a hand on the child, or stay facing the child within arm's reach. Official rule text
Most recent: Feb 11, 2026 · first: Feb 22, 2022
746.4907
Medium High		2Loose-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: Feb 11, 2026 · first: Feb 22, 2022
746.2207
Medium		2Centers 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
Most recent: Apr 1, 2025 · first: Apr 1, 2025
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: Mar 18, 2025 · first: Dec 6, 2024
746.605
Medium High		2Before admitting a child, the center must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the center offers them. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Feb 4, 2025 · first: Feb 16, 2023
746.613
Medium High		2Each child from birth through age 14 must meet and keep meeting the state health department's immunization requirements, and the center must keep current immunization records, including any exemptions or exceptions. Required immunizations must be complete by the admission date, unless an exemption is verified by then or a homeless or foster child is admitted provisionally for up to 30 days. Official rule text
Most recent: Feb 4, 2025 · first: Feb 22, 2022

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at New Adventures Learning Center/Child Care, 2021 to 20260020211720223820233320244162025152026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
2022117
2023348
2024343
20254416
2026115

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Feb 11, 2026Inspection6575
Apr 1, 2025Inspection32
Mar 18, 2025Inspection751
Feb 18, 2025Inspection3None
Feb 4, 2025Inspection50413
Dec 18, 2024Inspection1None
Dec 6, 2024Inspection11
Dec 5, 2024Investigation (report)2None
Feb 13, 2024Inspection6942
Apr 11, 2023Inspection21
Mar 14, 2023Inspection21
Feb 16, 2023Inspection5975
Show 2 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Feb 7, 2023Assessment11
Feb 22, 2022Inspection5917

All 39 violations, newest first

4 rules cited at New Adventures Learning Center/Child Care 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 High · Feb 11, 2026 · Inspection

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

Two infants were observed seated at the lunch table without using the required straps. Note: This was corrected durring inspection.

In plain English: High chairs, swings, strollers, infant carriers, bouncer seats, and similar equipment used for infants must have straps, and the straps must be fastened whenever an infant is in the equipment. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Feb 11, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 11, 2026 · Inspection

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

The infant changing table was observed to have small tears. Note: A photo was taken.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 18, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 19, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Feb 11, 2026 · Inspection

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

Three out of six staff files did not contain a signed affidavit.

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:
Feb 18, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 19, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 11, 2026 · Inspection

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

An active ant bed was observed on the afterschool playground. Note: A photo was taken.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 20, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 24, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 11, 2026 · Inspection

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

Surfacing on the preschool playground was observed to be below the required depth of nine inches. Note: A photo was taken.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 25, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 24, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 1, 2025 · Inspection

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

Students between the ages of 15 months and four years old were provided with screen time during nap.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Apr 1, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 1, 2025 · Inspection

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

The pink panther was observed being played during nap time. Note: This was corrected when the television was turned off.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Apr 1, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Mar 18, 2025 · Inspection

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

One student was observed sleeping in the hallway without supervision. The toddler caregiver was observed standing at the infant front door leaving the toddlers unsupervised.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 18, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 1, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Feb 4, 2025 · Inspection

746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

The operational policy did not contain the parent rights section.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 18, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Feb 4, 2025 · Inspection

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Two active ant piles were observed on the playground.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 25, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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High · Feb 4, 2025 · Inspection

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

The operations bus did not have a working alarm. Note: This was corrected when the operation switched transportation used and alarm purchased 2/4/25.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Feb 4, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Feb 4, 2025 · Inspection

746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

Two records did not contain the required health statement.

In plain English: For each child who does not attend pre-K or school away from the center, the center must have a health statement on file within one week of admission. This is usually a written statement from a 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 18, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Feb 4, 2025 · Inspection

746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

The operational policy did not contain the supporting inclusive services section.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 18, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Feb 4, 2025 · Inspection

746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

Two sleeping mats were observed torn during nap time.

In plain English: Each walking child through age four must have an individual waterproof or washable cot, bed, or mat to sleep or rest on, provided by the center or the parent. Each must be labeled with the child's name (or a number with an assignment map), and floor mats must be marked so the sleeping side can be told apart from the floor side. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 18, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Feb 4, 2025 · Inspection

746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases

The operational policy did not contain the vaccine preventable disease section.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 18, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Feb 4, 2025 · Inspection

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

One record did not contain the address for the emergency contact.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium High · Feb 4, 2025 · Inspection

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

Two record did not contain the required immunization.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium · Feb 4, 2025 · Inspection

746.501(a)(26) - Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect

The operational policy did not contain the preventing and responding to abuse and neglect section.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 18, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Feb 4, 2025 · Inspection

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

A merry go cycle was observed without loose fill beneath. Note: A picture was taken.

In plain English: The area under and around climbing, rocking, spinning, bouncing, or moving equipment, slides, and swings must have loose-fill or unitary (one-piece) cushioning surface. How deep or thick that surface must be depends on the height of the highest play surface on the equipment. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 25, 2025
Correction verified:
Mar 5, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Feb 4, 2025 · Inspection

746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger

The operational policy did not contain the safe sleep for infants section.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 18, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Feb 4, 2025 · Inspection

746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website

The operational policy did not contain the procedures to access minimum standards, a/n hotline and the HHSC website.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 18, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 18, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Dec 6, 2024 · Inspection

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

During the walk through, one caregiver was not providing adequate supervision as they were observed supervising two classrooms.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 6, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 13, 2024 · Inspection

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

Operation did not have a current inspection available for review.

In plain English: The center must have a sanitation inspection by a local sanitation official before its first permit and at least once every 12 months, unless it is in a public school building run by the local school district. If no inspection is available, the center must get written proof of that from a sanitation official or county judge and keep it at the center. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 5, 2024
Correction verified:
Feb 15, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Feb 13, 2024 · Inspection

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

3 cribs were observed to have be loose

In plain English: Each crib must have a firm, flat mattress made for that crib model that fits snugly with no added padding, snug-fitting sheets, secure hardware, slats no more than 2 3/8 inches apart, documentation that it meets federal crib standards, and a label with the infant's name (or a number with an assignment map). Cribs must be sanitized before another infant uses them, and an infant may never be left in a crib with the drop gate down. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 16, 2024
Correction verified:
Feb 15, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Apr 11, 2023 · Inspection

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

While conducting the follow up inspection during naptime, a 6 months old was observed napping in the same classroom as two 4 year old children. This was corrected at the time of the inspection when the 2 children were removed from the infant classroom.

In plain English: In a center with 13 or more children in care, infants may be grouped with older children only if the oldest child in the group is no more than 18 months older than the youngest. Centers with 12 or fewer children in care may combine ages under a separate rule. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Apr 11, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Mar 14, 2023 · Inspection

746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

During the follow up inspection the vehicle used to transport children that seat 8 or more was still not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 7, 2023
Correction verified:
Apr 11, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Feb 16, 2023 · Inspection

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

One out of two infants needed an updated feeding instruction signed by a parent.

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:
No
Correction date:
Feb 24, 2023
Correction verified:
Feb 16, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Feb 16, 2023 · Inspection

746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

The operation did not have a staff list posted. This was corrected at the time of the inspection when the director posted a staff list.

In plain English: The center must keep certain items posted at all times, including its license, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, its emergency evacuation diagram, each group's activity plan, the daily menu, and a list of current employees' first and last names. It must also post required state notices and phone numbers and a list of children's food allergies that need an emergency plan. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Feb 16, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Feb 16, 2023 · Inspection

746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

A vehicle recently used to transport children that seat 8 or more was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm. The vehicle was purchased 5/21/20.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 3, 2023
Correction verified:
Mar 14, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 16, 2023 · Inspection

746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan

One out of two children did not have a signed allergy emergency plan on file at the operation.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 28, 2023
Correction verified:
Feb 28, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 16, 2023 · Inspection

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

Four infant bottles were not labeled with the childrens first and last name. This was corrected at the time of the inspection when the caregiver labeled the bottles.

In plain English: Caregivers must hold infants up to six months old, and older infants who cannot sit up on their own, while feeding them, and must never prop a bottle. Bottles and cups must be labeled with the infant's first name and last initial, infants may not walk around or sleep with a bottle or cup, the hand-washing sink and diaper-changing surface may not be used for food or bottle preparation, and high chair trays must be sanitized before each use. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Feb 16, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Feb 7, 2023 · Assessment

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

The operation has not submitted the number of employees who left employment in the 2022 calendar year by the required date of 1/15/2023.

In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing within five days when its designee, the head of its governing body, their address, or its director changes. Each year by January 15, it must report online how many employees stopped working there during the previous year. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 10, 2023
Correction verified:
Feb 10, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Feb 22, 2022 · Inspection

746.3901(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions

During inspection, animal feces was observed on the playground.

Official text of rule 746.3901

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 23, 2022
Correction verified:
Feb 22, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Feb 22, 2022 · Inspection

746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

The loose-fill surfacing did not measure 9 inches. The highest playing platform is greater than 5 feet. This must be corrected by the date listed.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 15, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 7, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Feb 22, 2022 · Inspection

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

The operational policy was lacking a section promoting physical activity.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 1, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 11, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 22, 2022 · Inspection

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

One of four childrens records were lacking updated immunization records.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 1, 2022
Correction verified:
Feb 23, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 22, 2022 · Inspection

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

The changing mat in the infant classroom was observed to be torn.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 1, 2022
Correction verified:
Feb 23, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Feb 22, 2022 · Inspection

746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

The operations director was lacking the following training: Emergency preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Administering medication, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials

In plain English: A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 4, 2022
Correction verified:
Mar 14, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Feb 22, 2022 · Inspection

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

The director was lacking transportation training.

In plain English: If the center transports children younger than nine (by age or development), each employee must complete two hours of transportation training each year before transporting a child, and the director must complete it too. These two hours are separate from orientation, pre-service, and annual training hours. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 23, 2022
Correction verified:
Feb 23, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at New Adventures Learning Center/Child Care:

Policies and communication with parents

Transportation

Immunizations and health statements

Infant and toddler care

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