Barbara Jordan International Pre School
3015 N MACGREGOR WAY, Houston, TX 77004 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 308
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Rosa Jacobs
- Phone
- (832) 217-3300
- Regulated since
- Jun 21, 2006
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 287508 · number 856416
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 9 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 6 | 5 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Four caregivers were observed caring for children during the inspection without eligilble background checks. One caregiver with pending background was observed leaving the operation during the inspection.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-17. Correction verified 2026-06-29.
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Records & paperwork Serious
There was no current annual Health Inspection Report available for review during the inspection. Health Inspection was observed dated 6/12/25.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-15. Correction verified 2026-07-29.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One caregiver was observed caring for 5 infants ages 6-7 months old. This was corrected during inspection when one infant was observed being removed from the classroom and placed in another infant room with two caregivers.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
A crib mattress was observed torn and unwashable in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed replacing the crib mattresss with a washable mattress.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(3) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-18.
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Food & allergies Serious
Bottles were observed not labeled in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed properly labeling the bottles.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-18.
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Other
There was no infant feeding instruction sheet available for review for a 3-month old infant during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-25. Correction verified 2024-07-24.
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Food & allergies
Infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not updated every 30 days for infants not able to eat table food.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-25. Correction verified 2024-07-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Clorox wipes, bleach sanitizing solution, and hand sanitizer was observed stored on the diaper changing tables in infant and toddler room accessible to children during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when caregivers were observed removing the hazardous materials and storing them out of the reach of children.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Diaper changing supplies were observed in reach of children on the changing table during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed removing the supplies out of the reach of children.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-18.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no statement of health for two guinea pigs observed in a classroom to review during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the guinea pigs were observed being removed from the operation.
HHSC 746.3903(b) — Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-07-18.
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Other
There were no activity plans posted in the infant rooms or one toddler room during the inspection.
HHSC 746.401(5) — Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-25. Correction verified 2024-07-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Multiple Sheets in the infant room were observed not snugly fitted in the cribs.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-02. Correction verified 2023-07-31.
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Staff background & training
Sippy cups in the toddler room was observed not properly labeled with the child's first name and first initial of last name. This was corrected during the inspec tion when the cups were observed being properly labeled.
HHSC 746.2505(4)(A) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
A water drainage hole was observed open and uncovered accessible to children on the playground.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-02. Correction verified 2023-07-31.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 16, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 31, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregivers was observed providing direct care to children in the two year old classroom prior to receiving eligibility status.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-13. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
It was observed that two 12 month old infants in a walker.
HHSC 746.2415(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-13. Correction verified 2022-04-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Apr 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Three caregivers were observed providing direct care to children in the classroom prior to receiving eligibility status.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-05. Correction verified 2022-04-13.
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Other Serious
It was observed an infant crying for 30 minutes and the caregiver did not attend to the infant's needs, the caregiver sat on the floor with the other infants and had her back turned to the infant crying.
HHSC 746.2401(3) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-05. Correction verified 2022-04-13.
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Other Serious
An infant was observed sitting in a restrictive device for 30 minutes, while crying.
HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-05. Correction verified 2022-04-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 28, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 25, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-02-25.
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 12, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation did not have a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-20. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
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Records & paperwork
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked their health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-19. Correction verified 2021-12-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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