J B Adams School
4601 HIRSCH RD, Houston, TX 77026 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 48
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Joyce Adams
- Phone
- (713) 673-2928
- Regulated since
- Dec 5, 1985
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 98235 · number 165922
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (3) |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 10 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 out of 6 staff missing documentation of training that has been completed but not made available to CCR for evaluation.
HHSC 746.1329(a) — Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-07-28. Correction verified 2026-07-31.
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Food & allergies
Sugar added beverage was served to children outside of a birthday or holiday.
HHSC 746.3301(g) — Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-24. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.4807(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-04. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
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Staff background & training
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May 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1003(3) — Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.1701 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-28. Correction verified 2026-02-04.
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Other
The infant room was used as a passageway by an older child with infants in care.
HHSC 746.2403(3) — Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was unsupervised for about 5 minutes and walked away from the operation.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-16. Correction verified 2025-12-19.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
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.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-02. Correction verified 2025-05-09.
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Other Serious
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Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-15.
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Other
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Jun 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
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.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-17.
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Records & paperwork
One caregiver is still missing an affidavit forms.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-06-21. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The director stated she had 14 children when I counted they were 15 children in care.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-05. Correction verified 2024-06-17.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver was missing first aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-07-05.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have CPR training and the other caregiver had online CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-07-05.
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Supervision & ratios
The director had 15 children in care specified age groupe was 2 years old, the director was over by four children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-05. Correction verified 2024-06-17.
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Other
A child was on their tablet doing the nap time period.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-05. Correction verified 2024-06-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
Doing naptime two children were in another classroom not being supervised by the caregiver.
HHSC 746.2909(5) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-05. Correction verified 2024-06-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The fence to the left of the operation on the playground was not 4 feet tall, it was 3 feet 4 inches.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-12. Correction verified 2024-07-17.
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Records & paperwork
Two caregivers are missing affidavit forms.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-17.
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Other Serious
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Apr 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-14. Correction verified 2023-08-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Multiple pesticides are being stored in reach of children on the playground.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-16. Correction verified 2023-06-13.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-28. Correction verified 2023-06-29.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.4805(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-14. Correction verified 2023-08-02.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-20. Correction verified 2023-06-17.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has 3 fire extinguishers rated at 2A--10BC.
HHSC 746.5303 — Fire Extinguishing System - Approval
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-30. Correction verified 2023-06-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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