J B Adams School

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Houston / Harris / 77026
Street address: 4601 Hirsch Rd
Phone: (713) 673-2928
Capacity: 48
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 05:30 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 5, 1985
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

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Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Plain-English summary of cited deficiencies

State records list 21 cited deficiencies dated June 5, 2024 to July 21, 2026 (7 High, 7 Medium High, 4 Medium, 3 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 3 corrected at inspection, 18 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

High risk · Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments (746.1003(3))
Cited January 5, 2026 (correction date recorded: February 13, 2026; correction verified February 18, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The director did not clearly assign employees during her absence so that a caregiver capable of enforcing the center’s policies and procedures was left in charge.
High risk · Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control (746.1201(1))
Cited January 5, 2026 (correction date recorded: February 13, 2026; correction verified February 18, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A caregiver propped open an exterior door, and a child walked away from the center. A caregiver also placed a child in a highchair for an activity unrelated to feeding.
High risk · Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity (746.1205(a)(4))
Cited December 12, 2025 (correction date recorded: December 16, 2025; correction verified December 19, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A child was unsupervised for about 5 minutes and walked away from the center.
High risk · 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 (746.5607(e)(4)(A))
Cited April 30, 2025 (correction date recorded: May 2, 2025; correction verified May 9, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: 3 out of 4 children under 4 feet 9 inches tall and under 8 years old were not seated in a belt-positioning booster seat, safety vest, or harness according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
High risk · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation (745.641)
Cited June 17, 2024 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A vendor who worked at the center once a week had not had a background check.
High risk · Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised (746.2909(5))
Cited June 5, 2024 (correction date recorded: June 5, 2024; correction verified June 17, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: During naptime, two children were in another classroom without caregiver supervision.
High risk · Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for (746.1205(a)(2))
Cited June 5, 2024 (correction date recorded: June 5, 2024; correction verified June 17, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The director stated that she had 14 children in care, but the inspector counted 15.
Medium High risk · Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear (746.4807(a))
Cited July 21, 2026 (correction date recorded: August 4, 2026; correction verified July 24, 2026).
What the record describes: The vertical distance from the swing beam to the surfacing was 8 feet 2 inches. The use zone measured 11 feet instead of the stated 16 feet 4 inches, leaving it short by 5 feet 4 inches.
Medium High risk · Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children (746.2403(3))
Cited January 5, 2026 (correction date recorded: February 13, 2026; correction verified February 18, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: An older child used the infant room as a passageway while infants were in care there.
Medium High risk · Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering (746.3417(3))
Cited January 15, 2025 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: 1 infant, 6 toddlers, and 1 prekindergarten child did not wash their hands after toileting.
Medium High risk · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children (746.1601)
Cited June 5, 2024 (correction date recorded: June 5, 2024; correction verified June 17, 2024).
What the record describes: The director had 15 children in care in a group with a specified age of 2 years old. The group exceeded the allowed number by four children.
Medium High risk · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR (746.1315(b))
Cited June 5, 2024 (correction date recorded: June 28, 2024; correction verified July 5, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: One caregiver did not have CPR training, and another caregiver had online CPR training.
Medium High risk · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. (746.1315(a))
Cited June 5, 2024 (correction date recorded: June 28, 2024; correction verified July 5, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: One caregiver was missing first aid training.
Medium High risk · Fenced Outdoor Activity Space (746.4305)
Cited June 5, 2024 (correction date recorded: July 12, 2024; correction verified July 17, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The playground fence to the left of the center measured 3 feet 4 inches tall instead of 4 feet.
Medium risk · Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP (746.3301(g))
Cited July 21, 2026 (correction date recorded: July 24, 2026; correction verified July 24, 2026).
What the record describes: Children were served a beverage with added sugar outside of a birthday or holiday.
Medium risk · Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children (746.1701)
Cited January 5, 2026 (correction date recorded: January 28, 2026; correction verified February 4, 2026; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A caregiver supervised 7 children on the playground: two infants aged 16 months, three children aged 2 years, and two children aged 3 years. The group exceeded the allowed number by 1 child.
Medium risk · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days (746.2421(b))
Cited January 15, 2025 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: 1 out of 5 infants had an outdated written feeding instructions form.
Medium risk · Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times (746.2207(c)(4))
Cited June 5, 2024 (correction date recorded: June 5, 2024; correction verified June 17, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A child was using a tablet during naptime.
Medium Low risk · Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record (746.1329(a))
Cited July 21, 2026 (correction date recorded: July 28, 2026; correction verified July 31, 2026).
What the record describes: 2 out of 6 staff members were missing documentation of completed training, which had not been made available to Child Care Regulation for evaluation.
Medium Low risk · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (746.901(4))
Cited June 17, 2024 (correction date recorded: June 21, 2024; correction verified June 24, 2024); June 5, 2024 (correction date recorded: June 7, 2024; correction verified June 17, 2024).
What the record describes: Narratives describe caregivers missing affidavit forms.

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Summary of the record

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 21 cited deficiencies for J B Adams School in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (7 High, 7 Medium High, 4 Medium, 3 Medium Low).

Records list 16 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-31.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	7
Medium High	7
Medium	4
Medium Low	3
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-07-21 · 746.1329(a) · Medium Low

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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-28

2026-07-21 · 746.4807(a) · Medium High

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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-08-04

2026-07-21 · 746.3301(g) · Medium

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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-24

Full citation history from HHSC (28)

2026-07-21 · 746.3301(g) · Medium
Nutrition and Food Service - No Beverages with Added Sugar, unless allowed by CACFP
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-24. Correction verified: 2026-07-24.
Sugar added beverage was served to children outside of a birthday or holiday.
2026-07-21 · 746.4807(a) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-04. Correction verified: 2026-07-24.
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.
2026-07-21 · 746.1329(a) · Medium Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-28. Correction verified: 2026-07-31.
2 out of 6 staff missing documentation of training that has been completed but not made available to CCR for evaluation.
2026-01-05 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-13. Correction verified: 2026-02-18.
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.
2026-01-05 · 746.2403(3) · Medium High
Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-13. Correction verified: 2026-02-18.
The infant room was used as a passageway by an older child with infants in care.
2026-01-05 · 746.1701 · Medium
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-28. Correction verified: 2026-02-04.
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.
2026-01-05 · 746.1003(3) · High
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-13. Correction verified: 2026-02-18.
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.
2025-12-12 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-16. Correction verified: 2025-12-19.
A child was unsupervised for about 5 minutes and walked away from the operation.
2025-04-30 · 746.5607(e)(4)(A) · High
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
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-02. Correction verified: 2025-05-09.
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.
2025-01-15 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-01-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-01-15 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-01-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-06-17 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-21. Correction verified: 2024-06-24.
One caregiver is still missing an affidavit forms.
2024-06-17 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-06-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-06-05 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-05. Correction verified: 2024-06-17.
The director had 15 children in care specified age groupe was 2 years old, the director was over by four children.
2024-06-05 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-28. Correction verified: 2024-07-05.
One caregiver did not have CPR training and the other caregiver had online CPR training.
2024-06-05 · 746.2909(5) · High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-05. Correction verified: 2024-06-17.
Doing naptime two children were in another classroom not being supervised by the caregiver.
2024-06-05 · 746.4305 · Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-12. Correction verified: 2024-07-17.
The fence to the left of the operation on the playground was not 4 feet tall, it was 3 feet 4 inches.
2024-06-05 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-05. Correction verified: 2024-06-17.
The director stated she had 14 children when I counted they were 15 children in care.
2024-06-05 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-05. Correction verified: 2024-06-17.
A child was on their tablet doing the nap time period.
2024-06-05 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-28. Correction verified: 2024-07-05.
One caregiver was missing first aid training.
2024-06-05 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-07. Correction verified: 2024-06-17.
Two caregivers are missing affidavit forms.
2023-06-13 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-14. Correction verified: 2023-08-14.
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.
2023-06-13 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-16. Correction verified: 2023-06-13.
Multiple pesticides are being stored in reach of children on the playground.
2023-06-13 · 746.5303 · Medium High
Fire Extinguishing System - Approval
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-30. Correction verified: 2023-06-30.
The operation has 3 fire extinguishers rated at 2A--10BC.
2023-06-13 · 746.4805(a) · Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-14. Correction verified: 2023-08-02.
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.
2023-06-13 · 746.3701(5) · Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-28. Correction verified: 2023-06-29.
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.
2023-06-13 · 746.5202(1) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-20. Correction verified: 2023-06-17.
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.
2022-07-06 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-07-06. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.