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Barbara Jordan International Pre School

3015 N Macgregor Way, Houston, TX 77004 · Harris County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Barbara Jordan International Pre School is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 308 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2006. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 22 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 22). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 32% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #598 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 11% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 11%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #598 of 882 centers in Houston
5High risk
10Medium High risk
6Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
22 citations from 13 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 29, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 24, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 31, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 25, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundNov 22, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 12, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 10, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Staff ratios4
Health & medication3
Food & feeding3
Records & paperwork2
Sleep safety2
Other standards2
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 17, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
There was no current annual Health Inspection Report available for review during the inspection. Health Inspection was observed dated 6/12/25.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2026
HighJun 17, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
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.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2026
Medium HighJul 18, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.3501(6)
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 18, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center §746.401(5)
There were no activity plans posted in the infant rooms or one toddler room during the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2024
MediumJul 18, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian §746.3903(b)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 18, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Bottles were observed not labeled in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed properly labeling the bottles.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 18, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 18, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress §746.2409(a)(3)
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 18, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not updated every 30 days for infants not able to eat table food.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2024
MediumJul 18, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
There was no infant feeding instruction sheet available for review for a 3-month old infant during the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2024
Medium HighJul 18, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials §746.3407(13)
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 26, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler §746.2505(4)(A)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 26, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib §746.2409(a)(1)
Multiple Sheets in the infant room were observed not snugly fitted in the cribs.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023
Medium HighJul 26, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
A water drainage hole was observed open and uncovered accessible to children on the playground.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023
HighApr 13, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregivers was observed providing direct care to children in the two year old classroom prior to receiving eligibility status.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2022
Medium HighApr 13, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers §746.2415(a)(1)
It was observed that two 12 month old infants in a walker.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2022
HighApr 5, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Three caregivers were observed providing direct care to children in the classroom prior to receiving eligibility status.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2022
Medium HighApr 5, 2022InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting §746.2401(3)
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.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2022
HighApr 5, 2022InspectionOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
An infant was observed sitting in a restrictive device for 30 minutes, while crying.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2022
Medium LowFeb 25, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
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.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2022
HighNov 10, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2022
MediumNov 10, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked their health statement.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity308 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 21, 2006
DirectorRosa Jacobs
Phone8322173300
State operation #856416

Common questions

Does Barbara Jordan International Pre School take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Barbara Jordan International Pre School’s hours?

6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Barbara Jordan International Pre School accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Barbara Jordan International Pre School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 17, 2026: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Barbara Jordan International Pre School compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #598 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 11% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Barbara Jordan International Pre School last inspected?

Jun 29, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 856416 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.