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J B Adams School

4601 Hirsch Rd, Houston, TX 77026 · Harris County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

J B Adams School is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 48 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1985. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 20 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 28 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 28). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #503 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 18% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 18%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #503 of 882 centers in Houston
7High risk
14Medium High risk
4Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
0Low risk
28 citations from 20 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 31, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety9
Training & qualifications4
Staff ratios3
Supervision3
Food & feeding2
Other standards2
Records & paperwork2
Caregiver conduct1
Transportation1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

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

About this center

Licensed capacity48 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 5, 1985
DirectorJoyce Adams
Phone7136732928
State operation #165922

Common questions

Does J B Adams School take infants?

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

What are J B Adams School’s hours?

5:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does J B Adams School accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does J B Adams School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask J B Adams School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has J B Adams School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 5, 2026: “Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does J B Adams School compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #503 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 18% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was J B Adams School last inspected?

Aug 31, 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 165922 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.