Jumping Jacks Learning Center
Jumping Jacks Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 118 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1993. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 48 citations, 14 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (13 of 48). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 high-risk. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #825 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 1% of licensed centers statewide.
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Part of the wooden barrier on the small playground structure was completely split open and has deep cracks that can lead to skin punctures and splinters.
While interviewing a caregiver they admitted to smoking a vaporizer in front of children while they were outside on the playground. This was corrected when the director informed me that the caregiver was written up and issued a warning.
A nail was sticking out of the wooden barrier on the playground
An individual with a pending background check was observed caring for children in the preschool classroom. This was corrected during the inspection when the individual was observed leaving the operation
There is sufficient evidence to support that inappropriate discipline is being used when a teacher admitted using corporal punishment on their child while the child is in daycare
Infants were observed watching TV on a tablet during nap time. This was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the tablet
Multiple live ants beds were observed on the playground
The last fire inspection report was dated 02/20/2025 and the fire marshall has not come out yet to conduct the inspection for 2026
The playground's mulch is below the specified amount and not being maintained.
The parent handbook is missing information about infant safe sleep
Infants were observed watching Tv on a tablet This was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the tablet.
A 14 month old infant was mixed with a toddler classroom during nap time. There were a total of 13 children and the specified age group was two. Due to the child being an infant the caregivers ratio could not be reduced leaving the teacher out of ratio.
Mushrooms were observed on the playground.
A 14 month old infant was observed in the toddler classroom and the oldest child was 36 months making it a 18 month difference in age.
Three mushrooms were observed on one of the swing sets on the playground. This was corrected during the inspection when I observed the director remove the mushrooms and place them in the trashcan.
The fire inspection report was not available for review.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS the infant caregiver admitted to allowing an infant to sleep in a bouncer and denied placing the infant in the crib.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation conducted by DFPS it was determined that there were five infants being supervised by one caregiver. Based on the information obtained the caregiver was supervising two four-month-olds, one three-month-old and one fourteen-month-old. The other infants age was undetermined however according to minimum standards the specified age group would be four months.
The dining room and hallway ceilings were cracked leaving the wood under the ceiling exposed.
The carbon monoxide documentation was not available for review. This was corrected during the inspection when the director tested the alarm and documented the test on the form.
Multiple bolts were seen sticking out of the black barrier around the playground structure.
The operation uses the procare app for transportation and does not have an emergency medical form for each child being transported on the vehicle.
An Employee was seen present with out an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the director sent the caregiver home.
The fire inspection report was not available for review.
There is still broken play equipment in the outdoor play area.
1 staff record is still missing education documentation.
1 staff file is still missing the notorized licensing affidavit.
During the inspection and 8 month old infant was placed in their crib which contained blankets and toys. Note: The provider removed the items from the crib during the inspection.
During the inspection an infant was sleeping in a bouncer equipped with safety straps. Note: The provider was instructed to remove the infant and put them in their individual crib.
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated were missing current immunization records.
There is broken play equipment in the outdoor play area. The electrical outlets in the after schooler room is missing the outer panel and the inside of the wall is exposed.
The nap cots did not contain adequate walking space between each cot.
One bottle in the infant room was not labeled.
During the inspection a television was not mounted or anchored in the classroom.
The feeding sheets for 4 infants have not been updated within the last 30 days.
During the inspection infants were sleeping with pacifiers in their mouths that contained an attachment to their clothing. Note: It was discussed that pacifieres can be used during sleep but must no contain the string or any other attachment to the clothing as it poses a strangulation hazard.
The training certificates for the director were missing for 4 hours of the required annual training.
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain the notarized licensing affidavit.
1 out of 7 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
3 out of 7 staff files reviewed did not contain a current certificate of CPR and First Aid training completion.
One of the nap cots were not labeled during the inspection.
Annual fire inspection was not current during inspection. The inspection on file expired since 1/12/2022.
Based on the information obtained duirng investigation incident was not shared with parent during pick up.
One caregiver with no previous experience with child care did not have the required 24 hours of preservice training. Caregiver only had 8 out of the 24 hours of preservice training.
One out of four staff records checked did not have current first aid cpr training.
Fire extinguisher in the vehicle used to transport children have fire extinguisher that was not mounted.
One infant bottle was not labeled. This was corrected during inspection.
Logs around the playground swing were loose and there were nails sticking out. Pictures were taken.
About this center
Common questions
Does Jumping Jacks Learning Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Jumping Jacks Learning Center’s hours?
6 AM to 6:15 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Jumping Jacks Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Jumping Jacks Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 14 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 4, 2026: “No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Jumping Jacks Learning Center compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #825 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Jumping Jacks Learning Center last inspected?
Aug 19, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
Other centers near 77045
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 505812 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.