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Jumping Jacks Learning Center

5214 Boynton Dr, Houston, TX 77045 · Harris County
5 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

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.

Inspection record

Better than 1%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #825 of 882 centers in Houston
14High risk
22Medium High risk
9Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
0Low risk
48 citations from 15 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 14 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 19, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 31, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 11, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 8, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety13
Other standards6
Staff ratios6
Sleep safety5
Records & paperwork5
Health & medication4
Training & qualifications4
Food & feeding3
Caregiver conduct1
Transportation1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 19, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2026
HighAug 4, 2026InspectionOther standards
No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers §746.3703(d)
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.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026
Medium HighAug 4, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
A nail was sticking out of the wooden barrier on the playground
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026
HighAug 4, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
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
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026
HighJul 31, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
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
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026
MediumMay 21, 2026InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
Infants were observed watching TV on a tablet during nap time. This was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the tablet
Correction verified Jun 5, 2026
Medium HighMay 21, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Multiple live ants beds were observed on the playground
Correction verified Jun 5, 2026
HighMay 21, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
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
Correction verified Jun 15, 2026
Medium HighMay 21, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The playground's mulch is below the specified amount and not being maintained.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2026
HighMay 21, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger §746.501(a)(9)
The parent handbook is missing information about infant safe sleep
Correction verified Jun 5, 2026
MediumMay 21, 2026InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Infants were observed watching Tv on a tablet This was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the tablet.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2026
MediumMay 21, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met §746.1613(a)
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.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2026
Medium HighMay 21, 2026InspectionOther standards
Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children §746.3701(6)
Mushrooms were observed on the playground.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2026
Medium HighMay 21, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
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.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2026
Medium HighJun 4, 2025InspectionOther standards
Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children §746.3701(6)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 18, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
The fire inspection report was not available for review.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2025
HighNov 26, 2024Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
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.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2025
Medium HighNov 26, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2025
Medium HighOct 15, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
The dining room and hallway ceilings were cracked leaving the wood under the ceiling exposed.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2024
Medium HighOct 15, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation §746.5537(a)(3)
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 15, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings §746.4601(4)
Multiple bolts were seen sticking out of the black barrier around the playground structure.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2024
HighNov 2, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
The operation uses the procare app for transportation and does not have an emergency medical form for each child being transported on the vehicle.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
HighNov 2, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
An Employee was seen present with out an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the director sent the caregiver home.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
Medium HighNov 2, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
The fire inspection report was not available for review.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2023
Medium HighDec 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
There is still broken play equipment in the outdoor play area.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2023
MediumDec 16, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
1 staff record is still missing education documentation.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2023
Medium LowDec 16, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
1 staff file is still missing the notorized licensing affidavit.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2023
HighNov 29, 2022InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
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.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022
HighNov 29, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
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.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022
MediumNov 29, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated were missing current immunization records.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2022
Medium HighNov 29, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
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.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022
Medium HighNov 29, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway §746.2909(4)
The nap cots did not contain adequate walking space between each cot.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022
Medium HighNov 29, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
One bottle in the infant room was not labeled.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022
Medium HighNov 29, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §746.3701(9)
During the inspection a television was not mounted or anchored in the classroom.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022
MediumNov 29, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The feeding sheets for 4 infants have not been updated within the last 30 days.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022
HighNov 29, 2022InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
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.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022
Medium LowNov 29, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Criteria - Certificate §746.1317(c)(4)
The training certificates for the director were missing for 4 hours of the required annual training.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022
Medium LowNov 29, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain the notarized licensing affidavit.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022
MediumNov 29, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
1 out of 7 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022
Medium HighNov 29, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(4)(A)
3 out of 7 staff files reviewed did not contain a current certificate of CPR and First Aid training completion.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2022
MediumNov 29, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
One of the nap cots were not labeled during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2022
HighApr 13, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Annual fire inspection was not current during inspection. The inspection on file expired since 1/12/2022.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022
MediumApr 11, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
Based on the information obtained duirng investigation incident was not shared with parent during pick up.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2022
Medium HighDec 8, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training §746.1301(2)(A)
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.
Correction verified Jan 3, 2022
Medium HighDec 8, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
One out of four staff records checked did not have current first aid cpr training.
Correction verified Dec 24, 2021
HighDec 8, 2021InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
Fire extinguisher in the vehicle used to transport children have fire extinguisher that was not mounted.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2021
Medium HighDec 8, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
One infant bottle was not labeled. This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 8, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
Logs around the playground swing were loose and there were nails sticking out. Pictures were taken.
Correction verified Jan 3, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity118 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:15 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 22, 1993
DirectorShameika Oakley
Phone7134333333
State operation #505812

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.