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Donnata Evan Ford

12727 LAUREL FALLS LN, Houston, TX 77014-2873

Operation number:
1576910
Type:
Registered Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
12
License effective:
July 17, 2015
Hours:
06:00 AM-08:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
Phone:
2812362162
Email:
Jitterbuglearningcenter15@gmail.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 12 available inspections for Donnata Evan Ford from May 3, 2022 through July 22, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 13, 2026 and involved background screening.

Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
21

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 3 local median in 77014

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.75
Local median
1.54

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
42%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
58%
Local median
42%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.42

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
In backyard play area, there was a pot of sitting water accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the pot was removed and the water dumbed out.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 13, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.3501(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Official code
747.3501(9)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During the walkthrough, it was found that 4 people residing within the home from the ages 15 to 17 years old did not have an initial background check submitted.
Correction deadline
July 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(5) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
Official code
745.621(a)(5)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency preparedness plan did not include how children under 24 months or with limited mobility would be transported.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
Official code
747.5003(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
5 school age children records did not include school information. This was corrected when the school information was added to the files for all five children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.605(13) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Official code
747.605(13)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
3 children's files did not have health statements.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
747.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The backyard fence was missing a board and several loose boards where accessible to children. This was corrected when the board was replaced the loose boards were removed during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
747.3203
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The activity plan or daily schedule was not adjusted for the summer activities and engagement.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
Official code
747.2102(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
There were no procedures for handling medical emergencies.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.501(4) - Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
Official code
747.501(4)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The parent handbook did not have parent rights.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Official code
747.501(9)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Several electrical outlets in the dinning area did not have outlet covers or protection shields.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
747.3501(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
I observed broken wood pieces, nails hanging out of the broken wood gate during inspection. Pictures were taken.
Correction deadline
January 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
747.3203
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child's record did not have an immunization record.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
747.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
I observed household cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet under the kitchen sink that was in the reach of children.
Correction deadline
August 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
Official code
747.3203(13)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was not a smoke detector installed in an area where children are. Corrected: The smoke detector was installed in the living room area.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.5113 - Installation of Smoke Detectors
Official code
747.5113
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguisher was not mounted on the wall and was sitting in a closet.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.5101 - Fire- Extinguishing System
Official code
747.5101
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The carbon monoxide detector was not installed. Corrected at inspection: The carbon monoxide was installed and placed on the wall.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5335(a)(1) - Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building
Official code
747.5335(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. A record of the children who attend the operation daily is not being kept.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
747.635(b) - Sign-in/out Logs Storage
Official code
747.635(b)
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Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
A 12 month infant that is walking was sleeping in the bed of the provider. The child is her grandchild.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2305(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Walking
Official code
747.2305(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A background check for one household member over the age of 14 years has not been submitted.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Official code
745.621(a)(7)
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A record of the children who attend the operation daily is not being kept.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
747.635(b) - Sign-in/out Logs Storage
Official code
747.635(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Two children, ages 12 months and 5 years old, were being cared for on the second level of the home.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.4015 - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level
Official code
747.4015