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J.D.'s Academy

401 W 1ST ST, Del Rio, TX 78840-4531

Operation number:
1659034
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Val Verde
Capacity:
101
License effective:
February 1, 2018
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8307683288
Email:
jdsacademy57@yahoo.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 27 available inspections for J.D.'s Academy from August 13, 2021 through February 10, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 13, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Five later inspections, from February 19, 2024 through February 10, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
27

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
17

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

27 total inspections vs 16 local median in 78840

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.7
Local median
1.02

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
37%
Local median
36%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
41%
Local median
42%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.5

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Their was no documentation on smoke detectors tested at center.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Official code
746.5319
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A fire extinguisher in a van was in the red and had 0 PSI. This was corrected at inspection when the center bought a new one from the store.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A couple of booster seats were expired in all vans used to transport children. This was corrected at inspection when the center removed the expired ones.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Official code
746.5607(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based on interviews and sign in out sheets the operation had one classroom open at the time the incident occurred, a caregiver was out of ratio when she was left in charge of 32 children, as the two other morning shift caregivers did not come to work that day.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
A medication was in a backpack in the hallway and anyone could have access to the medication. Corrected at inspection: The medication was immediately moved to a box that was out of reach of kids.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3807(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The anchoring for the rocking equipment was visible in the playground.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(6) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface
Official code
746.4601(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The child safety alarm in one of the transportation vans was not working properly.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A staff member took an infant into the kitchen.
Correction deadline
January 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was on their phone while they were suppose to be supervising children.
Correction deadline
January 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)
View official report
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three out of ten children's records reviewed were lacking the doctor signed health statement.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 24, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Official code
746.611(a)(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies outdoor policy was lacking the benefits of playing outside. The policy does not address clothing or shoes the children should wear to safely play in the playground.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The center has had three seperate investigations for transportation and a citation failing to show good judgement.
Correction deadline
September 7, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Official code
746.201(9)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
A child was left accidently at the school and the parent notified the daycare and they did not report the incident.
Correction deadline
September 7, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A child was accidently left at the school.
Correction deadline
September 7, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One of the transportation drivers CPR and First Aid training expired on 01/04/2020.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver conducting transportation picked up children at a school and did not utilize the transportation list. The caregiver accidently picked up a child that did not attend the center.
Correction deadline
August 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 7, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The classroom had a total of 30 children ranging from 2-4 years old with one caregiver.
Correction deadline
August 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 7, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Two caregivers conducting transportation do not have a transportation training.
Correction deadline
August 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 7, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver in a classroom was unable to say accurately identify the ages of the children in the classroom.
Correction deadline
August 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 7, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)