Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 1.5
Avance- Janowski Head Start
7500 BAUMAN RD, Houston, TX 77022-6125
- Operation number:
- 1752329
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Harris
- Capacity:
- 144
- License effective:
- April 5, 2023
- Hours:
- 07:30 AM-03:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 8323018060
- Email:
- NMcKensie@avancehouston.org
- Website:
- www.avancehouston.org
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Avance- Janowski Head Start from August 31, 2022 through August 3, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 26, 2025 and involved background screening.
Three later inspections, from September 11, 2025 through August 3, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 11
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 14 local median in 77022
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 50%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 57%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 2.44
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
October 23, 2023April 18, 2024August 22, 2024March 21, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 23, 2023March 21, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The director is present 18 of the 40 hours of weekly operation.
- Correction deadline
- September 9, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
- Official code
- 746.1011(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A caregiver responsible for children did not have a background check submitted prior to being responsible for children.
- Correction deadline
- September 9, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 28, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
- Official code
- 745.621(a)(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operation did not have the required personnel records for the director.
- Correction deadline
- September 9, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
- Official code
- 746.901
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The temporary director was not reported to Child Care Regulations.
- Correction deadline
- September 9, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1013(b) - Director's Absence - Extended Period
- Official code
- 746.1013(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There is less than a ruler inch of loose fill in the outdoor play area.
- Correction deadline
- April 4, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
- Official code
- 746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- One of the classrooms did not have a relocation diagram.
- Correction deadline
- April 4, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
- Official code
- 746.5207(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Two of the classrooms were missing outlet covers.
- Correction deadline
- April 4, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
- Official code
- 746.3701(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fire inspection report was not provided during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- August 29, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 28, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
- Official code
- 746.5103
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.
- Correction deadline
- September 5, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 28, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
- Official code
- 746.4907(a)(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The playground equipment lacks of loose fill material underneath and around the structures.
- Correction deadline
- September 5, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 28, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
- Official code
- 746.4907(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 3, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
- Official code
- 746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation emergency plan is missing a designated location where all caregivers and children will meet.
- Correction deadline
- November 6, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 8, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
- Official code
- 746.5207(a)(3)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Classroom 6 and 5 was missing a safety outlet cover. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver replaced the outlet.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
- Official code
- 746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Two children records observed did not include a parent signature on the food allergy emergency plan.
- Correction deadline
- March 10, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 8, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
- Official code
- 746.3819
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report