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Barbara Jordan International Pre School

3015 N MACGREGOR WAY, Houston, TX 77004-7628

Operation number:
856416
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:
308
License effective:
June 21, 2006
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8322173300
Email:
dzcofield@goodhope.org

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 20 available inspections for Barbara Jordan International Pre School from August 11, 2021 through June 29, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 17, 2026 and involved background screening.

That higher-concern topic 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
20

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
23

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
16

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

20 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77004

Compared to 24 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.15
Local median
0.47

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
35%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.58

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.

Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was no current annual Health Inspection Report available for review during the inspection. Health Inspection was observed dated 6/12/25.
Correction deadline
July 15, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 29, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Four caregivers were observed caring for children during the inspection without eligilble background checks. One caregiver with pending background was observed leaving the operation during the inspection.
Correction deadline
June 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There was no infant feeding instruction sheet available for review for a 3-month old infant during the inspection.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Infant feeding instruction sheets were observed not updated every 30 days for infants not able to eat table food.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A crib mattress was observed torn and unwashable in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed replacing the crib mattresss with a washable mattress.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(3) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Waterproof, Washable Mattress
Official code
746.2409(a)(3)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles were observed not labeled in the infant room. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed properly labeling the bottles.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Clorox wipes, bleach sanitizing solution, and hand sanitizer was observed stored on the diaper changing tables in infant and toddler room accessible to children during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when caregivers were observed removing the hazardous materials and storing them out of the reach of children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(13) - Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
Official code
746.3407(13)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing supplies were observed in reach of children on the changing table during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed removing the supplies out of the reach of children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Official code
746.3501(6)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
There was no statement of health for two guinea pigs observed in a classroom to review during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the guinea pigs were observed being removed from the operation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3903(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
Official code
746.3903(b)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
There were no activity plans posted in the infant rooms or one toddler room during the inspection.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Official code
746.401(5)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver was observed caring for 5 infants ages 6-7 months old. This was corrected during inspection when one infant was observed being removed from the classroom and placed in another infant room with two caregivers.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
A water drainage hole was observed open and uncovered accessible to children on the playground.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Multiple Sheets in the infant room were observed not snugly fitted in the cribs.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Official code
746.2409(a)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Sippy cups in the toddler room was observed not properly labeled with the child's first name and first initial of last name. This was corrected during the inspec tion when the cups were observed being properly labeled.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Official code
746.2505(4)(A)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregivers was observed providing direct care to children in the two year old classroom prior to receiving eligibility status.
Correction deadline
April 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
It was observed that two 12 month old infants in a walker.
Correction deadline
April 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
Official code
746.2415(a)(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Three caregivers were observed providing direct care to children in the classroom prior to receiving eligibility status.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant was observed sitting in a restrictive device for 30 minutes, while crying.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Official code
746.2417(2)(B)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
It was observed an infant crying for 30 minutes and the caregiver did not attend to the infant's needs, the caregiver sat on the floor with the other infants and had her back turned to the infant crying.
Correction deadline
April 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2401(3) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Holding and Comforting
Official code
746.2401(3)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Correction deadline
March 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, 2 lacked their health statement.
Correction deadline
November 19, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is a finding of a child being inappropriately disciplined by a caregiver while in care at the operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
Official code
746.2803(3)