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Avance- Janowski Head Start

4 critical, 48 serious findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 26, 2025.

7500 Bauman Rd, Houston, TX 77022 · (832) 301-8060

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsHouston licensed centers, n=923

Critical findings4 critical, 48 serious, 0 minor across 40 inspections and 0 investigations (40 visits). Most recent critical: Aug 26, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 4

66% of centers have at least one

Serious48 vs median 16

84% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2023Full Permit

Practical7:30a–3:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 144

Texas HHSC operation #1752329 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesListed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
Mar 5, 2026 to Aug 3, 20268 inspections
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- Aug 3, 2026 inspection
- Aug 3, 2026 inspection
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- Aug 3, 2026 inspection
- Mar 5, 2026 inspection
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- Mar 5, 2026 inspection
2025
Sep 11, 2025 to Sep 11, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 11, 2025 inspection
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- Sep 11, 2025 inspection
Aug 26, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  A caregiver responsible for children did not have a background check submitted prior to being responsible for children.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Aug 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  The operation did not have the required personnel records for the director.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director's Absence - Extended Period
  The temporary director was not reported to Child Care Regulations.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1013(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director present-Minimum 75%
  The director is present 18 of the 40 hours of weekly operation.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1011(a).
Aug 26, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  A caregiver responsible for children did not have a background check submitted prior to being responsible for children.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Aug 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  The operation did not have the required personnel records for the director.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director's Absence - Extended Period
  The temporary director was not reported to Child Care Regulations.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1013(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director present-Minimum 75%
  The director is present 18 of the 40 hours of weekly operation.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1011(a).
Aug 26, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  A caregiver responsible for children did not have a background check submitted prior to being responsible for children.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Aug 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director present-Minimum 75%
  The director is present 18 of the 40 hours of weekly operation.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1011(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  The operation did not have the required personnel records for the director.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director's Absence - Extended Period
  The temporary director was not reported to Child Care Regulations.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1013(b).
Aug 26, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  A caregiver responsible for children did not have a background check submitted prior to being responsible for children.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Aug 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director's Absence - Extended Period
  The temporary director was not reported to Child Care Regulations.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1013(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  The operation did not have the required personnel records for the director.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director present-Minimum 75%
  The director is present 18 of the 40 hours of weekly operation.
  Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified Sep 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1011(a).
Apr 11, 2025 to Apr 11, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 11, 2025 inspection
- Apr 11, 2025 inspection
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- Apr 11, 2025 inspection
Mar 21, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
  One of the classrooms did not have a relocation diagram.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Two of the classrooms were missing outlet covers.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  There is less than a ruler inch of loose fill in the outdoor play area.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Mar 21, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Two of the classrooms were missing outlet covers.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  There is less than a ruler inch of loose fill in the outdoor play area.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
  One of the classrooms did not have a relocation diagram.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
Mar 21, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Two of the classrooms were missing outlet covers.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
  One of the classrooms did not have a relocation diagram.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  There is less than a ruler inch of loose fill in the outdoor play area.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Mar 21, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
  One of the classrooms did not have a relocation diagram.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  There is less than a ruler inch of loose fill in the outdoor play area.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Two of the classrooms were missing outlet covers.
  Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified Apr 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
2024
Aug 28, 2024 to Aug 28, 20244 inspections
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- Aug 28, 2024 inspection
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- Aug 28, 2024 inspection
Aug 22, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The operation playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2024, verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  Fire inspection report was not provided during the inspection.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2024, verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
  The playground equipment lacks of loose fill material underneath and around the structures.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2024, verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(c).
Aug 22, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  Fire inspection report was not provided during the inspection.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2024, verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
  The playground equipment lacks of loose fill material underneath and around the structures.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2024, verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The operation playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2024, verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Aug 22, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  Fire inspection report was not provided during the inspection.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2024, verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The operation playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2024, verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
  The playground equipment lacks of loose fill material underneath and around the structures.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2024, verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(c).
Aug 22, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The operation playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2024, verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
  The playground equipment lacks of loose fill material underneath and around the structures.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2024, verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Documentation of Fire Inspection
  Fire inspection report was not provided during the inspection.
  Corrected Aug 29, 2024, verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5103.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The operation playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.
  Corrected May 3, 2024, verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Apr 18, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The operation playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.
  Corrected May 3, 2024, verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Apr 18, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The operation playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.
  Corrected May 3, 2024, verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Apr 18, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  The operation playground loose fill is less than an inch ruler.
  Corrected May 3, 2024, verified May 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
2023
Oct 23, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Classroom 6 and 5 was missing a safety outlet cover. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver replaced the outlet.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
  The operation emergency plan is missing a designated location where all caregivers and children will meet.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(a)(3).
Oct 23, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
  The operation emergency plan is missing a designated location where all caregivers and children will meet.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Classroom 6 and 5 was missing a safety outlet cover. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver replaced the outlet.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
Oct 23, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
  The operation emergency plan is missing a designated location where all caregivers and children will meet.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Classroom 6 and 5 was missing a safety outlet cover. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver replaced the outlet.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
Oct 23, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Classroom 6 and 5 was missing a safety outlet cover. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver replaced the outlet.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
  The operation emergency plan is missing a designated location where all caregivers and children will meet.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2023, verified Nov 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5207(a)(3).

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Mar 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Two children records observed did not include a parent signature on the food allergy emergency plan.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2023, verified Mar 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Mar 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Two children records observed did not include a parent signature on the food allergy emergency plan.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2023, verified Mar 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Mar 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Two children records observed did not include a parent signature on the food allergy emergency plan.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2023, verified Mar 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Mar 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Two children records observed did not include a parent signature on the food allergy emergency plan.
  Corrected Mar 10, 2023, verified Mar 8, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
Jan 30, 2023 to Jan 30, 20234 inspections
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2022
Aug 31, 2022 to Dec 8, 20228 inspections
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