AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77067 · Texas operation #1589636- 5211
Record summary
1 high-risk · 3 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (3 citations in all, from 4 inspections and 1 assessment); last inspection Aug 10, 2026.
0 of 3 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 3230 Spears Rd, Houston, TX 77067
- Phone
- (281) 444-5502
- Website
- www.avancehouston.org
- Ages served
- Pre-K
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:35 AM to 3:25 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 117 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Apr 5, 2016
- Director
- Jessika Harry
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Oct 5, 2026: Assessment
1 citation.
High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.
State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"
Inspector's note: A caregiver was allowed access to children in care prior to receiving the results of the background check.
Corrected Oct 5, 2026, verified by the state Oct 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 10, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 27, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must complete orientation as the state requires.
State rule 746.1301(a)(1)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation"
Inspector's note: Of the six personnel records evaluated, two have not completed and orientation to operation.
Corrected May 4, 2026, verified by the state May 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.
State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"
Inspector's note: Of the six personnel records evaluated, three lacked training in administering medications, communicable diseases including immunizations, food allergies, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
Corrected May 11, 2026, verified by the state May 6, 2026.
Aug 11, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 30, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 2 visits and 0 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: AVANCE-Houston, Inc.-Donna C. Lewis Head Start-Spring ISD on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1589636- 5211.
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