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ABC & 123 Learning Center
A licensed child care center in Hockley, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 23931 NICHOLS SAWMILL RD, Hockley, TX 77447
County: Montgomery County
Phone: (281) 356-1324
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 116 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1715567
Permit: Full Permit, issued June 18, 2021
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 16 inspections
- 6 investigations
- 24 citations from these visits (risk level: High 11, Medium High 8, Medium 2, Medium Low 2, Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from December 22, 2021 to July 17, 2026, newest first: 29 visits and 25 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
July 17, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 2, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
March 23, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 22, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
December 19, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
December 15, 2025 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2026 · Correction verified: January 22, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a staff person yelled at a child(ren).
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2026 · Correction verified: January 22, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a staff person pulled a child by the wrists.
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2026 · Correction verified: January 22, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that children were left unsupervised. A staff member acknowledged that caregivers were not present in the same area as the children.
October 29, 2025 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2025 · Correction verified: November 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child enrolled did not have the required immunization record on file and available for review.
746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2025 · Correction verified: October 30, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four children receiving transportation services does not have parental consent/permission to provide transportation.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 19, 2025 · Correction verified: October 31, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection available for review during the inspection.
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2025 · Correction verified: October 30, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver who provides transportation did not have the required two hours of transportation training. Note: Training expired as of 10/15/2025
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 5, 2025 · Correction verified: October 27, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Nine children receiving transportation services did not have the required emergency medical information available for review in the transportation documents.
September 22, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 29, 2025 · Correction verified: September 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 29, 2025 · Correction verified: September 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation continues to be deficient with the required standard. Based on the DFPS investigation information obtained during the investigation there is adequate evidence showing that the director failed to exercise good judgment when she grabbed the child by his arm causing nail imprint injuries. The director did not use an alternate means of redirection.
August 1, 2025 · Investigation · 4 citations
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 29, 2025 · Correction verified: September 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: September 11, 2025 · Correction verified: September 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the DFPS information documented there is sufficient evidence to show that the operation failed to ensure they had updated contact information for a parent of a child enrolled in care.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 29, 2025 · Correction verified: September 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the DFPS investigation information obtained during the investigation there is adequate evidence showing that the director failed to exercise good judgment when she grabbed the child by his arm causing nail imprint injuries. The director did not use an alternate means of redirection.
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 11, 2025 · Correction verified: September 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the director did not ensure that qualified staff were placed in the classroom who were able to ensure the classroom was meeting compliance during naptime. Based on the needs and abilities of the children, an additional caregiver should have been placed in the classroom for proper oversight.
April 21, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
March 26, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 2, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 28, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 9, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 27, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 27, 2024 · Correction verified: October 9, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was one caregiver caring for 14 two year olds.
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was no caregiver left in charge during the director's absence. Note: This was corrected when the director arrived at the operation.
September 5, 2024 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 17, 2024 · Correction verified: September 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the DFPS preliminary investigation findings, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver subjected a child in care to harsh, cruel, and unusual punishment.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 17, 2024 · Correction verified: September 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the DFPS preliminary investigation findings, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver pulled a child by the arm and leg.
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 21, 2024 · Correction verified: October 28, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation there is a preponderance of evidence to show that a caregiver physically abused a child in care.
August 2, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 14, 2024 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 21, 2024 · Correction verified: June 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have available for review a copy of the monthly maintenance checklist available for review during the inspection.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 17, 2024 · Correction verified: June 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The second entry door that leads into the facility is not locking and is in need of repair. Note: The door does not lock automatically as it should and can be pulled open.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 26, 2024 · Correction verified: July 31, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection available for review at the time of the inspection.
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 19, 2024 · Correction verified: June 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Both center directors did not have current transportation training available for review at the time of the inspection.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: June 19, 2024 · Correction verified: June 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver did not have the required employment affidavit notarized. Note: The form was present in the file but not completed by the Notary.
April 23, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 13, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
January 19, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 9, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
October 3, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 22, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
June 26, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 19, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
June 15, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 28, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
December 22, 2021 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Ant killer was on a shelf accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed the pesticide on a high shelf where children were unable to access it.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.