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ABC Word Academy
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 7350 W T C JESTER BLVD, Houston, TX 77088
County: Harris County
Phone: (281) 445-9673
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 104 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 549942
Permit: Full Permit, issued October 13, 2000
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.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 549942 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 6 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 1 assessment
- 19 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 8, Medium 9, Medium 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 September 23, 2022 to July 21, 2026, newest first: 16 visits and 36 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 21, 2026 · Inspection · 7 citations
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 28, 2026 · Correction verified: August 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has not validated the people list since December 31, 2025.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2026 · Correction verified: July 24, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
CCR observed that in the infant room, the wall baseboard was peeling off along with the paint. Additionally, CCR observed a hole in the wall behind the door in the toddler classroom.
746.3401(c)(1) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2026 · Correction verified: July 27, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation does not have documentation stating that a health inspection is not required.
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2026 · Correction verified: July 22, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection, CCR was not provided with the operation s liability insurance for review.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2026 · Correction verified: September 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not complete the children's products certification form, nor was it provided to CCR during the inspection.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2026 · Correction verified: August 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The toddler caregiver is missing the following training: Emergency preparedness. Controlling the spread of communicable diseases. Administering medication. Food allergies. Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2026 · Correction verified: July 23, 2026 · 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.
October 15, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 29, 2025 · Correction verified: October 16, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation emergency preparedness plan is missing how the children under 24 months will be evacuated or relocated.
August 4, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 23, 2025 · Correction verified: September 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation current fire inspection was not available during the inspection.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The soft seats have visible wear and tear and are no longer waterproof, making the equipment difficult to sanitize and increasing the risk of bacteria growth. Correction: The caregiver removed the torn soft seats from the classroom.
June 16, 2025 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2025 · Correction verified: July 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
In each classroom, CCR did not observe any storage areas for children to place their personal belongings.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2025 · Correction verified: July 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
In the Pre-K Classroom, CCR observed a spider cocoon near the toy boxes and a dead cricket. CCR also noticed a broken tile beneath the sink. CCR noticed a rug rolled up and leaning against the wall in the toddler's classroom.
746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2025 · Correction verified: July 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation emergency plan is missing a designated location where all caregivers and children will meet.
746.2605(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2025 · Correction verified: July 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The 3rd and 4th grade classroom does not have enough popular equipment to prevent the children from competing.
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2025 · Correction verified: July 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
CR did not observe an activity schedule posted in each classroom.
746.2703(1) - Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2025 · Correction verified: July 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The 5th and 6th grade classrooms do not have play areas during the activity.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 30, 2025 · Correction verified: July 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
CCR observed cleaning products that were not stored away near the sinks, making them accessible to children.
April 15, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 10, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 2, 2025 · Correction verified: June 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was sufficient evidence that the operation did not obtain a parent's signature when sharing incident reports.
January 17, 2025 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 22, 2025 · Correction verified: January 21, 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.
August 28, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 7, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 7, 2023 · Correction verified: November 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A new hire was in the classroom where children were in care without an eligible background check. The new hire was removed from the classroom.
September 12, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 10, 2023 · Correction verified: October 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policies lacked a policy on vaccine preventable diseases for its employees.
August 17, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 25, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 24, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
December 7, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 28, 2022 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: November 11, 2022 · Correction verified: November 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
As of 10/28/22, documentation of the required vision and hearing screening has not been provided. This deficiency is being re-cited. Please provide the required information 11/11/22. Of the eight children's records evaluated, two lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.
September 23, 2022 · Inspection · 14 citations
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: October 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A copy of the current health inspection was not available for review.
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: October 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the four personnel records evaluated, one caregiver did not receive training in the following topics for the September 2020-September 2021 training year: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. The completion of the traininggs will be considered make-up training hours and will not be counted towards the current training year.
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: October 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the eight children's records evaluated, two lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: October 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director did not receive training in the following topics for the January 2021-January 2022 training year: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous mater The completion of the traininggs will be considered make-up training hours and will not be counted towards the current training year.
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: October 24, 2022 · 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.
746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: October 24, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The emergency relocation and evacuation diagram does not show the relocation area inside of the building.
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: October 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the four personnel records evaluated, two are not current with CPR training.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: October 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the eight children's records evaluated, five lacked the address of the emergency contact.
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: October 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the four personnel records evaluated, three did not complete an orientation covering the following topics: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, disposing and storing of hazardous materials
746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 30, 2022 · Correction verified: December 7, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A composite play structure is on the center's playground. The structure includes swings, a slide and a climbing apparatus. This type of play structure is not on playgrounds for child care centers.
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: October 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the eight children's records evaluated, one lacked the name, address and telephone number of the child's doctor or an emergency care facility.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 30, 2022 · Correction verified: October 6, 2022 · 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.
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 24, 2022 · Correction verified: October 26, 2022 · 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.
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 30, 2022 · Correction verified: December 7, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at the depth of 6 inches. Also, in some areas the grass has overgrown the loose fill surfacing.
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- 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.