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The Alphabet Club
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: 14530 OLD KATY RD, Houston, TX 77079
County: Harris County
Phone: (281) 589-2626
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 150 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 850028
Permit: Full Permit, issued May 10, 2006
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Conditions on permit: Yes (see the official record for details)
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 850028 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 5 inspections
- 3 investigations
- 1 assessment
- 14 citations from these visits (risk level: Medium High 9, Medium 3, Medium Low 1, 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 April 2, 2022 to April 30, 2026, newest first: 19 visits and 28 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.
April 30, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 14, 2026 · Correction verified: June 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the three vehicles inspected, one failed to display a functioning left indicator light.
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 14, 2026 · Correction verified: June 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director did not have a current transportation training certificate for licensing to review.
January 23, 2026 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: February 6, 2026 · Correction verified: January 23, 2026 · 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.
May 20, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observed several nails protruding out of the playground structure. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by the nails being hammered flat into the playground structure.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 out of 10 children files reviewed did not have an updated immunization record. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with the parent sending over an updated immunization record.
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
I observed several medications that was expired, NOTE: This was corrected by removing all expired medication and returning it to the parents.
May 8, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
July 23, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 12, 2024 · Inspection · 8 citations
746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 17, 2024 · Correction verified: July 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There has not been any testing of carbon monoxide detector since 12/2023.
746.1317(a)(6)(B) - Center not on probation, suspension, emergency suspension, or revocation in two years preceding or admin penalty
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: August 2, 2024 · Correction verified: August 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director of this operation has provided current training to staff but the operation has been assesed an administrative penalty within the last two years. Penalty was assessed on 10/23/2023. Operation director will not be able to provide training until 10/24/2025.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 19, 2024 · Correction verified: July 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children did not food allergy emergency plans.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 19, 2024 · Correction verified: July 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Loosefill waslow around the slide use zone and had grass growing through loose fill areas.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Wall outlet cover plate was cracked. NOTE: Director replaced cracked outlet plate at inspection.
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Opration did not have most recent 2936 posting.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
At least 2 outlets were observed in different rooms uncovered.
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 26, 2024 · Correction verified: July 22, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Education requirements for2 staff were not translated into English.
July 1, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
February 2, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 30, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
August 17, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 4, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2023 · Correction verified: August 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregivers did not know the number of children in care during the follow up inspection. Two caregivers stated there were 10 children and there were 11 children present. Note: Discussed with the operation children must be accounted for at all time and it is criticial that they know how many children they have.
July 25, 2023 · Inspection · 9 citations
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 3, 2023 · Correction verified: July 25, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection the toilet in the children's restroom was covered with a plastic bag.
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 3, 2023 · Correction verified: August 3, 2023 · 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.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 25, 2023 · Correction verified: August 4, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregivers did not know the number of children in two of the classrooms observed during the inspection. One caregiver stated there were 4 children and there was only 3 children in the classroom. Another caregiver stated there were 12 children in the classroom and there was only 11 children. Note: Discussed with the provider that all caregivers must know the number of children they are responsible for at all times.
746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: August 24, 2023 · Correction verified: August 28, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
2 out of the 10 staff files evaluated contained documentation of education received that was written in a foreign language that has not been translated to English.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
An electrical outlet was left uncovered in classroom with children present during the inspection. Note: The provided covered the outlet during the inspection.
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection expired milk was observed in the infant room refrigerator and has not been disposed of. Note: The provider disposed of the expired milk during the inspection.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper during the inspection. Note: The caregiver washed their hands during the inspection.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 3, 2023 · Correction verified: July 25, 2023 · 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.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 11, 2023 · Correction verified: August 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.
June 16, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 11, 2023 · Correction verified: November 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based upon the information obtained, the operation did not notify CCR within the required timeframe of a child showing signs of illness that required treatment by a medical professional. The incident occurred on June 16th, 2023 and the operation did not report to CCR until June 20th, 2023.
August 2, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 31, 2022 · Correction verified: September 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the paper work given to me by the director about the vehicle used for transportation which was purchased on 6/12/2018. This vehicle used for transportation was not equipped with child safety alarm.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Health statement was missing on file for one out of eight children file checked. This was corrected when the doctor's office fax it to the operation.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One infant feeding sheet for one child was last updated in 6/10/2022. Caregiver stated that the form was given to parent and she has not brought the form back. This was corrected when parent email this information to the operation.
June 30, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
June 28, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
May 5, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 6, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 2, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
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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.