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ABC Children's Learning Center
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: 8385 ANTOINE DR, Houston, TX 77088
County: Harris County
Phone: (281) 445-0606
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 105 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1425486
Permit: Full Permit, issued September 28, 2012
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.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 5 inspections
- 2 investigations
- 2 assessments
- 17 citations from these visits (risk level: High 2, Medium High 8, Medium 5, Medium Low 2)
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 November 18, 2021 to September 29, 2026, newest first: 19 visits and 43 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.
September 29, 2026 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2026 · Correction verified: October 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
CCR reviewed the directors' files and observed that the director/owner and the second director is missing the required training on understanding building and physical premises safety.
746.3901(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2026 · Correction verified: October 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
CCR observed three goats loose and feces on the ground in the area where they are housed on the side of the operation, the same area also serves as an emergency exit route for children.
746.3903(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2026 · Correction verified: October 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has goats, a rooster, and chickens on the premises. During the inspection, no documentation of health statements from a veterinarian was provided.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2026 · Correction verified: October 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
CCR reviewed two caregiver files and found that the required training on understanding building and physical premises safety was missing. Additionally, the Pre-K teacher was missing all the required special safety topics training.
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 20, 2026 · Correction verified: October 30, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The directors have not been documenting their attendance, and records were unavailable during the inspection.
March 17, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 5, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
CCR reviewed a child s admission form and observed that it was missing a statement regarding the child's special care needs. Correction: CCR reviewed the standards with the director and emphasized the importance of having parents document any special care needs or treatments for their child. Additionally, the child is no longer enrolled.
January 21, 2026 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 23, 2026 · Correction verified: January 27, 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 13, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 4 citations
746.3425(1) - Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 4, 2025 · Correction verified: December 15, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Video footage reveals caregivers not wearing gloves while handling blood after a child's injury.
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 4, 2025 · Correction verified: December 15, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver failed to wash their hands with soap and water after cleaning a child's blood from an injury.
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 4, 2025 · Correction verified: December 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was determined that a caregiver had used the handwashing sink located near the diaper-changing table in the infant's room to clean a child's wound after an injury. The infant's caregiver also used this sink to clean the infant's bottle and wash their hands.
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 4, 2025 · Correction verified: December 18, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Video footage obtained during the investigation shows stationary equipment located less than six feet away from the fence on the toddlers playground.
September 30, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 17, 2025 · Correction verified: October 15, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
On the toddler playground, CCR observed an unsecured utility box that protects the ground utility lines. The box was not secured to the ground. The operation attempted to use a crawl-through tunnel to cover the utility box, but because of the tunnel s openings, it does not prevent children from accessing the underground utility lines.
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 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.
October 15, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 30, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver had 16 children, in the breakfast room, specified age group was 3 years old. The caregiver was one over required ratio. Corrected: When a caregiver arrived and took a group of children with her to a classroom next door.
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: September 30, 2024 · Correction verified: October 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child was left alone in the restroom while caregiver attended to other children in the classroom area, the restroom used was not in the classroom but next door to the classroom
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 30, 2024 · Correction verified: October 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver had 16 children in her group ages from 1 month old child and the oldest was 5 years old. The oldest child was older than 18 months from the yongest child in care.
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 30, 2024 · Correction verified: October 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A one month old infant was sleeping in a car seat. Corrected: When caregiver took the infant out of the car seat.
November 7, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 27, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
October 9, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
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: October 30, 2023 · Correction verified: November 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The outdoor play area was not covered with at least 6 inches of mulch.
December 20, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
December 7, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 7, 2022 · Correction verified: December 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were six children, ages 9 months to 23 months with one caregiver. The specified age group was 12-17 months old. With this specified age group, one caregiver can care for five children. This was corrected at inspection when the oldest child was moved to another classroom.
November 14, 2022 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 28, 2022 · Correction verified: December 7, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. The required electronic child safety alarm has not been installed.
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2022 · Correction verified: December 7, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The television was being watched by children during breakfast time.
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2022 · Correction verified: December 7, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A 9 month old infant was in a classroom with a 3 year old child. Infants can't be combined with children that are more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group. This was corrected at inspection.
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 21, 2022 · Correction verified: November 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. The caregiver is lacking 8 clock hours of pre-service training.
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 14, 2022 · Correction verified: December 7, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not know the ages of the children she was responsible for.
October 12, 2022 · Inspection · 18 citations
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · 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.
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2022 · Correction verified: October 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, two lacked photo identification.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2022 · Correction verified: October 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the 10 staff records evaluated, one lacked a notarized affidavit,
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2022 · Correction verified: October 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, two acked the name and address of the school the children attend.
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 14, 2022 · Correction verified: November 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director did not receive 30 clock hours of training in all of the required topics for their respective training years. Make-up hours will need to be completed that will not count towards the current training year.
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2022 · Correction verified: November 1, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the 10 children's records evalujated, four are behind with required immunizations.
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2022 · Correction verified: October 31, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The parent handbook does not inform parents of the requirement for physicaal activity and outdoor activity.
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 12, 2022 · Correction verified: October 31, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A person that has been working as a caregiver does not have a high diploma or GED; therefore, they do not meet caregiver qualifications.
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2022 · Correction verified: October 31, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The parent handbook does not inform parents of the vaccination requirements for staff.
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 19, 2022 · Correction verified: October 31, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked authorization for emergency medical care.
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2022 · Correction verified: November 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two vans used to transport children are not equipped with the required electronic child safety alarm.
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2022 · Correction verified: October 31, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The emergency preparedness plan is lacking the following information: 1. How children under 2 and with limited mobility will be evacuated. 2. How children will be cared for during the emergency. 3. How children will be reunited with their parents.
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: December 1, 2022 · Correction verified: December 7, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, one lacked a health statement from a health care professional.
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 31, 2022 · Correction verified: November 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the 10 staff records evaluated, one caregiver did not complete the required 24 clock hours of required pre-service training.
746.3805(c)(3) - Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The amount of medication given and the time was not documented on the medication log for several days in August 2022 and September 2022. This was corrected at inspection.
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 14, 2022 · Correction verified: November 3, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, caregivers did not receive 24 clock hours of training in the required topics. The caregivers will need to complete make-up training hours that will not count towards the current training year.
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 13, 2022 · Correction verified: October 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One van driver and one of the directors has not completed a transportation safety course.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 12, 2022 · Correction verified: November 14, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children under the age of 2 were watching television. This was corrected at inspection.
June 27, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
June 17, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
November 18, 2021 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 3, 2021 · Correction verified: November 23, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the follow up inspection, the fire inspection had expired on 11/11/21.
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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.