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Childcare center · New Caney, TX
Alphabet Zone Childcare Center
A licensed child care center in New Caney, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 18934 E INDUSTRIAL PKWY STE A, New Caney, TX 77357
County: Montgomery County
Phone: (346) 347-9289
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 169 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1784433
Permit: Full Permit, issued February 6, 2024
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 14 inspections
- 6 investigations
- 18 citations from these visits (risk level: High 5, Medium High 11, Medium 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 August 4, 2023 to May 27, 2026, newest first: 24 visits and 19 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.
May 27, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the walk through it was found that the pre-k classroom did not have the exit diagram posted. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the diagram was posted.
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the walk through it was found that the school age room has a TV that is not anchored. Note: This was corrected when it was moved out of the classroom.
May 22, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
January 16, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 8, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
December 10, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
December 5, 2025 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 23, 2025 · Correction verified: January 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out ten personnel records reviewed is missing 11 hours of annual training.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 5, 2025 · Correction verified: December 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant classroom was out of ratio by one child. There were 5 infants to one caregiver. Infants were aged (2m,6m,7m,14m,14m). Classroom was observed at naptime.
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 19, 2025 · Correction verified: January 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of ten personnel records reviewed completed CPR training online.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2026 · Correction verified: January 7, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was found that the fire inspection expired on 09/16/2025. Note: A new fire inspection was requested and paid on 09/22/2025.
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 23, 2025 · Correction verified: December 10, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of ten personnel records reviewed is missing 13 hours of pre-service training and the 90 days have past.
February 25, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 9, 2025 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 23, 2025 · Correction verified: January 28, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two out of ten child records reviewed is missing the health statement.
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 23, 2025 · Correction verified: January 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of five personnel records reviewed it was found that the caregiver completed CPR training online.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 9, 2025 · Correction verified: January 27, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of ten child records revieiwed did not have the food allegy plan for a dianosged food allergy.
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the walk through it was observed that a child 2 years old did not wash hands after using the restroom. The caregiver was assisting the child. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the child washed hands.
January 3, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 24, 2025 · Correction verified: February 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was found that the child was placed in a highchair for a brief separation to allow the child to calm down.
December 23, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 7, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 23, 2024 · 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: September 6, 2024 · Correction verified: September 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was found that the fire inspection expired on 08/04/2024. Note: A new fire inspection has been requested.
August 21, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 1, 2024 · Correction verified: October 7, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was found that the director grabbed a child improperly, which caused bruising/mark on the child's arm.
August 1, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
August 1, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 15, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 26, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 5, 2024 · Correction verified: July 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was found that the director is not routinely present at the daycare.
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: June 26, 2024 · Correction verified: June 28, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
It was found that one caregiver did not have a valid background check. Note: The background check is active at another location but the governing body is different. Background check was run under the current location and caregiver left the building.
June 25, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
January 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 19, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 22, 2023 · Correction verified: January 3, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant feeding instructions were missing for one infant who is not on solids. Note: Picture was taken.
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had a tear. Note: Picture was taken
November 3, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
September 21, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 14, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
August 4, 2023 · 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: August 10, 2023 · Correction verified: August 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The fire inspection was completed after the application inspection. Fire inspection was completed 08/09/2023 and application was completed 08/04/2023.
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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.