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Licensed Center · Texas

Abc Word Academy

7350 W T C Jester Blvd, Houston

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · Map

7 deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
104
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
Meals Provided ,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Oct 13, 2000
Phone
2814459673

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

3High risk
15Medium-high risk
15Medium risk
1Medium-low risk
2Low risk
13Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Jul 21, 2026 · Inspection
7 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-04.
  • Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-04.
  • Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
    Inspector's note: The driver who transports the children has a CPR and First Aid certification that has expired on 4/3/2026. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-04.
  • Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
    Inspector's note: During the inspection, CCR was not provided with the operation s liability insurance for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-04.
  • Critical Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available
    Inspector's note: The operation does not have documentation stating that a health inspection is not required. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-08-04.
  • Non-critical Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
    Inspector's note: The operation has not validated the people list since December 31, 2025. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-28.
  • Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
    Inspector's note: The operation did not complete the children's products certification form, nor was it provided to CCR during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-08-04.
Oct 15, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
    Inspector's note: The operation emergency preparedness plan is missing how the children under 24 months will be evacuated or relocated. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-10-29.
Aug 4, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
    Inspector's note: The operation current fire inspection was not available during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-23.
Jun 16, 2025 · Inspection
7 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
    Inspector's note: The 3rd and 4th grade classroom does not have enough popular equipment to prevent the children from competing. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-30.
  • Non-critical Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers
    Inspector's note: The 5th and 6th grade classrooms do not have play areas during the activity. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-30.
  • Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
    Inspector's note: CCR observed cleaning products that were not stored away near the sinks, making them accessible to children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-30.
  • Non-critical Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
    Inspector's note: CR did not observe an activity schedule posted in each classroom. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-30.
  • Non-critical Storage for Individual Belongings
    Inspector's note: In each classroom, CCR did not observe any storage areas for children to place their personal belongings. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-30.
  • Critical Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
    Inspector's note: The operation emergency plan is missing a designated location where all caregivers and children will meet. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-30.
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-30.
Apr 15, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 10, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
    Inspector's note: There was sufficient evidence that the operation did not obtain a parent's signature when sharing incident reports. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-02.
Jan 17, 2025 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Report Number of Employees
    Inspector's note: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-01-22.
Aug 28, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 7, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-11-07.
Sep 12, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
    Inspector's note: The operational policies lacked a policy on vaccine preventable diseases for its employees. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-10.
Aug 17, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 25, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 24, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.