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Licensed Center · Texas

The Alphabet Club

14530 Old Katy Rd, Houston

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · Map

2 deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
150
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
May 10, 2006
Phone
2815892626

Conditions on the permit: Yes. See the state’s official record for details.

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.

5High risk
16Medium-high risk
7Medium risk
1Medium-low risk
2Low risk
13Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Apr 30, 2026 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
    Inspector's note: Of the three vehicles inspected, one failed to display a functioning left indicator light. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-14.
  • Critical Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
    Inspector's note: The director did not have a current transportation training certificate for licensing to review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-14.
Jan 23, 2026 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Report Number of Employees
    Inspector's note: A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2026-02-06.
May 20, 2025 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
    Inspector's note: I observed several medications that was expired, NOTE: This was corrected by removing all expired medication and returning it to the parents. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
May 8, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 23, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 12, 2024 · Inspection
8 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
    Inspector's note: Two children did not food allergy emergency plans. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-19.
  • Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
    Inspector's note: Wall outlet cover plate was cracked. NOTE: Director replaced cracked outlet plate at inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
    Inspector's note: There has not been any testing of carbon monoxide detector since 12/2023. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-17.
  • Non-critical Center not on probation, suspension, emergency suspension, or revocation in two years preceding or admin penalty
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-08-02.
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
    Inspector's note: Loosefill waslow around the slide use zone and had grass growing through loose fill areas. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-19.
  • Non-critical Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
    Inspector's note: Opration did not have most recent 2936 posting. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
    Inspector's note: At least 2 outlets were observed in different rooms uncovered. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Education Outside of U.S.
    Inspector's note: Education requirements for2 staff were not translated into English. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-07-26.
Jul 1, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 2, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 30, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 17, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 4, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-08-04.
Jul 25, 2023 · Inspection
9 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-08-11.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Admission Information
    Inspector's note: Admission information for 10 children's files evaluated were missing the following information: - Completed Special Needs Statements - Address for Emergency Contact Person Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-08-03.
  • Critical Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
    Inspector's note: The annual Children's Product Certification has not been completed since January 26th, 2022. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-08-03.
  • Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
    Inspector's note: An electrical outlet was left uncovered in classroom with children present during the inspection. Note: The provided covered the outlet during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-07-25.
  • Non-critical Education Outside of U.S.
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2023-08-24.
  • Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
    Inspector's note: During the inspection the toilet in the children's restroom was covered with a plastic bag. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-03.
Jun 16, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-10-11.

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