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Licensed center · Houston, TX

ABC Word Academy

  • Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
  • Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
  • Capacity 104
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • School transportation

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7350 W T C Jester Blvd
Houston, TX 77088 Map and directions
Hours
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Days
Mon to Fri
Ages
Infants to school age
Capacity
104 children
Meals
Meals and snacks provided
Nearby
6 other daycares within a mile

Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026

Hours

Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today

Hours on file with the state

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
ThursdayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • School age

Programs and features on the state record

  • Licensed for 104 children
  • Accepts child care assistance
  • Meals provided
  • Snacks provided
  • Part-time care
  • Transportation to and from school
  • Field trips

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Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit
On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
Operation number
549942
Permit type
Licensed center
Licensed since
October 2000
Adverse action on record
No
Conditions on permit
No
Corrective action
No

Inspection history

13 inspections on record, most recent Jul 21, 2026. 10 of 17 visits and reports cited a standard. 2 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

  • Jul 21, 2026Inspection7 standards cited
    • 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      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.

      Corrected Aug 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.801(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance

      During the inspection, CCR was not provided with the operation s liability insurance for review.

      Corrected Aug 4, 2026

    • 746.4135(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Children's Products- Annual Certification

      The operation did not complete the children's products certification form, nor was it provided to CCR during the inspection.

      Corrected Aug 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3407(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      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.

      Corrected Aug 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3401(c)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available

      The operation does not have documentation stating that a health inspection is not required.

      Corrected Aug 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 745.651(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list

      The operation has not validated the people list since December 31, 2025.

      Corrected Jul 28, 2026 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      The driver who transports the children has a CPR and First Aid certification that has expired on 4/3/2026.

      Corrected Aug 4, 2026 · Technical assistance given

  • Oct 15, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.5202(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      The operation emergency preparedness plan is missing how the children under 24 months will be evacuated or relocated.

      Corrected Oct 29, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Aug 4, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
    • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      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.

      Corrected Aug 4, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

    • 746.801(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

      The operation current fire inspection was not available during the inspection.

      Corrected Sep 23, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Jun 16, 2025Inspection7 standards cited
    • 746.401(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

      CR did not observe an activity schedule posted in each classroom.

      Corrected Jun 30, 2025

    • 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High

      Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      CCR observed cleaning products that were not stored away near the sinks, making them accessible to children.

      Corrected Jun 30, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.2605(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Enough Available to Prevent Competition

      The 3rd and 4th grade classroom does not have enough popular equipment to prevent the children from competing.

      Corrected Jun 30, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.5207(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location

      The operation emergency plan is missing a designated location where all caregivers and children will meet.

      Corrected Jun 30, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.4505Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Storage for Individual Belongings

      In each classroom, CCR did not observe any storage areas for children to place their personal belongings.

      Corrected Jun 30, 2025

    • 746.2703(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers

      The 5th and 6th grade classrooms do not have play areas during the activity.

      Corrected Jun 30, 2025 · Technical assistance given

    • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

      Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      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.

      Corrected Jun 30, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
  • Apr 10, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited
    • 746.707Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      There was sufficient evidence that the operation did not obtain a parent's signature when sharing incident reports.

      Corrected Jun 2, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Jan 17, 2025Assessment1 standard cited
    • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

      Report Number of Employees

      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.

      Corrected Jan 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
  • Nov 7, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
    • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

      AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      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.

      Corrected Nov 7, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • Sep 12, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
    • 746.501(a)(28)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

      Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases

      The operational policies lacked a policy on vaccine preventable diseases for its employees.

      Corrected Oct 10, 2023

  • Aug 17, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jul 25, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
  • Jul 24, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
  • Dec 7, 2022InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

36 standards cited across 13 inspections, most recently Jul 21, 2026. All 36 shown are recorded as corrected.

  • High38%
  • Medium High1542%
  • Medium1542%
  • Medium Low13%
  • Low26%
Visits with nothing cited
6 of 13 shown
Corrected at the visit
1 of 36 findings, 35 more corrected later
Most recent citation
Jul 21, 2026

Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.

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