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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- 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
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
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
Location and nearby daycares
7350 W T C Jester Blvd, Houston, TX 77088 · Harris County · 24 licensed daycares in 77088
Capacity rank 7 of 24 in this ZIP
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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
- 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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
- 746.5202(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
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
- 746.401(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- 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
- 746.707Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
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
- 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
- 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
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
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
- 746.501(a)(28)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- 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.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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