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Alphabetz Learning Center, LLC

239 E GRIFFIN PKWY, Mission, TX 78572-2911

Operation number:
1673819
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hidalgo
Capacity:
95
License effective:
November 30, 2018
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9565986907
Email:
alphabetzlearningcenter@outlook.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 37 available inspections for Alphabetz Learning Center, LLC from July 19, 2021 through May 29, 2026.

18 inspections recorded violations, with 44 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 17, 2026 and involved supervision.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Four later inspections, from February 18, 2026 through May 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
37

14 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
44

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
23

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
8

Last 36 months

Local comparison

37 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78572

Compared to 53 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.19
Local median
1.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
43%
Local median
42%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
49%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
8
Local average
1.94

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained throughout the course of the investigation, operation's staff failed to provide the proper level of supervision during transportation which led to an incident involving inappropriate touch in between children.
Correction deadline
March 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A group of twenty children ages15mo-8yo were combined in the playground during outdoor play and in the cafeteria during supper.
Correction deadline
December 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation has not completed the children's products annual certification.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Two medications administered during the month of October are missing the date, time, amount of medication given and name of the employee that administered the medication.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(c)(4) - Medication Records - Name of Employee Who Administered
Official code
746.3805(c)(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of ten children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of nine staff files reviewed is missing up to date health / safety training certificate.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
Official code
746.901(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Last fire drill was conducted on 07/24/2025.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Seven out of eight files reviewed are missing Form 2912 - Preemployment affidavit. One out of eight staff files reviewed has an invalid high school diploma.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Eight staff files were reviewed. Two staff files are missing 2 hrs of transportation training. Four staff files are missing 1 hr of abuse/neglect training. One file is missing 6 hours of management training. Four files are missing the topics of hazardous materials, food allergies, administering medications, emergency preparedness, building and physical premises safety and communicable diseases. One file is missing 16 hours of pre-service training and CPR training that includes use of a CPR manikin and both written and hands-on skill-based instruction, practice, and testing.
Correction deadline
June 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
No fire / severe weather / lock down drills nor CO detector checks have been conducted. Note: A CO detector check was conducted and documented during inspection.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, two staff members engaged in a verbal altercation and used inappropriate language in front of children.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined staff used inappropriate forms of discipline towards a child in care including hitting and grabbing.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of abuse under the care of the operation.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A caregicer's education documentation received outside of the United States was not translated into English.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Official code
746.1111
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The director was missing current annual training in Transportation safety.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
3 of 10 children's records reviewed were missing the child's immunization record.
Correction deadline
November 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies reviewed were missing information on the center's procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing mat in one of the toddler classrooms was observed with a tear. The diaper changing mat was not longer non-absorbent. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the diaper changing mat was replaced.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was no surfacing material installed in the use zones areas for two bucket swings in the outdoor playground. Note: The bucket swings were removed from the playground during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Official code
746.4901(a)
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Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined the operation did not notify a parent about a child's less serious injury while in care.
Correction deadline
November 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Several bottles of cleaning supplies were observed under a sink within children's reach in a children's restroom. The latch on the cabinet door was broken. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the cleaning supplies were removed and stored in an area out of children's reach.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The director position has been vacant since 2/07/2024.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(4) - Designating Director
Official code
746.201(4)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information gathered during DFPS investigation, proper supervision was not ensured when a child was injured while in care. A caregiver failed to call for back up and allowed a parent to supervise the children in the room while the caregiver provided first aid to a child who was injured.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Based on the information gathered during DFPS investigation, a caregiver?s personal bag was left within children?s reach in the room and a child was able to access the caregiver?s bag and injured themselves with a soldering iron that was inside the bag.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 5, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Upon arrival to the center a child was observed in a toddler room unserupvised.
Correction deadline
January 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection was not current at time of inspection. The operation provided a fire inspection report completed after the date of the inspection. The date of the annual fire inspection was 12/19/2023.
Correction deadline
December 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An individual with a pending background check was observed providing care of children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by the individual leaving the premises.
Correction deadline
December 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Screen time was being provided to children in the toddler room after the afternoon snack. The children were observed watching a minion game not related to the planned activities that meet educational goals.
Correction deadline
December 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Official code
746.2207(c)(1)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Children in a toddler room and pre-k room were left unsupervised during naptime when a caregiver was left in charge of both separate rooms. The caregiver was observed stepping out of the toddler room to check on the children napping in the pre-k room. In addition the same caregiver would step out of the toddler room to open the front door of the center.
Correction deadline
December 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver was missing annual training on the following topics for training year 7/30/2021 - 7/29/2022: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development. (4) Emergency preparedness; (5) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (6) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (7) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (8) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (9) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?). A second caregiver was missing 24 clock hours of annual training for training year 1/22/2022 - 1/21/2023.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director was missing annual training on the following topics for training year 6/20/2021 - 6/19/2022: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?);and (4) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
Correction deadline
February 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A caregiver's education documentation was not translated into English.
Correction deadline
February 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Official code
746.1111
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers did not complete pre-service training. A caregiver with DOE 9/26/2022 was missing 16 clock hours of pre-service training. A second caregiver with DOE 5/10/2022 was missing 3 clock hours of pre-service training.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Official code
746.1301(2)(A)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies reviewed were missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
A list of current employees was not posted. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a list of all current employees was created and posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Official code
746.401(9)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The Children's products certification form used to indicate that the center has reviewed the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list was not available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver caring for a group of children was missing training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Notification was not received when there was a change in space. One of the infant rooms was changed into an afterschool room.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 30, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Official code
746.301(2)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Three school-aged children in the afterschool room were watching You Tube videos on electronics. The content the children were watching was not related to the planned activities that meet educational goals. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the electronics were stored away and an activity was provided for the children.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Official code
746.2207(c)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A caregiver's personnel file was not available for review.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The activity plan posted in the afterschool room was not current. The activity plan was for the week of June 13,2022.
Correction deadline
July 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Official code
746.2205(a)(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not use Inflatables that included water activity according to the manufacturer's instructions. A toddler was allowed to play on a water slide designed for children between the ages of 3 to 8 years old. Toddlers were allowed in two wading pools designed for children 3 years and older.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4971(2) - Inflatables - Open Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Official code
746.4971(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined the operation was not within ratios during water activities. A caregiver was supervising 7 children of varying ages the youngest child being 2 years of age. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver can supervise while children use a splashing or wading pool (two feet of water or less) is 2 children. A second caregiver was supervising 10 children of varying ages with the youngest child in the group being 3 years of age. The maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 6.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2101(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities
Official code
746.2101(a)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it was determined the operation did not share and incident/illness report with a parent of a child that was injured while in care and required medical treatment by a health-care professional.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707