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ABC & 123 Learning Center

23931 NICHOLS SAWMILL RD, Hockley, TX 77447-7583

Operation number:
1715567
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Montgomery
Capacity:
116
License effective:
June 18, 2021
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2813561324
Email:
abc123magnolia@gmail.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 29 available inspections for ABC & 123 Learning Center from December 22, 2021 through July 17, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 25 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 15, 2025 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Five later inspections, from December 19, 2025 through July 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
29

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
25

10 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
20

8 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
4

Last 36 months

Local comparison

29 total inspections vs 3.5 local median in 77447

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.86
Local median
0.6

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
28%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
28%
Local median
26%

Repeated topics

This provider
4
Local average
0.5

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that children were left unsupervised. A staff member acknowledged that caregivers were not present in the same area as the children.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a staff person pulled a child by the wrists.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a staff person yelled at a child(ren).
Correction deadline
January 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
746.2805(5)
View official report
Medium concern: Transportation
Report finding
Four children receiving transportation services does not have parental consent/permission to provide transportation.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Official code
746.605(8)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A child enrolled did not have the required immunization record on file and available for review.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
Official code
746.623(1)(A)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A caregiver who provides transportation did not have the required two hours of transportation training. Note: Training expired as of 10/15/2025
Correction deadline
October 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Nine children receiving transportation services did not have the required emergency medical information available for review in the transportation documents.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
746.5617(a)(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
November 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The operation continues to be deficient with the required standard. General Responsibilities for Child-Care Center Personnel ? Based on the DFPS Investigation information obtained there is sufficient evidence to show the caregivers lacked the ability to demonstrate skill to invoke order and redirect children?s inappropriate behavior assigned to their care. Also, there was nothing documented to show that the caregivers called via the walkie-talkie for assistance.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
Official code
746.1203(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The operation continues to be deficient with the required standard. Based on the DFPS investigation information obtained during the investigation there is adequate evidence showing that the director failed to exercise good judgment when she grabbed the child by his arm causing nail imprint injuries. The director did not use an alternate means of redirection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
General Responsibilities for Child-Care Center Personnel ? Based on the DFPS Investigation information obtained there is sufficient evidence to show the caregivers lacked the ability to demonstrate skill to invoke order and redirect children?s inappropriate behavior assigned to their care. Also, there was nothing documented to show that the caregivers called via the walkie-talkie for assistance.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
Official code
746.1203(6)
Low concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based on the DFPS information documented there is sufficient evidence to show that the operation failed to ensure they had updated contact information for a parent of a child enrolled in care.
Correction deadline
September 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Official code
746.609(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation information obtained during the investigation there is adequate evidence showing that the director failed to exercise good judgment when she grabbed the child by his arm causing nail imprint injuries. The director did not use an alternate means of redirection.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 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)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the director did not ensure that qualified staff were placed in the classroom who were able to ensure the classroom was meeting compliance during naptime. Based on the needs and abilities of the children, an additional caregiver should have been placed in the classroom for proper oversight.
Correction deadline
September 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Official code
746.1003(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There was one caregiver caring for 14 two year olds.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
There was no caregiver left in charge during the director's absence. Note: This was corrected when the director arrived at the operation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Official code
746.1013(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation there is a preponderance of evidence to show that a caregiver physically abused a child in care.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 28, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the DFPS preliminary investigation findings, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver subjected a child in care to harsh, cruel, and unusual punishment.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2024
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 DFPS preliminary investigation findings, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver pulled a child by the arm and leg.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Both center directors did not have current transportation training available for review at the time of the inspection.
Correction deadline
June 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have available for review a copy of the monthly maintenance checklist available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One caregiver did not have the required employment affidavit notarized. Note: The form was present in the file but not completed by the Notary.
Correction deadline
June 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The second entry door that leads into the facility is not locking and is in need of repair. Note: The door does not lock automatically as it should and can be pulled open.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection available for review at the time of the inspection.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2024
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Ant killer was on a shelf accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed the pesticide on a high shelf where children were unable to access it.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701