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Alphabet Zone Childcare Center

18934 E INDUSTRIAL PKWY STE A, New Caney, TX 77357-3507

Operation number:
1784433
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:
169
License effective:
February 6, 2024
Hours:
06:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3463479289
Email:
Not listed
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 24 available inspections for Alphabet Zone Childcare Center from August 4, 2023 through May 27, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 27, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
24

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
19

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
17

7 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

24 total inspections vs 2 local median in 77357

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.79
Local median
1.04

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
38%
Local median
44%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
46%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
0.89

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.

Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the walk through it was found that the pre-k classroom did not have the exit diagram posted. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the diagram was posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Official code
746.5207(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the walk through it was found that the school age room has a TV that is not anchored. Note: This was corrected when it was moved out of the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Official code
746.3701(10)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The infant classroom was out of ratio by one child. There were 5 infants to one caregiver. Infants were aged (2m,6m,7m,14m,14m). Classroom was observed at naptime.
Correction deadline
December 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 10, 2025
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: Staff training
Report finding
One out ten personnel records reviewed is missing 11 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
December 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of ten personnel records reviewed completed CPR training online.
Correction deadline
December 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
It was found that the fire inspection expired on 09/16/2025. Note: A new fire inspection was requested and paid on 09/22/2025.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 7, 2026
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: Staff training
Report finding
One out of ten personnel records reviewed is missing 13 hours of pre-service training and the 90 days have past.
Correction deadline
December 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of five personnel records reviewed it was found that the caregiver completed CPR training online.
Correction deadline
January 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the walk through it was observed that a child 2 years old did not wash hands after using the restroom. The caregiver was assisting the child. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the child washed hands.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two out of ten child records reviewed is missing the health statement.
Correction deadline
January 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One out of ten child records revieiwed did not have the food allegy plan for a dianosged food allergy.
Correction deadline
January 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was found that the child was placed in a highchair for a brief separation to allow the child to calm down.
Correction deadline
February 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Official code
746.2805(8)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
It was found that the fire inspection expired on 08/04/2024. Note: A new fire inspection has been requested.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 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: Child guidance
Report finding
It was found that the director grabbed a child improperly, which caused bruising/mark on the child's arm.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
It was found that one caregiver did not have a valid background check. Note: The background check is active at another location but the governing body is different. Background check was run under the current location and caregiver left the building.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 28, 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
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
It was found that the director is not routinely present at the daycare.
Correction deadline
July 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Official code
746.1011(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had a tear. Note: Picture was taken
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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The infant feeding instructions were missing for one infant who is not on solids. Note: Picture was taken.
Correction deadline
December 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Official code
746.801(2)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection was completed after the application inspection. Fire inspection was completed 08/09/2023 and application was completed 08/04/2023.
Correction deadline
August 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 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)