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The Alphabet Club

14530 OLD KATY RD, Houston, TX 77079-1024

Operation number:
850028
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
150
License effective:
May 10, 2006
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2815892626
Email:
alphabetclubcdc@gmail.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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

Summary

This summary covers 20 available inspections for The Alphabet Club from September 27, 2021 through April 30, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 31 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 30, 2026 and involved transportation.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
20

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
31

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
21

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

20 total inspections vs 11 local median in 77079

Compared to 17 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.55
Local median
1.47

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
40%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
45%
Local median
45%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.41

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: Transportation
Report finding
The director did not have a current transportation training certificate for licensing to review.
Correction deadline
May 14, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 4, 2026
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
Of the three vehicles inspected, one failed to display a functioning left indicator light.
Correction deadline
May 14, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Official code
746.5603(c)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
I observed several nails protruding out of the playground structure. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by the nails being hammered flat into the playground structure.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Official code
746.3701(5)
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
I observed several medications that was expired, NOTE: This was corrected by removing all expired medication and returning it to the parents.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 out of 10 children files reviewed did not have an updated immunization record. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with the parent sending over an updated immunization record.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
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Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Opration did not have most recent 2936 posting.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Official code
746.401(2)
Low concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The director of this operation has provided current training to staff but the operation has been assesed an administrative penalty within the last two years. Penalty was assessed on 10/23/2023. Operation director will not be able to provide training until 10/24/2025.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1317(a)(6)(B) - Center not on probation, suspension, emergency suspension, or revocation in two years preceding or admin penalty
Official code
746.1317(a)(6)(B)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Education requirements for2 staff were not translated into English.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Official code
746.1111
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Loosefill waslow around the slide use zone and had grass growing through loose fill areas.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children did not food allergy emergency plans.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2024
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
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
At least 2 outlets were observed in different rooms uncovered.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Wall outlet cover plate was cracked. NOTE: Director replaced cracked outlet plate at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There has not been any testing of carbon monoxide detector since 12/2023.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
Official code
746.5537(a)(3)
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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregivers did not know the number of children in care during the follow up inspection. Two caregivers stated there were 10 children and there were 11 children present. Note: Discussed with the operation children must be accounted for at all time and it is criticial that they know how many children they have.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
An electrical outlet was left uncovered in classroom with children present during the inspection. Note: The provided covered the outlet during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The annual Children's Product Certification has not been completed since January 26th, 2022.
Correction deadline
August 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 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: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the inspection the toilet in the children's restroom was covered with a plastic bag.
Correction deadline
August 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper during the inspection. Note: The caregiver washed their hands during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Admission information for 10 children's files evaluated were missing the following information: - Completed Special Needs Statements - Address for Emergency Contact Person
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the inspection expired milk was observed in the infant room refrigerator and has not been disposed of. Note: The provider disposed of the expired milk during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Official code
746.3317
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
2 out of the 10 staff files evaluated contained documentation of education received that was written in a foreign language that has not been translated to English.
Correction deadline
August 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
Official code
746.1045
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregivers did not know the number of children in two of the classrooms observed during the inspection. One caregiver stated there were 4 children and there was only 3 children in the classroom. Another caregiver stated there were 12 children in the classroom and there was only 11 children. Note: Discussed with the provider that all caregivers must know the number of children they are responsible for at all times.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based upon the information obtained, the operation did not notify CCR within the required timeframe of a child showing signs of illness that required treatment by a medical professional. The incident occurred on June 16th, 2023 and the operation did not report to CCR until June 20th, 2023.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(3)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Based on the paper work given to me by the director about the vehicle used for transportation which was purchased on 6/12/2018. This vehicle used for transportation was not equipped with child safety alarm.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Official code
746.5625(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One infant feeding sheet for one child was last updated in 6/10/2022. Caregiver stated that the form was given to parent and she has not brought the form back. This was corrected when parent email this information to the operation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Health statement was missing on file for one out of eight children file checked. This was corrected when the doctor's office fax it to the operation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The annual health inspection was last conducted on 09/18/2020. All required fees have been submitted.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The caregivers in the infant room did not have the first aid training.
Correction deadline
October 4, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 11, 2021
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)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver in care of 15 children during nap time did not have a background check (BGC) eligibility status received. The BGC was submitted during the inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2021
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