Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON
The Alphabet Club
Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 10, 2006
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 14530 OLD KATY RD, HOUSTON, TX 77079 1024
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- May 10, 2006
- Operation number
- 850028
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Conditions on permit
- YES
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 12 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 6 |
| Assessments on record | 1 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,226 |
| Citations recorded | 28 |
| Record covers | April 2, 2022 – April 30, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 4 |
| Medium High | 14 |
| Medium | 7 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 2 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionApril 30, 20262 citations recorded2 of 738 standards cited at this visit
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High
The director did not have a current transportation training certificate for licensing to review.
Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2026.
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained SafelyRisk level: Medium High
Of the three vehicles inspected, one failed to display a functioning left indicator light.
Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2026.
AssessmentJanuary 23, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
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 verified by the state on January 23, 2026.
InspectionMay 20, 20253 citations recorded3 of 535 standards cited at this visit
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment SafeRisk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium
I observed several medications that was expired, NOTE: This was corrected by removing all expired medication and returning it to the parents.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
ReportMay 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 12, 20248 citations recorded8 of 724 standards cited at this visit
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
Loosefill waslow around the slide use zone and had grass growing through loose fill areas.
Correction verified by the state on July 22, 2024.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High
At least 2 outlets were observed in different rooms uncovered.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High
Wall outlet cover plate was cracked. NOTE: Director replaced cracked outlet plate at inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.Risk level: Medium
Education requirements for2 staff were not translated into English.
Correction verified by the state on July 22, 2024.
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or InvestigationRisk level: Medium
Opration did not have most recent 2936 posting.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
Two children did not food allergy emergency plans.
Correction verified by the state on July 22, 2024.
746.1317(a)(6)(B) - Center not on probation, suspension, emergency suspension, or revocation in two years preceding or admin penaltyRisk level: Low
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 verified by the state on August 30, 2024.
746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and InstallationRisk level: Medium High
There has not been any testing of carbon monoxide detector since 12/2023.
Correction verified by the state on July 22, 2024.
ReportJuly 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJanuary 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 17, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 4, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
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 verified by the state on August 17, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJuly 25, 20239 citations recorded9 of 533 standards cited at this visit
746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.Risk level: Low
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 verified by the state on August 28, 2023.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
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 verified by the state on August 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High
An electrical outlet was left uncovered in classroom with children present during the inspection. Note: The provided covered the outlet during the inspection.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium
The annual Children's Product Certification has not been completed since January 26th, 2022.
Correction verified by the state on July 25, 2023.
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission InformationRisk level: Medium
Admission information for 10 children's files evaluated were missing the following information: - Completed Special Needs Statements - Address for Emergency Contact Person
Correction verified by the state on August 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and SanitaryRisk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
During the inspection the toilet in the children's restroom was covered with a plastic bag.
Correction verified by the state on July 25, 2023.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.
Correction verified by the state on August 17, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportJune 16, 20231 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High
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 verified by the state on November 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionAugust 2, 20223 citations recorded3 of 673 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsRisk level: High
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 verified by the state on September 2, 2022.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJune 30, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 28, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 5, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionApril 6, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportApril 2, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
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