ABC & 123 Learning Center
Licensed Center · Hockley, Montgomery County, TX · Operation No. 1715567
ABC & 123 Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued June 18, 2021. In the state's 60-month public window it has 21 inspections on record with 25 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
June 18, 2021
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
116 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
23931 Nichols Sawmill Rd, Hockley, TX 77447-7583
The 60-month record
21
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
25
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 11 · Medium High 9 · Medium 2 · Medium Low 2 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Report | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Inspection | 5 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Report | 4 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | Report | 3 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Inspection | 5 |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Oct 3, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Jun 26, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 28, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | Inspection | 1 |
Deficiency records
December 15, 2025 Standard § 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a staff person yelled at a child(ren).
Corrected: January 12, 2026
December 15, 2025 Standard § 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a staff person pulled a child by the wrists.
Corrected: January 12, 2026
December 15, 2025 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 12, 2026
October 29, 2025 Standard § 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
High Verbatim from the agency record
Nine children receiving transportation services did not have the required emergency medical information available for review in the transportation documents.
Corrected: November 5, 2025
October 29, 2025 Standard § 746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
A child enrolled did not have the required immunization record on file and available for review.
Corrected: October 31, 2025
October 29, 2025 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection available for review during the inspection.
Corrected: November 19, 2025
October 29, 2025 Standard § 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver who provides transportation did not have the required two hours of transportation training. Note: Training expired as of 10/15/2025
Corrected: October 31, 2025
October 29, 2025 Standard § 746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four children receiving transportation services does not have parental consent/permission to provide transportation.
Corrected: November 3, 2025
September 22, 2025 Standard § 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 29, 2025
September 22, 2025 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 29, 2025
August 1, 2025 Standard § 746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
Low Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 11, 2025
August 1, 2025 Standard § 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 11, 2025
August 1, 2025 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 29, 2025
August 1, 2025 Standard § 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 29, 2025
September 27, 2024 Standard § 746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was no caregiver left in charge during the director's absence. Note: This was corrected when the director arrived at the operation.
Corrected: September 27, 2024
September 27, 2024 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was one caregiver caring for 14 two year olds.
Corrected: September 27, 2024
September 5, 2024 Standard § 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 17, 2024
September 5, 2024 Standard § 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the DFPS preliminary investigation findings, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver pulled a child by the arm and leg.
Corrected: September 17, 2024
September 5, 2024 Standard § 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 21, 2024
June 14, 2024 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 17, 2024
June 14, 2024 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection available for review at the time of the inspection.
Corrected: July 26, 2024
June 14, 2024 Standard § 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Both center directors did not have current transportation training available for review at the time of the inspection.
Corrected: June 19, 2024
June 14, 2024 Standard § 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver did not have the required employment affidavit notarized. Note: The form was present in the file but not completed by the Notary.
Corrected: June 19, 2024
June 14, 2024 Standard § 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have available for review a copy of the monthly maintenance checklist available for review during the inspection.
Corrected: June 21, 2024
December 22, 2021 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 22, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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