The Alphabet Club
Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 850028
The Alphabet Club holds a Full Permit issued May 10, 2006. In the state's 60-month public window it has 13 inspections on record with 31 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
May 10, 2006
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
150 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
14530 Old Katy Rd, Houston, TX 77079-1024
The 60-month record
13
Inspections
1
Assessments
0
Self reports
31
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 5 · Medium High 16 · Medium 7 · Medium Low 1 · Low 2. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Assessment | 1 |
| May 20, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| May 8, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Jul 23, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Inspection | 8 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Inspection | 9 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Report | 1 |
| Aug 2, 2022 | Inspection | 3 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 28, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| May 5, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 6, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Report | 0 |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Inspection | 3 |
Deficiency records
April 30, 2026 Standard § 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Of the three vehicles inspected, one failed to display a functioning left indicator light.
Corrected: May 14, 2026
April 30, 2026 Standard § 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The director did not have a current transportation training certificate for licensing to review.
Corrected: May 14, 2026
January 23, 2026 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: February 6, 2026
May 20, 2025 Standard § 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025 Standard § 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
I observed several medications that was expired, NOTE: This was corrected by removing all expired medication and returning it to the parents.
Corrected: May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025 Standard § 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: May 20, 2025
July 12, 2024 Standard § 746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Education requirements for2 staff were not translated into English.
Corrected: July 26, 2024
July 12, 2024 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Loosefill waslow around the slide use zone and had grass growing through loose fill areas.
Corrected: July 19, 2024
July 12, 2024 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two children did not food allergy emergency plans.
Corrected: July 19, 2024
July 12, 2024 Standard § 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Opration did not have most recent 2936 posting.
Corrected: July 12, 2024
July 12, 2024 Standard § 746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There has not been any testing of carbon monoxide detector since 12/2023.
Corrected: July 17, 2024
July 12, 2024 Standard § 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At least 2 outlets were observed in different rooms uncovered.
Corrected: July 12, 2024
July 12, 2024 Standard § 746.1317(a)(6)(B) - Center not on probation, suspension, emergency suspension, or revocation in two years preceding or admin penalty
Low Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 2, 2024
July 12, 2024 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Wall outlet cover plate was cracked. NOTE: Director replaced cracked outlet plate at inspection.
Corrected: July 12, 2024
August 4, 2023 Standard § 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 4, 2023
July 25, 2023 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.
Corrected: August 11, 2023
July 25, 2023 Standard § 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
An electrical outlet was left uncovered in classroom with children present during the inspection. Note: The provided covered the outlet during the inspection.
Corrected: July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023 Standard § 746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
Low Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 24, 2023
July 25, 2023 Standard § 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection the toilet in the children's restroom was covered with a plastic bag.
Corrected: August 3, 2023
July 25, 2023 Standard § 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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: July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023 Standard § 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023 Standard § 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Admission information for 10 children's files evaluated were missing the following information: - Completed Special Needs Statements - Address for Emergency Contact Person
Corrected: August 3, 2023
July 25, 2023 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The annual Children's Product Certification has not been completed since January 26th, 2022.
Corrected: August 3, 2023
June 16, 2023 Standard § 746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 11, 2023
August 2, 2022 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: August 5, 2022
August 2, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
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: August 5, 2022
August 2, 2022 Standard § 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 31, 2022
September 27, 2021 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The caregivers in the infant room did not have the first aid training.
Corrected: October 4, 2021
September 27, 2021 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The annual health inspection was last conducted on 09/18/2020. All required fees have been submitted.
Corrected: October 11, 2021
September 27, 2021 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 27, 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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