Thelma Cares Academy
Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 523518
Thelma Cares Academy holds a Full Permit issued February 27, 1998. In the state's 60-month public window it has 8 inspections on record with 14 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
February 27, 1998
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
100 children
Ages served
Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
7343 Alabonson Rd, Houston, TX 77088-5304
The 60-month record
8
Inspections
1
Assessments
0
Self reports
14
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 4 · Medium High 4 · Medium 5 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Assessment | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Inspection | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Report | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Nov 22, 2022 | Report | 2 |
| Nov 8, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Inspection | 4 |
| Oct 8, 2021 | Report | 0 |
Deficiency records
January 21, 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: January 23, 2026
October 14, 2025 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four children's files were evaluated and are missing the following information: admission date, emergency contact, transport permission, and health care information.
Corrected: October 28, 2025
October 14, 2025 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 02/27/2024.
Corrected: November 10, 2025
October 14, 2025 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.
Corrected: October 28, 2025
October 14, 2025 Standard § 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The volunteer transporter does not have transportation training.
Corrected: October 28, 2025
October 14, 2025 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
On the playground, CCR observed several tree branches, broken fences with missing pickets that are accessible to the children and water damage to the acoustic tiles on the ceilings of both the basketball room and game room.
Corrected: October 29, 2025
October 28, 2024 Standard § 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One driver did not have current transportation training the training expired June 11, 2024.
Corrected: November 4, 2024
November 30, 2023 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
The transportation van was involved in a minor accident with children on board when the driver attempted to pull around another bus when there was not sufficient space to move past the other bus.
Corrected: January 12, 2024
November 22, 2022 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
An individual was present and caring for children without having a completed initial background check. The individual was not an employee but frequently visited and care for children at the operation.
Corrected: December 21, 2022
November 22, 2022 Standard § 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The permit holder did not ensure that she was in compliance with minimum standards, rule or law. A child, who was not enrolled, was allowed to be present at the operation during hours of operation. Subsequently, while at the operation, the child sustained a serious injury, which required medical attention.
Corrected: December 21, 2022
November 9, 2021 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reactions (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials (1)Care of children with special needs [Low];
Corrected: November 29, 2021
November 9, 2021 Standard § 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.
Corrected: November 29, 2021
November 9, 2021 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The fire inspection expired August 2021.
Corrected: November 29, 2021
November 9, 2021 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two of the two caregiver files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours training.
Corrected: November 29, 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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