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Hockley, TX 77447 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
ABC & 123 Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 116
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About ABC & 123 Learning Center
ABC & 123 Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Hockley, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 18, 2021, for up to 116 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 116 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 116 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
ABC & 123 Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Montgomery County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for ABC & 123 Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 116 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1715567
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 22 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 9
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Transportation 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Jul 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 15, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
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
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a staff person pulled a child by the wrists.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a staff person yelled at a child(ren).”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2026
Oct 29, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
“Four children receiving transportation services does not have parental consent/permission to provide transportation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2025
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“Nine children receiving transportation services did not have the required emergency medical information available for review in the transportation documents.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“A caregiver who provides transportation did not have the required two hours of transportation training. Note: Training expired as of 10/15/2025”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
746.623(1)(A) - Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date
“A child enrolled did not have the required immunization record on file and available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
Sep 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
Aug 1, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
- Apr 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 19 earlier visits
- Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
“There was no caregiver left in charge during the director's absence. Note: This was corrected when the director arrived at the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“There was one caregiver caring for 14 two year olds.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
Sep 5, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on the DFPS preliminary investigation findings, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver pulled a child by the arm and leg.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2024
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2024
- Aug 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 14, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Both center directors did not have current transportation training available for review at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation did not have available for review a copy of the monthly maintenance checklist available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection available for review at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“One caregiver did not have the required employment affidavit notarized. Note: The form was present in the file but not completed by the Notary.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024
- Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 22, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 22, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“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 during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about ABC & 123 Learning Center
Is ABC & 123 Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 18, 2021.
When was ABC & 123 Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has ABC & 123 Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 7 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 24 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can ABC & 123 Learning Center care for?
116, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does ABC & 123 Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are ABC & 123 Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does ABC & 123 Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 356-1324 to ask.
What is ABC & 123 Learning Center's phone number?
(281) 356-1324.
Where is ABC & 123 Learning Center?
23931 Nichols Sawmill Rd, Hockley, TX 77447. The nearest other daycare we list is Harbor Kidz Academy LLC dba Caring Corner, 3.4 miles away.