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Houston, TX 77088 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
ABC Word Academy
- licensed capacity
- 104
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2000
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About
About ABC Word Academy
ABC Word Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 13, 2000, for up to 104 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts 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
- 104 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months through 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (non-denominational Christian) |
| Curriculum | Frog Street Curriculum; CLI Engage |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Workforce Solutions Childcare Assistance Program |
| Parent updates | Parent app (MyProcare (Procare) parent portal for payments, Procare) |
| Licensed capacity | 104 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
ABC Word Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris 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 Word Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 104 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2000
- License number
- #549942
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 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 21, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
“The operation has not validated the people list since December 31, 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2026
746.3401(c)(1) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available
“The operation does not have documentation stating that a health inspection is not required.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“The driver who transports the children has a CPR and First Aid certification that has expired on 4/3/2026.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“CCR observed that in the infant room, the wall baseboard was peeling off along with the paint. Additionally, CCR observed a hole in the wall behind the door in the toddler classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
“During the inspection, CCR was not provided with the operation s liability insurance for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation did not complete the children's products certification form, nor was it provided to CCR during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“The toddler caregiver is missing the following training: Emergency preparedness. Controlling the spread of communicable diseases. Administering medication. Food allergies. Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
Oct 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The operation emergency preparedness plan is missing how the children under 24 months will be evacuated or relocated.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025
Aug 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The soft seats have visible wear and tear and are no longer waterproof, making the equipment difficult to sanitize and increasing the risk of bacteria growth. Correction: The caregiver removed the torn soft seats from the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“The operation current fire inspection was not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
Jun 16, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
746.2605(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
“The 3rd and 4th grade classroom does not have enough popular equipment to prevent the children from competing.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“In the Pre-K Classroom, CCR observed a spider cocoon near the toy boxes and a dead cricket. CCR also noticed a broken tile beneath the sink. CCR noticed a rug rolled up and leaning against the wall in the toddler's classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2025
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“CR did not observe an activity schedule posted in each classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2025
746.2703(1) - Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers
“The 5th and 6th grade classrooms do not have play areas during the activity.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2025
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
“In each classroom, CCR did not observe any storage areas for children to place their personal belongings.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2025
746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
“The operation emergency plan is missing a designated location where all caregivers and children will meet.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2025
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“CCR observed cleaning products that were not stored away near the sinks, making them accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2025
- Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 10, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“There was sufficient evidence that the operation did not obtain a parent's signature when sharing incident reports.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
Jan 17, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
- Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A new hire was in the classroom where children were in care without an eligible background check. The new hire was removed from the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
Sep 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
“The operational policies lacked a policy on vaccine preventable diseases for its employees.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
Show 6 earlier visits
- Aug 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 24, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 28, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“As of 10/28/22, documentation of the required vision and hearing screening has not been provided. This deficiency is being re-cited. Please provide the required information 11/11/22. Of the eight children's records evaluated, two lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2022
Sep 23, 2022Inspection14 rules cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The Chidlren's Product Certification form is not being completd annually. The form was last completed in September 2019.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director did not receive training in the following topics for the January 2021-January 2022 training year: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous mater The completion of the traininggs will be considered make-up training hours and will not be counted towards the current training year.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2022
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
“Of the four personnel records evaluated, one caregiver did not receive training in the following topics for the September 2020-September 2021 training year: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. The completion of the traininggs will be considered make-up training hours and will not be counted towards the current training year.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2022
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“Of the eight children's records evaluated, one lacked the name, address and telephone number of the child's doctor or an emergency care facility.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2022
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
“The Emergency Preparedness Plan does not state how staff will evacuate with the following information: 1. Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child 2. Authorization for emergency care 3. How staff will care for children until they have been released to the parent 4. How children will be evacuated and/or relocated to the safe area or alternate shelter. 5. How children under 2 yrs old or with limited mobility will be evacuated. 6. The name and address of the alternate shelter 7. The emergency telephone number on file with Child Care Regulation. 8. How you will communicate with local emergency authorities, parents and Child Care Regulation. 9. How children will be re-united with their parents”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at the depth of 6 inches. Also, in some areas the grass has overgrown the loose fill surfacing.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2022
746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
“The emergency relocation and evacuation diagram does not show the relocation area inside of the building.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022
746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
“A composite play structure is on the center's playground. The structure includes swings, a slide and a climbing apparatus. This type of play structure is not on playgrounds for child care centers.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2022
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
“Of the four personnel records evaluated, two are not current with CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2022
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
“A copy of the current health inspection was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2022
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Of the eight children's records evaluated, five lacked the address of the emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2022
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Of the four personnel records evaluated, three did not complete an orientation covering the following topics: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, disposing and storing of hazardous materials”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2022
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“Of the eight children's records evaluated, two lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
“Of the four personnel records evaluated, one has not completed First Aid Training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about ABC Word Academy
Is ABC Word Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 13, 2000.
When was ABC Word Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has ABC Word Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Word Academy care for?
104, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does ABC Word Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are ABC Word Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does ABC Word Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 445-9673 to ask.
What is ABC Word Academy's phone number?
(281) 445-9673.
Where is ABC Word Academy?
7350 W T C Jester Blvd, Houston, TX 77088. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil Ones Daycare Emporium, 0.9 miles away.