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Pasadena, TX 77504 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Alpha Academy #3
- licensed capacity
- 99
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About Alpha Academy #3
Alpha Academy #3 is a licensed child care center in Pasadena, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 30, 2015, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-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
- 99 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: Infants-12 Years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | NCI Program |
| Discounts | HISD Staff Discounts |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (4 stars) |
| Licensed capacity | 99 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Alpha Academy #3 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 Alpha Academy #3
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 99 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1544074
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 15 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Records and paperwork 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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See all 22 visits
- Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
May 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“The playground area had multiple play equipment that are not within six feet of one another and/ or the perimeter of the playground area”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2026
- May 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Sep 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records - Current Driver's License
“One listed directors record did not contain a drivers license. One listed directors record contained an expired drivers license.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2025
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“A climbing structure was observed without the required surfacing beneath. Note: A photo was taken.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
Sep 4, 2025Visit4 rules cited
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support an incident report was not completed after an incident.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a child was left unsupervised July 18th, 2025 and the incident was not reported until September 4th, 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
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, there is sufficient evidence to support a child was left unsupervised during a transition from the bathroom.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support an incident report was not completed within 48 hours of the incident and shared with the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
- May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
- Feb 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Sep 24, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Paint was observed peeling from the walls in the Infant, toddler and pre-k classrooms. Note: Pictures were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One of six student records did not contain and up to date immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
“One climbing structure located on the playground was observed with rust. Note: Pictures were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operations fire inspection expired 9/12/2024. Note: A fire inspection was scheduled for Sept 26th during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2024
- Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“A pk3 and young toddler caregiver did not know the correct age of students in care,”
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
Apr 12, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support an incident report form was not completed.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024
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 information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support a child was left outside on the playground unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
- Oct 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- May 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“It was found that a child was left in the classroom unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2022
- Oct 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Alpha Academy #3
Is Alpha Academy #3 licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 30, 2015.
When was Alpha Academy #3 last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Alpha Academy #3 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Alpha Academy #3 care for?
99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Alpha Academy #3 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Alpha Academy #3'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 Alpha Academy #3 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 325-2122 to ask.
What is Alpha Academy #3's phone number?
(713) 325-2122.
Where is Alpha Academy #3?
4627 Vista Rd, Pasadena, TX 77504. The nearest other daycare we list is New Life Ministry DBA Discovery Kidz, 0.8 miles away.