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Distinct Abilities Academic Preschool

16920 North Texas Avenue, Webster, TX 775984.5· 59 reviews
licensed capacity
52
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2013

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About Distinct Abilities Academic Preschool

Distinct Abilities Academic Preschool is a licensed child care center in Webster, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 22, 2013, for up to 52 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 5:30 AM to 8:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 33 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8:30 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
52 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Saturday5:30 AM to 8:30 PM
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachMontessori
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity52 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Distinct Abilities Academic Preschool 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Distinct Abilities Academic Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
52 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2013
License number
#1473626
See the state's record

Summary

33 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 33 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Transportation 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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  1. Sep 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “The laundry room door was open and cleaning chemicals were observed to be accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection where the director was able to close the door, and it was able to lock.”

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Mar 31, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs

      “The caregiver was unable to provide an approximate time of how long the children were in the bathroom together unattended. Prior to the incident, another child walked into the bathroom on the same child.”

      The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026

  10. Feb 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 39 earlier visits
  1. Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 28, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 8, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “During the investigation the operation failed to report the child's injury which required medical attention.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

  7. Aug 1, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  11. May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  12. May 14, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “During the review of the video provided the staff did not intervene enough to provide the interaction of the other children from being hit or bit.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025

  13. Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Apr 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  15. Apr 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  16. Mar 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Jan 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  18. Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Jan 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  20. Aug 30, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “During the inspection it was found that the operation had not documented that they have completed a fire drill since June 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

      “During the inspection it was found that one of the transportation vehicles was missing it's first aid kit, and some of the other first aid kits in the other vehicles were missing items. This was corrected at inspection when all of the first aid kits were made complete and one was added to the vehicle that did not have one.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      “During the inspection it was found that 3/5 of the first aid kits reviewed contained expired supplies. This was corrected at inspection when the expired items were removed from the first aid kit.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “There were two shelves in the bathrooms of the pre k rooms that were not secured to the floor or wall, creating a tipping hazard.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024

  21. Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Aug 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  23. Nov 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  24. Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  25. Oct 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  26. Oct 18, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “One employee at the operation was found reason to believe for Neglect by Department of Family and Protective Services.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Two caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement. Both caregivers witnessed a child unattended outside and did not report this to the director.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “A caregiver did not properly supervise her classroom when exiting the playground. A name to face count was not conducted; leaving a child unattended on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2023

  27. Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  28. Apr 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “Follow Up: The parent still had not signed the incident report.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023

  29. Feb 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  30. Feb 9, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rulesMedium risk

      746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times

      “Based on information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support a citation that parents are not allowed inside the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “Based on external documentation and interviews, incident report was not signed by the parents.”

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023

  31. Jan 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  32. Oct 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  33. Jun 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  34. Jun 16, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  35. Apr 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  36. Mar 30, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.307(e) - Parental Notification of Infestation

      “Based on the information obtained during the investigation, parents did not receive a written notice of a lice outbreak.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2022

  37. Jan 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  38. Oct 26, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  39. Oct 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Distinct Abilities Academic Preschool

Is Distinct Abilities Academic Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 22, 2013.

When was Distinct Abilities Academic Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 33 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Distinct Abilities Academic Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 33 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Distinct Abilities Academic Preschool care for?

52, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Distinct Abilities Academic Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Distinct Abilities Academic Preschool's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 5:30 AM to 8:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Distinct Abilities Academic Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 488-0436 to ask.

What is Distinct Abilities Academic Preschool's phone number?

(281) 488-0436.

Where is Distinct Abilities Academic Preschool?

16920 North Texas Avenue, Webster, TX 77598. The nearest other daycare we list is Marilyn Limardo, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).