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Alvin, TX 77511 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Distinct Abilities Academic Program
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Distinct Abilities Academic Program
Distinct Abilities Academic Program is a licensed child care center in Alvin, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 14, 2018, for up to 136 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriSchool-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
- 136 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 |
|---|---|
| Approach | Montessori |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Distinct Abilities Academic Program has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brazoria 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 Distinct Abilities Academic Program
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1676461
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 16 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Transportation 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Two electrical outlets in the PreK 3s classroom were found uncovered. The second director found two outlet covers and installed them into the electrical outlets during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“Broken play equipment that constitutes a safety hazard was found on the small playground during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025
746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
“There was no transportation emergency plan that could be presented for review during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
- Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 27, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025
Show 13 earlier visits
- Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“Two year old was observed strapped in a chair.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
- Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 7, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child file did not contain any immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2024
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
“The operation has not informed the parents of their right.This was corrected at inspection when the director posted the form on the app.”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(13)(A) - Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
“The Admission Information Form 2935 has not been updated with the information for a child s reasonable accommodation or modifications.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2024
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
“The Admission Information Form 2935 has not been updated with the information on a child s ability to swim without assistance.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2024
- Feb 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“The first aid kit was missing the adhesive tape. This was corrected at inspection when the director put the tape in the kit.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3401(b) - Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official
“The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/05/2021. The director was able to contact the Health Department and schedule an appointment.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2022
- Sep 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 21, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(5) - Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees
“Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation did not reported the arrest of an employee.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2022
Dec 14, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Training records were evaluated for Caregivers and the Director. Some of the training certificates were not located at the operation site and had to be sent at a later time. This was also cited during the inspection for 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2021
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“Out of 10 files 1 file did not have the required information for this section. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the needed information.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“I observed out of 4 infant feeding sheets the sheet did not have how many ounces of milk or how often the infant should have. This was corrected at inspection when the director had all the parent to update the sheet.”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
“Out of 10 records reviewed 2 did not have the school information completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director add the school information to the form.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Distinct Abilities Academic Program
Is Distinct Abilities Academic Program licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 14, 2018.
When was Distinct Abilities Academic Program last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Distinct Abilities Academic Program had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Program care for?
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Distinct Abilities Academic Program accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Distinct Abilities Academic Program'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 Distinct Abilities Academic Program cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 585-5140 to ask.
What is Distinct Abilities Academic Program's phone number?
(281) 585-5140.
Where is Distinct Abilities Academic Program?
851 N Dilling St, Alvin, TX 77511. The nearest other daycare we list is Building Blocks Academy Alvin, 0.6 miles away.