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Houston, TX 77077 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Alphabet Club
- licensed capacity
- 150
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2006
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About
About The Alphabet Club
The Alphabet Club is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 10, 2006, for up to 150 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Workforce Solutions |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (4-Star) |
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Alphabet Club 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 The Alphabet Club
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2006
- License number
- #850028
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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Apr 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“Of the three vehicles inspected, one failed to display a functioning left indicator light.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The director did not have a current transportation training certificate for licensing to review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026
Jan 23, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026
May 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“I observed several nails protruding out of the playground structure. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by the nails being hammered flat into the playground structure.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“I observed several medications that was expired, NOTE: This was corrected by removing all expired medication and returning it to the parents.”
Corrected during the visit
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“1 out of 10 children files reviewed did not have an updated immunization record. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with the parent sending over an updated immunization record.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 12, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Two children did not food allergy emergency plans.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024
746.1317(a)(6)(B) - Center not on probation, suspension, emergency suspension, or revocation in two years preceding or admin penalty
“The director of this operation has provided current training to staff but the operation has been assesed an administrative penalty within the last two years. Penalty was assessed on 10/23/2023. Operation director will not be able to provide training until 10/24/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“Opration did not have most recent 2936 posting.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5537(a)(3) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
“There has not been any testing of carbon monoxide detector since 12/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Wall outlet cover plate was cracked. NOTE: Director replaced cracked outlet plate at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“Loosefill waslow around the slide use zone and had grass growing through loose fill areas.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“At least 2 outlets were observed in different rooms uncovered.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
“Education requirements for2 staff were not translated into English.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024
- Jul 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
Aug 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Caregivers did not know the number of children in care during the follow up inspection. Two caregivers stated there were 10 children and there were 11 children present. Note: Discussed with the operation children must be accounted for at all time and it is criticial that they know how many children they have.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2023
Jul 25, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the inspection the toilet in the children's restroom was covered with a plastic bag.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2023
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“An electrical outlet was left uncovered in classroom with children present during the inspection. Note: The provided covered the outlet during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The annual Children's Product Certification has not been completed since January 26th, 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2023
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper during the inspection. Note: The caregiver washed their hands during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“During the inspection expired milk was observed in the infant room refrigerator and has not been disposed of. Note: The provider disposed of the expired milk during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2023
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Admission information for 10 children's files evaluated were missing the following information: - Completed Special Needs Statements - Address for Emergency Contact Person”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2023
746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
“2 out of the 10 staff files evaluated contained documentation of education received that was written in a foreign language that has not been translated to English.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2023
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Caregivers did not know the number of children in two of the classrooms observed during the inspection. One caregiver stated there were 4 children and there was only 3 children in the classroom. Another caregiver stated there were 12 children in the classroom and there was only 11 children. Note: Discussed with the provider that all caregivers must know the number of children they are responsible for at all times.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2023
Jun 16, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(3) - AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization
“Based upon the information obtained, the operation did not notify CCR within the required timeframe of a child showing signs of illness that required treatment by a medical professional. The incident occurred on June 16th, 2023 and the operation did not report to CCR until June 20th, 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023
Aug 2, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Health statement was missing on file for one out of eight children file checked. This was corrected when the doctor's office fax it to the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One infant feeding sheet for one child was last updated in 6/10/2022. Caregiver stated that the form was given to parent and she has not brought the form back. This was corrected when parent email this information to the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“Based on the paper work given to me by the director about the vehicle used for transportation which was purchased on 6/12/2018. This vehicle used for transportation was not equipped with child safety alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2022
- Jun 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- May 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Alphabet Club
Is The Alphabet Club licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 10, 2006.
When was The Alphabet Club last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Alphabet Club had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 9 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 The Alphabet Club care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Alphabet Club accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Alphabet Club's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Alphabet Club cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 589-2626 to ask.
What is The Alphabet Club's phone number?
(281) 589-2626.
Where is The Alphabet Club?
14530 Old Katy Rd, Houston, TX 77079. The nearest other daycare we list is Central Montessori School, 0.3 miles away.