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Thelma Cares Academy

Child care center · 7343 ALABONSON RD, Houston, TX 77088-5304 · License 523518

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 100. Pre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (112)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One driver did not have current transportation training the training expired June 11, 2024.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
On the playground, CCR observed several tree branches, broken fences with missing pickets that are accessible to the children and water damage to the acoustic tiles on the ceilings of both the basketball room and game room.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual was present and caring for children without having a completed initial background check. The individual was not an employee but frequently visited and care for children at the operation.
Yes
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The volunteer transporter does not have transportation training.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The permit holder did not ensure that she was in compliance with minimum standards, rule or law. A child, who was not enrolled, was allowed to be present at the operation during hours of operation. Subsequently, while at the operation, the child sustained a serious injury, which required medical attention.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two of the two caregiver files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours training.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reactions (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials (1)Care of children with special needs [Low];
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection expired August 2021.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 02/27/2024.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Four children's files were evaluated and are missing the following information: admission date, emergency contact, transport permission, and health care information.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The transportation van was involved in a minor accident with children on board when the driver attempted to pull around another bus when there was not sufficient space to move past the other bus.
2 746.303(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.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The permit holder did not ensure that she was in compliance with minimum standards, rule or law. A child, who was not enrolled, was allowed to be present at the operation during hours of operation. Subsequently, while at the operation, the child sustained a serious injury, which required medical attention.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Four children's files were evaluated and are missing the following information: admission date, emergency contact, transport permission, and health care information.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The volunteer transporter does not have transportation training.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reactions (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials (1)Care of children with special needs [Low];
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two of the two caregiver files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours training.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
On the playground, CCR observed several tree branches, broken fences with missing pickets that are accessible to the children and water damage to the acoustic tiles on the ceilings of both the basketball room and game room.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One driver did not have current transportation training the training expired June 11, 2024.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual was present and caring for children without having a completed initial background check. The individual was not an employee but frequently visited and care for children at the operation.
Yes
2 746.303(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.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection expired August 2021.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The transportation van was involved in a minor accident with children on board when the driver attempted to pull around another bus when there was not sufficient space to move past the other bus.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 02/27/2024.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One driver did not have current transportation training the training expired June 11, 2024.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual was present and caring for children without having a completed initial background check. The individual was not an employee but frequently visited and care for children at the operation.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection expired August 2021.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Four children's files were evaluated and are missing the following information: admission date, emergency contact, transport permission, and health care information.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
On the playground, CCR observed several tree branches, broken fences with missing pickets that are accessible to the children and water damage to the acoustic tiles on the ceilings of both the basketball room and game room.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The transportation van was involved in a minor accident with children on board when the driver attempted to pull around another bus when there was not sufficient space to move past the other bus.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reactions (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials (1)Care of children with special needs [Low];
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two of the two caregiver files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours training.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The volunteer transporter does not have transportation training.
2 746.303(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.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 02/27/2024.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The permit holder did not ensure that she was in compliance with minimum standards, rule or law. A child, who was not enrolled, was allowed to be present at the operation during hours of operation. Subsequently, while at the operation, the child sustained a serious injury, which required medical attention.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The volunteer transporter does not have transportation training.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
On the playground, CCR observed several tree branches, broken fences with missing pickets that are accessible to the children and water damage to the acoustic tiles on the ceilings of both the basketball room and game room.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two of the two caregiver files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours training.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One driver did not have current transportation training the training expired June 11, 2024.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reactions (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials (1)Care of children with special needs [Low];
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection expired August 2021.
2 746.303(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.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Four children's files were evaluated and are missing the following information: admission date, emergency contact, transport permission, and health care information.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The permit holder did not ensure that she was in compliance with minimum standards, rule or law. A child, who was not enrolled, was allowed to be present at the operation during hours of operation. Subsequently, while at the operation, the child sustained a serious injury, which required medical attention.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The transportation van was involved in a minor accident with children on board when the driver attempted to pull around another bus when there was not sufficient space to move past the other bus.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual was present and caring for children without having a completed initial background check. The individual was not an employee but frequently visited and care for children at the operation.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 02/27/2024.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Four children's files were evaluated and are missing the following information: admission date, emergency contact, transport permission, and health care information.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual was present and caring for children without having a completed initial background check. The individual was not an employee but frequently visited and care for children at the operation.
Yes
2 746.303(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.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The volunteer transporter does not have transportation training.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
On the playground, CCR observed several tree branches, broken fences with missing pickets that are accessible to the children and water damage to the acoustic tiles on the ceilings of both the basketball room and game room.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The permit holder did not ensure that she was in compliance with minimum standards, rule or law. A child, who was not enrolled, was allowed to be present at the operation during hours of operation. Subsequently, while at the operation, the child sustained a serious injury, which required medical attention.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The transportation van was involved in a minor accident with children on board when the driver attempted to pull around another bus when there was not sufficient space to move past the other bus.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reactions (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials (1)Care of children with special needs [Low];
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One driver did not have current transportation training the training expired June 11, 2024.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two of the two caregiver files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours training.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 02/27/2024.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection expired August 2021.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One driver did not have current transportation training the training expired June 11, 2024.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection expired August 2021.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reactions (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials (1)Care of children with special needs [Low];
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual was present and caring for children without having a completed initial background check. The individual was not an employee but frequently visited and care for children at the operation.
Yes
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two of the two caregiver files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours training.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The permit holder did not ensure that she was in compliance with minimum standards, rule or law. A child, who was not enrolled, was allowed to be present at the operation during hours of operation. Subsequently, while at the operation, the child sustained a serious injury, which required medical attention.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The volunteer transporter does not have transportation training.
2 746.303(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.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The transportation van was involved in a minor accident with children on board when the driver attempted to pull around another bus when there was not sufficient space to move past the other bus.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Four children's files were evaluated and are missing the following information: admission date, emergency contact, transport permission, and health care information.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
On the playground, CCR observed several tree branches, broken fences with missing pickets that are accessible to the children and water damage to the acoustic tiles on the ceilings of both the basketball room and game room.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 02/27/2024.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Four children's files were evaluated and are missing the following information: admission date, emergency contact, transport permission, and health care information.
4 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
The permit holder did not ensure that she was in compliance with minimum standards, rule or law. A child, who was not enrolled, was allowed to be present at the operation during hours of operation. Subsequently, while at the operation, the child sustained a serious injury, which required medical attention.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The transportation van was involved in a minor accident with children on board when the driver attempted to pull around another bus when there was not sufficient space to move past the other bus.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reactions (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials (1)Care of children with special needs [Low];
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual was present and caring for children without having a completed initial background check. The individual was not an employee but frequently visited and care for children at the operation.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection expired August 2021.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
On the playground, CCR observed several tree branches, broken fences with missing pickets that are accessible to the children and water damage to the acoustic tiles on the ceilings of both the basketball room and game room.
2 746.303(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.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Two of the two caregiver files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours training.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 02/27/2024.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One driver did not have current transportation training the training expired June 11, 2024.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The volunteer transporter does not have transportation training.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual was present and caring for children without having a completed initial background check. The individual was not an employee but frequently visited and care for children at the operation.
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The transportation van was involved in a minor accident with children on board when the driver attempted to pull around another bus when there was not sufficient space to move past the other bus.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (48)

48 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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