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ABC Word Academy

Child care center · 7350 W T C JESTER BLVD, Houston, TX 77088-7468 · License 549942

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 104. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (232)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Of the eight children's records evaluated, five lacked the address of the emergency contact.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the Pre-K Classroom, CCR observed a spider cocoon near the toy boxes and a dead cricket. CCR also noticed a broken tile beneath the sink. CCR noticed a rug rolled up and leaning against the wall in the toddler's classroom.
3 746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Of the four personnel records evaluated, one caregiver did not receive training in the following topics for the September 2020-September 2021 training year: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. The completion of the traininggs will be considered make-up training hours and will not be counted towards the current training year.
4 746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
The emergency relocation and evacuation diagram does not show the relocation area inside of the building.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The soft seats have visible wear and tear and are no longer waterproof, making the equipment difficult to sanitize and increasing the risk of bacteria growth. Correction: The caregiver removed the torn soft seats from the classroom.
Yes
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Of the four personnel records evaluated, one has not completed First Aid Training.
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Of the eight children's records evaluated, two lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
CCR observed cleaning products that were not stored away near the sinks, making them accessible to children.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Chidlren's Product Certification form is not being completd annually. The form was last completed in September 2019.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
There was sufficient evidence that the operation did not obtain a parent's signature when sharing incident reports.
4 746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
A composite play structure is on the center's playground. The structure includes swings, a slide and a climbing apparatus. This type of play structure is not on playgrounds for child care centers.
4 746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
The operation emergency plan is missing a designated location where all caregivers and children will meet.
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
CR did not observe an activity schedule posted in each classroom.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Of the four personnel records evaluated, three did not complete an orientation covering the following topics: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, disposing and storing of hazardous materials
4 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Of the four personnel records evaluated, two are not current with CPR training.
3 746.2605(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
The 3rd and 4th grade classroom does not have enough popular equipment to prevent the children from competing.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
3 746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
A copy of the current health inspection was not available for review.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Of the eight children's records evaluated, one lacked the name, address and telephone number of the child's doctor or an emergency care facility.
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
As of 10/28/22, documentation of the required vision and hearing screening has not been provided. This deficiency is being re-cited. Please provide the required information 11/11/22. Of the eight children's records evaluated, two lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The Emergency Preparedness Plan does not state how staff will evacuate with the following information: 1. Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child 2. Authorization for emergency care 3. How staff will care for children until they have been released to the parent 4. How children will be evacuated and/or relocated to the safe area or alternate shelter. 5. How children under 2 yrs old or with limited mobility will be evacuated. 6. The name and address of the alternate shelter 7. The emergency telephone number on file with Child Care Regulation. 8. How you will communicate with local emergency authorities, parents and Child Care Regulation. 9. How children will be re-united with their parents
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A new hire was in the classroom where children were in care without an eligible background check. The new hire was removed from the classroom.
3 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The operational policies lacked a policy on vaccine preventable diseases for its employees.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at the depth of 6 inches. Also, in some areas the grass has overgrown the loose fill surfacing.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation emergency preparedness plan is missing how the children under 24 months will be evacuated or relocated.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director did not receive training in the following topics for the January 2021-January 2022 training year: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous mater The completion of the traininggs will be considered make-up training hours and will not be counted towards the current training year.
3 746.2703(1) - Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers
The 5th and 6th grade classrooms do not have play areas during the activity.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
In each classroom, CCR did not observe any storage areas for children to place their personal belongings.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The operation current fire inspection was not available during the inspection.
3 746.2703(1) - Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers
The 5th and 6th grade classrooms do not have play areas during the activity.
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Of the four personnel records evaluated, one has not completed First Aid Training.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A new hire was in the classroom where children were in care without an eligible background check. The new hire was removed from the classroom.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director did not receive training in the following topics for the January 2021-January 2022 training year: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous mater The completion of the traininggs will be considered make-up training hours and will not be counted towards the current training year.
4 746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
The emergency relocation and evacuation diagram does not show the relocation area inside of the building.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The soft seats have visible wear and tear and are no longer waterproof, making the equipment difficult to sanitize and increasing the risk of bacteria growth. Correction: The caregiver removed the torn soft seats from the classroom.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Of the eight children's records evaluated, five lacked the address of the emergency contact.
3 746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Of the four personnel records evaluated, one caregiver did not receive training in the following topics for the September 2020-September 2021 training year: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. The completion of the traininggs will be considered make-up training hours and will not be counted towards the current training year.
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
As of 10/28/22, documentation of the required vision and hearing screening has not been provided. This deficiency is being re-cited. Please provide the required information 11/11/22. Of the eight children's records evaluated, two lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the Pre-K Classroom, CCR observed a spider cocoon near the toy boxes and a dead cricket. CCR also noticed a broken tile beneath the sink. CCR noticed a rug rolled up and leaning against the wall in the toddler's classroom.
4 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Of the four personnel records evaluated, two are not current with CPR training.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Chidlren's Product Certification form is not being completd annually. The form was last completed in September 2019.
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
CR did not observe an activity schedule posted in each classroom.
4 746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
A composite play structure is on the center's playground. The structure includes swings, a slide and a climbing apparatus. This type of play structure is not on playgrounds for child care centers.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation emergency preparedness plan is missing how the children under 24 months will be evacuated or relocated.
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Of the eight children's records evaluated, two lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The Emergency Preparedness Plan does not state how staff will evacuate with the following information: 1. Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child 2. Authorization for emergency care 3. How staff will care for children until they have been released to the parent 4. How children will be evacuated and/or relocated to the safe area or alternate shelter. 5. How children under 2 yrs old or with limited mobility will be evacuated. 6. The name and address of the alternate shelter 7. The emergency telephone number on file with Child Care Regulation. 8. How you will communicate with local emergency authorities, parents and Child Care Regulation. 9. How children will be re-united with their parents
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
There was sufficient evidence that the operation did not obtain a parent's signature when sharing incident reports.
3 746.2605(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
The 3rd and 4th grade classroom does not have enough popular equipment to prevent the children from competing.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The operation current fire inspection was not available during the inspection.
3 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The operational policies lacked a policy on vaccine preventable diseases for its employees.
3 746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
A copy of the current health inspection was not available for review.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Of the four personnel records evaluated, three did not complete an orientation covering the following topics: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, disposing and storing of hazardous materials
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Of the eight children's records evaluated, one lacked the name, address and telephone number of the child's doctor or an emergency care facility.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
CCR observed cleaning products that were not stored away near the sinks, making them accessible to children.
4 746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
The operation emergency plan is missing a designated location where all caregivers and children will meet.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at the depth of 6 inches. Also, in some areas the grass has overgrown the loose fill surfacing.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
In each classroom, CCR did not observe any storage areas for children to place their personal belongings.
3 746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
A copy of the current health inspection was not available for review.
3 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The operational policies lacked a policy on vaccine preventable diseases for its employees.
3 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
CR did not observe an activity schedule posted in each classroom.
3 746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Of the four personnel records evaluated, one caregiver did not receive training in the following topics for the September 2020-September 2021 training year: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. The completion of the traininggs will be considered make-up training hours and will not be counted towards the current training year.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Of the four personnel records evaluated, three did not complete an orientation covering the following topics: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, disposing and storing of hazardous materials
4 746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
A composite play structure is on the center's playground. The structure includes swings, a slide and a climbing apparatus. This type of play structure is not on playgrounds for child care centers.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at the depth of 6 inches. Also, in some areas the grass has overgrown the loose fill surfacing.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation emergency preparedness plan is missing how the children under 24 months will be evacuated or relocated.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Of the eight children's records evaluated, five lacked the address of the emergency contact.
3 746.2703(1) - Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers
The 5th and 6th grade classrooms do not have play areas during the activity.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The operation current fire inspection was not available during the inspection.
4 746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
The operation emergency plan is missing a designated location where all caregivers and children will meet.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
In each classroom, CCR did not observe any storage areas for children to place their personal belongings.
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Of the four personnel records evaluated, one has not completed First Aid Training.
3 746.2605(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
The 3rd and 4th grade classroom does not have enough popular equipment to prevent the children from competing.
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Of the eight children's records evaluated, two lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The soft seats have visible wear and tear and are no longer waterproof, making the equipment difficult to sanitize and increasing the risk of bacteria growth. Correction: The caregiver removed the torn soft seats from the classroom.
Yes
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Chidlren's Product Certification form is not being completd annually. The form was last completed in September 2019.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
4 746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
The emergency relocation and evacuation diagram does not show the relocation area inside of the building.
5 746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
The Emergency Preparedness Plan does not state how staff will evacuate with the following information: 1. Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child 2. Authorization for emergency care 3. How staff will care for children until they have been released to the parent 4. How children will be evacuated and/or relocated to the safe area or alternate shelter. 5. How children under 2 yrs old or with limited mobility will be evacuated. 6. The name and address of the alternate shelter 7. The emergency telephone number on file with Child Care Regulation. 8. How you will communicate with local emergency authorities, parents and Child Care Regulation. 9. How children will be re-united with their parents
1 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
As of 10/28/22, documentation of the required vision and hearing screening has not been provided. This deficiency is being re-cited. Please provide the required information 11/11/22. Of the eight children's records evaluated, two lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.
4 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Of the four personnel records evaluated, two are not current with CPR training.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
In the Pre-K Classroom, CCR observed a spider cocoon near the toy boxes and a dead cricket. CCR also noticed a broken tile beneath the sink. CCR noticed a rug rolled up and leaning against the wall in the toddler's classroom.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
CCR observed cleaning products that were not stored away near the sinks, making them accessible to children.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Of the eight children's records evaluated, one lacked the name, address and telephone number of the child's doctor or an emergency care facility.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
There was sufficient evidence that the operation did not obtain a parent's signature when sharing incident reports.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A new hire was in the classroom where children were in care without an eligible background check. The new hire was removed from the classroom.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director did not receive training in the following topics for the January 2021-January 2022 training year: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous mater The completion of the traininggs will be considered make-up training hours and will not be counted towards the current training year.
4 746.4701(c) - Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
A composite play structure is on the center's playground. The structure includes swings, a slide and a climbing apparatus. This type of play structure is not on playgrounds for child care centers.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at the depth of 6 inches. Also, in some areas the grass has overgrown the loose fill surfacing.
3 746.2605(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
The 3rd and 4th grade classroom does not have enough popular equipment to prevent the children from competing.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Of the four personnel records evaluated, three did not complete an orientation covering the following topics: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, disposing and storing of hazardous materials
3 746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
A copy of the current health inspection was not available for review.
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Of the four personnel records evaluated, one has not completed First Aid Training.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
3 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
The operational policies lacked a policy on vaccine preventable diseases for its employees.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
CCR observed cleaning products that were not stored away near the sinks, making them accessible to children.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
In each classroom, CCR did not observe any storage areas for children to place their personal belongings.
3 746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Of the four personnel records evaluated, one caregiver did not receive training in the following topics for the September 2020-September 2021 training year: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. The completion of the traininggs will be considered make-up training hours and will not be counted towards the current training year.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
There was sufficient evidence that the operation did not obtain a parent's signature when sharing incident reports.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Of the eight children's records evaluated, five lacked the address of the emergency contact.

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

Inspections (72)

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

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