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Alpha Academy

Child care center · 1647 CANDYTUFT CT, Houston, TX 77038-2907 · License 818659

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Capacity 51. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (128)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two did not receive training in communicable diseases including immunizations and understanding building and physical premises safety for the September 2024-September 2025 training year.
4 746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
The emergency preparedness plan does not include the emergency phone number for the center, does not state how the center will communicate with emergency authorities and CHild Care Regulation.
4 746.5202(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how the center will evacuate the building with parent contact information, emergency contact information and emergency medical authorization information for each child.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two did not complete training in the recognition of child abuse and neglect for the September 2024-September 2025 training year.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook lacked the following information: 1. Requirements for indoor/outdoor physical activity, benefits of indoor//outdoor physical activity, duration of indoor/outdoor physical activity, type of indoor/outdoor physical activity, the setting, recommended clothing and footwear, criteria used when the weather prevents outdoor play and plan for physical activity when outdoor play is limited. 2. Instructions on how parents may access Minimum Standards, the HHSC website and contact information for the local Child Care Regulation Office. 3. Staff vaccination policy
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Of the six children's records evaluated, five lacked the name and address of the doctor who examined the child within the past year.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be evacuated from the center and how children under the age of 2 will be evacuated.
4 746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The list of current employees did not include all staff that are working at the center, This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
2 746.405(b)(1) - Required posting of name, address, and telephone number - Local CCR office
The emergency telephone number posting included the incorrect telephone number for the local Child Care Regulation Office. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with their parents once the emergency is over,
3 746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
The director did not complete training in the recognition of child abuse and neglect for the August 2024-August 2025 training year.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director did not receive training in communicable diseases including immunizations and understanding building and physical premises safety for the August 2024-August 2025 training year.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked the pre-employment affidavit.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director did not one clock hour of training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early CHildhood Brain Development for the August 2024-August 2025 training year.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Of the six children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. One lacked the address for the emergency contact 2. One lacked authorization for emergency medical care. 3. One lacked the phone number of the child's doctor
4 746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
4 746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
The emergency preparedness plan does not include the emergency phone number for the center, does not state how the center will communicate with emergency authorities and CHild Care Regulation.
3 746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
The director did not complete training in the recognition of child abuse and neglect for the August 2024-August 2025 training year.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director did not one clock hour of training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early CHildhood Brain Development for the August 2024-August 2025 training year.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The list of current employees did not include all staff that are working at the center, This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
2 746.405(b)(1) - Required posting of name, address, and telephone number - Local CCR office
The emergency telephone number posting included the incorrect telephone number for the local Child Care Regulation Office. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two did not receive training in communicable diseases including immunizations and understanding building and physical premises safety for the September 2024-September 2025 training year.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two did not complete training in the recognition of child abuse and neglect for the September 2024-September 2025 training year.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook lacked the following information: 1. Requirements for indoor/outdoor physical activity, benefits of indoor//outdoor physical activity, duration of indoor/outdoor physical activity, type of indoor/outdoor physical activity, the setting, recommended clothing and footwear, criteria used when the weather prevents outdoor play and plan for physical activity when outdoor play is limited. 2. Instructions on how parents may access Minimum Standards, the HHSC website and contact information for the local Child Care Regulation Office. 3. Staff vaccination policy
4 746.5202(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how the center will evacuate the building with parent contact information, emergency contact information and emergency medical authorization information for each child.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director did not receive training in communicable diseases including immunizations and understanding building and physical premises safety for the August 2024-August 2025 training year.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be evacuated from the center and how children under the age of 2 will be evacuated.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked the pre-employment affidavit.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Of the six children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. One lacked the address for the emergency contact 2. One lacked authorization for emergency medical care. 3. One lacked the phone number of the child's doctor
4 746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with their parents once the emergency is over,
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Of the six children's records evaluated, five lacked the name and address of the doctor who examined the child within the past year.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Of the six children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. One lacked the address for the emergency contact 2. One lacked authorization for emergency medical care. 3. One lacked the phone number of the child's doctor
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be evacuated from the center and how children under the age of 2 will be evacuated.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director did not one clock hour of training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early CHildhood Brain Development for the August 2024-August 2025 training year.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Of the six children's records evaluated, five lacked the name and address of the doctor who examined the child within the past year.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two did not receive training in communicable diseases including immunizations and understanding building and physical premises safety for the September 2024-September 2025 training year.
2 746.405(b)(1) - Required posting of name, address, and telephone number - Local CCR office
The emergency telephone number posting included the incorrect telephone number for the local Child Care Regulation Office. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked the pre-employment affidavit.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two did not complete training in the recognition of child abuse and neglect for the September 2024-September 2025 training year.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The list of current employees did not include all staff that are working at the center, This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director did not receive training in communicable diseases including immunizations and understanding building and physical premises safety for the August 2024-August 2025 training year.
4 746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
The emergency preparedness plan does not include the emergency phone number for the center, does not state how the center will communicate with emergency authorities and CHild Care Regulation.
4 746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with their parents once the emergency is over,
4 746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
3 746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
The director did not complete training in the recognition of child abuse and neglect for the August 2024-August 2025 training year.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook lacked the following information: 1. Requirements for indoor/outdoor physical activity, benefits of indoor//outdoor physical activity, duration of indoor/outdoor physical activity, type of indoor/outdoor physical activity, the setting, recommended clothing and footwear, criteria used when the weather prevents outdoor play and plan for physical activity when outdoor play is limited. 2. Instructions on how parents may access Minimum Standards, the HHSC website and contact information for the local Child Care Regulation Office. 3. Staff vaccination policy
4 746.5202(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how the center will evacuate the building with parent contact information, emergency contact information and emergency medical authorization information for each child.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director did not one clock hour of training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early CHildhood Brain Development for the August 2024-August 2025 training year.
4 746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Of the six children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. One lacked the address for the emergency contact 2. One lacked authorization for emergency medical care. 3. One lacked the phone number of the child's doctor
4 746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with their parents once the emergency is over,
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two did not receive training in communicable diseases including immunizations and understanding building and physical premises safety for the September 2024-September 2025 training year.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two did not complete training in the recognition of child abuse and neglect for the September 2024-September 2025 training year.
3 746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
The director did not complete training in the recognition of child abuse and neglect for the August 2024-August 2025 training year.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director did not receive training in communicable diseases including immunizations and understanding building and physical premises safety for the August 2024-August 2025 training year.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be evacuated from the center and how children under the age of 2 will be evacuated.
2 746.405(b)(1) - Required posting of name, address, and telephone number - Local CCR office
The emergency telephone number posting included the incorrect telephone number for the local Child Care Regulation Office. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook lacked the following information: 1. Requirements for indoor/outdoor physical activity, benefits of indoor//outdoor physical activity, duration of indoor/outdoor physical activity, type of indoor/outdoor physical activity, the setting, recommended clothing and footwear, criteria used when the weather prevents outdoor play and plan for physical activity when outdoor play is limited. 2. Instructions on how parents may access Minimum Standards, the HHSC website and contact information for the local Child Care Regulation Office. 3. Staff vaccination policy
4 746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
The emergency preparedness plan does not include the emergency phone number for the center, does not state how the center will communicate with emergency authorities and CHild Care Regulation.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Of the six children's records evaluated, five lacked the name and address of the doctor who examined the child within the past year.
4 746.5202(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how the center will evacuate the building with parent contact information, emergency contact information and emergency medical authorization information for each child.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked the pre-employment affidavit.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The list of current employees did not include all staff that are working at the center, This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The list of current employees did not include all staff that are working at the center, This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Of the six children's records evaluated, five lacked the name and address of the doctor who examined the child within the past year.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director did not one clock hour of training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early CHildhood Brain Development for the August 2024-August 2025 training year.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Of the six children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. One lacked the address for the emergency contact 2. One lacked authorization for emergency medical care. 3. One lacked the phone number of the child's doctor
2 746.405(b)(1) - Required posting of name, address, and telephone number - Local CCR office
The emergency telephone number posting included the incorrect telephone number for the local Child Care Regulation Office. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook lacked the following information: 1. Requirements for indoor/outdoor physical activity, benefits of indoor//outdoor physical activity, duration of indoor/outdoor physical activity, type of indoor/outdoor physical activity, the setting, recommended clothing and footwear, criteria used when the weather prevents outdoor play and plan for physical activity when outdoor play is limited. 2. Instructions on how parents may access Minimum Standards, the HHSC website and contact information for the local Child Care Regulation Office. 3. Staff vaccination policy
4 746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
The emergency preparedness plan does not include the emergency phone number for the center, does not state how the center will communicate with emergency authorities and CHild Care Regulation.
4 746.5202(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how the center will evacuate the building with parent contact information, emergency contact information and emergency medical authorization information for each child.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two did not complete training in the recognition of child abuse and neglect for the September 2024-September 2025 training year.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director did not receive training in communicable diseases including immunizations and understanding building and physical premises safety for the August 2024-August 2025 training year.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked the pre-employment affidavit.
3 746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
The director did not complete training in the recognition of child abuse and neglect for the August 2024-August 2025 training year.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be evacuated from the center and how children under the age of 2 will be evacuated.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two did not receive training in communicable diseases including immunizations and understanding building and physical premises safety for the September 2024-September 2025 training year.
4 746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with their parents once the emergency is over,
4 746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Of the six children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. One lacked the address for the emergency contact 2. One lacked authorization for emergency medical care. 3. One lacked the phone number of the child's doctor
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook lacked the following information: 1. Requirements for indoor/outdoor physical activity, benefits of indoor//outdoor physical activity, duration of indoor/outdoor physical activity, type of indoor/outdoor physical activity, the setting, recommended clothing and footwear, criteria used when the weather prevents outdoor play and plan for physical activity when outdoor play is limited. 2. Instructions on how parents may access Minimum Standards, the HHSC website and contact information for the local Child Care Regulation Office. 3. Staff vaccination policy
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The list of current employees did not include all staff that are working at the center, This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
The emergency preparedness plan does not include the emergency phone number for the center, does not state how the center will communicate with emergency authorities and CHild Care Regulation.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director did not receive training in communicable diseases including immunizations and understanding building and physical premises safety for the August 2024-August 2025 training year.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked the pre-employment affidavit.
3 746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
The director did not complete training in the recognition of child abuse and neglect for the August 2024-August 2025 training year.
4 746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
The director did not one clock hour of training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early CHildhood Brain Development for the August 2024-August 2025 training year.
4 746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with their parents once the emergency is over,
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two did not receive training in communicable diseases including immunizations and understanding building and physical premises safety for the September 2024-September 2025 training year.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two did not complete training in the recognition of child abuse and neglect for the September 2024-September 2025 training year.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be evacuated from the center and how children under the age of 2 will be evacuated.
2 746.405(b)(1) - Required posting of name, address, and telephone number - Local CCR office
The emergency telephone number posting included the incorrect telephone number for the local Child Care Regulation Office. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
4 746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
1 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Of the six children's records evaluated, five lacked the name and address of the doctor who examined the child within the past year.
4 746.5202(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how the center will evacuate the building with parent contact information, emergency contact information and emergency medical authorization information for each child.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two lacked the pre-employment affidavit.
4 746.5202(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
The emergency preparedness plan does not state how the center will evacuate the building with parent contact information, emergency contact information and emergency medical authorization information for each child.
2 746.405(b)(1) - Required posting of name, address, and telephone number - Local CCR office
The emergency telephone number posting included the incorrect telephone number for the local Child Care Regulation Office. This was corrected at inspection.
Yes
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the six personnel records evaluated, two did not receive training in communicable diseases including immunizations and understanding building and physical premises safety for the September 2024-September 2025 training year.

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

Inspections (8)

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

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