Alphabet Zone Childcare Center
Licensed Center in New Caney, Texas. License #1784433, issued February 6, 2024.
- Address
- 18934 E Industrial Pkwy Ste A, New Caney, TX 77357
- Phone
- (346) 347-9289
- Licensed capacity
- 169 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips.
Openings
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Texas Rising Star
Texas Rising Star 2-star of a possible 4
A quality rating the state awards after an on-site assessment. Four stars is the highest.
In effect since June 23, 2026. From the state's provider report of August 21, 2026.
Where this is
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 22 areas it checked 4,471 standards at Alphabet Zone Childcare Center between August 4, 2023 and May 27, 2026 and recorded 19 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 22 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 3 | 360 | 0 |
| Record keeping | 3 | 336 | 1 |
| Personnel | 3 | 465 | 1 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 5 | 270 | 1 |
| Activities | 3 | 108 | 0 |
| Infants | 4 | 360 | 0 |
| Toddlers | 5 | 110 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| School-age | 5 | 100 | 0 |
| Discipline | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Naptime | 4 | 48 | 0 |
| Field trips | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Get well care | 4 | 108 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 4 | 52 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 3 | 135 | 0 |
| Health practices | 3 | 339 | 1 |
| Safety practices | 4 | 306 | 0 |
| Physical facilities | 4 | 300 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety | 3 | 288 | 0 |
| Pools | 4 | 102 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 4 | 272 | 1 |
| Transportation | 4 | 196 | 0 |
The table adds up to 4,425 of those standards. The remaining 46, including 14 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
A high number of standards checked is not a compliment and a low one is not a criticism: how many apply depends on a program's size, its ages served and what the inspector was there to look at. We publish the two counts the state published and do not turn them into a score. This data begins in 2021, which is later than the inspection history above it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 24 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on May 27, 2026, and 19 citations.
- 6High
- 11Medium High
- 2Medium
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing all 19. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium High May 27, 2026 Corrected at inspection
746.5207(b): Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
During the walk through it was found that the pre-k classroom did not have the exit diagram posted. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the diagram was posted.
- Medium High May 27, 2026 Corrected at inspection
746.3701(10): Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
During the walk through it was found that the school age room has a TV that is not anchored. Note: This was corrected when it was moved out of the classroom.
- Medium High December 5, 2025 Correction verified January 5, 2026
746.1315(b)(1): CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One out of ten personnel records reviewed completed CPR training online.
- Medium High December 5, 2025 Correction verified January 5, 2026
746.1301(a)(5)(A): Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
One out ten personnel records reviewed is missing 11 hours of annual training.
- Medium High December 5, 2025 Correction verified December 10, 2025
746.1601: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
The infant classroom was out of ratio by one child. There were 5 infants to one caregiver. Infants were aged (2m,6m,7m,14m,14m). Classroom was observed at naptime.
- High December 5, 2025 Correction verified January 7, 2026
746.5101(a): Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
It was found that the fire inspection expired on 09/16/2025. Note: A new fire inspection was requested and paid on 09/22/2025.
- Medium High December 5, 2025 Correction verified December 10, 2025
746.1301(a)(2)(A): Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
One out of ten personnel records reviewed is missing 13 hours of pre-service training and the 90 days have past.
- Medium High January 9, 2025 Correction verified January 27, 2025
746.3819: Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One out of ten child records revieiwed did not have the food allegy plan for a dianosged food allergy.
- Medium January 9, 2025 Correction verified January 28, 2025
746.603(a)(3): Children's Records - Health Statement
Two out of ten child records reviewed is missing the health statement.
- Medium High January 9, 2025 Corrected at inspection
746.3417(3): Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
During the walk through it was observed that a child 2 years old did not wash hands after using the restroom. The caregiver was assisting the child. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the child washed hands.
- Medium High January 9, 2025 Correction verified January 17, 2025
746.1315(b)(1): CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
One out of five personnel records reviewed it was found that the caregiver completed CPR training online.
- High January 3, 2025 Correction verified February 25, 2025
746.2805(8): Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was found that the child was placed in a highchair for a brief separation to allow the child to calm down.
- High August 23, 2024 Correction verified September 16, 2024
746.5101(a): Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
It was found that the fire inspection expired on 08/04/2024. Note: A new fire inspection has been requested.
- High August 21, 2024 Correction verified October 7, 2024
746.2805(3): Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
It was found that the director grabbed a child improperly, which caused bruising/mark on the child's arm.
- High June 26, 2024 Correction verified June 28, 2024
745.641: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
It was found that one caregiver did not have a valid background check. Note: The background check is active at another location but the governing body is different. Background check was run under the current location and caregiver left the building.
- Medium High June 26, 2024 Correction verified July 15, 2024
746.1011(a): Director present-Minimum 75%
It was found that the director is not routinely present at the daycare.
- Medium December 19, 2023 Correction verified January 3, 2024
746.801(2): Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
The infant feeding instructions were missing for one infant who is not on solids. Note: Picture was taken.
- Medium High December 19, 2023 Corrected at inspection
746.3503(a): Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had a tear. Note: Picture was taken
- High August 4, 2023 Correction verified August 9, 2023
746.5101(a): Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The fire inspection was completed after the application inspection. Fire inspection was completed 08/09/2023 and application was completed 08/04/2023.
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