ABC & 123 Learning Center
ABC & 123 Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Hockley, TX, licensed for up to 116 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 25 citations, 11 of them high-risk, most often for caregiver conduct (6 of 25). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #139 of 180 centers in Montgomery County and better than 22% of licensed centers statewide.
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Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a staff person yelled at a child(ren).
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a staff person pulled a child by the wrists.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that children were left unsupervised. A staff member acknowledged that caregivers were not present in the same area as the children.
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection available for review during the inspection.
Four children receiving transportation services does not have parental consent/permission to provide transportation.
Nine children receiving transportation services did not have the required emergency medical information available for review in the transportation documents.
A caregiver who provides transportation did not have the required two hours of transportation training. Note: Training expired as of 10/15/2025
A child enrolled did not have the required immunization record on file and available for review.
The operation continues to be deficient with the required standard. General Responsibilities for Child-Care Center Personnel – Based on the DFPS Investigation information obtained there is sufficient evidence to show the caregivers lacked the ability to demonstrate skill to invoke order and redirect children’s inappropriate behavior assigned to their care. Also, there was nothing documented to show that the caregivers called via the walkie-talkie for assistance.
The operation continues to be deficient with the required standard. Based on the DFPS investigation information obtained during the investigation there is adequate evidence showing that the director failed to exercise good judgment when she grabbed the child by his arm causing nail imprint injuries. The director did not use an alternate means of redirection.
General Responsibilities for Child-Care Center Personnel – Based on the DFPS Investigation information obtained there is sufficient evidence to show the caregivers lacked the ability to demonstrate skill to invoke order and redirect children’s inappropriate behavior assigned to their care. Also, there was nothing documented to show that the caregivers called via the walkie-talkie for assistance.
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the director did not ensure that qualified staff were placed in the classroom who were able to ensure the classroom was meeting compliance during naptime. Based on the needs and abilities of the children, an additional caregiver should have been placed in the classroom for proper oversight.
Based on the DFPS information documented there is sufficient evidence to show that the operation failed to ensure they had updated contact information for a parent of a child enrolled in care.
Based on the DFPS investigation information obtained during the investigation there is adequate evidence showing that the director failed to exercise good judgment when she grabbed the child by his arm causing nail imprint injuries. The director did not use an alternate means of redirection.
There was one caregiver caring for 14 two year olds.
There was no caregiver left in charge during the director's absence. Note: This was corrected when the director arrived at the operation.
Based on the DFPS preliminary investigation findings, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver pulled a child by the arm and leg.
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation there is a preponderance of evidence to show that a caregiver physically abused a child in care.
Based on the DFPS preliminary investigation findings, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver subjected a child in care to harsh, cruel, and unusual punishment.
The operation did not have available for review a copy of the monthly maintenance checklist available for review during the inspection.
One caregiver did not have the required employment affidavit notarized. Note: The form was present in the file but not completed by the Notary.
The second entry door that leads into the facility is not locking and is in need of repair. Note: The door does not lock automatically as it should and can be pulled open.
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection available for review at the time of the inspection.
Both center directors did not have current transportation training available for review at the time of the inspection.
Ant killer was on a shelf accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed the pesticide on a high shelf where children were unable to access it.
About this center
Common questions
Does ABC & 123 Learning Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are ABC & 123 Learning Center’s hours?
6 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does ABC & 123 Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has ABC & 123 Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 11 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 15, 2025: “Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does ABC & 123 Learning Center compare with other daycares in Montgomery County?
It is tied for #139 of 180 centers in Montgomery County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 22% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was ABC & 123 Learning Center last inspected?
Jul 17, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1715567 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.