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ABC & 123 Learning Center

23931 Nichols Sawmill Rd, Hockley, TX 77447 · Montgomery County
4 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

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.

Inspection record

Better than 22%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #139 of 180 centers in Montgomery County
11High risk
9Medium High risk
2Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
1Low risk
25 citations from 21 inspections and 8 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 1, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 13, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 9, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 22, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 22, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Caregiver conduct6
Building & playground safety5
Training & qualifications4
Health & medication2
Other standards2
Records & paperwork2
Supervision1
Transportation1
Staff ratios1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

HighDec 15, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a staff person yelled at a child(ren).
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026
HighDec 15, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a staff person pulled a child by the wrists.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026
HighDec 15, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
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.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2026
Medium HighOct 29, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2025
MediumOct 29, 2025InspectionTransportation
Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission §746.605(8)
Four children receiving transportation services does not have parental consent/permission to provide transportation.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025
HighOct 29, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
Nine children receiving transportation services did not have the required emergency medical information available for review in the transportation documents.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2025
Medium HighOct 29, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
A caregiver who provides transportation did not have the required two hours of transportation training. Note: Training expired as of 10/15/2025
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025
Medium LowOct 29, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunizations-Immunization record must include the child's name and birth date §746.623(1)(A)
A child enrolled did not have the required immunization record on file and available for review.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2025
Medium HighSep 22, 2025InspectionOther standards
Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations §746.1203(6)
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.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2025
HighSep 22, 2025InspectionCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2025
Medium HighAug 1, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations §746.1203(6)
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.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2025
HighAug 1, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments §746.1003(3)
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.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2025
LowAug 1, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Update Admission Information - Procedure §746.609(a)
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.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2025
HighAug 1, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
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.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2025
Medium HighSep 27, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
There was one caregiver caring for 14 two year olds.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2024
Medium HighSep 27, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge §746.1013(a)
There was no caregiver left in charge during the director's absence. Note: This was corrected when the director arrived at the operation.
Corrected during the visit
HighSep 5, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on the DFPS preliminary investigation findings, there is sufficient evidence to support a caregiver pulled a child by the arm and leg.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2024
HighSep 5, 2024Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
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.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2024
HighSep 5, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
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.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2024
MediumJun 14, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
The operation did not have available for review a copy of the monthly maintenance checklist available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2024
Medium LowJun 14, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
One caregiver did not have the required employment affidavit notarized. Note: The form was present in the file but not completed by the Notary.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2024
Medium HighJun 14, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2024
HighJun 14, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection available for review at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2024
Medium HighJun 14, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Both center directors did not have current transportation training available for review at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2024
Medium HighDec 22, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity116 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 18, 2021
DirectorClaire Lawrence
Phone2813561324
State operation #1715567

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.

Licensed centers nearby

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.