ABC and 123 Learning Center
ABC and 123 Learning Center is a licensed child care center in New Caney, TX, licensed for up to 136 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2013. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 11 reports. Inspectors recorded 41 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (11 of 41). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 27% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #177 of 180 centers in Montgomery County and better than 5% of licensed centers statewide.
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This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. There is no opportunity during the day for infants to have outdoor time.
The fire inspection report continues to be not available for review. Last fire inspection was completed 03/06/24.
One caregiver count in ratio in the infant room did not have a valid background check, The background check was showing as inactive.
During the walk through it was observed that there was a bag full of diapers not sealed,hanging from the cabinet. Note: This was corrected when the bag of opened diapers were thrown away.
During the walk through it was observed that both caregivers in the infant room on their personal device (Cell phone) during nap time.
It was found that the two transporters are missing the transportation training.
The annual training for the director was not available for review.
The CPR/First aid training for the director was not available for review.
One out of six personnel files reviewed completed CPR training online.
The fire inspection report was not available for review. Last fire inspection was completed 03/06/24.
During the walk through it was observed that an infant 5 month was sleeping inside the crib with a blanket and baby bottle. Note: The blanket and baby bottle was removed from the crib)
Four out of six personnel records reviewed is missing the pre-employment form 2912.
During the walk through it was found that a child was left unattended in the classroom. Note: The children were out of room having lunch and the director and caregiver was also out of the room supervising the classroom eating lunch, the child was inside the classroom unattended.
It was found that a former staff member was allowed to shadow the director for 8 days without a background check.
The operational policies did not have a section on inclusive care for children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the policy was added in.
The emergency preparedness plan did not have information about how to evacuate children with limited mobility and children under 24 months of age. Note: This was corrected at inspection when this section was added.
It was found that the fire inspection expired on 01/12/24 and is past due. Note: Fire inspection is scheduled for 2/15/24.
It was found that the fire inspection expired on 01/12/24 and is past due. Note: Fire inspection is scheduled for 2/15/24.
It was found that a child (3-year-old) was left unsupervised in the classroom for 20 minutes.
It was found that a case of COVID was not reported to CCR.
It was found that a child (3-year-old) was left unattended in the classroom on 01/26/2024 and this incident was not reported to CCR until 02/02/24.
It was found that the fire inspection expired on 01/12/24 and is past due. Note: Fire inspection is scheduled for 2/15/24.
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation the incident report was not signed by the operation.
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation the parents were not immediately notified of a child injury that required medical attention. The child stated that they were injured when they fell on a field trip and the director was notified but the parents were not notified until pickup concerning the injury.
One out of seven staff files reivewed had CPR training completed online (National).
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had tears . Note: This was corrected at inspection when this was replaced.
In the pre-k classroom the exit diagram was missing. Note: This was posted at inspection and corrected.
The operation administered medication to two children in care without a parent's authorization. The operation no longer administers medications and all parents have been notified of the change in operational policies.
The operational policy was missing the promotional of physical activity.
The director did not have the annual training certificatess to review during this inspection.
1 out of 4 caregivers records reviewed did not have the required 24 training hours for the last full year of employment.
I did not observe an activity schedule posted in the infant classroom. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
I observed an outlet that was not enclosed with a protective cover in a preschool classroom. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
I did not observe documentation that the fire extingusihers in the operation's two vehicles had been serviced in the last year.
I did not observe the center's name and phone number on the outside or posted inside the gray van used for transportation.
I did not observe an address documented for the emergency contact person in 1 out of 10 children's records evaluated.
a 6 month old was sleeping in a crib that had the mattress propped up by a blanket. Note: A picture was taken. Note: The blanket was removed during the inspection.
The operational policies were not made available upon request.
The girls bathroom in the main suite did not have soap. Note: When pointed out soap was added.
In the school age suite the light in the bathroom on the left did not work.
In the front infant room there was a diaper in a trash can that did not have a lid. Note: A picture was taken. Note: The trash was emptied during the inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does ABC and 123 Learning Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are ABC and 123 Learning Center’s hours?
5:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Sunday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does ABC and 123 Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does ABC and 123 Learning Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask ABC and 123 Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes New Caney, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has ABC and 123 Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 8, 2025: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does ABC and 123 Learning Center compare with other daycares in Montgomery County?
It is tied for #177 of 180 centers in Montgomery County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 5% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was ABC and 123 Learning Center last inspected?
Aug 7, 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 1495626 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.