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ABC Children's Learning Center

8385 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX 77088 · Harris County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

ABC Children's Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 105 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2012. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 40 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (8 of 40). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #789 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 2% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 2%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #789 of 882 centers in Houston
9High risk
17Medium High risk
10Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
1Low risk
40 citations from 14 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 29, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 21, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundOct 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 17, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundOct 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 27, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 18, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 25, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios8
Records & paperwork6
Training & qualifications6
Building & playground safety5
Health & medication4
Supervision4
Other standards3
Food & feeding2
Sleep safety1
Transportation1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMar 5, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(12)
CCR reviewed a child s admission form and observed that it was missing a statement regarding the child's special care needs. Correction: CCR reviewed the standards with the director and emphasized the importance of having parents document any special care needs or treatments for their child. Additionally, the child is no longer enrolled.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowJan 21, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2026
Medium HighOct 13, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids §746.3415(7)
A caregiver failed to wash their hands with soap and water after cleaning a child's blood from an injury.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2025
Medium HighOct 13, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink §746.2419(8)
It was determined that a caregiver had used the handwashing sink located near the diaper-changing table in the infant's room to clean a child's wound after an injury. The infant's caregiver also used this sink to clean the infant's bottle and wash their hands.
Correction verified Dec 4, 2025
Medium HighOct 13, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Caregivers Must Wear Gloves When Handling Blood or Bodily Fluids §746.3425(1)
Video footage reveals caregivers not wearing gloves while handling blood after a child's injury.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2025
MediumOct 13, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment §746.4803
Video footage obtained during the investigation shows stationary equipment located less than six feet away from the fence on the toddlers playground.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2025
Medium HighSep 30, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
On the toddler playground, CCR observed an unsecured utility box that protects the ground utility lines. The box was not secured to the ground. The operation attempted to use a crawl-through tunnel to cover the utility box, but because of the tunnel s openings, it does not prevent children from accessing the underground utility lines.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2025
Medium LowJan 17, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2025
HighSep 30, 2024InspectionSupervision
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)
A child was left alone in the restroom while caregiver attended to other children in the classroom area, the restroom used was not in the classroom but next door to the classroom
Correction verified Oct 15, 2024
HighSep 30, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
A one month old infant was sleeping in a car seat. Corrected: When caregiver took the infant out of the car seat.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2024
Medium HighSep 30, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
A caregiver had 16 children, in the breakfast room, specified age group was 3 years old. The caregiver was one over required ratio. Corrected: When a caregiver arrived and took a group of children with her to a classroom next door.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 30, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
A caregiver had 16 children in her group ages from 1 month old child and the oldest was 5 years old. The oldest child was older than 18 months from the yongest child in care.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2024
Medium HighOct 9, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The outdoor play area was not covered with at least 6 inches of mulch.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2023
Medium HighDec 7, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
There were six children, ages 9 months to 23 months with one caregiver. The specified age group was 12-17 months old. With this specified age group, one caregiver can care for five children. This was corrected at inspection when the oldest child was moved to another classroom.
Correction verified Dec 20, 2022
Medium HighNov 14, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605
A 9 month old infant was in a classroom with a 3 year old child. Infants can't be combined with children that are more than 18 months older than the youngest child in the group. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2022
Medium HighNov 14, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages §746.1203(3)
A caregiver did not know the ages of the children she was responsible for.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2022
MediumNov 14, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
The television was being watched by children during breakfast time.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2022
Medium HighNov 14, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training §746.1301(2)(A)
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. The caregiver is lacking 8 clock hours of pre-service training.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2022
HighNov 14, 2022InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. The required electronic child safety alarm has not been installed.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2022
MediumOct 12, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification §746.901(8)
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, two lacked photo identification.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022
Medium HighOct 12, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training §746.1301(2)(A)
Of the 10 staff records evaluated, one caregiver did not complete the required 24 clock hours of required pre-service training.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2022
MediumOct 12, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Children under the age of 2 were watching television. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2022
HighOct 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Of the 10 children's records evalujated, four are behind with required immunizations.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2022
HighOct 12, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans §746.501(a)(24)
The emergency preparedness plan is lacking the following information: 1. How children under 2 and with limited mobility will be evacuated. 2. How children will be cared for during the emergency. 3. How children will be reunited with their parents.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2022
MediumOct 12, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The director did not receive 30 clock hours of training in all of the required topics for their respective training years. Make-up hours will need to be completed that will not count towards the current training year.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2022
Medium HighOct 12, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training §746.1301(7)(A)
One van driver and one of the directors has not completed a transportation safety course.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022
Medium HighOct 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Records - Date, Time and Amount Given §746.3805(c)(3)
The amount of medication given and the time was not documented on the medication log for several days in August 2022 and September 2022. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
LowOct 12, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, one lacked a health statement from a health care professional.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2022
MediumOct 12, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The parent handbook does not inform parents of the requirement for physicaal activity and outdoor activity.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2022
HighOct 12, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
One van was not equipped with a First Aid Kit. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one lacked authorization for emergency medical care.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2022
MediumOct 12, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, caregivers did not receive 24 clock hours of training in the required topics. The caregivers will need to complete make-up training hours that will not count towards the current training year.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2022
Medium HighOct 12, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
A person that has been working as a caregiver does not have a high diploma or GED; therefore, they do not meet caregiver qualifications.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2022
Medium LowOct 12, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
Of the 10 staff records evaluated, one lacked a notarized affidavit,
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022
MediumOct 12, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child §746.605(14)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, two acked the name and address of the school the children attend.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022
HighOct 12, 2022InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
Two vans used to transport children are not equipped with the required electronic child safety alarm.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2022
MediumOct 12, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases §746.501(a)(28)
The parent handbook does not inform parents of the vaccination requirements for staff.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2022
HighNov 18, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
During the follow up inspection, the fire inspection had expired on 11/11/21.
Correction verified Nov 23, 2021
MediumOct 25, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
A 10 month old's infant feeding sheet was not signed and dated since July 2021.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2021
Medium HighOct 25, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
There was no at least 6 inches of mulch installed in the 4-5 year old playground. Dirt was exposed.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity105 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 28, 2012
DirectorMinerva Garcia
Phone2814450606
State operation #1425486

Common questions

Does ABC Children's Learning Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are ABC Children's 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 Children's Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does ABC Children's Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask ABC Children's Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, 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 Children's Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 30, 2024: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does ABC Children's Learning Center compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #789 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 2% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was ABC Children's Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 29, 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 1425486 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.