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ABC Word Academy

7350 W T C Jester Blvd, Houston, TX 77088 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

ABC Word Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 104 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2000. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 36 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (13 of 36). 8 citations came in the last 12 months. 3% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #765 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 3% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 3%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #765 of 882 centers in Houston
3High risk
15Medium High risk
15Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
2Low risk
36 citations from 12 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 8 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 17, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundAug 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 28, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundSep 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety13
Training & qualifications7
Records & paperwork5
Staff ratios4
Other standards3
Health & medication3
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 21, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
CCR observed that in the infant room, the wall baseboard was peeling off along with the paint. Additionally, CCR observed a hole in the wall behind the door in the toddler classroom.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2026
Medium HighJul 21, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
The driver who transports the children has a CPR and First Aid certification that has expired on 4/3/2026.
Correction verified Jul 23, 2026
Medium HighJul 21, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available §746.3401(c)(1)
The operation does not have documentation stating that a health inspection is not required.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2026
MediumJul 21, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list §745.651(2)(A)
The operation has not validated the people list since December 31, 2025.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2026
MediumJul 21, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance §746.801(6)
During the inspection, CCR was not provided with the operation s liability insurance for review.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2026
MediumJul 21, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation did not complete the children's products certification form, nor was it provided to CCR during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026
MediumJul 21, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
The toddler caregiver is missing the following training: Emergency preparedness. Controlling the spread of communicable diseases. Administering medication. Food allergies. Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026
Medium HighOct 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The operation emergency preparedness plan is missing how the children under 24 months will be evacuated or relocated.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2025
Medium HighAug 4, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care §746.801(11)
The operation current fire inspection was not available during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2025
Medium HighAug 4, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The soft seats have visible wear and tear and are no longer waterproof, making the equipment difficult to sanitize and increasing the risk of bacteria growth. Correction: The caregiver removed the torn soft seats from the classroom.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 16, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center §746.401(5)
CR did not observe an activity schedule posted in each classroom.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2025
Medium HighJun 16, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
In the Pre-K Classroom, CCR observed a spider cocoon near the toy boxes and a dead cricket. CCR also noticed a broken tile beneath the sink. CCR noticed a rug rolled up and leaning against the wall in the toddler's classroom.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2025
HighJun 16, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
CCR observed cleaning products that were not stored away near the sinks, making them accessible to children.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2025
MediumJun 16, 2025InspectionOther standards
Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers §746.2703(1)
The 5th and 6th grade classrooms do not have play areas during the activity.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2025
Medium HighJun 16, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location §746.5207(a)(3)
The operation emergency plan is missing a designated location where all caregivers and children will meet.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2025
MediumJun 16, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Enough Available to Prevent Competition §746.2605(3)
The 3rd and 4th grade classroom does not have enough popular equipment to prevent the children from competing.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2025
MediumJun 16, 2025InspectionOther standards
Storage for Individual Belongings §746.4505
In each classroom, CCR did not observe any storage areas for children to place their personal belongings.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2025
MediumApr 10, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
There was sufficient evidence that the operation did not obtain a parent's signature when sharing incident reports.
Correction verified Jun 2, 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 21, 2025
HighNov 7, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A new hire was in the classroom where children were in care without an eligible background check. The new hire was removed from the classroom.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
MediumSep 12, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases §746.501(a)(28)
The operational policies lacked a policy on vaccine preventable diseases for its employees.
Correction verified Oct 5, 2023
LowOct 28, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening §746.603(a)(6)
As of 10/28/22, documentation of the required vision and hearing screening has not been provided. This deficiency is being re-cited. Please provide the required information 11/11/22. Of the eight children's records evaluated, two lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2022
MediumSep 23, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics §746.1309(f)
Of the four personnel records evaluated, one caregiver did not receive training in the following topics for the September 2020-September 2021 training year: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. The completion of the traininggs will be considered make-up training hours and will not be counted towards the current training year.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2022
LowSep 23, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening §746.603(a)(6)
Of the eight children's records evaluated, two lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2022
Medium HighSep 23, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Of the eight children's records evaluated, five lacked the address of the emergency contact.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2022
Medium HighSep 23, 2022InspectionOther standards
Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure §746.4701(c)
A composite play structure is on the center's playground. The structure includes swings, a slide and a climbing apparatus. This type of play structure is not on playgrounds for child care centers.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2022
HighSep 23, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans §746.501(a)(24)
The Emergency Preparedness Plan does not state how staff will evacuate with the following information: 1. Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child 2. Authorization for emergency care 3. How staff will care for children until they have been released to the parent 4. How children will be evacuated and/or relocated to the safe area or alternate shelter. 5. How children under 2 yrs old or with limited mobility will be evacuated. 6. The name and address of the alternate shelter 7. The emergency telephone number on file with Child Care Regulation. 8. How you will communicate with local emergency authorities, parents and Child Care Regulation. 9. How children will be re-united with their parents
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022
Medium HighSep 23, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at the depth of 6 inches. Also, in some areas the grass has overgrown the loose fill surfacing.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2022
Medium HighSep 23, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing §746.1301(3)(A)
Of the four personnel records evaluated, one has not completed First Aid Training.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2022
Medium HighSep 23, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(4)(A)
Of the four personnel records evaluated, two are not current with CPR training.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2022
MediumSep 23, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report §746.801(12)
A copy of the current health inspection was not available for review.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2022
MediumSep 23, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The Chidlren's Product Certification form is not being completd annually. The form was last completed in September 2019.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2022
MediumSep 23, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The director did not receive training in the following topics for the January 2021-January 2022 training year: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous mater The completion of the traininggs will be considered make-up training hours and will not be counted towards the current training year.
Correction verified Oct 25, 2022
Medium HighSep 23, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside §746.5207(a)(4)
The emergency relocation and evacuation diagram does not show the relocation area inside of the building.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022
Medium HighSep 23, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(1)(A)
Of the four personnel records evaluated, three did not complete an orientation covering the following topics: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, disposing and storing of hazardous materials
Correction verified Oct 26, 2022
MediumSep 23, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Physician Information §746.605(11)
Of the eight children's records evaluated, one lacked the name, address and telephone number of the child's doctor or an emergency care facility.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity104 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 13, 2000
DirectorEatherine Edward
Phone2814459673
State operation #549942

Common questions

Does ABC Word Academy take infants?

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

What are ABC Word Academy’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does ABC Word Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does ABC Word Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask ABC Word Academy 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 Word Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 16, 2025: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does ABC Word Academy compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #765 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 3% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was ABC Word Academy last inspected?

Jul 21, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 549942 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.