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Alpha Academy #3

4627 Vista Rd, Pasadena, TX 77504 · Harris County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

Alpha Academy #3 is a licensed child care center in Pasadena, TX, licensed for up to 99 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2015. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 15). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #24 of 36 centers in Pasadena and better than 27% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 27%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #24 of 36 centers in Pasadena
5High risk
5Medium High risk
5Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
15 citations from 14 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 11, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 27, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 4, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety5
Supervision4
Health & medication4
Transportation1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

MediumMay 12, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment §746.4803
The playground area had multiple play equipment that are not within six feet of one another and/ or the perimeter of the playground area
Correction verified May 26, 2026
MediumSep 24, 2025InspectionTransportation
Required Personnel Records - Current Driver's License §746.901(10)
One listed directors record did not contain a drivers license. One listed directors record contained an expired drivers license.
Correction verified Oct 1, 2025
Medium HighSep 24, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
A climbing structure was observed without the required surfacing beneath. Note: A photo was taken.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2025
HighSep 4, 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, there is sufficient evidence to support a child was left unsupervised during a transition from the bathroom.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
MediumSep 4, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support an incident report was not completed after an incident.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
MediumSep 4, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support an incident report was not completed within 48 hours of the incident and shared with the parent.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
HighSep 4, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support a child was left unsupervised July 18th, 2025 and the incident was not reported until September 4th, 2025.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2025
Medium HighSep 24, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Paint was observed peeling from the walls in the Infant, toddler and pre-k classrooms. Note: Pictures were taken.
Correction verified Oct 1, 2024
HighSep 24, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operations fire inspection expired 9/12/2024. Note: A fire inspection was scheduled for Sept 26th during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2024
Medium HighSep 24, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
One of six student records did not contain and up to date immunization record.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2024
Medium HighSep 24, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
One climbing structure located on the playground was observed with rust. Note: Pictures were taken.
Correction verified Oct 2, 2024
Medium HighApr 15, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
A pk3 and young toddler caregiver did not know the correct age of students in care,
Correction verified Apr 30, 2024
MediumApr 12, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support an incident report form was not completed.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2024
HighApr 12, 2024Found 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 information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support a child was left outside on the playground unsupervised.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2024
HighApr 8, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
It was found that a child was left in the classroom unsupervised.
Correction verified May 20, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity99 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 30, 2015
DirectorYesenia Ramirez
Phone7133252122
State operation #1544074

Common questions

Does Alpha Academy #3 take infants?

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

What are Alpha Academy #3’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 Alpha Academy #3 accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Alpha Academy #3 had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 4, 2025: “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 Alpha Academy #3 compare with other daycares in Pasadena?

It is tied for #24 of 36 centers in Pasadena by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 27% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Alpha Academy #3 last inspected?

Sep 23, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 77504

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 1544074 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.