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Distinct Abilities Academic Program LLC

851 N Dilling St, Alvin, TX 77511 · Brazoria County
Accepts child care subsidies

Distinct Abilities Academic Program LLC is a licensed child care center in Alvin, TX, licensed for up to 136 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 16). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 31% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 13 centers in Alvin and better than 38% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 38%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#6 of 13 centers in Alvin
1High risk
7Medium High risk
8Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
16 citations from 16 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 9, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 6, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 19, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 30, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 21, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 14, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Health & medication2
Records & paperwork2
Training & qualifications2
Food & feeding2
Transportation1
Caregiver conduct1
Other standards1
Background checks1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighNov 12, 2025InspectionTransportation
Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies §746.5619
There was no transportation emergency plan that could be presented for review during inspection.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2026
Medium HighNov 12, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
Broken play equipment that constitutes a safety hazard was found on the small playground during inspection.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
Medium HighNov 12, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Two electrical outlets in the PreK 3s classroom were found uncovered. The second director found two outlet covers and installed them into the electrical outlets during inspection.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025
MediumDec 27, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
Correction verified Feb 4, 2025
HighNov 22, 2024InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device §746.2805(10)
Two year old was observed strapped in a chair.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2024
MediumDec 7, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission §746.605(10)
The Admission Information Form 2935 has not been updated with the information on a child s ability to swim without assistance.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2024
MediumDec 7, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child file did not contain any immunization records.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2024
MediumDec 7, 2023InspectionOther standards
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
The operation has not informed the parents of their right.This was corrected at inspection when the director posted the form on the app.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 7, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions §746.605(13)(A)
The Admission Information Form 2935 has not been updated with the information for a child s reasonable accommodation or modifications.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2024
MediumDec 8, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
The first aid kit was missing the adhesive tape. This was corrected at inspection when the director put the tape in the kit.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 8, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection - Conducted Local Sanitation Official §746.3401(b)
The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 10/05/2021. The director was able to contact the Health Department and schedule an appointment.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2022
Medium HighAug 21, 2022Found during an investigationBackground checks
Report of Criminal Complaint Against Employees §746.305(a)(5)
Based on information obtained during the investigation, the operation did not reported the arrest of an employee.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2022
MediumDec 14, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
I observed out of 4 infant feeding sheets the sheet did not have how many ounces of milk or how often the infant should have. This was corrected at inspection when the director had all the parent to update the sheet.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 14, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
Training records were evaluated for Caregivers and the Director. Some of the training certificates were not located at the operation site and had to be sent at a later time. This was also cited during the inspection for 2020.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2021
MediumDec 14, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child §746.605(14)
Out of 10 records reviewed 2 did not have the school information completed. This was corrected at inspection when the director add the school information to the form.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 14, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(16)
Out of 10 files 1 file did not have the required information for this section. This was corrected at inspection when the director completed the needed information.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity136 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 14, 2018
DirectorLacey Branch
Phone2815855140
State operation #1676461

Common questions

Does Distinct Abilities Academic Program LLC take infants?

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

What are Distinct Abilities Academic Program LLC’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 Distinct Abilities Academic Program LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Distinct Abilities Academic Program LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 22, 2024: “Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Distinct Abilities Academic Program LLC compare with other daycares in Alvin?

It is #6 of 13 centers in Alvin by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 38% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Distinct Abilities Academic Program LLC last inspected?

Jun 9, 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 1676461 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.