A to Z Preschool/Daycare Center
A to Z Preschool/Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 50 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 6 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 26 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 26). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 4% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #861 of 882 centers in Houston and in the bottom 1% of licensed centers statewide.
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Director and employees were missing the following annual trainings:Director did not have the certificates for Health and Safety audit trainings as follows: Director and 7 caregivers missing a) (1)Emergency preparedness b) (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations c) (3)Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with ?746.3803 of this chapter (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with ?746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?)
Operation has not reported their staffing changes for the year 2024 by the due date of 1/15/2025. NOTE: Director provided proof of compliance same day.
Regarding employee records, 2 employees did not have translated education requirements and have yet to be submitted.
The underliner for the loose fill in the outdoor play area is sticking out near some of the play structure, creating a tripping hazard.
Fire Marshal inspection report was not current. Last available Inspection was 6/6/2023.
Regarding employee records, 6 Employees were reviewed. The following items were missing: 6 employees were missing a notarized affidavit of employment form2985, 6 employees were missing the pre-employment affidavit, 5 employees were missing their background eligibility, 2 employees have no copy of IDs, 2 employee did not have translated education requirements.
The ceiling in the boys restroom contains a leak and is beginning to cave in posing a risk to children. The door to the infant room is missing screws and cannot be opened properly.
A caregiver was observed alone with children in the infant room during the inspection and has an ineligible background check status.
Documentation of the annual sanitation inspection report was not available for review upon request.
Children could not be seen upon entering the infant room due to inadequate lighting duirng naptime.
3 out of 4 children's files did not contain a completed health statement as they were not signed by parents and the health care professionals name and address were missing. It has been over 12 months for 2 out of 3 children's files evaluated and a signed health statement from a health care professional is needed.
2 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education documentation.
18 out of 21 children present during the inspection were signed in. 3 children had not been signed in for the day.
The operation has not been conducting monthly maintenance checklists.
The nap mat list is not updated in the Pre-K classroom. Children were observed sleeping on the incorrect nap mats labeled with a different cild's name.
Bottles were stored on the hand washing sink in the infant room. Note: The provider removed the bottles during the inspection.
A caregiver was observed during the inspection who was counted in ratio. The caregiver has not completed the full 24 hours of pre-service training. An additional 16 hours is needed.
1 out of 4 caregivers files evaluated did not contain Pediatric CPR training.
Six caregivers need Pediatric CPR training.
The emergency preparedness plan did not include procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency.
Records were evaluated for six children enrolled and the following was determined: Five children needed a special needs statement. Five children needed emergency contact information such as name, address, and phone number. Five children needed a health statement. Three children needed immunization records. One child needed emergency care information such as physician name, address, and phone number. One child needed school information such as name and phone number of school.
The operation is in need of an annual fire inspection.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23,2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who eft employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Operation had numerous mosquitoes in the building and in classrooms with children.
Operation did not have the most recent fire inspection report available upon request.
Operation did not provide proof of insurance at the time of inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does A to Z Preschool/Daycare Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are A to Z Preschool/Daycare Center’s hours?
6:30 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does A to Z Preschool/Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does A to Z Preschool/Daycare Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask A to Z Preschool/Daycare 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 A to Z Preschool/Daycare Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 20, 2024: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does A to Z Preschool/Daycare Center compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #861 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is in the bottom 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was A to Z Preschool/Daycare Center last inspected?
Nov 19, 2025. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1654562 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.