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ABC and 123 Learning Center

22585 Community Dr, New Caney, TX 77357 · Montgomery County
Accepts child care subsidies

ABC and 123 Learning Center is a licensed child care center in New Caney, TX, licensed for up to 136 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2013. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 11 reports. Inspectors recorded 41 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (11 of 41). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 27% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #177 of 180 centers in Montgomery County and better than 5% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 5%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #177 of 180 centers in Montgomery County
9High risk
22Medium High risk
8Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
1Low risk
41 citations from 19 inspections and 11 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 7, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 27, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 20, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 12, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 21, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 2, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 2, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundJun 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 8, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 27, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 16, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 4, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 4, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety11
Health & medication8
Training & qualifications7
Records & paperwork5
Staff ratios4
Sleep safety2
Supervision2
Other standards1
Transportation1

Citations, newest first

MediumJun 26, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily §746.2417(1)
This standard was tasked as part of an investigation and found deficient. There is no opportunity during the day for infants to have outdoor time.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2026
Medium HighMay 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
The fire inspection report continues to be not available for review. Last fire inspection was completed 03/06/24.
Correction verified May 22, 2025
HighMay 8, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One caregiver count in ratio in the infant room did not have a valid background check, The background check was showing as inactive.
Correction verified May 14, 2025
Medium HighMay 2, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner §746.3505(f)
During the walk through it was observed that there was a bag full of diapers not sealed,hanging from the cabinet. Note: This was corrected when the bag of opened diapers were thrown away.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 2, 2025InspectionOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
During the walk through it was observed that both caregivers in the infant room on their personal device (Cell phone) during nap time.
Correction verified May 7, 2025
Medium HighMay 2, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
It was found that the two transporters are missing the transportation training.
Correction verified May 7, 2025
Medium HighMay 2, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training §746.1301(a)(6)(A)
The annual training for the director was not available for review.
Correction verified May 3, 2025
Medium HighMay 2, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing §746.1403(a)(3)(A)
The CPR/First aid training for the director was not available for review.
Correction verified May 7, 2025
Medium HighMay 2, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
One out of six personnel files reviewed completed CPR training online.
Correction verified May 8, 2025
Medium HighMay 2, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
The fire inspection report was not available for review. Last fire inspection was completed 03/06/24.
Correction verified May 8, 2025
HighMay 2, 2025InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
During the walk through it was observed that an infant 5 month was sleeping inside the crib with a blanket and baby bottle. Note: The blanket and baby bottle was removed from the crib)
Correction verified May 7, 2025
Medium LowMay 2, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
Four out of six personnel records reviewed is missing the pre-employment form 2912.
Correction verified May 7, 2025
HighMay 21, 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)
During the walk through it was found that a child was left unattended in the classroom. Note: The children were out of room having lunch and the director and caregiver was also out of the room supervising the classroom eating lunch, the child was inside the classroom unattended.
Correction verified May 28, 2024
HighMay 20, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
It was found that a former staff member was allowed to shadow the director for 8 days without a background check.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2024
MediumMay 16, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
The operational policies did not have a section on inclusive care for children. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the policy was added in.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 16, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The emergency preparedness plan did not have information about how to evacuate children with limited mobility and children under 24 months of age. Note: This was corrected at inspection when this section was added.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
It was found that the fire inspection expired on 01/12/24 and is past due. Note: Fire inspection is scheduled for 2/15/24.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2024
HighFeb 21, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
It was found that the fire inspection expired on 01/12/24 and is past due. Note: Fire inspection is scheduled for 2/15/24.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2024
HighFeb 2, 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)
It was found that a child (3-year-old) was left unsupervised in the classroom for 20 minutes.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2024
Medium HighFeb 2, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness §746.305(a)(4)
It was found that a case of COVID was not reported to CCR.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2024
HighFeb 2, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
It was found that a child (3-year-old) was left unattended in the classroom on 01/26/2024 and this incident was not reported to CCR until 02/02/24.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2024
HighFeb 2, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
It was found that the fire inspection expired on 01/12/24 and is past due. Note: Fire inspection is scheduled for 2/15/24.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2024
LowJun 28, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Signed §746.705
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation the incident report was not signed by the operation.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2023
Medium HighJun 28, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.307(b)(1)
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation the parents were not immediately notified of a child injury that required medical attention. The child stated that they were injured when they fell on a field trip and the director was notified but the parents were not notified until pickup concerning the injury.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2023
Medium HighJun 21, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
One out of seven staff files reivewed had CPR training completed online (National).
Correction verified Jul 5, 2023
Medium HighJun 21, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had tears . Note: This was corrected at inspection when this was replaced.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 21, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
In the pre-k classroom the exit diagram was missing. Note: This was posted at inspection and corrected.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 8, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated §746.3803(a)(1)
The operation administered medication to two children in care without a parent's authorization. The operation no longer administers medications and all parents have been notified of the change in operational policies.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 8, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policy was missing the promotional of physical activity.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2022
MediumJul 8, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The director did not have the annual training certificatess to review during this inspection.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2022
MediumJul 8, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
1 out of 4 caregivers records reviewed did not have the required 24 training hours for the last full year of employment.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2022
MediumJan 27, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting of Activity Plan §746.2209
I did not observe an activity schedule posted in the infant classroom. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 27, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
I observed an outlet that was not enclosed with a protective cover in a preschool classroom. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 27, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
I did not observe documentation that the fire extingusihers in the operation's two vehicles had been serviced in the last year.
Correction verified Feb 1, 2022
Medium HighJan 27, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Information About Facility §746.5617(a)(3)
I did not observe the center's name and phone number on the outside or posted inside the gray van used for transportation.
Correction verified Feb 1, 2022
Medium HighJan 27, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
I did not observe an address documented for the emergency contact person in 1 out of 10 children's records evaluated.
Correction verified Feb 1, 2022
Medium HighNov 16, 2021InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib §746.2409(a)(1)
a 6 month old was sleeping in a crib that had the mattress propped up by a blanket. Note: A picture was taken. Note: The blanket was removed during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 4, 2021Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records §746.801(1)
The operational policies were not made available upon request.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2021
MediumOct 4, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Location of Handwashing Sink §746.4405
The girls bathroom in the main suite did not have soap. Note: When pointed out soap was added.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 4, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
In the school age suite the light in the bathroom on the left did not work.
Correction verified Oct 5, 2021
Medium HighOct 4, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner §746.3505(f)
In the front infant room there was a diaper in a trash can that did not have a lid. Note: A picture was taken. Note: The trash was emptied during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity136 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Licensed sinceJan 14, 2013
DirectorPatricia Elkins
Phone2813549110
State operation #1495626

Common questions

Does ABC and 123 Learning Center take infants?

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

What are ABC and 123 Learning Center’s hours?

5:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Sunday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does ABC and 123 Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does ABC and 123 Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask ABC and 123 Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes New Caney, 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 and 123 Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 8, 2025: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does ABC and 123 Learning Center compare with other daycares in Montgomery County?

It is tied for #177 of 180 centers in Montgomery County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 5% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was ABC and 123 Learning Center last inspected?

Aug 7, 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 1495626 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.