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Alphabet Zone Childcare Center

18934 E Industrial Pkwy Ste A, New Caney, TX 77357 · Montgomery County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Alphabet Zone Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in New Caney, TX, licensed for up to 169 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 19 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (5 of 19). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 21% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #136 of 180 centers in Montgomery County and better than 23% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 23%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #136 of 180 centers in Montgomery County
6High risk
11Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
19 citations from 17 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 27, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 22, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 25, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 14, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications5
Building & playground safety4
Health & medication4
Staff ratios2
Food & feeding2
Caregiver conduct2

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMay 27, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
During the walk through it was found that the pre-k classroom did not have the exit diagram posted. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the diagram was posted.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 27, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §746.3701(10)
During the walk through it was found that the school age room has a TV that is not anchored. Note: This was corrected when it was moved out of the classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 5, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The infant classroom was out of ratio by one child. There were 5 infants to one caregiver. Infants were aged (2m,6m,7m,14m,14m). Classroom was observed at naptime.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2025
Medium HighDec 5, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
One out of ten personnel records reviewed is missing 13 hours of pre-service training and the 90 days have past.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2025
Medium HighDec 5, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
One out ten personnel records reviewed is missing 11 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2026
Medium HighDec 5, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
One out of ten personnel records reviewed completed CPR training online.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2026
HighDec 5, 2025InspectionBuilding & 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 09/16/2025. Note: A new fire inspection was requested and paid on 09/22/2025.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2026
MediumJan 9, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Two out of ten child records reviewed is missing the health statement.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2025
Medium HighJan 9, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
One out of five personnel records reviewed it was found that the caregiver completed CPR training online.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2025
Medium HighJan 9, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
During the walk through it was observed that a child 2 years old did not wash hands after using the restroom. The caregiver was assisting the child. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the child washed hands.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 9, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One out of ten child records revieiwed did not have the food allegy plan for a dianosged food allergy.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
HighJan 3, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out §746.2805(8)
Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was found that the child was placed in a highchair for a brief separation to allow the child to calm down.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2025
HighAug 23, 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 08/04/2024. Note: A new fire inspection has been requested.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2024
HighAug 21, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
It was found that the director grabbed a child improperly, which caused bruising/mark on the child's arm.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2024
HighJun 26, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
It was found that one caregiver did not have a valid background check. Note: The background check is active at another location but the governing body is different. Background check was run under the current location and caregiver left the building.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2024
Medium HighJun 26, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director present-Minimum 75% §746.1011(a)
It was found that the director is not routinely present at the daycare.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2024
Medium HighDec 19, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The diaper changing mat in the infant room had a tear. Note: Picture was taken
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 19, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions §746.801(2)
The infant feeding instructions were missing for one infant who is not on solids. Note: Picture was taken.
Correction verified Jan 3, 2024
HighAug 4, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection was completed after the application inspection. Fire inspection was completed 08/09/2023 and application was completed 08/04/2023.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity169 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 6, 2024
DirectorJillian Palombo
Phone3463479289
State operation #1784433

Common questions

Does Alphabet Zone Childcare Center take infants?

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

What are Alphabet Zone Childcare Center’s hours?

6 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Alphabet Zone Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Alphabet Zone Childcare Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Alphabet Zone Childcare 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 Alphabet Zone Childcare Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 5, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Alphabet Zone Childcare Center compare with other daycares in Montgomery County?

It is tied for #136 of 180 centers in Montgomery County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 23% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Alphabet Zone Childcare Center last inspected?

May 27, 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 1784433 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.