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The Alphabet Club

14530 Old Katy Rd, Houston, TX 77079 · Harris County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

The Alphabet Club is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 150 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2006. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 28 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 28). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 39% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #713 of 882 centers in Houston 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 #713 of 882 centers in Houston
4High risk
14Medium High risk
7Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
2Low risk
28 citations from 12 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 30, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 23, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundMay 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 8, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 30, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 2, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety8
Health & medication5
Records & paperwork4
Training & qualifications3
Supervision3
Food & feeding2
Transportation1
Other standards1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighApr 30, 2026InspectionTransportation
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely §746.5603(c)
Of the three vehicles inspected, one failed to display a functioning left indicator light.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
Medium HighApr 30, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The director did not have a current transportation training certificate for licensing to review.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
Medium LowJan 23, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2026
Medium HighMay 20, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe §746.3701(5)
I observed several nails protruding out of the playground structure. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by the nails being hammered flat into the playground structure.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMay 20, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
I observed several medications that was expired, NOTE: This was corrected by removing all expired medication and returning it to the parents.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 20, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
1 out of 10 children files reviewed did not have an updated immunization record. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with the parent sending over an updated immunization record.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 12, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Education Outside of U.S. §746.1111
Education requirements for2 staff were not translated into English.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2024
LowJul 12, 2024InspectionOther standards
Center not on probation, suspension, emergency suspension, or revocation in two years preceding or admin penalty §746.1317(a)(6)(B)
The director of this operation has provided current training to staff but the operation has been assesed an administrative penalty within the last two years. Penalty was assessed on 10/23/2023. Operation director will not be able to provide training until 10/24/2025.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2024
MediumJul 12, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
Opration did not have most recent 2936 posting.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
At least 2 outlets were observed in different rooms uncovered.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 12, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Two children did not food allergy emergency plans.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2024
Medium HighJul 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Wall outlet cover plate was cracked. NOTE: Director replaced cracked outlet plate at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
Loosefill waslow around the slide use zone and had grass growing through loose fill areas.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2024
Medium HighJul 12, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation §746.5537(a)(3)
There has not been any testing of carbon monoxide detector since 12/2023.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2024
HighAug 4, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
Caregivers did not know the number of children in care during the follow up inspection. Two caregivers stated there were 10 children and there were 11 children present. Note: Discussed with the operation children must be accounted for at all time and it is criticial that they know how many children they have.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2023
Medium HighJul 25, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary §746.3317
During the inspection expired milk was observed in the infant room refrigerator and has not been disposed of. Note: The provider disposed of the expired milk during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The annual Children's Product Certification has not been completed since January 26th, 2022.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2023
MediumJul 25, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
Admission information for 10 children's files evaluated were missing the following information: - Completed Special Needs Statements - Address for Emergency Contact Person
Correction verified Aug 3, 2023
LowJul 25, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Education Outside of U.S. §746.1045
2 out of the 10 staff files evaluated contained documentation of education received that was written in a foreign language that has not been translated to English.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2023
Medium HighJul 25, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
A caregiver did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper during the inspection. Note: The caregiver washed their hands during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighJul 25, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
Caregivers did not know the number of children in two of the classrooms observed during the inspection. One caregiver stated there were 4 children and there was only 3 children in the classroom. Another caregiver stated there were 12 children in the classroom and there was only 11 children. Note: Discussed with the provider that all caregivers must know the number of children they are responsible for at all times.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2023
HighJul 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since June of 2022.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2023
Medium HighJul 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
During the inspection the toilet in the children's restroom was covered with a plastic bag.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2023
Medium HighJul 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
An electrical outlet was left uncovered in classroom with children present during the inspection. Note: The provided covered the outlet during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 16, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report a Child In Care Showing Signs and Symptoms of Illness Requiring Hospitalization §746.305(a)(3)
Based upon the information obtained, the operation did not notify CCR within the required timeframe of a child showing signs of illness that required treatment by a medical professional. The incident occurred on June 16th, 2023 and the operation did not report to CCR until June 20th, 2023.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2023
MediumAug 2, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
One infant feeding sheet for one child was last updated in 6/10/2022. Caregiver stated that the form was given to parent and she has not brought the form back. This was corrected when parent email this information to the operation.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 2, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Health statement was missing on file for one out of eight children file checked. This was corrected when the doctor's office fax it to the operation.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 2, 2022InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
Based on the paper work given to me by the director about the vehicle used for transportation which was purchased on 6/12/2018. This vehicle used for transportation was not equipped with child safety alarm.
Correction verified Sep 2, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity150 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 10, 2006
DirectorChetna Patel
Phone2815892626
State operation #850028

Common questions

Does The Alphabet Club take infants?

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

What are The Alphabet Club’s hours?

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

Does The Alphabet Club accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does The Alphabet Club cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask The Alphabet Club 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 The Alphabet Club had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 4, 2023: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Alphabet Club compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #713 of 882 centers in Houston 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 The Alphabet Club last inspected?

Apr 30, 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 850028 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.