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State records list 20 cited deficiencies dated November 7, 2023 to July 21, 2026 (2 High, 8 Medium High, 9 Medium, 1 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 1 corrected at inspection, 19 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 20 cited deficiencies for ABC Word Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 8 Medium High, 9 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-21.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 2 |
| Medium High | 8 |
| Medium | 9 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-07-21 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
The driver who transports the children has a CPR and First Aid certification that has expired on 4/3/2026.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-04
2026-07-21 · 746.801(6) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
During the inspection, CCR was not provided with the operation s liability insurance for review.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-04
2026-07-21 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
The toddler caregiver is missing the following training: Emergency preparedness. Controlling the spread of communicable diseases. Administering medication. Food allergies. Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous…
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-04
2026-07-21 · 746.3401(c)(1) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-04. Correction verified: 2026-07-27.
The operation does not have documentation stating that a health inspection is not required.
2026-07-21 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-04. Correction verified: 2026-09-04.
The operation did not complete the children's products certification form, nor was it provided to CCR during the inspection.
2026-07-21 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-04. Correction verified: 2026-07-24.
CCR observed that in the infant room, the wall baseboard was peeling off along with the paint. Additionally, CCR observed a hole in the wall behind the door in the toddler classroom.
2026-07-21 · 745.651(2)(A) · Medium
Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-28. Correction verified: 2026-08-07.
The operation has not validated the people list since December 31, 2025.
2026-07-21 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-04. Correction verified: 2026-08-17.
The toddler caregiver is missing the following training: Emergency preparedness. Controlling the spread of communicable diseases. Administering medication. Food allergies. Understanding building and physical premises safety. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
2026-07-21 · 746.801(6) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-04. Correction verified: 2026-07-22.
During the inspection, CCR was not provided with the operation s liability insurance for review.
2026-07-21 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-04. Correction verified: 2026-07-23.
The driver who transports the children has a CPR and First Aid certification that has expired on 4/3/2026.
2025-10-15 · 746.5202(1) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-29. Correction verified: 2025-10-16.
The operation emergency preparedness plan is missing how the children under 24 months will be evacuated or relocated.
2025-08-04 · 746.801(11) · Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-23. Correction verified: 2025-09-09.
The operation current fire inspection was not available during the inspection.
2025-08-04 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-08-04. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The soft seats have visible wear and tear and are no longer waterproof, making the equipment difficult to sanitize and increasing the risk of bacteria growth. Correction: The caregiver removed the torn soft seats from the classroom.
2025-06-16 · 746.4505 · Medium
Storage for Individual Belongings
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-30. Correction verified: 2025-07-03.
In each classroom, CCR did not observe any storage areas for children to place their personal belongings.
2025-06-16 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-30. Correction verified: 2025-07-03.
In the Pre-K Classroom, CCR observed a spider cocoon near the toy boxes and a dead cricket. CCR also noticed a broken tile beneath the sink. CCR noticed a rug rolled up and leaning against the wall in the toddler's classroom.
2025-06-16 · 746.401(5) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-30. Correction verified: 2025-07-03.
CR did not observe an activity schedule posted in each classroom.
2025-06-16 · 746.2703(1) · Medium
Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-30. Correction verified: 2025-07-03.
The 5th and 6th grade classrooms do not have play areas during the activity.
2025-06-16 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-30. Correction verified: 2025-07-03.
CCR observed cleaning products that were not stored away near the sinks, making them accessible to children.
2025-06-16 · 746.5207(a)(3) · Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-30. Correction verified: 2025-07-03.
The operation emergency plan is missing a designated location where all caregivers and children will meet.
2025-06-16 · 746.2605(3) · Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-30. Correction verified: 2025-07-03.
The 3rd and 4th grade classroom does not have enough popular equipment to prevent the children from competing.
2025-04-10 · 746.707 · Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-02. Correction verified: 2025-06-02.
There was sufficient evidence that the operation did not obtain a parent's signature when sharing incident reports.
2025-01-17 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-22. Correction verified: 2025-01-21.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
2023-11-07 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-07. Correction verified: 2023-11-09.
A new hire was in the classroom where children were in care without an eligible background check. The new hire was removed from the classroom.
2023-09-12 · 746.501(a)(28) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-10. Correction verified: 2023-10-05.
The operational policies lacked a policy on vaccine preventable diseases for its employees.
2022-10-28 · 746.603(a)(6) · Low
Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-11. Correction verified: 2022-11-16.
As of 10/28/22, documentation of the required vision and hearing screening has not been provided. This deficiency is being re-cited. Please provide the required information 11/11/22. Of the eight children's records evaluated, two lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.
2022-09-23 · 746.1301(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-24. Correction verified: 2022-10-26.
Of the four personnel records evaluated, two are not current with CPR training.
2022-09-23 · 746.5207(a)(4) · Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-24. Correction verified: 2022-10-24.
The emergency relocation and evacuation diagram does not show the relocation area inside of the building.
2022-09-23 · 746.1301(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-24. Correction verified: 2022-10-26.
Of the four personnel records evaluated, one has not completed First Aid Training.
2022-09-23 · 746.4701(c) · Medium High
Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-30. Correction verified: 2022-12-07.
A composite play structure is on the center's playground. The structure includes swings, a slide and a climbing apparatus. This type of play structure is not on playgrounds for child care centers.
2022-09-23 · 746.4907(d) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-30. Correction verified: 2022-12-07.
The loose fill surfacing is not being maintained at the depth of 6 inches. Also, in some areas the grass has overgrown the loose fill surfacing.
2022-09-23 · 746.1309(f) · Medium
Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-24. Correction verified: 2022-10-25.
Of the four personnel records evaluated, one caregiver did not receive training in the following topics for the September 2020-September 2021 training year: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. The completion of the traininggs will be considered make-up training hours and will not be counted towards the current training year.
2022-09-23 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-24. Correction verified: 2022-10-25.
The director did not receive training in the following topics for the January 2021-January 2022 training year: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous mater The completion of the traininggs will be considered make-up training hours and will not be counted towards the current training year.
2022-09-23 · 746.1301(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-24. Correction verified: 2022-10-26.
Of the four personnel records evaluated, three did not complete an orientation covering the following topics: 1. Administering medications 2. Food allergies 3. Handling, disposing and storing of hazardous materials
2022-09-23 · 746.605(11) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-24. Correction verified: 2022-10-26.
Of the eight children's records evaluated, one lacked the name, address and telephone number of the child's doctor or an emergency care facility.
2022-09-23 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-30. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.
The Chidlren's Product Certification form is not being completd annually. The form was last completed in September 2019.
2022-09-23 · 746.801(12) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-24. Correction verified: 2022-10-26.
A copy of the current health inspection was not available for review.
2022-09-23 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-24. Correction verified: 2022-10-26.
Of the eight children's records evaluated, five lacked the address of the emergency contact.
2022-09-23 · 746.603(a)(6) · Low
Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-24. Correction verified: 2022-10-28.
Of the eight children's records evaluated, two lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.
2022-09-23 · 746.501(a)(24) · High
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-24. Correction verified: 2022-10-24.
The Emergency Preparedness Plan does not state how staff will evacuate with the following information: 1. Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child 2. Authorization for emergency care 3. How staff will care for children until they have been released to the parent 4. How children will be evacuated and/or relocated to the safe area or alternate shelter. 5. How children under 2 yrs old or with limited mobility will be evacuated. 6. The name and address of the alternate shelter 7. The emergency telephone number on file with Child Care Regulation. 8. How you will communicate with local emergency authorities, parents and Child Care Regulation. 9. How children will be re-united with their parents
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=166018
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.