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16 critical, 4 serious, 4 minor findings across 44 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 28, 2025.

4527 County Road 158, Alvin, TX 77511 · (281) 824-4224

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Inspection record · 36 monthsAlvin licensed centers, n=14

Critical findings16 critical, 4 serious, 4 minor across 36 inspections and 8 investigations (44 visits). Most recent critical: Jan 28, 2025.

Critical16 vs median 4

71% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 12

86% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2019Full Permit

Practical6a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 114

Texas HHSC operation #1678176 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesListed
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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2025
Mar 13, 2025 to Nov 14, 202516 inspections
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- Nov 14, 2025 inspection
- Nov 14, 2025 inspection
- Nov 14, 2025 inspection
- Nov 14, 2025 inspection
- Jul 31, 2025 inspection
- Jul 31, 2025 inspection
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- Jul 31, 2025 inspection
- May 28, 2025 inspection
- May 28, 2025 inspection
- May 28, 2025 inspection
- May 28, 2025 inspection
- Mar 13, 2025 inspection
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- Mar 13, 2025 inspection
Jan 28, 2025Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that an eight-year-old child was left in a vehicle unattended.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  During the DFPS Investigation, it was found a child was left unsupervised on the van. The caregiver at the time did not do a face to name check when all the children left the bus.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. There is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A caregiver did not check the van after transporting, which resulted in an eight-year-old child being left in a vehicle unattended for approximately 13 minutes.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
  Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the driver failed to account for all children before leaving the vehicle unattended.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(3).
Jan 28, 2025Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that an eight-year-old child was left in a vehicle unattended.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
  Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the driver failed to account for all children before leaving the vehicle unattended.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  During the DFPS Investigation, it was found a child was left unsupervised on the van. The caregiver at the time did not do a face to name check when all the children left the bus.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. There is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A caregiver did not check the van after transporting, which resulted in an eight-year-old child being left in a vehicle unattended for approximately 13 minutes.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Jan 28, 2025Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
  Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the driver failed to account for all children before leaving the vehicle unattended.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. There is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A caregiver did not check the van after transporting, which resulted in an eight-year-old child being left in a vehicle unattended for approximately 13 minutes.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  During the DFPS Investigation, it was found a child was left unsupervised on the van. The caregiver at the time did not do a face to name check when all the children left the bus.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that an eight-year-old child was left in a vehicle unattended.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
Jan 28, 2025Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. There is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A caregiver did not check the van after transporting, which resulted in an eight-year-old child being left in a vehicle unattended for approximately 13 minutes.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  During the DFPS Investigation, it was found a child was left unsupervised on the van. The caregiver at the time did not do a face to name check when all the children left the bus.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
  Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the driver failed to account for all children before leaving the vehicle unattended.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that an eight-year-old child was left in a vehicle unattended.
  Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified Mar 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
Jan 21, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey 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.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 21, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey 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.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 21, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey 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.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 21, 2025Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Survey 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.
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 2, 2025 to Jan 2, 20254 inspections
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- Jan 2, 2025 inspection
2024
Dec 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  A child medication expired November 2024.
  Corrected Dec 11, 2024, verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  A child medication expired November 2024.
  Corrected Dec 11, 2024, verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  A child medication expired November 2024.
  Corrected Dec 11, 2024, verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  A child medication expired November 2024.
  Corrected Dec 11, 2024, verified Dec 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
Jan 4, 2024 to Jan 4, 20244 inspections
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- Jan 4, 2024 inspection
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- Jan 4, 2024 inspection
2023
Sep 28, 2023 to Oct 20, 20238 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 20, 2023 inspection
- Oct 20, 2023 inspection
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- Oct 20, 2023 inspection
- Sep 28, 2023 inspection
- Sep 28, 2023 inspection
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- Sep 28, 2023 inspection

Show 24 older visits, not counted above

Jan 10, 2023 to Aug 3, 20238 inspections
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2022
Jun 14, 2022 to Jul 22, 20228 inspections
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- Jul 22, 2022 inspection
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- Jul 22, 2022 inspection
- Jul 22, 2022 inspection
- Jun 14, 2022 inspection
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- Jun 14, 2022 inspection
Jun 3, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  Based on interviews conducted during the investigation, the parent were not notified at the time of pick of the incident.
  Corrected Jul 27, 2022, verified Jul 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
Jun 3, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  Based on interviews conducted during the investigation, the parent were not notified at the time of pick of the incident.
  Corrected Jul 27, 2022, verified Jul 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
Jun 3, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  Based on interviews conducted during the investigation, the parent were not notified at the time of pick of the incident.
  Corrected Jul 27, 2022, verified Jul 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
Jun 3, 2022Complaint investigation
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  Based on interviews conducted during the investigation, the parent were not notified at the time of pick of the incident.
  Corrected Jul 27, 2022, verified Jul 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(c).
Jan 11, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  I observed that several bottles of medication , albuterol(3), cream, motrin, and dexmethyphenidate, not labeled with the date it was brought into the operation. Photos were taken.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2022, verified Jan 12, 2022. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
Jan 11, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  I observed that several bottles of medication , albuterol(3), cream, motrin, and dexmethyphenidate, not labeled with the date it was brought into the operation. Photos were taken.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2022, verified Jan 12, 2022. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
Jan 11, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  I observed that several bottles of medication , albuterol(3), cream, motrin, and dexmethyphenidate, not labeled with the date it was brought into the operation. Photos were taken.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2022, verified Jan 12, 2022. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).
Jan 11, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  I observed that several bottles of medication , albuterol(3), cream, motrin, and dexmethyphenidate, not labeled with the date it was brought into the operation. Photos were taken.
  Corrected Jan 14, 2022, verified Jan 12, 2022. Standard 746.3805(b)(1).

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