Thelma Cares Academy
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
30 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 6, 2026
Latest inspection
January 21, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 6, 2026
- Provider
- Thelma Cares Academy
- License number
- 523518
- Location
- 7343 ALABONSON RD, Houston, TX 77088
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 30.0/100
- Inspection record
- 30 inspections, last inspected January 21, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 6, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
56
Total Violations
Jan 21, 2026
Last Inspection
100
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (64)
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-23
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-23
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 02/27/2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-10
Four children's files were evaluated and are missing the following information: admission date, emergency contact, transport permission, and health care information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28
The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28
The volunteer transporter does not have transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28
On the playground, CCR observed several tree branches, broken fences with missing pickets that are accessible to the children and water damage to the acoustic tiles on the ceilings of both the basketball room and game room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-29
The volunteer transporter does not have transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28
Four children's files were evaluated and are missing the following information: admission date, emergency contact, transport permission, and health care information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28
The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 02/27/2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-10
On the playground, CCR observed several tree branches, broken fences with missing pickets that are accessible to the children and water damage to the acoustic tiles on the ceilings of both the basketball room and game room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-29
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 02/27/2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-10
The volunteer transporter does not have transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28
Four children's files were evaluated and are missing the following information: admission date, emergency contact, transport permission, and health care information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28
The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 02/27/2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-10
The volunteer transporter does not have transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28
On the playground, CCR observed several tree branches, broken fences with missing pickets that are accessible to the children and water damage to the acoustic tiles on the ceilings of both the basketball room and game room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-29
The volunteer transporter does not have transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28
Four children's files were evaluated and are missing the following information: admission date, emergency contact, transport permission, and health care information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 02/27/2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-10
On the playground, CCR observed several tree branches, broken fences with missing pickets that are accessible to the children and water damage to the acoustic tiles on the ceilings of both the basketball room and game room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-29
The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28
On the playground, CCR observed several tree branches, broken fences with missing pickets that are accessible to the children and water damage to the acoustic tiles on the ceilings of both the basketball room and game room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-29
The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28
Four children's files were evaluated and are missing the following information: admission date, emergency contact, transport permission, and health care information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28
One driver did not have current transportation training the training expired June 11, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-04
One driver did not have current transportation training the training expired June 11, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-04
One driver did not have current transportation training the training expired June 11, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-04
One driver did not have current transportation training the training expired June 11, 2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-04
The transportation van was involved in a minor accident with children on board when the driver attempted to pull around another bus when there was not sufficient space to move past the other bus.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-12
The transportation van was involved in a minor accident with children on board when the driver attempted to pull around another bus when there was not sufficient space to move past the other bus.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-12
The transportation van was involved in a minor accident with children on board when the driver attempted to pull around another bus when there was not sufficient space to move past the other bus.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-12
The transportation van was involved in a minor accident with children on board when the driver attempted to pull around another bus when there was not sufficient space to move past the other bus.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-12
The transportation van was involved in a minor accident with children on board when the driver attempted to pull around another bus when there was not sufficient space to move past the other bus.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-12
An individual was present and caring for children without having a completed initial background check. The individual was not an employee but frequently visited and care for children at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The permit holder did not ensure that she was in compliance with minimum standards, rule or law. A child, who was not enrolled, was allowed to be present at the operation during hours of operation. Subsequently, while at the operation, the child sustained a serious injury, which required medical attention.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-21
The permit holder did not ensure that she was in compliance with minimum standards, rule or law. A child, who was not enrolled, was allowed to be present at the operation during hours of operation. Subsequently, while at the operation, the child sustained a serious injury, which required medical attention.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-21
The permit holder did not ensure that she was in compliance with minimum standards, rule or law. A child, who was not enrolled, was allowed to be present at the operation during hours of operation. Subsequently, while at the operation, the child sustained a serious injury, which required medical attention.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-21
An individual was present and caring for children without having a completed initial background check. The individual was not an employee but frequently visited and care for children at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
An individual was present and caring for children without having a completed initial background check. The individual was not an employee but frequently visited and care for children at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
An individual was present and caring for children without having a completed initial background check. The individual was not an employee but frequently visited and care for children at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The permit holder did not ensure that she was in compliance with minimum standards, rule or law. A child, who was not enrolled, was allowed to be present at the operation during hours of operation. Subsequently, while at the operation, the child sustained a serious injury, which required medical attention.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-21
An individual was present and caring for children without having a completed initial background check. The individual was not an employee but frequently visited and care for children at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The permit holder did not ensure that she was in compliance with minimum standards, rule or law. A child, who was not enrolled, was allowed to be present at the operation during hours of operation. Subsequently, while at the operation, the child sustained a serious injury, which required medical attention.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-21
The fire inspection expired August 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29
Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reactions (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials (1)Care of children with special needs [Low];
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29
Two of the two caregiver files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29
The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29
Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reactions (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials (1)Care of children with special needs [Low];
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29
Two of the two caregiver files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29
The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29
The fire inspection expired August 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29
The fire inspection expired August 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29
Two of the two caregiver files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29
The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29
The fire inspection expired August 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29
Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reactions (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials (1)Care of children with special needs [Low];
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29
The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29
Two of the two caregiver files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29
Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reactions (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials (1)Care of children with special needs [Low];
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thelma Cares Academy's safety grade?
Thelma Cares Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 30.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Thelma Cares Academy have?
Thelma Cares Academy has 56 total violations on record, including 32 critical, 24 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Thelma Cares Academy last inspected?
Thelma Cares Academy was last inspected on January 21, 2026.