Thelma Cares Academy

7343 ALABONSON RD, Houston, TX 77088Open
F

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

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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

F
Poor30.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

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)

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 21, 2026

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 21, 2026

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 21, 2026

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.303(b)Jan 21, 2026

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Oct 14, 2025

The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 02/27/2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Oct 14, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Oct 14, 2025

The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Oct 14, 2025

The volunteer transporter does not have transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Oct 14, 2025

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Oct 14, 2025

The volunteer transporter does not have transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Oct 14, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Oct 14, 2025

The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Oct 14, 2025

The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 02/27/2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Oct 14, 2025

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Oct 14, 2025

The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 02/27/2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Oct 14, 2025

The volunteer transporter does not have transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Oct 14, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Oct 14, 2025

The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Oct 14, 2025

The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 02/27/2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-10

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Oct 14, 2025

The volunteer transporter does not have transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Oct 14, 2025

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Oct 14, 2025

The volunteer transporter does not have transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Oct 14, 2025

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Oct 14, 2025

The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 02/27/2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Oct 14, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Oct 14, 2025

The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Oct 14, 2025

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Oct 14, 2025

The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-28

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Oct 14, 2025

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Oct 28, 2024

One driver did not have current transportation training the training expired June 11, 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Oct 28, 2024

One driver did not have current transportation training the training expired June 11, 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Oct 28, 2024

One driver did not have current transportation training the training expired June 11, 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-04

CRITICALSAFETY746.1316(a)Oct 28, 2024

One driver did not have current transportation training the training expired June 11, 2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-04

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Nov 30, 2023

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Nov 30, 2023

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Nov 30, 2023

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Nov 30, 2023

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

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)Nov 30, 2023

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

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 22, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(9)Nov 22, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(9)Nov 22, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(9)Nov 22, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 22, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 22, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 22, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(9)Nov 22, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Nov 22, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(9)Nov 22, 2022

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Nov 9, 2021

The fire inspection expired August 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Nov 9, 2021

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Nov 9, 2021

Two of the two caregiver files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)Nov 9, 2021

The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Nov 9, 2021

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Nov 9, 2021

Two of the two caregiver files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)Nov 9, 2021

The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Nov 9, 2021

The fire inspection expired August 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Nov 9, 2021

The fire inspection expired August 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Nov 9, 2021

Two of the two caregiver files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)Nov 9, 2021

The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Nov 9, 2021

The fire inspection expired August 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Nov 9, 2021

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(a)Nov 9, 2021

The director did not have the required 30 hours of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(a)Nov 9, 2021

Two of the two caregiver files reviewed did not have the required 24 hours training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-29

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Nov 9, 2021

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.

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