Alphabet Zone Early Steam Center

1418 NORTHPARK DR STE B, Kingwood, TX 77339Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

16 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

May 8, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Alphabet Zone Early Steam Center
License number
1713478
Location
1418 NORTHPARK DR STE B, Kingwood, TX 77339
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 30.0/100
Inspection record
16 inspections, last inspected May 8, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

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

60

Total Violations

May 8, 2025

Last Inspection

107

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (60)

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 15, 2024

During a follow-up inspection, a group of children was left in a room unsupervised while the caregiver took another child into a seperate room to administer a breathing treatment. The same caregiver also opened the door for licensing resulting in the child who was waiting on the breathing treatment to be left in a room alone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601May 15, 2024

During the follow-up inspectioin, one caregiver was overseeing seven infants (ages 7mos, 7mos, 8 mos, 8mos, 13mos, 17mos and 18mos) , as a result, the ratio was exceeded by 3.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 15, 2024

During a follow-up inspection, a group of children was left in a room unsupervised while the caregiver took another child into a seperate room to administer a breathing treatment. The same caregiver also opened the door for licensing resulting in the child who was waiting on the breathing treatment to be left in a room alone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601May 15, 2024

During the follow-up inspectioin, one caregiver was overseeing seven infants (ages 7mos, 7mos, 8 mos, 8mos, 13mos, 17mos and 18mos) , as a result, the ratio was exceeded by 3.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-15

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601May 15, 2024

During the follow-up inspectioin, one caregiver was overseeing seven infants (ages 7mos, 7mos, 8 mos, 8mos, 13mos, 17mos and 18mos) , as a result, the ratio was exceeded by 3.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)May 15, 2024

During a follow-up inspection, a group of children was left in a room unsupervised while the caregiver took another child into a seperate room to administer a breathing treatment. The same caregiver also opened the door for licensing resulting in the child who was waiting on the breathing treatment to be left in a room alone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4901(a)May 9, 2024

During the inspection, the playground equipment which included a slide in the front and a climbing structure (rock wall) in the back did not have unitary surfacing installing around and under the entire use zone of the equipment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(3)(A)May 9, 2024

The 1st Aid/CPR training for one caregiver expired on 04/18/2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3419May 9, 2024

A caregiver failed follow handwashing procedures after changing a child's diaper.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601May 9, 2024

One adult was left in the room alone with nine infants (ages 6-15 months) while the second adult stepped out of the classroom to open the door. As a result, the infant ratio was exceeded by five. Corrected when the second adult returned to the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601May 9, 2024

One adult was left in the room alone with nine infants (ages 6-15 months) while the second adult stepped out of the classroom to open the door. As a result, the infant ratio was exceeded by five. Corrected when the second adult returned to the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(3)(A)May 9, 2024

The 1st Aid/CPR training for one caregiver expired on 04/18/2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(c)May 9, 2024

The alarm system in the vehicle used to transport children was not working properly. The alarm did not turn off as it was designed to do.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4901(a)May 9, 2024

During the inspection, the playground equipment which included a slide in the front and a climbing structure (rock wall) in the back did not have unitary surfacing installing around and under the entire use zone of the equipment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.1301(a)(7)(A)May 9, 2024

Verification was not available for review during the inspection to support the director completed the required transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)May 9, 2024

Verification was not available for the review during the inspection to support a fire inspection had been conducted since 12/21/2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3419May 9, 2024

A caregiver failed follow handwashing procedures after changing a child's diaper.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601May 9, 2024

One adult was left in the room alone with nine infants (ages 6-15 months) while the second adult stepped out of the classroom to open the door. As a result, the infant ratio was exceeded by five. Corrected when the second adult returned to the room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(3)(A)May 9, 2024

The 1st Aid/CPR training for one caregiver expired on 04/18/2024.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(c)May 9, 2024

The alarm system in the vehicle used to transport children was not working properly. The alarm did not turn off as it was designed to do.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3419May 9, 2024

A caregiver failed follow handwashing procedures after changing a child's diaper.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4901(a)May 9, 2024

During the inspection, the playground equipment which included a slide in the front and a climbing structure (rock wall) in the back did not have unitary surfacing installing around and under the entire use zone of the equipment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)May 9, 2024

Verification was not available for the review during the inspection to support a fire inspection had been conducted since 12/21/2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.1301(a)(7)(A)May 9, 2024

Verification was not available for review during the inspection to support the director completed the required transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.5625(c)May 9, 2024

The alarm system in the vehicle used to transport children was not working properly. The alarm did not turn off as it was designed to do.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-24

CRITICALSAFETY746.1301(a)(7)(A)May 9, 2024

Verification was not available for review during the inspection to support the director completed the required transportation training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)May 9, 2024

Verification was not available for the review during the inspection to support a fire inspection had been conducted since 12/21/2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)May 16, 2023

The director failed to operate in compliance with the minimum standards. Out of the four staff files evaluated during the inspection, verification was not available for review to support all had completed their required training within their anniversary date. Verification of SIDS/Shaken Baby and Brain Development training was not available, CPR&1st Training was not available for two employees, and a notarized affidavit was not available for one caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)May 16, 2023

The director failed to operate in compliance with the minimum standards. Out of the four staff files evaluated during the inspection, verification was not available for review to support all had completed their required training within their anniversary date. Verification of SIDS/Shaken Baby and Brain Development training was not available, CPR&1st Training was not available for two employees, and a notarized affidavit was not available for one caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)May 16, 2023

The director failed to operate in compliance with the minimum standards. Out of the four staff files evaluated during the inspection, verification was not available for review to support all had completed their required training within their anniversary date. Verification of SIDS/Shaken Baby and Brain Development training was not available, CPR&1st Training was not available for two employees, and a notarized affidavit was not available for one caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(1)Mar 8, 2023

The facility failed to inactivate the background check for an individual no longer employed as of 02/03/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(1)Mar 8, 2023

The facility failed to inactivate the background check for an individual no longer employed as of 02/03/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(1)Mar 8, 2023

The facility failed to inactivate the background check for an individual no longer employed as of 02/03/2023.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Dec 28, 2022

The director failed to operate in compliance with the minimum standards. A caregiver in charge of a group of children did not have the required information available for review in their personnel file. Missing was verification they completed their pre-service training, orientation to the facility, 1st Aid/CPR Training, notarized affidavit, etc.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Dec 28, 2022

The director failed to operate in compliance with the minimum standards. A caregiver in charge of a group of children did not have the required information available for review in their personnel file. Missing was verification they completed their pre-service training, orientation to the facility, 1st Aid/CPR Training, notarized affidavit, etc.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Dec 28, 2022

The director failed to operate in compliance with the minimum standards. A caregiver in charge of a group of children did not have the required information available for review in their personnel file. Missing was verification they completed their pre-service training, orientation to the facility, 1st Aid/CPR Training, notarized affidavit, etc.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-10

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(2)(A)Nov 17, 2022

The facility failed to validate the background check list on/before 09/17/2022. Note: The background check list was last validated on 06/17/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-28

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(2)(A)Nov 17, 2022

The facility failed to validate the background check list on/before 09/17/2022. Note: The background check list was last validated on 06/17/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-28

CRITICALSTAFFING745.509Nov 17, 2022

The facility failed the pay the fees for background checks submitted during the 3rd quarter of 2022. An invoice was sent via email on 09/02/2022 in the amount of $12

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Nov 17, 2022

The director failed to operate in compliance with the minimum standards. A caregiver in charge of a group of children did not have the required information available for review in their personnel file. Missing was verification they completed their pre-service training, orientation to the facility, 1st Aid/CPR Training, notarized affidavit, etc.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-09

CRITICALSTAFFING745.509Nov 17, 2022

The facility failed the pay the fees for background checks submitted during the 3rd quarter of 2022. An invoice was sent via email on 09/02/2022 in the amount of $12

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Nov 17, 2022

The director failed to operate in compliance with the minimum standards. A caregiver in charge of a group of children did not have the required information available for review in their personnel file. Missing was verification they completed their pre-service training, orientation to the facility, 1st Aid/CPR Training, notarized affidavit, etc.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-09

SERIOUSSTAFFING745.651(2)(A)Nov 17, 2022

The facility failed to validate the background check list on/before 09/17/2022. Note: The background check list was last validated on 06/17/2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-28

CRITICALSTAFFING745.509Nov 17, 2022

The facility failed the pay the fees for background checks submitted during the 3rd quarter of 2022. An invoice was sent via email on 09/02/2022 in the amount of $12

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(1)Nov 17, 2022

The director failed to operate in compliance with the minimum standards. A caregiver in charge of a group of children did not have the required information available for review in their personnel file. Missing was verification they completed their pre-service training, orientation to the facility, 1st Aid/CPR Training, notarized affidavit, etc.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3419Jun 3, 2022

A caregiver failed to wash their hands and the hands of a child after diapering. NOTE: Corrected when both hands were washed.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3419Jun 3, 2022

A caregiver failed to wash their hands and the hands of a child after diapering. NOTE: Corrected when both hands were washed.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3419Jun 3, 2022

A caregiver failed to wash their hands and the hands of a child after diapering. NOTE: Corrected when both hands were washed.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605May 19, 2022

During the inspection, an infant was in the same class with a 10 year old. There were more than 13 children in care at the time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605May 19, 2022

During the inspection, an infant was in the same class with a 10 year old. There were more than 13 children in care at the time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)May 19, 2022

During the inspection, an infant was observed in an activity walker for more than 30 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(6)May 19, 2022

The director failed to ensure adequate staff was available to transport a child to school timely. According to the caregiver in charge, the child should have been at school by 7:30 am, however, the child did not leave the daycare until 8:24 am to be transported to school.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605May 19, 2022

During the inspection, an infant was in the same class with a 10 year old. There were more than 13 children in care at the time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)May 19, 2022

During the inspection, an infant was observed in an activity walker for more than 30 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(6)May 19, 2022

The director failed to ensure adequate staff was available to transport a child to school timely. According to the caregiver in charge, the child should have been at school by 7:30 am, however, the child did not leave the daycare until 8:24 am to be transported to school.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2417(2)(B)May 19, 2022

During the inspection, an infant was observed in an activity walker for more than 30 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.1003(6)May 19, 2022

The director failed to ensure adequate staff was available to transport a child to school timely. According to the caregiver in charge, the child should have been at school by 7:30 am, however, the child did not leave the daycare until 8:24 am to be transported to school.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-19

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Nov 23, 2021

One child that was present, file was missing the immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Nov 23, 2021

One child that was present, file was missing the immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Nov 23, 2021

One child that was present, file was missing the immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-30

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alphabet Zone Early Steam Center's safety grade?

Alphabet Zone Early Steam Center 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 Alphabet Zone Early Steam Center have?

Alphabet Zone Early Steam Center has 60 total violations on record, including 51 critical, 9 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Alphabet Zone Early Steam Center last inspected?

Alphabet Zone Early Steam Center was last inspected on May 8, 2025.

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