Alphabet Zone Early Steam Center
KINGWOOD, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address1418 NORTHPARK DR STE B KINGWOOD TX- 77339 1637
CityKINGWOOD, TX
CountyMONTGOMERY
Phone2817477456
Operating details
Hours06:00 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity107
SubsidiesY
License dateMay 3, 2021
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High18
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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1418 NORTHPARK DR STE B KINGWOOD TX- 77339 1637, KINGWOOD, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/30/2026
- High5
- Medium-High18
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.16134/30/2026
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
An additional staff was not in the building during nap time.
Corrected 4/30/2026 - High riskStandard 746.29094/30/2026
746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
One group of chidlren were not being properly supervised. The children were sleeping on two sides of a room that is separated by a wall and only one caregiver was present. This was corrected at inspection
Corrected 4/30/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.29114/30/2026
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Two rooms children were napping in did not have adequate lighting to properly supervise the children.
Corrected 4/30/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.12034/30/2026
746.1203(3)(A) - Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
The director was observed acting in the role as a caregiver. During this time, an additional staff was not available to communicate with licensing or parents and complete administrative tasks.
Corrected 4/30/2026 - High riskStandard 746.56254/29/2026
746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
The van driver is not conducting a physical walk through the van to ensure all children have exited the vehicle.
Corrected 4/29/2026 - High riskStandard 746.34074/29/2026
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
A container of disinfecting wipes was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 746.22074/29/2026
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Children were observed having screen time while eating breakfast. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 746.56174/14/2026
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Emergency transport and treatment authorization forms are not in the transportation binders.
Corrected 4/15/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.34074/14/2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The following maintenance items need to be addressed: 1. The seats and floor of the van need to be cleaned. The seats are littered with crumbs/candy and the floors are littered with debris. 2. There are broken boards on the playground that need to be replaced.
Corrected 4/28/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.47054/14/2026
746.4705(2) - Requirements for Tire - Not Suspended from a Composite Structure
The composite structure on the playground has a tire swing suspended from the middle. Tire swings are not allowed to be suspended from composite strictures.
Corrected 4/28/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.52024/14/2026
746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released
The Emergency Preparedness Plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.
Corrected 4/28/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.52024/14/2026
746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan
The Emergency Preparedness Plan does not state how children will be reunited with the parent once the emergency is over.
Corrected 4/28/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.52074/14/2026
746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
The emergency and evacuation diagram does not show the severe weather/shelter in place relocation area inside the center.
Corrected 4/28/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.16054/14/2026
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
An infant was combined with children that were more than 18 months older.
Corrected 4/14/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.52024/14/2026
746.5202(3) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Essential Documentation
The Emergency Preparedness Plan does not state the following: 1. How parent and emergency contact information will be evacuated. 2. How authorization for emergency medical care will be evacuated. 3. How the child tracking system will be evacuated.
Corrected 4/28/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.34074/14/2026
746.3407(11) - Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
The required steps to sanitize toys is not being used when a bleach/water solution is the disinfectant.
Corrected 4/14/2026 - Medium riskStandard 746.13094/14/2026
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Of the six personnel records evaluated, three did not receive the required 24 clock hours of annual training for the previous training year. The caregivers will need to complete make-up training hours for their previous training year. Caregiver A: Needs 24 clock hours of training for the March 25 to March 2026 training year. Caregiver B needs 7 clock hours of training for the March 2025-March 2026 training year. Caregiver C: Needs 3 clock hours of training for the March 2025-March 2026 training year.
Corrected 6/29/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.24034/14/2026
746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
The cribs in the infant room allow for a child to reach into the crib of another child.
Corrected 4/14/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.46034/14/2026
746.4603(5) - Prohibited Equipment - Multiple Occupancy Swings
A teeter-totter was observed on the playground. This is prohibited piece of equipment.
Corrected 4/28/2026 - High riskStandard 746.52094/14/2026
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
The front door which is labeled as an exit is being kept locked throughout the day.
Corrected 4/14/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.35034/14/2026
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing surface in the infant room has tears; therefore, it is no longer non-absorbent and needs to be replaced.
Corrected 4/15/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.52024/14/2026
746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
The Emeergency Preparedness Plan does not include an emergency phone number and does not state how the center will communicate with local emergency authorities and Child Care Regulation.
Corrected 4/28/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.13164/14/2026
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director and van driver are not current with the required transportation safety training,
Corrected 4/15/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.49074/14/2026
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The loose-fill surfacing on the playground has not been maintained at the depth of at least 6 inches.
Corrected 5/14/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.12054/14/2026
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Caregiver did not know the ages of the children they were responsible for,
Corrected 4/14/2026
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,636/month
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Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: KINGWOOD, MONTGOMERY County
- Capacity: 107
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 5
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