Thelma Cares Academy
HOUSTON, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address7343 ALABONSON RD HOUSTON TX- 77088 5304
CityHOUSTON, TX
CountyHARRIS
Phone7139839000
Operating details
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity100
SubsidiesY
License dateFebruary 27, 1998
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High7
- Medium7
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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7343 ALABONSON RD HOUSTON TX- 77088 5304, HOUSTON, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/21/2026
- High1
- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low riskStandard 746.3031/21/2026
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
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.
Corrected 1/23/2026
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.131610/14/2025
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The volunteer transporter does not have transportation training.
Corrected 10/28/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.340710/14/2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
Corrected 10/29/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.60310/14/2025
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Four children's files were evaluated and are missing the following information: admission date, emergency contact, transport permission, and health care information.
Corrected 10/28/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.90110/14/2025
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
The volunteer transporter file was not available during the time of the inspection.
Corrected 10/28/2025 - High riskStandard 746.510110/14/2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation does not have an updated fire inspection; the last fire inspection was on 02/27/2024.
Corrected 11/10/2025
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.131610/28/2024
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One driver did not have current transportation training the training expired June 11, 2024.
Corrected 11/4/2024
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$904/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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: HOUSTON, HARRIS County
- Capacity: 100
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 29
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