ABC Learning Ctr
1422 E CEDAR ST, Rockport, TX 78382 · Aransas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:15 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Judith Ebel
- Phone
- (361) 729-1512
- Regulated since
- Feb 17, 1994
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 132576 · number 503310
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two out of six caregivers evaluated did not have one or more of the following required annual trainings: Emergency Preparedness, Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-15. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was found unsupervised and alone in a classroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A child left alone and unsupervised had direct access to cleaning wipes that contain hazardous chemicals.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One child's prescribed medication was found to be expired.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-09.
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Staff background & training
Four staff records did not have documentation of required trainings pertaining to the Health and Safety Audit: 1). Emergency Preparedness 2). (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases 3). Medication 4). Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-23. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Illness & medication
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Aug 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In one classroom, a cabinet door was observed missing and one cabinet door is not properly closing, leaving the corner of the door and hinges (with sharp edge) accessible to children in care.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-14. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Records & paperwork
One child's record was missing several items on the admission form as one whole page was incomplete.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-31. Correction verified 2023-09-01.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The posted Employee List was not current. This was corrected when brought to the director's attention. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.401(9) — Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-18.
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Other
Of the two play structures, one did not have the proper loose fill depth. Photos were taken. Director stated she will replenish the loose fill over the Christmas break or before.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-02. Correction verified 2022-11-19.
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Other
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Nov 30, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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