Houston Hua Xia Chinese School - Katy Branch

Licensed Center in KATY, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 12, 2019

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 20615 WESTHEIMER PKWY, KATY, TX 77450 5995
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: April 12, 2019
Operation number: 1674253
Licensed capacity: 93 children
Ages served: School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	16
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	0
Assessments on record	3
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,207
Citations recorded	61
Record covers	May 25, 2022 – March 17, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	22
Medium High	22
Medium	16
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionMarch 17, 20269 citations recorded9 of 690 standards cited at this visit

744.2501(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Documentation of the recent sanitation inspection was unavailable for review upon request.

Correction verified by the state on April 29, 2026.

744.1109 - Education Outside of U.S.Risk level: Medium

2 out of 5 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education documentation that has been translated into english.

Correction verified by the state on April 20, 2026.

744.605(6) - Required Admission Information-Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

1 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain an emergency contact.

Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.1331(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel recordRisk level: Medium Low

3 out of 5 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation showing annual training has been completed.

Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2026.

744.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationRisk level: High

3 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain authorization for emergency medical attention.

Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.605(7) - Required Admission Information- Release InformationRisk level: High

5 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain authorization of release information.

Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.3113(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance ChecklistRisk level: Medium

Building and Grounds checklist were unavailable for review upon request.

Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2026.

744.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsRisk level: Medium

1 out of 5 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.

Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2026.

744.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium

2 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain the name, address and phone number of the child's physican or emergency facility.

Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2026.

InspectionOctober 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 367 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentOctober 3, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

744.201(4) - Designating DirectorRisk level: Medium High

The operation has not designated a program director or site director.

Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2025.

InspectionAugust 26, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 19, 20254 citations recorded4 of 5 standards cited at this visit

744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible forRisk level: High

A caregiver did not know how many children were in care.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

A caregiver was observed in a classroom alone with children and the operation has not recieved an eligibility notification from CBCU stating they can be present.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

5 children were left unsupervised in the lobby of the child care center.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.627(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemRisk level: Medium High

2 out of 10 children were not signed into the operation's tracking system.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025.

AssessmentAugust 4, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

744.303(4) - Report Change in DirectorRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not report a change in director.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 17, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 10, 20252 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit

744.1005(a)(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with StandardsRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver and the operation director both left children unattended on the van. The director did not ensure compliance with minimum standards.

Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2025.

744.3805(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child UnattendedRisk level: High

Children were observed unattended in the daycare van while parked in front of the gas station.

Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 1, 20253 citations recorded3 of 6 standards cited at this visit

744.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and agesRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver did not know the ages of children in care and did not have information showing the children's ages available.

Correction verified by the state on April 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.3817(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationRisk level: High

Authorization for emergency medical treatment for children who are transported was unavailable for review upon request.

Correction verified by the state on April 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.3817(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each ChildRisk level: High

Emergency contact information for each child who is transported was unavailbe for review upon request.

Correction verified by the state on April 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 25, 202510 citations recorded10 of 542 standards cited at this visit

744.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityRisk level: High

A caregiver was observed walking outside of the building leaving 3 children unattended.

Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium

Staff records were unavailable for review upon request.

Correction verified by the state on April 9, 2025.

744.3817(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each ChildRisk level: High

Emergency contact information for each child who is transported was unavailbe for review upon request.

Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.3817(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid KitRisk level: High

A first aid kit was not availble in the van used to transport children during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's RecordsRisk level: Medium

Children's records were unavailable for review upon request.

Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2025.

744.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level CareRisk level: Medium

Documentation of the most recent fire inspection was unavailable upon request.

Correction verified by the state on April 9, 2025.

744.3817(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of ChildrenRisk level: High

A list of children who are transported was unavailbe for review upon request.

Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.3559(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

Documentation showing emergency drills have been conducted were unavailable for review upon request.

Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2025.

744.2501(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

An annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since July 13, 2023.

Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2025.

744.3817(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationRisk level: High

Authorization for emergency medical treatment for children who are transported was unavailable for review upon request.

Correction verified by the state on April 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 1, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

744.2105(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing or pullingRisk level: High

A caregiver was observed pulling a child by the arm,

Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 22, 20249 citations recorded9 of 528 standards cited at this visit

744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

4 staff files evaulated did not contain current First Aid certification.

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2024.

744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.Risk level: Medium High

4 staff files evaulated did not contain current CPR certification.

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2024.

744.3503 - Documentation of Fire InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Documentation to show a fire inspection has been conducted within the last 12 months was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on April 29, 2024.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

A caregiver was observed in a classroom alone with childrean and the operation has not recieved an eligibility notification from CBCU stating they can be present.

Correction verified by the state on April 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.3559(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar yearRisk level: Medium High

There is no documentation a lock down drill has been conducted.

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2024.

744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible forRisk level: High

The caregiver did not know how many children were present in the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.3559(2) - Sheltering Drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar yearRisk level: Medium High

There is no documentation a severe weather drill has been conducted.

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2024.

744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

There is no documentation to indicate a fire drill has been conducted.

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and SafetyRisk level: Medium

4 staff files evaulated did not contain documentation of the following training topics: - Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials - Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety - Responding to Food Allergies - Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases

Correction verified by the state on April 25, 2024.

AssessmentMay 19, 20232 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

744.1311(a) - Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

During a monitoring inspection, the operation director did not have annual training clock hours on file for review. Upon follow up, the director provided documentation showing 12 out of 20 hours of training were completed.

Correction verified by the state on May 22, 2023.

744.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

During the monitoring inspection, the director and caregivers did not have their personnel files available. Upon follow up, the personnel files were not provided.

Correction verified by the state on May 22, 2023.

InspectionApril 26, 202310 citations recorded10 of 534 standards cited at this visit

744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.Risk level: Medium High

The director and three caregivers present during the inspection did not have first aid certification on file for review.

Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.3817(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each ChildRisk level: High

Three transportation vehicles used to transport children did not have parent emergency contact information.

Correction verified by the state on May 4, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.1317(a) - Transportation Safety TrainingRisk level: Medium High

Three caregivers that transport children did not have transportation training on file for review.

Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

There was no fire drill documentation on file for review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

The director and caregivers did not have their personnel files available for review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2023.

744.3817(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid KitRisk level: High

I evaluated three transportation vehicles. Two of the vehicles had first aid kits that were missing scissors. One vehicle was missing a first aid kit. Note: Corrected when the missing items were added to the first aid kit and a first aid kit was added to the vehicle.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.1309(a)(1) - Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required CaregiverRisk level: Medium

Three caregivers did not have any annual training clock hours on file for review.

Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.3559(2) - Sheltering Drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar yearRisk level: Medium High

Sheltering drill documentation was not on file for review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2023.

744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

The director and three caregivers present during the inspection did not have CPR certification on file for review.

Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2023.

744.1311(a) - Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

The operation director did not have any annual training clock hours on file for review.

Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2023.

InspectionJune 14, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 10, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

744.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible ForRisk level: High

All children in care were gathered in the large room/gym to leave for a field trip. The director did not know the number of children they were responsible for during the inspection. The director stated there were 42 children present but there were 47 children present. There were also 3 caregivers present assisting the children.

Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2022.

InspectionJune 9, 20221 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

744.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible ForRisk level: High

The caregiver in the large room/gym did not know the number of children they were responsible for during the inspection. The caregiver stated there were 40 children present but there were 33 children present.

Correction verified by the state on June 10, 2022.

InspectionMay 25, 20227 citations recorded7 of 511 standards cited at this visit

744.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High

A caregiver left their group of children unsupervised in a classroom. The caregiver left the group to open the front door for the inspector. The same caregiver was observed leaving their group of children unsupervised again later during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on June 9, 2022.

744.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for -Transportation, Directors and Each Employee who transportsRisk level: Medium High

The operation's director does not have current transportation training.

Correction verified by the state on May 27, 2022.

744.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium

Four children records reviewed were missing the following from their admission forms: -Date of admission; -Name and address of emergency contact information; -Special needs acknowledgment

Correction verified by the state on May 27, 2022.

744.3553(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation, Sheltering/Lock-Down ProceduresRisk level: Medium High

The emergency preparedness plan is missing the name and address of the alternate shelter away from the operation. Note: Correction was made during the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

744.3559(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

Documentation of the emergency practices was not available for review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on June 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

744.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and AgesRisk level: Medium High

The caregiver in the large room did not know the children names and ages during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on June 9, 2022.

744.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible ForRisk level: High

The caregiver in the large room did not know the number of children they were responsible for during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on June 9, 2022.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.