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Houston Hua Xia Chinese School - Katy Branch

20615 WESTHEIMER PKWY, Katy, TX 77450-5995

Operation number:
1674253
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Fort Bend
Capacity:
93
License effective:
April 12, 2019
Hours:
07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3466299425
Email:
freya.fu@houstonhuaxia.org

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Summary

This summary covers 19 available inspections for Houston Hua Xia Chinese School - Katy Branch from May 25, 2022 through March 17, 2026.

14 inspections recorded violations, with 61 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 17, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
19

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
61

10 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
44

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
9

Last 36 months

Local comparison

19 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77450

Compared to 43 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
3.21
Local median
0.71

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
68%
Local median
26%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
74%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
9
Local average
0.81

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Documentation of the recent sanitation inspection was unavailable for review upon request.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.2501(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
744.2501(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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 deadline
March 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Official code
744.605(10)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
5 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain authorization of release information.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.605(7) - Required Admission Information- Release Information
Official code
744.605(7)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
1 out of 5 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Official code
744.901(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
3 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain authorization for emergency medical attention.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
744.605(11)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain an emergency contact.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.605(6) - Required Admission Information-Emergency Contact
Official code
744.605(6)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
2 out of 5 staff files evaluated did not contain proof of education documentation that has been translated into english.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.1109 - Education Outside of U.S.
Official code
744.1109
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
3 out of 5 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation showing annual training has been completed.
Correction deadline
March 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
744.1331(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Official code
744.1331(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Building and Grounds checklist were unavailable for review upon request.
Correction deadline
March 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.3113(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
744.3113(b)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation has not designated a program director or site director.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.201(4) - Designating Director
Official code
744.201(4)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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 deadline
August 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
2 out of 10 children were not signed into the operation's tracking system.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.627(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Official code
744.627(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver did not know how many children were in care.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
Official code
744.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
5 children were left unsupervised in the lobby of the child care center.
Correction deadline
August 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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 activity
Official code
744.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation did not report a change in director.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
Official code
744.303(4)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Children were observed unattended in the daycare van while parked in front of the gas station.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.3805(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Official code
744.3805(4)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
A caregiver and the operation director both left children unattended on the van. The director did not ensure compliance with minimum standards.
Correction deadline
April 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1005(a)(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
Official code
744.1005(a)(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Emergency contact information for each child who is transported was unavailbe for review upon request.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.3817(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Official code
744.3817(a)(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver did not know the ages of children in care and did not have information showing the children's ages available.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
744.1205(a)(3)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Authorization for emergency medical treatment for children who are transported was unavailable for review upon request.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.3817(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
744.3817(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was observed walking outside of the building leaving 3 children unattended.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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 activity
Official code
744.1205(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Children's records were unavailable for review upon request.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Official code
744.801(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Documentation of the most recent fire inspection was unavailable upon request.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Official code
744.801(10)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Staff records were unavailable for review upon request.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
744.801(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Documentation showing emergency drills have been conducted were unavailable for review upon request.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.3559(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
744.3559(4)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A list of children who are transported was unavailbe for review upon request.
Correction deadline
March 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.3817(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Official code
744.3817(a)(1)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A first aid kit was not availble in the van used to transport children during the inspection.
Correction deadline
March 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.3817(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Official code
744.3817(a)(6)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Emergency contact information for each child who is transported was unavailbe for review upon request.
Correction deadline
March 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.3817(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Official code
744.3817(a)(4)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Authorization for emergency medical treatment for children who are transported was unavailable for review upon request.
Correction deadline
March 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.3817(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
744.3817(a)(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since July 13, 2023.
Correction deadline
April 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.2501(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
744.2501(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver was observed pulling a child by the arm,
Correction deadline
May 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.2105(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing or pulling
Official code
744.2105(3)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
4 staff files evaulated did not contain current CPR certification.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
Official code
744.1315(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Documentation to show a fire inspection has been conducted within the last 12 months was not available for review.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.3503 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Official code
744.3503
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
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 status
Correction evaluated April 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 deadline
May 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
Official code
744.1309(d)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There is no documentation a lock down drill has been conducted.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.3559(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Official code
744.3559(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There is no documentation to indicate a fire drill has been conducted.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
744.3559(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The caregiver did not know how many children were present in the classroom.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
Official code
744.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
4 staff files evaulated did not contain current First Aid certification.
Correction deadline
April 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
Official code
744.1315(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There is no documentation a severe weather drill has been conducted.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.3559(2) - Sheltering Drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
Official code
744.3559(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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 deadline
May 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
744.901
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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 deadline
May 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.1311(a) - Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required
Official code
744.1311(a)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Sheltering drill documentation was not on file for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.3559(2) - Sheltering Drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
Official code
744.3559(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was no fire drill documentation on file for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
744.3559(1)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Three transportation vehicles used to transport children did not have parent emergency contact information.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.3817(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Official code
744.3817(a)(4)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.3817(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Official code
744.3817(a)(6)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director and three caregivers present during the inspection did not have first aid certification on file for review.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
Official code
744.1315(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three caregivers did not have any annual training clock hours on file for review.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.1309(a)(1) - Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Caregiver
Official code
744.1309(a)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operation director did not have any annual training clock hours on file for review.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.1311(a) - Operation and Program Director Annual Training 20 Hours Required
Official code
744.1311(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director and three caregivers present during the inspection did not have CPR certification on file for review.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
Official code
744.1315(b)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Three caregivers that transport children did not have transportation training on file for review.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1317(a) - Transportation Safety Training
Official code
744.1317(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The director and caregivers did not have their personnel files available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
744.901
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
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 deadline
June 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
744.1203(2)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
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 deadline
June 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
744.1203(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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 deadline
May 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
744.1203(4)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The operation's director does not have current transportation training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for -Transportation, Directors and Each Employee who transports
Official code
744.1301(7)(A)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The caregiver in the large room did not know the children names and ages during the inspection.
Correction deadline
May 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Official code
744.1203(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.3553(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation, Sheltering/Lock-Down Procedures
Official code
744.3553(1)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The caregiver in the large room did not know the number of children they were responsible for during the inspection.
Correction deadline
May 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
744.1203(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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 status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
744.603(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Documentation of the emergency practices was not available for review during the inspection.
Correction deadline
May 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 9, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.3559(4) - Documentation of Drills
Official code
744.3559(4)