Hua Xia Chinese School
5925 SOVEREIGN DR, Houston, TX 77036 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 180
- Ages
- Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Lihua Guan
- Phone
- (713) 541-3339
- Regulated since
- May 24, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1329086 · number 1689776
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (8), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 24 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (4), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (4), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 8 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Caregivers could not give accurate ages of the oldest and youngest children.
HHSC 744.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-15.
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Other
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Jun 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Caregivers could not give accurate ages of the oldest and youngest children.
HHSC 744.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jun 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Childrens records were not available in english, were not translated from chinese.
HHSC 744.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-07. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have a current food inspection sanitation report.
HHSC 744.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-07. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
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Staff background & training
Director did not have individual training certificates for employees. Training was completed but only the seminar attendance list was available.
HHSC 744.801(2) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-07. Correction verified 2025-08-08.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have current emergency drill/fire extinguisher/ smoke detector checklists.
HHSC 744.801(9) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-07. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jun 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Childrens records were not available in english, were not translated from chinese.
HHSC 744.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-07. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have a current food inspection sanitation report.
HHSC 744.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-07. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
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Staff background & training
Director did not have individual training certificates for employees. Training was completed but only the seminar attendance list was available.
HHSC 744.801(2) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-07. Correction verified 2025-08-08.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have current emergency drill/fire extinguisher/ smoke detector checklists.
HHSC 744.801(9) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-07. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 30, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
3 staff still have not completed trainings in the following topics: Handling, Storing and Disposing Hazardous Materials Responding to Food Allergies Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety
HHSC 744.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-06. Correction verified 2024-08-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 30, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
3 staff still have not completed trainings in the following topics: Handling, Storing and Disposing Hazardous Materials Responding to Food Allergies Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety
HHSC 744.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-06. Correction verified 2024-08-05.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
3 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain trainings in the following topics: Emergency Preparedness Handling, Storing and Disposing Hazardous Materials Responding to Food Allergies Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety
HHSC 744.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Safety & premises
Food Allergy Emergency Plans were not available for review for 4 children with documented food allergies.
HHSC 744.2669 — Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-06-28.
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Other
The first aid kit did not contain any scissors.
HHSC 744.2753(a)(5) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-06-26.
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Safety & premises
Authorization for emergency medical treatment was incomplete for 1 out 4 children's files evaluated.
HHSC 744.605(12) — Required Admission Information-Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-06-28.
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Illness & medication
A signed statement from the parent stating their child's immunization record is on file at the school they attend was not available to review for 4 children's records.
HHSC 744.623(1) — Immunization Records - Signed Statement from Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-06-27.
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Safety & premises
Documentation showing the annual fire inspection has been conducted was not available for review upon request.
HHSC 744.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
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Safety & premises
Documentation showing the emergency drills were conducted monthly was not available for review. There was no documentation showing the smoke detectors and fire extinguishers were checked monthly.
HHSC 744.801(9) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-06-30.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
3 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain trainings in the following topics: Emergency Preparedness Handling, Storing and Disposing Hazardous Materials Responding to Food Allergies Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety
HHSC 744.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
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Safety & premises
Food Allergy Emergency Plans were not available for review for 4 children with documented food allergies.
HHSC 744.2669 — Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-06-28.
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Other
The first aid kit did not contain any scissors.
HHSC 744.2753(a)(5) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-06-26.
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Safety & premises
Authorization for emergency medical treatment was incomplete for 1 out 4 children's files evaluated.
HHSC 744.605(12) — Required Admission Information-Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-06-28.
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Illness & medication
A signed statement from the parent stating their child's immunization record is on file at the school they attend was not available to review for 4 children's records.
HHSC 744.623(1) — Immunization Records - Signed Statement from Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-06-27.
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Safety & premises
Documentation showing the annual fire inspection has been conducted was not available for review upon request.
HHSC 744.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
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Safety & premises
Documentation showing the emergency drills were conducted monthly was not available for review. There was no documentation showing the smoke detectors and fire extinguishers were checked monthly.
HHSC 744.801(9) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-28. Correction verified 2024-06-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 24, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
8 out of 10 staff files evaluated contained education documentation written in a foreign language and has not been translated to English.
HHSC 744.1043 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-08-07. Correction verified 2023-08-07.
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Staff background & training
2 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain training certificate for completion of CPR and First Aid Training. 3 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain training certificates that show the full 15 hours of annual training has been completed.
HHSC 744.1319(c)(4) — Training Criteria - Certificate
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-08-07. Correction verified 2023-08-07.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operational policies still do not include the following information: - Procedures for how parents can access minimum standards. - Instructions on how parents can contact CCR and access abuse and neglect information. - A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
HHSC 744.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-07. Correction verified 2023-08-23.
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Safety & premises
4 out of the 10 children?s files evaluated did not contain the address for the emergency contact person. 3 out of the 10 children?s files evaluated did not contain the name and phone # for the release contact person.
HHSC 744.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-07. Correction verified 2023-08-07.
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Other
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Jul 24, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
8 out of 10 staff files evaluated contained education documentation written in a foreign language and has not been translated to English.
HHSC 744.1043 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-08-07. Correction verified 2023-08-07.
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Staff background & training
2 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain training certificate for completion of CPR and First Aid Training. 3 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain training certificates that show the full 15 hours of annual training has been completed.
HHSC 744.1319(c)(4) — Training Criteria - Certificate
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-08-07. Correction verified 2023-08-07.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operational policies still do not include the following information: - Procedures for how parents can access minimum standards. - Instructions on how parents can contact CCR and access abuse and neglect information. - A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
HHSC 744.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-07. Correction verified 2023-08-23.
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Safety & premises
4 out of the 10 children?s files evaluated did not contain the address for the emergency contact person. 3 out of the 10 children?s files evaluated did not contain the name and phone # for the release contact person.
HHSC 744.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-07. Correction verified 2023-08-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jun 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The Operation Director has only completed 1 hour of transportation safety training. An additional hour of training is needed.
HHSC 744.1301(7)(A) — Training Requirements for -Transportation, Directors and Each Employee who transports
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-29. Correction verified 2023-06-25.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operational policies do not include the following information: Transportation Policy Procedures for how parents can view the operation most recent licensing inspection report and access minimum standards Instructions on how parents can contact CCR and access abuse and neglect information. (A)The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play (B)The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor (C)The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
HHSC 744.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
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Other
The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since May 2022.
HHSC 744.2501(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-06. Correction verified 2023-06-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since May 2021.
HHSC 744.3501(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-06. Correction verified 2023-07-03.
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Records & paperwork
Admission information for 10 out of 10 children's files evaluated was not available for review upon request during the inspection.
HHSC 744.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
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Records & paperwork
Children in Room 107 had not been signed in for the day. Note: The provider corrected this during the inspection.
HHSC 744.603(a)(6) — Children's Records - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-22.
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Safety & premises
Documentation showing when the emergency drills were last conducted and when the smoke detectors and fire extinguishers were last checked was not available for review upon request.
HHSC 744.801(9) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-06. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios
Documentation of 10 staff files were not available for review upon request. The operation did not have any completed files.
HHSC 744.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The Operation Director has only completed 1 hour of transportation safety training. An additional hour of training is needed.
HHSC 744.1301(7)(A) — Training Requirements for -Transportation, Directors and Each Employee who transports
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-29. Correction verified 2023-06-25.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The operational policies do not include the following information: Transportation Policy Procedures for how parents can view the operation most recent licensing inspection report and access minimum standards Instructions on how parents can contact CCR and access abuse and neglect information. (A)The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play (B)The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor (C)The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
HHSC 744.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
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Other
The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since May 2022.
HHSC 744.2501(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-06. Correction verified 2023-06-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since May 2021.
HHSC 744.3501(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-06. Correction verified 2023-07-03.
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Records & paperwork
Admission information for 10 out of 10 children's files evaluated was not available for review upon request during the inspection.
HHSC 744.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
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Records & paperwork
Children in Room 107 had not been signed in for the day. Note: The provider corrected this during the inspection.
HHSC 744.603(a)(6) — Children's Records - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-22.
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Safety & premises
Documentation showing when the emergency drills were last conducted and when the smoke detectors and fire extinguishers were last checked was not available for review upon request.
HHSC 744.801(9) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-06. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios
Documentation of 10 staff files were not available for review upon request. The operation did not have any completed files.
HHSC 744.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Three caregivers were unaware of the number of children present during the inspection.
HHSC 744.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-29. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During this inspection I observed two children ages 11 and 12 years old alone in a classroom. During this inspection I observed a group of seven children unsupervised in the gym. During this inspection I observed a 9 year old alone in a classroom.
HHSC 744.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-29. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
The most recent fire inspection report was not available for review during this inspection.
HHSC 744.3501(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-06. Correction verified 2022-07-04.
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Other
The sign in and out log was reviewed and showed 34 of 41 children signed in.
HHSC 744.627(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-29. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Other Serious
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Jun 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Three caregivers were unaware of the number of children present during the inspection.
HHSC 744.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-29. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During this inspection I observed two children ages 11 and 12 years old alone in a classroom. During this inspection I observed a group of seven children unsupervised in the gym. During this inspection I observed a 9 year old alone in a classroom.
HHSC 744.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-29. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
The most recent fire inspection report was not available for review during this inspection.
HHSC 744.3501(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-06. Correction verified 2022-07-04.
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Other
The sign in and out log was reviewed and showed 34 of 41 children signed in.
HHSC 744.627(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-29. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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