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Hua Xia Chinese School
- licensed capacity
- 180
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $167
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About Hua Xia Chinese School
Hua Xia Chinese School is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 24, 2019, for up to 180 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageWeekend hoursBilingual program
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 180 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Mandarin) |
| Licensed capacity | 180 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hua Xia Chinese School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $167 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Hua Xia Chinese School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 180 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1689776
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 15, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jun 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
744.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“Caregivers could not give accurate ages of the oldest and youngest children.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
744.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“Childrens records were not available in english, were not translated from chinese.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
744.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
“Operation did not have a current food inspection sanitation report.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
744.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
“Operation did not have current emergency drill/fire extinguisher/ smoke detector checklists.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
744.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Director did not have individual training certificates for employees. Training was completed but only the seminar attendance list was available.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
Jul 30, 2024Visit1 rule cited
744.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
“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”
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2024
Jun 21, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
744.623(1) - Immunization Records - Signed Statement from Parent
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2024
744.2753(a)(5) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
“The first aid kit did not contain any scissors.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
744.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“Documentation showing the annual fire inspection has been conducted was not available for review upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“Food Allergy Emergency Plans were not available for review for 4 children with documented food allergies.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
744.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2024
744.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training-Required Topics in Health and Safety
“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”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024
744.605(12) - Required Admission Information-Emergency Medical Authorization
“Authorization for emergency medical treatment was incomplete for 1 out 4 children's files evaluated.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
Jul 24, 2023Visit4 rules cited
744.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2023
744.1043 - Education Outside of U.S.
“8 out of 10 staff files evaluated contained education documentation written in a foreign language and has not been translated to English.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2023
744.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2023
744.1319(c)(4) - Training Criteria - Certificate
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2023
Jun 22, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
744.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
“Children in Room 107 had not been signed in for the day. Note: The provider corrected this during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
744.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Admission information for 10 out of 10 children's files evaluated was not available for review upon request during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2023
744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since May 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2023
744.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2023
744.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for -Transportation, Directors and Each Employee who transports
“The Operation Director has only completed 1 hour of transportation safety training. An additional hour of training is needed.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2023
744.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Documentation of 10 staff files were not available for review upon request. The operation did not have any completed files.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2023
744.2501(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since May 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2023
744.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, and Smoke Detectors
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
- Jul 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 29, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The most recent fire inspection report was not available for review during this inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 4, 2022
744.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2022
744.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“Three caregivers were unaware of the number of children present during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2022
744.627(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“The sign in and out log was reviewed and showed 34 of 41 children signed in.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Hua Xia Chinese School
Is Hua Xia Chinese School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 24, 2019.
When was Hua Xia Chinese School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hua Xia Chinese School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 13 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Hua Xia Chinese School care for?
180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Hua Xia Chinese School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Hua Xia Chinese School's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Hua Xia Chinese School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 541-3339 to ask.
What is Hua Xia Chinese School's phone number?
(713) 541-3339.
Where is Hua Xia Chinese School?
5925 Sovereign Dr, Houston, TX 77036. The nearest other daycare we list is Vanguard Academy, 0.1 miles away.