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Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool, Houston
- licensed capacity
- 148
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $172
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool, Houston
Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool, Houston is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 17, 2015, for up to 148 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 148 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 148 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool, Houston has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $172 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 Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool, Houston
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 148 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1548535
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- 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 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
“One employee did not have their education diploma translated to english.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“Director did not have a signed and notorized form 2985.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026
746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
“Operation Product Certification form was not currently signed.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026
Jun 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Two Caregivers were missing training on hazardous materials. Three employees were missing training on food allergy emergency. Director missing training on medication administration.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025
Jan 28, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“Operation has not reported their staffing changes for the year 2024 by the due date of 1/15/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025
Aug 21, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.605(13)(A) - Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
“The special needs statement for one child's file was still left blank.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2024
Jul 17, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.605(13)(A) - Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
“As of today, July 17th, 2024 the operation has not submitted the documentation showing completed special needs statements as they were missing the limitations and restrictions portion. The statements were left blank.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“As of today July 17th, 2024 the operation has not provided documentation of a signed Food Allergy Emergency Plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2024
Jun 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.605(13)(A) - Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
“Children's files evaluated still did not contain complete special needs statements and were missing the limitations and restrictions portion. The statements were left blank.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“Documentation of a signed Food Allergy Emergency Plan was still not available for review for a child with a diagnosed food allergy.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
Jun 11, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
“5 out of 9 staff files evaluated were missing the following training topics: -Emergency Preparedness -Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials -Preventing and Controlling the Spread of Communicable Diseases -Responding to Food Allergies -Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
746.605(13)(A) - Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
“Children's files evaluated did not contain complete special needs statements and were missing the limitations and restrictions portion. The statements were left blank.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“3 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“5 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation showing the full 24 clock hours of annual training was completed.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“Documentation of a signed Food Allergy Emergency Plan was not available for review for a child with a diagnosed food allergy.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“10 children's files were evaluated and were missing the following information: -Complete Emergency Contact Information -Complete Emergency Medical Treatment and Transportation Authorization Information”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“The alcohol wipes in the first aid kit have expired as of March 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“A caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inspection. The caregiver stated only 10 children were present when there were actually 11 children present.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Documentation of the skill-based portion of pediatic CPR training was not available to review for 1 staff file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
“3 out of 9 staff files evaluated did not contain signed documentation showing orientation was given.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Staff files evaluated were missing the following information: - 3 were missing signed statements showing orientation was given - 2 were missing notarized licensing affidavit forms - 2 were missing proof of meeting the minimum education requirements”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024
Jul 14, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“As of today, the annual fire inspection has still not been conducted since March 18th, 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2023
Jun 20, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“Documentation of recent emergency fire, severe weather, shelter in place and lock down drills were not available for review during the inspection. There was also no documentation showing the fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have been tested monthly.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since March 18th, 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
“Documentation of current liability insurance was not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2023
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The gas leak inspection has not been conducted since April 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“Documentation of monthly maintenance checklists were not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
Jun 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: -Four children needed a special needs statement. -Two children needed immunization records. -One child needed an emergency contact information.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool, Houston
Is Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool, Houston licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 17, 2015.
When was Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool, Houston last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool, Houston had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool, Houston care for?
148, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool, Houston accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool, Houston's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool, Houston cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 395-0303 to ask.
What is Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool, Houston's phone number?
(713) 395-0303.
Where is Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool, Houston?
6200 Corporate Dr, Houston, TX 77036. The nearest other daycare we list is Vanguard Academy, 0.1 miles away.