9800 TOWN PARK DR, Houston, TX 77036 · (713) 271-6100 · State permit no. 850940
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Chinese Community Center Child Development Center for 19 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 10 routine inspections and 3 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 4 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.801 (2 times, most recently Jun 13, 2025).
The state lists Chinese Community Center Child Development Center as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:00 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 19 violations, newest first
5 rules cited at Chinese Community Center Child Development Center changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.
Medium High · Jun 13, 2025 · Inspection
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Caregiver was missing proof of education requirement.
In plain English: Each caregiver must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma, a high school equivalent, or a high school certificate of coursework completion, in addition to meeting the standards for all employees. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 20, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jun 16, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jun 13, 2025 · Inspection
746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
Safe Childrens product certification was not current, last signed 2022. NOTE: Director signed and certified new form at inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jun 13, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium Low · Jan 28, 2025 · Assessment
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.
In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing within five days when its designee, the head of its governing body, their address, or its director changes. Each year by January 15, it must report online how many employees stopped working there during the previous year. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 30, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jan 30, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jun 21, 2024 · Inspection
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
A space heater was observed to be on the floor and within reach of children in classroom.
In plain English: All areas children can reach must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jun 21, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jun 27, 2023 · Inspection
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated did not contain documentation of the full 24 hours of pre-service training. An additional 11.75 hours is needed.
In plain English: New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete 24 hours of pre-service training (8 hours before being counted in the ratio and 16 more within 90 days) unless exempt. Caregivers and the director must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (24 hours for caregivers, 30 for the director), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page) · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 7, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jul 22, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Low · Jun 27, 2023 · Inspection
746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
1 out of 10 staff files evaluated contained education documentation written in a foreign language and has not been translated into English
Official text of rule 746.1045
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 7, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jul 7, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jun 27, 2023 · Inspection
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
8 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain a completed special needs statement
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 7, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jul 7, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jun 27, 2023 · Inspection
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Paint is chipping on the walls in the Older Toddler 2 classroom.
In plain English: The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 7, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jul 25, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jun 27, 2023 · Inspection
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
3 out of 10 children's files evaluated did not contain the address for the emergency contact person.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 7, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jul 7, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Nov 29, 2022 · Inspection
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Two caregivers were observed using their personal devices during today's inspection. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Nov 29, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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High · Nov 16, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.1201(5) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
Based on the information obtained, the operation did not report an alleged act of abuse.
In plain English: Every center employee, including staff not counted in the child-to-caregiver ratio, must show competency, good judgment, and self-control around children and treat them with courtesy, respect, and patience. Employees must make sure no child is abused, neglected, or exploited in care, and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the state. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 13, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 26, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Aug 31, 2022 · Investigation (report)
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Based on the information obtained, it was determined a caregiver used prohibited punishment by yanking a child by the hair and grabbing their arm forcefully.
In plain English: No child may be treated in a harsh, cruel, or unusual way. Banned methods include physical punishment or threats of it, punishment tied to food, naps, or toilet training, grabbing or pulling a child, yelling at or humiliating a child, and putting a child in a locked or dark room. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Oct 21, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Nov 3, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 14, 2022 · Inspection
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
A caregiver in the Young Three's classroom was observed laying on the floor next to children during nap time. The caregiver was not able to properly supervise all children.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 14, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 28, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 14, 2022 · Inspection
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The lighting in the Young Three's and Pre-K classrooms was inadequate during nap time. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
In plain English: Caregivers may dim the lights during naptime, but there must be enough light to see every child in the group at all times. The rule counts lighting as enough if a person entering the room can see without waiting for their eyes to adjust. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jul 14, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.801(8) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
The last buildings and grounds checklist observed was for the week of 01/17/2022-01/21/2022.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 11, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 11, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A staff member with direct access to children was present at the operation. The operation had not received notice of eligibility.
In plain English: An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 10, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 8, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A food allergy emergency plan is needed for one child with a known diagnosed food allergy.
In plain English: For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the center must have a food allergy emergency plan signed and dated by the child's health-care professional and parent. A copy must be kept in the child's file. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 19, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 28, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
I observed unlabeled/incorrectly labeled napping equipment during this inspection. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
In plain English: Each walking child through age four must have an individual waterproof or washable cot, bed, or mat to sleep or rest on, provided by the center or the parent. Each must be labeled with the child's name (or a number with an assignment map), and floor mats must be marked so the sleeping side can be told apart from the floor side. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jul 8, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jul 8, 2022 · Inspection
746.3313(1) - Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
The lunch menu for the day indicated the children would be served salisbury steak for lunch, however chili and rice was served instead.
Official text of rule 746.3313
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jul 8, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Chinese Community Center Child Development Center; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.
Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).