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Aunt Chi Daycare & Learning Center

Licensed child care center

15415 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77082

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 31, 2026
Report ID
VR-TX-1791336-2611
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Provider Category
Childcare
Location
Houston, TX
Record Period
2024–2026
Source Documents
10
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 9 licensing visits from January 2024 to May 2026, HHSC cited 27 deficiencies at Aunt Chi Daycare & Learning Center; 27 have a recorded correction.

Visits
9
2024–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
Deficiencies
27
Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
Corrected
27
Of 27 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
Investigations
0
Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

Deficiencies by Year

  • Deficiencies
  • Of which, high risk
2021: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020210 visits2022: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020220 visits2023: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020230 visits2024: 25 deficiencies across 7 visits; of which, high risk: 42520247 visits2025: 0 deficiencies across 1 visit020251 visit2026: 2 deficiencies across 1 visit22026*1 visit2021: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020210 visits2022: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020220 visits2023: 0 deficiencies across 0 visits020230 visits2024: 25 deficiencies across 7 visits; of which, high risk: 42520247 visits2025: 0 deficiencies across 1 visit020251 visit2026: 2 deficiencies across 1 visit22026*1 visit

* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.

Deficiencies by year
YearVisitsDeficienciesOf which, high risk
2021000
2022000
2023000
20247254
2025100
2026120

What the Record Shows

  • 27 of 27 deficiencies have a recorded correction date.
  • HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
  • No investigation appears in this window. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
  • The latest inspection, May 14, 2026, recorded 2 deficiencies (most serious: Medium-high risk).
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.

  1. 2026

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.1301(a)(4)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPRMedium-high riskCorrected May 22, 2026
    • 746.1301(a)(3)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue BreathingMedium-high riskCorrected May 22, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905171420

  2. 2025

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905171419

  3. 2024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905171418

  4. 2024

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.2407Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 13, 2024
    • 746.5205(1)Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 20, 2024
    • 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh riskCorrected Dec 10, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905171417

  5. 2024

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.401(9)Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last nameMedium-low riskCorrected Jun 5, 2024
    • 746.603(a)(8)Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out LogsMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 5, 2024
    • HRC42.054Required FeesHigh riskCorrected Jun 5, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905171416

  6. 2024

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.5617(a)(5)Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherHigh riskCorrected Apr 19, 2024
    • 746.5625(b)Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsHigh riskCorrected May 3, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905171415

  7. 2024

    Inspection

    8 deficiencies

    • 746.901(4)Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitMedium-low riskCorrected Apr 10, 2024
    • 746.1301(a)(1)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - OrientationMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 11, 2024
    • 746.1301(a)(2)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service TrainingMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 12, 2024
    • 746.2901Supervised Naptime DailyMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 8, 2024
    • 746.901(1)Required Personnel Records - Dates of EmploymentMedium-low riskCorrected Apr 9, 2024
    • 746.901(2)Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsMedium riskCorrected Apr 9, 2024
    • 746.901(6)(A)Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policiesMedium riskCorrected Apr 10, 2024
    • 746.1315(a)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium-high riskCorrected Apr 12, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905171414

  8. 2024

    Inspection

    5 deficiencies

    • 746.3415(4)Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 5, 2024
    • 746.605(3)Required Admission Information - Date of AdmissionMedium-low riskCorrected Mar 5, 2024
    • 746.3417(3)Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 5, 2024
    • 746.4503(b)Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameMedium riskCorrected Mar 5, 2024
    • 746.3701Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 8, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905171413

  9. 2024

    Inspection

    4 deficiencies

    • 746.3503(a)Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceMedium-high riskCorrected Jan 31, 2024
    • 746.401(5)Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care centerMedium riskCorrected Jan 30, 2024
    • 746.4503(b)Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameMedium riskCorrected Jan 30, 2024
    • 746.4751(c)Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedMedium-high riskCorrected Jan 31, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905171412

Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.4503(b) in January 2024 and March 2024. The agency describes it this way: Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    242424242424242526746.4503(b) across all 9 visits, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    What changed after 746.4503(b) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  2. 02

    What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?

    Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.

  3. 03

    Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?

    HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.

  • Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1791336

    Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905171412

    Visit Jan 23, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905171413

    Visit Mar 5, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905171414

    Visit Apr 4, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905171415

    Visit Apr 12, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905171416

    Visit Jun 5, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905171417

    Visit Dec 10, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905171418

    Visit Dec 16, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905171419

    Visit May 20, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905171420

    Visit May 14, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗

Coverage

Record windowNovember 1, 2021 – October 31, 2026

  • This record is HHSC's list of operations as of October 2026, with the inspections, investigations and assessments in HHSC's files, which run from November 2021.
  • Listed family homes (one caregiver with up to three unrelated children, listed with HHSC but not inspected on a schedule) are not in this record.
  • HHSC's narrative for each deficiency is left out because it can name children, parents and staff; the rule cited, its risk level and the correction dates are kept.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Inspector narratives
Published by HHSC but left out of this record because they can name people.
Enforcement actions
HHSC's files say whether an operation is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
Complaints not investigated
Reports HHSC screened out without an investigation are not published.
Staff qualifications and turnover
Not part of the published licensing record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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