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Hooties Clubhouse Pre-school and Daycare

220 W Railroad, China, TX 77613 · Jefferson County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Hooties Clubhouse Pre-school and Daycare is a licensed child care center in China, TX, licensed for up to 62 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 24 citations, 10 of them high-risk, most often for transportation (5 of 24). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 4% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #65 of 75 centers in Jefferson County and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 7%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #65 of 75 centers in Jefferson County
10High risk
10Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
24 citations from 14 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 3, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 9, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 6, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 4, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Transportation5
Training & qualifications5
Other standards3
Building & playground safety3
Staff ratios2
Health & medication2
Food & feeding1
Supervision1
Records & paperwork1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

HighApr 8, 2026Found during an investigationTransportation
Child Passenger Safety Seat System-8 through 12 years, less than 4 feet 9 inches in height; cannot be properly secured by vehicle belt §746.5607(e)(6)(A)
Children ages eight through twelve years of age who are less than 4 feet, 9 inches in height are riding in the operations van/ general purpose vehicle without booster seats.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2026
MediumApr 8, 2026Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The operation have not updated feeding instructions for two infants. One child’s feed instructions has not been updated since February 2026 and another infants feeding instructions has not been updated since January 2026.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2026
HighApr 8, 2026Found during an investigationTransportation
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - 4 through 7 years of age, outgrown weight or height limit of seat and less than 4 feet, 9 inches in height §746.5607(e)(4)(A)
Children ages four through seven who are 4'9 and shorter are riding in the operations van/ general purpose vehicle without booster seats.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2026
HighJan 20, 2026InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
The first aid kit in the operation's vehicle was lacking tweezers and a thermometer. The Director added these items during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 20, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment §746.1311(c)
The Director was lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. The operation cares for this age children.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2026
Medium HighJan 20, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The Director was lacking current transportation training. The operation provides transportation.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2026
Medium HighApr 15, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Holding and Comforting §746.2501(4)
Evidence supports a caregiver did not tend to a child immediately when the child fell and received an injury.
Correction verified May 1, 2025
MediumJan 28, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
The operational policies were lacking information related to the support of inclusive services.
Correction verified Jan 31, 2025
Medium HighJan 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment §746.3407(11)
Caregivers did not know the correct sanitation process. The Director is going to correct this by having a training over the correct sanitation process.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2024
Medium HighApr 11, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The playground does not have sufficient loose fill under the play structure.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2023
Medium HighApr 11, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
A 16-month-old child was combined with school age children on the playground. The two classes returned to their separate classrooms at inspection.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2023
HighApr 11, 2023InspectionOther standards
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2501(5)
An 8-month-old child was wearing a teething necklace. The necklace was removed at inspection.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2023
Medium HighApr 11, 2023InspectionOther standards
Telephone with Listed Number §746.4507(1)
The operation did not provide licensing with the listed telephone number.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2023
HighApr 6, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A child climbed the fence and was able to get outside of the playground.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2023
HighApr 6, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation did not report to licensing that a child got outside of the playground.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2023
Medium HighNov 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing §746.1301(3)(A)
Two of four personnel records evaluated did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2022
MediumNov 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
One of seven caregivers did not have a personnel file available at inspection.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2022
Medium HighNov 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(4)(A)
Two of four personnel records evaluated did not have current training in Pediatric CPR.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2022
Medium HighNov 21, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
One of four children records evaluated did not have an immunization record available.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2022
HighNov 4, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The van used for transporting children did not have a fire extinguisher.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2022
HighNov 4, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
The van used for transporting children did not have a first aid kit.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2022
HighNov 4, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
A 10-month-old infant was sleeping in a baby swing. Infant was removed from swing at inspection.
Correction verified Nov 21, 2022
HighNov 4, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
The van used for transporting children did not have a copy of medical consent to treat forms.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2022
Medium HighAug 23, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation does not have a health inspection.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity62 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 24, 2023
DirectorGwendolyn Kibodeaux
Phone4092255080
State operation #1750874

Common questions

Does Hooties Clubhouse Pre-school and Daycare take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Hooties Clubhouse Pre-school and Daycare’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Hooties Clubhouse Pre-school and Daycare accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Hooties Clubhouse Pre-school and Daycare cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Hooties Clubhouse Pre-school and Daycare for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Southeast Texas area, which includes China, is $28.60 a day for infants, $27.80 a day for toddlers and $27.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Hooties Clubhouse Pre-school and Daycare had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 10 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 8, 2026: “Child Passenger Safety Seat System-8 through 12 years, less than 4 feet 9 inches in height; cannot be properly secured by vehicle belt.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Hooties Clubhouse Pre-school and Daycare compare with other daycares in Jefferson County?

It is tied for #65 of 75 centers in Jefferson County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Hooties Clubhouse Pre-school and Daycare last inspected?

Jun 3, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1750874 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.