Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77082
Between Mar 6, 2025 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Basirat Sumonu for 17 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 4 routine inspections and 2 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 3 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.1309 (3 times, most recently Jun 26, 2026).
The state lists Basirat Sumonu as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Sat, Sun). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Weekend Care.
Registered child care homes in Texas care for up to 6 children in the caregiver’s own residence, plus up to 6 more school-age children after school (12 at most). They follow the Minimum Standards in Chapter 747 and get an unannounced state inspection at least once every two years. The state lists Basirat Sumonu with a capacity of 12.
Of the 17 violations at Basirat Sumonu, 3 fall under rules Texas weights High and 3 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
| Weight | Violations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| High | 3 | 18% |
| Medium High | 3 | 18% |
| Medium | 8 | 47% |
| Medium Low | 3 | 18% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Basirat Sumonu had 17 violations since Mar 6, 2025, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 2.3 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.
4 rules were cited more than once at Basirat Sumonu since Mar 6, 2025.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 747.1309 Medium | 3 | The primary caregiver of a child-care home must complete at least 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children in care, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six hours must be instructor-led, and homes caring for children under 24 months must include one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text Most recent: Jun 26, 2026 · first: Apr 25, 2026 |
| 747.3935 Medium | 3 | The child-care home must check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list and keep recalled children's products out of the home, except antiques or items being repaired that children cannot use or reach. Each year it must certify in writing on a state form that it has done this, and it must post a notice telling parents and staff how to find the recall list. Official rule text Most recent: Jun 26, 2026 · first: Apr 25, 2026 |
| 747.4401 High | 3 | Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings Most recent: Jun 26, 2026 · first: Apr 25, 2026 |
| 747.905 Medium Low | 3 | Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation Most recent: Jun 26, 2026 · first: Apr 25, 2026 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (from Mar 6) | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
6 visits on record since Mar 6, 2025, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Assessment | 4 | 4 |
| May 27, 2026 | Assessment | 4 | 4 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Inspection | 1041 | 4 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Inspection | — | None |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Inspection | — | None |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Inspection | 1061 | 5 |
High · Jun 26, 2026 · Assessment
I observed the backyard fence broken with nails protruding through the fence.
Official text of rule 747.4401
Medium · Jun 26, 2026 · Assessment
There was not an updated children's product certification available for licensing to review.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Jun 26, 2026 · Assessment
The primary caregiver did not have the required annual 30 hours of training.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium Low · Jun 26, 2026 · Assessment
Document ion verifying household members had orientation to the home was unavailable for licensing to review.
High · May 27, 2026 · Assessment
I observed the backyard fence broken with nails protruding through the fence.
Official text of rule 747.4401
Medium · May 27, 2026 · Assessment
There was not an updated children's product certification available for licensing to review.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · May 27, 2026 · Assessment
The primary caregiver did not have the required annual 30 hours of training.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium Low · May 27, 2026 · Assessment
Document ion verifying household members had orientation to the home was unavailable for licensing to review.
Medium · Apr 25, 2026 · Inspection
The primary caregiver did not have the required annual 30 hours of training.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Apr 25, 2026 · Inspection
There was not an updated children's product certification available for licensing to review.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium Low · Apr 25, 2026 · Inspection
Document ion verifying household members had orientation to the home was unavailable for licensing to review.
High · Apr 25, 2026 · Inspection
I observed the backyard fence broken with nails protruding through the fence.
Official text of rule 747.4401
Medium · Mar 6, 2025 · Inspection
There was no posting observed during inspection.
In plain English: The child-care home must post, where parents can easily see them during operating hours, its license or registration, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, the state's Keeping Children Safe notice, required phone numbers, and a list of employees' first and last names. For food allergies that need an emergency plan, it must either post a list of those allergies or make sure everyone who prepares and serves food knows about them. Official rule text
Medium High · Mar 6, 2025 · Inspection
Fire extinguisher was not mounted.
In plain English: The child-care home must have at least one 3A-40BC dry chemical fire extinguisher, or another extinguisher approved by a state or local fire marshal. Official rule text
Medium High · Mar 6, 2025 · Inspection
Outdoor area was not enclosed.
Official text of rule 747.4105
Medium · Mar 6, 2025 · Inspection
There was no written operational policies to review during this inspection.
In plain English: The child-care home must have written policies on set topics, including how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. The policies must also tell parents how to find the state minimum standards, the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website. Official rule text
Medium High · Mar 6, 2025 · Inspection
Few electrical outlets were not covered in the living room and the kitchen area.
In plain English: All areas children can reach in the home 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, and pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children. Official rule text
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).