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Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77066

Bay Nguyen

Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 1729596.

Between Nov 23, 2021 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Bay Nguyen for 30 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 4 routine inspections and 1 other visit (investigations or paperwork reviews); 8 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.1309 (2 times, most recently Jan 29, 2025).

The state lists Bay Nguyen as serving toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 08:00 AM to 08:00 PM (Sat, Sun). Programs on file: School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Weekend Care.

What rules a registered child care home follows

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 Bay Nguyen with a capacity of 12.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 30 violations at Bay Nguyen, 8 fall under rules Texas weights High and 12 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High827%
Medium High1240%
Medium827%
Medium Low00%
Low27%

Compared with other Houston registered child care homes

Bay Nguyen had 30 violations since Nov 23, 2021, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 5.3 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations since Nov 23, 2021: Bay Nguyen 30, Houston five-year median 6This daycare30Houston median6

Repeat issues

12 rules were cited more than once at Bay Nguyen since Nov 23, 2021.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
747.1309
Low		2The 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: Jan 29, 2025 · first: Jan 29, 2025
747.5005
Medium High		2The child-care home must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the home within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each. Official rule text
Most recent: Jan 29, 2025 · first: Jan 29, 2025
747.801
Medium		2The child-care home must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, menus, medication records, pet vaccination records, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep crib documentation, a signed form showing it reviewed federal product recall notices, and proof of liability insurance or written notice to parents that it has none. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
Most recent: Jan 29, 2025 · first: Jan 31, 2023
747.117
Medium High		2Permit holder responsibilities - Registered Homes
Most recent: Dec 23, 2021 · first: Nov 23, 2021
747.207
Medium High		2The primary caregiver of a child-care home must set and follow policies that meet the standards, make sure assistants, substitutes, and household members follow the rules that apply to them, start required background checks, and report suspected abuse directly to the state hotline. The caregiver must also let parents visit any time during operating hours without prior approval and never go over the home's licensed or registered capacity. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
Most recent: Dec 23, 2021 · first: Nov 23, 2021
747.3501
Medium High		2All 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 · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Dec 23, 2021 · first: Nov 23, 2021
747.401
Medium		2The 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
Most recent: Dec 23, 2021 · first: Nov 23, 2021
747.403
Medium		2Required Posting of Emergency Telephone Numbers
Most recent: Dec 23, 2021 · first: Nov 23, 2021
747.501
High		2The 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 · rule revised August 2024
Most recent: Dec 23, 2021 · first: Nov 23, 2021
747.5101
High		2Fire- Extinguishing System
Most recent: Dec 23, 2021 · first: Nov 23, 2021
747.5111
High		2The child-care home must have a working smoke-detection system, either an electronic alarm and smoke detection system or individual electric or battery-operated smoke detectors in each room children use. Official rule text
Most recent: Dec 23, 2021 · first: Nov 23, 2021
747.5335
Medium High		2Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building
Most recent: Dec 23, 2021 · first: Nov 23, 2021

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Bay Nguyen, 2021 to 20261182021002022132023002024292025002026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Nov 23)1218
2022000
2023113
2024000
2025229
2026000

Every state visit

5 visits on record since Nov 23, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Mar 13, 2025Inspection71
Jan 29, 2025Inspection10618
Jan 31, 2023Inspection9713
Dec 23, 2021Assessment99
Nov 23, 2021Inspection9699

All 30 violations, newest first

4 rules cited at Bay Nguyen changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.

High · Mar 13, 2025 · Inspection

745.621(a)(5) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation

A background check has not been submitted for two adult household members.

In plain English: An operation must request a background check when it applies for a permit, hires someone, contracts with someone who needs a check, has a resident age 14 or older move in or a resident who is about to turn or has just turned 14, or learns of anyone else who needs a check. Checks must be renewed within five years for fingerprint-based checks or two years for name-based checks, and also when the person moves to another state or takes a role that requires fingerprints. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Mar 15, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection

747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

A completed admission form was not on file for the two children enrolled in care.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 28, 2025
Correction verified:
Mar 10, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection

747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

The fire extinguisher is not being checked monthly.

In plain English: The child-care home must inspect all fire extinguishers every month, record the date, and keep that record at the home. Extinguishers must be serviced as needed and as the manufacturer or the fire marshal requires. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 28, 2025
Correction verified:
Mar 12, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection

747.5005(2) - Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year

Severe weather drills are not being conducted 4 times a year.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 28, 2025
Correction verified:
Mar 12, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection

747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing

Smoke detectors are not being tested monthly.

Official text of rule 747.5115

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 28, 2025
Correction verified:
Mar 12, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection

747.5337(a)(2) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly

The carbon monoxide detection system is not being tested monthly.

Official text of rule 747.5337

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 28, 2025
Correction verified:
Mar 12, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Low · Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection

747.1309(e)(2) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - More Than 5 Years Experience

The primary caregiver did not receive six clock hours of training in management techniques, leadership and supervision.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 28, 2025
Correction verified:
Mar 12, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection

747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

Fire drills are not being conducted.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 28, 2025
Correction verified:
Mar 12, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 29, 2025 · Inspection

747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours

The primary caregiver did not receive training in emergency preparedness, communicable diseases including immunizations, food allergies, administering medications, understanding building and physical premises safety and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 28, 2025
Correction verified:
Mar 12, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 31, 2023 · Inspection

747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

The childcare home did not have the reqiuired admissions information on file. A copy of the Vietnamese admission form was emailed.

In plain English: The child-care home must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the home, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 14, 2023
Correction verified:
Feb 8, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No
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Medium · Jan 31, 2023 · Inspection

747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation

The date, start time, exit time of the fire drills and severe weather drills are not being documented. The checks of the smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher are not being documented.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 14, 2023
Correction verified:
Feb 8, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Low · Jan 31, 2023 · Inspection

747.1327(c)(1)(B) - Documentation of Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR also Includes Expiration Date or Renewal

Documentation of First Aid and CPR training was not available for review.

Official text of rule 747.1327

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 14, 2023
Correction verified:
Feb 8, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 23, 2021 · Assessment

747.5335(a)(1) - Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building

The carboon monoxide detector was not installed.

Official text of rule 747.5335

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 31, 2021
Correction verified:
Jan 5, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Dec 23, 2021 · Assessment

747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System

The smoke detector was not working and there was not a smoke detector in the front room.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 31, 2021
Correction verified:
Jan 6, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Dec 23, 2021 · Assessment

747.5101 - Fire- Extinguishing System

The fire extinguisher was placed in a box sitting in a closet and not mounted on the wall.

Official text of rule 747.5101

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 31, 2021
Correction verified:
Jan 5, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 23, 2021 · Assessment

747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

There was a barrel wrapped in net, water hose and an active ant bed in the outdoor play area.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 31, 2021
Correction verified:
Jan 5, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 23, 2021 · Assessment

747.117(a) - Permit holder responsibilities - Registered Homes

The permit holder was not aware of minimum standards and will need additional training.

Official text of rule 747.117

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 31, 2021
Correction verified:
Jan 5, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Dec 23, 2021 · Assessment

747.403 - Required Posting of Emergency Telephone Numbers

The required telephone numbers were not posted.

Official text of rule 747.403

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 31, 2021
Correction verified:
Jan 5, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Dec 23, 2021 · Assessment

747.401(a)(3) - Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster

The Keeping Childrens Safe Poster was no posted.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 31, 2021
Correction verified:
Jan 5, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Dec 23, 2021 · Assessment

747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan

The emergency preparedness plan was not available for review.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 31, 2021
Correction verified:
Jan 5, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 23, 2021 · Assessment

747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

The operational policies were not available for review.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 31, 2021
Correction verified:
Jan 5, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Nov 23, 2021 · Inspection

747.403 - Required Posting of Emergency Telephone Numbers

The required telephone numbers were not posted.

Official text of rule 747.403

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 7, 2021
Correction verified:
Dec 23, 2021
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Nov 23, 2021 · Inspection

747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System

The smoke detector was not working and there was not a smoke detector in the front room.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 30, 2021
Correction verified:
Dec 23, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 23, 2021 · Inspection

747.401(a)(3) - Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster

The Keeping Childrens Safe Poster was no posted.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 7, 2021
Correction verified:
Dec 23, 2021
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Nov 23, 2021 · Inspection

747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

There was a barrel wrapped in net, water hose and an active ant bed in the outdoor play area.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 30, 2021
Correction verified:
Dec 23, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 23, 2021 · Inspection

747.117(a) - Permit holder responsibilities - Registered Homes

The permit holder was not aware of minimum standards and will need additional training.

Official text of rule 747.117

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 7, 2021
Correction verified:
Dec 23, 2021
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Nov 23, 2021 · Inspection

747.5335(a)(1) - Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building

The carboon monoxide detector was not installed.

Official text of rule 747.5335

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 30, 2021
Correction verified:
Dec 23, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Nov 23, 2021 · Inspection

747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan

The emergency preparedness plan was not available for review.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 7, 2021
Correction verified:
Dec 23, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Nov 23, 2021 · Inspection

747.5101 - Fire- Extinguishing System

The fire extinguisher was placed in a box sitting in a closet and not mounted on the wall.

Official text of rule 747.5101

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 30, 2021
Correction verified:
Dec 23, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 23, 2021 · Inspection

747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

The operational policies were not available for review.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 7, 2021
Correction verified:
Dec 23, 2021
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Bay Nguyen:

Licensing, postings, and management

Fire inspections and fire equipment

Building, equipment, and products

Emergency drills and plans

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Bay Nguyen; 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).