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Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77066

Chinh Thi Le

Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 227046.

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Chinh Thi Le for 17 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 2 routine inspections; 2 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.1303 (2 times, most recently Jul 20, 2023).

The state lists Chinh Thi Le as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:00 AM to 07:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided.

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 Chinh Thi Le with a capacity of 12.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 17 violations at Chinh Thi Le, 2 fall under rules Texas weights High and 11 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High212%
Medium High1165%
Medium424%
Medium Low00%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston registered child care homes

Chinh Thi Le had 17 violations in five years, more than the median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 8.5 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Chinh Thi Le 17, Houston five-year median 6This daycare17Houston median6

Repeat issues

2 rules were cited more than once at Chinh Thi Le in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
747.1303
Medium High		2Each caregiver must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and pediatric first aid and CPR on a set schedule (before the home is registered or licensed for the primary caregiver, before being counted in the ratio for substitutes, within 90 days for assistants), then stay current. Annual training is due within 12 months of starting and every 12 months after: 30 hours for the primary caregiver, and 15 hours (registered homes) or 24 hours (licensed homes) for assistants and substitutes counted in the ratio more than ten times a year, plus yearly transportation or pool training when it applies. Official rule text (single-rule page) · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Jul 20, 2023 · first: Jul 20, 2023
747.3501
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: Jul 20, 2023 · first: Jul 20, 2023

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Chinh Thi Le, 2021 to 20260020210020221112023002024162025002026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
2022000
20231111
2024000
2025116
2026000

Every state visit

2 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Jul 28, 2025Inspection10616
Jul 20, 2023Inspection103511

All 17 violations, newest first

2 rules cited at Chinh Thi Le 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 · Jul 28, 2025 · Inspection

747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

The primary caregiver did not have a current consumer product safety form.

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 5, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 5, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jul 28, 2025 · Inspection

747.801(4) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Menus

There was no current menu available for review.

In plain English: The 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 4, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 5, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 28, 2025 · Inspection

747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

The primary caregiver fire extinguisher was not mounted.

In plain English: Fire extinguishers must be mounted on the wall with a hanger or bracket, with the top no higher than five feet and the bottom at least four inches above the floor, unless the fire marshal or manufacturer gives different instructions. They must be readily available for immediate use by household members and caregivers. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 5, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 5, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 28, 2025 · Inspection

747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers

The primary caregiver did not have a current CPR/first aid care availble.

In plain English: In a child-care home, the primary caregiver and every assistant and substitute caregiver must hold a current certificate in pediatric first aid (including rescue breathing and choking) and in pediatric CPR. The CPR course must follow American Heart Association layperson guidelines and include hands-on practice and testing with a manikin. Official rule text

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

Medium · Jul 28, 2025 · Inspection

747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

The primary caregiver did not have the 30 hours of annual training.

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 11, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 7, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 28, 2025 · Inspection

747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

The primary caregiver did not have a operational policy available for review.

In plain English: The 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

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

Medium High · Jul 20, 2023 · Inspection

747.5007 - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram- Must Be On File

A diagram/floor plan of the home showing the relocation areas inside and outside of the home was not available for review.

Official text of rule 747.5007

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 3, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 3, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jul 20, 2023 · Inspection

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

Admission forms have not been completed for the 5 children enrolled in care.

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:
Aug 3, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 3, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 20, 2023 · Inspection

747.2305(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking

The childcare home does not have a crib or pack n play for the infant in care.

Official text of rule 747.2305

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 24, 2023
Correction verified:
Jul 24, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 20, 2023 · Inspection

747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal

The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC size fire extinguisher. The fire extinguisher must be mounted on the wall.

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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 11, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 10, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No
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High · Jul 20, 2023 · Inspection

747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System

A smoke detector is not located in one room that is used by children.

In plain English: The 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 24, 2023
Correction verified:
Jul 25, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 20, 2023 · Inspection

747.2315(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers

The childcare home has a baby walker. This is prohibted equipment and needs to be removed.

In plain English: Child-care homes may not use baby walkers, doorway jumpers, accordion gates, or bean bags, waterbeds, or foam pads as sleeping equipment for infants. For an infant younger than 12 months, the crib or play yard must be bare except for a tight-fitting sheet and, if used, a thin, tight-fitting mattress cover made for that mattress. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 20, 2023
Correction verified:
Jul 25, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 20, 2023 · Inspection

747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training

The primary caregiver did not receive 30 clock hours of training for the December 2021-December 2022 training year. You will need to receive 30 clock hours of make-up training that will not count towards the current training year.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 1, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 4, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 20, 2023 · Inspection

747.3501(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded

The A/C unit does not have a barrier around it to prevent access from children. Pictures were taken.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 3, 2023
Correction verified:
Jul 25, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 20, 2023 · Inspection

747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR

The primary caregiver does not have current CPR and First Aid training,

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 3, 2023
Correction verified:
Aug 3, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 20, 2023 · Inspection

747.3303(a)(1) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

The primary caregiver is not using a non-absorbent surface to change diapers on. Diapers are being changed on a mattress.

Official text of rule 747.3303

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 24, 2023
Correction verified:
Jul 24, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jul 20, 2023 · Inspection

747.3501(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children

There are two rain barrells accessible to children in care. All bodies of water must be inaccessible to children. Pictures were taken.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 24, 2023
Correction verified:
Jul 25, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

What to ask on a visit

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Chinh Thi Le; 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).