Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77089
Between Jul 9, 2024 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Dinh Khong for 3 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 2 routine inspections; 0 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.605 (2 times, most recently Jul 18, 2025).
The state lists Dinh Khong as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 09:00 AM to 07:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Meals Provided.
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 Dinh Khong with a capacity of 12.
Of the 3 violations at Dinh Khong, 0 fall under rules Texas weights High and 1 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 | 0 | 0% |
| Medium High | 1 | 33% |
| Medium | 1 | 33% |
| Medium Low | 1 | 33% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Dinh Khong had 3 violations since Jul 9, 2024, a shorter record than most, fewer than the five-year median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 1.5 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.
1 rule was cited more than once at Dinh Khong since Jul 9, 2024.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 747.605 Medium High | 2 | Before admitting a child, the home must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the home offers them. Official rule text Most recent: Jul 18, 2025 · first: Jul 18, 2025 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (from Jul 9) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 visits on record since Jul 9, 2024, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2025 | Inspection | 1061 | 3 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Inspection | 1036 | None |
Medium High · Jul 18, 2025 · Inspection
It was noted that the parents information section was still blank in one child's record. Note: The caregiver contacted the parents to obtain this information and updated the admission form accordingly.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Jul 18, 2025 · Inspection
The admission information form for one child in care was not available for viewing during the inspection.
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
Medium Low · Jul 18, 2025 · Inspection
It was noted that three children's record did not have the date of admission. Please note that the caregiver entered the admission date into the records during the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
Based on the kinds of rules cited at Dinh Khong:
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This page reports the state’s records for Dinh Khong; 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).