Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77084
Between Oct 7, 2022 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Dung Thi My Dang for 11 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 3 routine inspections; 1 was under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.1007 (2 times, most recently Dec 18, 2024).
The state lists Dung Thi My Dang as serving toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, 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 Dung Thi My Dang with a capacity of 10.
Of the 11 violations at Dung Thi My Dang, 1 falls under rules Texas weights High and 8 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 | 1 | 9% |
| Medium High | 8 | 73% |
| Medium | 2 | 18% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Dung Thi My Dang had 11 violations since Oct 7, 2022, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 3.7 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.
2 rules were cited more than once at Dung Thi My Dang since Oct 7, 2022.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 747.1007 Medium High | 2 | The primary caregiver of a registered child-care home must be at least 21, have a high school diploma or equivalent, have completed the state's pre-application course within the year before applying, meet the background check rules, and hold current pediatric first aid and CPR certificates. The caregiver must also show proof of training in set topics, including recognizing and reporting child abuse, shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, child development, emergency preparedness, and giving medication. Official rule text Most recent: Dec 18, 2024 · first: Oct 7, 2022 |
| 747.207 Medium High | 2 | 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 · rule revised March 2023 Most recent: Nov 29, 2023 · first: Oct 7, 2022 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 (from Oct 7) | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 visits on record since Oct 7, 2022, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | Inspection | 1061 | 3 |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Inspection | 1036 | 4 |
| Oct 7, 2022 | Inspection | 971 | 4 |
2 rules cited at Dung Thi My Dang 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 High · Dec 18, 2024 · Inspection
The floor plan for the child care home was not available for review during the inspection.
Official text of rule 747.5007
Medium High · Dec 18, 2024 · Inspection
There were no annual training certificates available for reviewed during the inspection.
In plain English: Each 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)
Medium High · Dec 18, 2024 · Inspection
The CPR/FA for the permit holder was not available for review during the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Nov 29, 2023 · Inspection
There was no documentation of fire safety emergency drills, fire extinguisher checks, smoke detector checks, and carbon monoxide detector testing made available for review during the inspection.
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
Medium · Nov 29, 2023 · Inspection
The childcare home did not have records for two children in care. Note: The mother of the two children had completed the admission forms for her children at 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
High · Nov 29, 2023 · Inspection
Upon review of the CLASS database, it was observed that the operation has not paid its annual Licensing
Medium High · Nov 29, 2023 · Inspection
The permit holder did not have a written operational policy to share with parents.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Oct 7, 2022 · Inspection
The Fire Extinguisher was observed not mounted during the application inspection.
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
Medium High · Oct 7, 2022 · Inspection
The operational policies for the child care home was not available for reviewed.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023
Medium High · Oct 7, 2022 · Inspection
The high school diploma for the applicant was observed invalid during the application inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Oct 7, 2022 · Inspection
Two 5 5ft bookshelves located in the child care area were observed not securely anchored which can potental risk for children in care.
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 · rule revised September 2024
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This page reports the state’s records for Dung Thi My Dang; 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).