Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77080

Dung Tran

Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 1656032.

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Dung Tran for 12 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 4 routine inspections and 1 other visit (investigations or paperwork reviews); 0 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.5005 (4 times, most recently Dec 16, 2024).

The state lists Dung Tran as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:00 AM to 07:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun). Programs on file: Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Transportation to/from School, 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 Dung Tran with a capacity of 12.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 12 violations at Dung Tran, 0 fall under rules Texas weights High and 7 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High00%
Medium High758%
Medium542%
Medium Low00%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston registered child care homes

Dung Tran had 12 violations in five years, more than the median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 2.8 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Dung Tran 12, Houston five-year median 6This daycare12Houston median6

Repeat issues

2 rules were cited more than once at Dung Tran in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
747.5005
Medium High
4The 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: Dec 16, 2024 · first: Dec 21, 2022
747.601
Medium
2Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
Most recent: Feb 17, 2023 · first: Dec 21, 2022

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Dung Tran, 2021 to 2026002021162022222023142024002025002026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
2022116
2023232
2024114
2025000
2026000

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Dec 16, 2024Inspection10624
Jul 28, 2023Inspection—None
Mar 24, 2023Inspection21
Feb 17, 2023Assessment11
Dec 21, 2022Inspection9706

All 12 violations, newest first

2 rules cited at Dung Tran 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 16, 2024 · Inspection

747.3935(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products

The home did not have a Children's Products 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:
Dec 23, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 23, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 16, 2024 · Inspection

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

The primary caregiver did not conducted any shelter drills.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 23, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 23, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Dec 16, 2024 · Inspection

747.209(1) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Have Coverage of at Least $300,000 For Each Occurrence of Negligence

The home did not have liability insurance.

Official text of rule 747.209

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 23, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 23, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 16, 2024 · Inspection

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

The primary caregiver did not conduct any fire drills in 2024.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 23, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 23, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Mar 24, 2023 · Inspection

747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

One child is missing current immunization records on file for review.

In plain English: Each child from birth through age 14 must meet and keep meeting the state health department's immunization requirements, and the home must keep current immunization records, including any exemptions or exceptions. Required immunizations must be complete by the admission date, unless an exemption is verified by then or a homeless or foster child is admitted provisionally for up to 30 days. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 14, 2023
Correction verified:
May 1, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Feb 17, 2023 · Assessment

747.601(c) - Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing

One child's file was not available for review during the inspection on 12/21/2022.

Official text of rule 747.601

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 3, 2023
Correction verified:
Apr 13, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Dec 21, 2022 · Inspection

747.601(c) - Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing

One child's file was not available for review during the inspection.

Official text of rule 747.601

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 17, 2023
Correction verified:
Feb 17, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 21, 2022 · Inspection

747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

I observed a tray with medicine located on the kitchen counter that was accessible to children. Note: This was corrected when the tray was moved to a cabinet out of the children's reach.

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

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Dec 21, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 21, 2022 · Inspection

747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures

The operation does not have an emergency preparedness plan on file for review.

In plain English: The home's written emergency plan must explain how children will be evacuated, relocated, or sheltered and locked down, including children under 24 months and those who need extra help, and how every child will be accounted for. It must also cover how the home will contact authorities and parents, bring each child's emergency contacts and medical authorization, keep caring for children until they are picked up, and reunite them with parents. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 17, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 6, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Dec 21, 2022 · Inspection

747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year

There is no documentation showing a lock down drill was conducted in 2022.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 17, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 6, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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Medium High · Dec 21, 2022 · Inspection

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

The operation does not have documentation showing a fire drill was conducted in 2022.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 17, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 6, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Dec 21, 2022 · Inspection

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

The director has completed twenty five out of thirty hours of annual training for the last annual training year, but is missing training in the following topics: -Emergency preparedness -Communicable diseases -preventing allergic reactions -understanding premises -handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials

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 · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 17, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 6, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Dung Tran:

Emergency drills and plans

Building, equipment, and products

Immunizations and health statements

Staff training and certifications

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Dung Tran; 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).