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Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77099

Hum Pham

Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 1710972.

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Hum Pham for 36 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 4 routine inspections and 3 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 4 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.5005 (5 times, most recently Jul 14, 2025).

The state lists Hum Pham as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 10:00 AM to 07:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun). Programs on file: Meals Provided, 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 Hum Pham with a capacity of 12.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 36 violations at Hum Pham, 4 fall under rules Texas weights High and 17 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High411%
Medium High1747%
Medium1542%
Medium Low00%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston registered child care homes

Hum Pham had 36 violations in five years, more than the median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 5.5 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Hum Pham 36, Houston five-year median 6This daycare36Houston median6

Repeat issues

7 rules were cited more than once at Hum Pham in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
747.5005
Medium High		5The 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: Jul 14, 2025 · first: Dec 1, 2021
747.605
Medium		5Before 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 · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Jan 19, 2024 · first: Nov 2, 2023
747.635
Medium High		4The child-care home must keep an attendance record for each child, such as a sign-in and sign-out log or an attendance chart. Records for the past three months must be kept and shown to the state on request. Official rule text
Most recent: Jul 14, 2025 · first: Nov 2, 2023
747.1303
Medium High		4Each 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: Jan 19, 2024 · first: Nov 2, 2023
747.211
Medium		3Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Most recent: Jul 14, 2025 · first: Nov 2, 2023
747.3935
Medium		3The 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
Most recent: Jul 14, 2025 · first: Nov 2, 2023
745.641
High		2An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text
Most recent: Nov 17, 2023 · first: Nov 2, 2023

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Hum Pham, 2021 to 202604202100202221720230320241122025102026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)014
2022000
20232317
2024013
20251112
2026110

Every state visit

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

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Aug 24, 2026Inspection311None
Jul 14, 2025Inspection102312
Jan 19, 2024Assessment33
Nov 17, 2023Assessment77
Nov 2, 2023Inspection10369
Oct 24, 2023Inspection831
Dec 1, 2021Assessment44

All 36 violations, newest first

4 rules cited at Hum Pham 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 14, 2025 · Inspection

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

Records were evaluated for three children enrolled and the following was determined: One child needed the admission date, an address for the emergency contact, release persons, authorization for emergency medical treatment, and school information.

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:
Jul 21, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 21, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jul 14, 2025 · Inspection

747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing

The smoke detector was last tested 09/20/2024. Note: This was corrected during inspection.

Official text of rule 747.5115

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 14, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 14, 2025 · Inspection

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

The operation last completed a lock down drill on 09/14/2014.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 21, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 21, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 14, 2025 · Inspection

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

The last fire drill was completed on 09/15/2024.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 21, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 21, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jul 14, 2025 · Inspection

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

The operation has not completed the annual certification.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 21, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 21, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jul 14, 2025 · Inspection

747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete Kit

The first aid kit was missing a thermometer, tweezers, gloves, adhesive tape, and antiseptic solution or wipes.

In plain English: Each first-aid kit must hold a first-aid guide, adhesive tape, antiseptic, adhesive bandages, scissors, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer, tweezers, and waterproof disposable gloves. None of the supplies may be expired. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 21, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 21, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 14, 2025 · Inspection

747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained

The sign in and out logs were reviewed and showed the children were last signed in and out on 03/30/2025.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 14, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 21, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jul 14, 2025 · Inspection

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

The last sheltering drill for severe weather was last completed 08/17/2024.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 21, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 21, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jul 14, 2025 · Inspection

747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

The operation last completed the annual liability insurance verification in 2023.

Official text of rule 747.211

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 21, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 21, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 14, 2025 · Inspection

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

The carbon detector was last tested on 09/20/2024. Note:This was corrected during inspection.

Official text of rule 747.5337

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 14, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No
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Medium · Jul 14, 2025 · Inspection

745.651(2)(B) - Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects

The background check validation was last completed 11/19/2023.

In plain English: When a person with a background check stops being associated with the operation, the operation must mark them inactive within seven days. It must also confirm its current list of people with background checks every three months, or once a year for licensed and registered child-care homes and listed family homes. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 21, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 15, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 14, 2025 · Inspection

747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

The fire extinguisher was last inspected on 09/20/2024.

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:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 14, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 19, 2024 · Assessment

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

The primary caregiver has not completed training in all special topics.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 26, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 26, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 19, 2024 · Assessment

747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained

Sign in and out logs are needed for the children in care.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 26, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 26, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 19, 2024 · Assessment

747.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child

Four children enrolled needed school information such as the name and phone number of the school they attend.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 26, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 26, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Nov 17, 2023 · Assessment

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

A background check is needed for one household member.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 19, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 28, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 17, 2023 · Assessment

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

The annual certification was not completed.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 18, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 26, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Nov 17, 2023 · Assessment

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

The primary caregiver has not completed thirty clock hours of training.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 18, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Nov 17, 2023 · Assessment

747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained

Sign in and out logs were not available for review during this inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 18, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Nov 17, 2023 · Assessment

747.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child

Four children enrolled needed school information such as the name and phone number of the school they attend.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 18, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Nov 17, 2023 · Assessment

747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

Two children enrolled needed an address for their emergency contact.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 18, 2023
Correction verified:
Dec 26, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Nov 17, 2023 · Assessment

747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

The permit holder has not completed the annual liability insurance requirement.

Official text of rule 747.211

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 1, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 19, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Nov 2, 2023 · Inspection

747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

Two children enrolled needed an address for their emergency contact.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

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

Medium · Nov 2, 2023 · Inspection

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

The annual certification was not completed.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 9, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 17, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Nov 2, 2023 · Inspection

747.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child

Four children enrolled needed school information such as the name and phone number of the school they attend.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

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

High · Nov 2, 2023 · Inspection

747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System

When testing the smoke detection system it was observed that it had no batteries. Note: This was corrected during inspection.

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:
Yes
Correction date:
Nov 2, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 2, 2023 · Inspection

747.1303(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training

The primary caregiver needs two hours of transportation training.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

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

High · Nov 2, 2023 · Inspection

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

A background check is needed for one household member.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 4, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 17, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 2, 2023 · Inspection

747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained

Sign in and out logs were not available for review during this inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 2, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 17, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Nov 2, 2023 · Inspection

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

The primary caregiver has not completed thirty clock hours of training.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Nov 16, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 17, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Nov 2, 2023 · Inspection

747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

The permit holder has not completed the annual liability insurance requirement.

Official text of rule 747.211

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

Medium · Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection

747.301(6) - Notification of Additional Services Offered

The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of the addition of transportation services.

Official text of rule 747.301

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 25, 2023
Correction verified:
Nov 13, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 1, 2021 · Assessment

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

It was observed that the operation had not practiced a severe weather/shelter in place drill this year.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 6, 2021
Correction verified:
Dec 12, 2021
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 1, 2021 · Assessment

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

It was observed that the operation had not practiced a fire drill this calendar year.

Plain-English explanation above

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

Medium · Dec 1, 2021 · Assessment

747.1309(e)(1) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience

The primary caregiver needed six hours of management 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 · rule revised September 2024

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

Medium · Dec 1, 2021 · Assessment

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

Records for five children enrolled were not available for review during this 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 · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 8, 2021
Correction verified:
Dec 15, 2021
Technical assistance given:
No

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Hum Pham:

Enrollment and attendance records

Emergency drills and plans

Staff training and certifications

Background checks

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Hum Pham; 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).