Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77099
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Kim Chi Vu for 36 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 4 routine inspections and 1 other visit (investigations or paperwork reviews); 5 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.603 (5 times, most recently Aug 22, 2025).
The state lists Kim Chi Vu as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 08:30 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat). Programs on file: Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, 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 Kim Chi Vu with a capacity of 12.
Of the 36 violations at Kim Chi Vu, 5 fall under rules Texas weights High and 13 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 | 5 | 14% |
| Medium High | 13 | 36% |
| Medium | 18 | 50% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Kim Chi Vu had 36 violations in five years, more than the median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 7 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.
10 rules were cited more than once at Kim Chi Vu in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 747.603 Medium | 5 | 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 Most recent: Aug 22, 2025 · first: Aug 17, 2023 |
| 747.1309 Medium | 4 | 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 Most recent: Aug 22, 2025 · first: Aug 17, 2023 |
| 747.635 Medium High | 3 | The 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: Aug 22, 2025 · first: Aug 17, 2023 |
| 745.641 High | 3 | An 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: Sep 21, 2023 · first: Aug 17, 2023 |
| 747.2311 Medium High | 3 | Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets Most recent: Sep 21, 2023 · first: Aug 17, 2023 |
| 747.3935 Medium | 2 | 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 Most recent: Aug 22, 2025 · first: Aug 17, 2023 |
| 747.3501 Medium High | 2 | 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 Most recent: Sep 21, 2023 · first: Aug 17, 2023 |
| 747.2321 Medium | 2 | For an infant who is not yet eating table food, the home must get written feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional, and must follow them. The home must review and update the instructions with the parent every 30 days until the infant can eat table food. Official rule text Most recent: Sep 7, 2023 · first: Aug 17, 2023 |
| 747.4303 Medium | 2 | Each walking child through age four must have an individual waterproof or washable cot, bed, or mat to sleep or rest on, provided by the home or the parent. Each must be labeled with the child's name (or a number with an assignment map), and floor mats must be marked so the sleeping side can be told apart from the floor side. Official rule text Most recent: Sep 7, 2023 · first: Aug 17, 2023 |
| 747.5005 Medium High | 2 | The 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: Sep 7, 2023 · first: Aug 17, 2023 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 4 | 28 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | Inspection | 1061 | 8 |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Inspection | 4 | 1 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Inspection | 8 | 6 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Assessment | 8 | 8 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Inspection | 1036 | 13 |
2 rules cited at Kim Chi Vu 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 · Aug 22, 2025 · Inspection
The primary caregiver needed trainings in: Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations and Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reactions.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Aug 22, 2025 · Inspection
The annual certification was last completed 08/29/2023.
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Medium · Aug 22, 2025 · Inspection
Admission records were evaluated for three children enrolled and the following was determined: The admission date is needed for two children. An address for the emergency contact is needed for one child. Emergency care information and authorization is needed for two children. School information is needed for one school age child. Updated immunization records are needed for two children enrolled. A health statement is needed for one child enrolled. Admission information was not available for two children enrolled.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Aug 22, 2025 · Inspection
The sign in and out logs were reviewed and showed children were last signed in on 06/21. Note: This was corrected during inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Aug 22, 2025 · Inspection
The first aid kit did not have a working thermometer.
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
Medium · Aug 22, 2025 · Inspection
The annual liability insurance verification was due 01/26/2024.
Medium High · Aug 22, 2025 · Inspection
The primary caregiver needed training in the following topics: -Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome. Understanding and using safe sleep practices and Understanding early childhood brain development.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Aug 22, 2025 · Inspection
The primary caregivers pediatric CPR and First Aid training expired 06/25/2025.
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
Medium · Oct 5, 2023 · Inspection
Admission records were reviewed for five children enrolled and the following was determined: One needed emergency contact information. One needed a special needs statement. One needed the admission date. One needed release persons. One needed emergency care authorization One needed a food allergy emergency plan.
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High · Sep 21, 2023 · Inspection
The operation has a household member who requires a background check.
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Medium High · Sep 21, 2023 · Inspection
Fitted sheets are needed for two play yards.
Official text of rule 747.2311
Medium High · Sep 21, 2023 · Inspection
The outdoor area designated for childcare use is currently under construction.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium · Sep 21, 2023 · Inspection
Admission records were reviewed for five children enrolled and the following was determined: Three need emergency contact information. Three needed a special needs statement. Two needed the admission date. Two needed release persons. One needed emergency care information.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Sep 21, 2023 · Inspection
Upon arrival three children ages 18-23 months were observed sitting in highchairs. The safety straps were missing.
Official text of rule 747.4301
Medium High · Sep 21, 2023 · Inspection
A baby walker was observed at the operation.
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
High · Sep 7, 2023 · Assessment
The operation has a household member who requires a background check.
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Medium High · Sep 7, 2023 · Assessment
The permit holder did not have documentation indicating a lock down drill was completed.
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Medium · Sep 7, 2023 · Assessment
During this inspection I observed two children sleeping on a sofa.
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Medium · Sep 7, 2023 · Assessment
Written feeding instructions is needed for one infant in care.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Sep 7, 2023 · Assessment
Fitted sheets are needed for to play yards.
Official text of rule 747.2311
Medium · Sep 7, 2023 · Assessment
The caregiver needed training in the following areas: -One hour of training in child growth and development, Guidance and discipline, Age-appropriate curriculum, or Teacher-child interaction. -Understanding early childhood brain development. -Three hours of training in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium · Sep 7, 2023 · Assessment
Admission records were reviewed for five children enrolled and the following was determined: Five needed an address for the emergency contact. Five needed a special needs statement. Four needed the admission date. Three needed release persons. One needed an updated immunization record. One needed emergency care information.
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Medium High · Sep 7, 2023 · Assessment
Sign in and out logs were not available for review during this inspection.
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Medium High · Aug 17, 2023 · Inspection
During this inspection I observed two infants sleeping in play yards. The sheets were not fitted.
Official text of rule 747.2311
Medium High · Aug 17, 2023 · Inspection
Sign in and out logs were not available for review during this inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Aug 17, 2023 · Inspection
The permit holder did not have documentation indicating a lock down drill was completed.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Aug 17, 2023 · Inspection
The area designated for childcare use is currently under construction.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium · Aug 17, 2023 · Inspection
The caregiver needed training in the following areas: -One hour of training in child growth and development, Guidance and discipline, Age-appropriate curriculum, or Teacher-child interaction. -Understanding early childhood brain development. -Three hours of training in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium · Aug 17, 2023 · Inspection
The permit holder has not completed the annual certification.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Aug 17, 2023 · Inspection
During this inspection I observed two children sleeping on a sofa.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Aug 17, 2023 · Inspection
The permit holder has not completed the annual liability insurance requirement.
High · Aug 17, 2023 · Inspection
The operation has a household member who requires a background check.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Aug 17, 2023 · Inspection
The operation was not equipped with a carbon detection system.
Official text of rule 747.5331
High · Aug 17, 2023 · Inspection
The space designated for child care use was not equipped with a working smoke detection system.
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
Medium · Aug 17, 2023 · Inspection
Written feeding instructions is needed for one infant in care.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Aug 17, 2023 · Inspection
Admission records were reviewed for five children enrolled and the following was determined: Five needed an address for the emergency contact. Five needed a special needs statement. Four needed the admission date. Three needed release persons. One needed an updated immunization record. One needed emergency care information.
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This page reports the state’s records for Kim Chi Vu; 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).