Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77064
Between Dec 13, 2024 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Kim Huong Tran for 8 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 4 routine inspections; 2 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 745.621 (2 times, most recently Feb 13, 2026).
The state lists Kim Huong Tran 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: 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 Huong Tran with a capacity of 12.
Of the 8 violations at Kim Huong Tran, 2 fall under rules Texas weights High and 3 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 | 2 | 25% |
| Medium High | 3 | 38% |
| Medium | 3 | 38% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Kim Huong Tran had 8 violations since Dec 13, 2024, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 2 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 Kim Huong Tran since Dec 13, 2024.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 745.621 High | 2 | An operation must request a background check when it applies for a permit, hires someone, contracts with someone who needs a check, has a resident age 14 or older move in or a resident who is about to turn or has just turned 14, or learns of anyone else who needs a check. Checks must be renewed within five years for fingerprint-based checks or two years for name-based checks, and also when the person moves to another state or takes a role that requires fingerprints. Official rule text Most recent: Feb 13, 2026 · first: Jan 30, 2026 |
| 747.801 Medium | 2 | 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 Most recent: Jan 30, 2026 · first: Jan 30, 2026 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (from Dec 13) | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
4 visits on record since Dec 13, 2024, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Inspection | 2 | None |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Inspection | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Inspection | 1042 | 4 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Inspection | 1061 | 3 |
High · Feb 13, 2026 · Inspection
It was determined that the primary caregiver did not submit a background check for a household member.
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Medium · Jan 30, 2026 · Inspection
The provider was unable to produce documentation of safety drills conducted.
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Medium · Jan 30, 2026 · Inspection
The home was unable to produce files requested during the inspection.
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High · Jan 30, 2026 · Inspection
It was determined that the primary caregiver did not submit a background check for a household member.
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Medium High · Jan 30, 2026 · Inspection
The primary caregiver did not obtain 30 hours of annual training as required.
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 13, 2024 · Inspection
Although the home had a fire extinguisher, it was not mounted as required.
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 · Dec 13, 2024 · Inspection
During the inspection I observed hazards in the backyard that included a large body of water (blue drum), Plants with sharp points as well as sharp gardening tools and plates of glass.
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
Medium · Dec 13, 2024 · Inspection
During the inspection the operation did not have napping equipment.
In plain English: 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
Based on the kinds of rules cited at Kim Huong Tran:
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This page reports the state’s records for Kim Huong 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).