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Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77034

Lan Huong Nguyen

Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 1794169.

Between Apr 23, 2024 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Lan Huong Nguyen for 12 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 2 routine inspections; 1 was under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.401 (3 times, most recently Apr 23, 2024).

The state lists Lan Huong Nguyen as serving pre-kindergarten and school-age children, open 09:00 AM to 07:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun). Programs on file: Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, 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 Lan Huong Nguyen with a capacity of 10.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 12 violations at Lan Huong Nguyen, 1 falls under rules Texas weights High and 4 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High18%
Medium High433%
Medium650%
Medium Low18%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston registered child care homes

Lan Huong Nguyen had 12 violations since Apr 23, 2024, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 6 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations since Apr 23, 2024: Lan Huong Nguyen 12, Houston five-year median 6This daycare12Houston median6

Repeat issues

1 rule was cited more than once at Lan Huong Nguyen since Apr 23, 2024.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
747.401
Medium		3The child-care home must post, where parents can easily see them during operating hours, its license or registration, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, the state's Keeping Children Safe notice, required phone numbers, and a list of employees' first and last names. For food allergies that need an emergency plan, it must either post a list of those allergies or make sure everyone who prepares and serves food knows about them. Official rule text
Most recent: Apr 23, 2024 · first: Apr 23, 2024

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Lan Huong Nguyen, 2024 to 20261122024102025002026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2024 (from Apr 23)1112
2025110
2026000

Every state visit

2 visits on record since Apr 23, 2024, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
May 21, 2025Inspection1062None
Apr 23, 2024Inspection103512

All 12 violations, newest first

3 rules cited at Lan Huong Nguyen 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 · Apr 23, 2024 · Inspection

747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow

The operation did not have the required activity plan.

In plain English: The child-care home must write and follow an activity plan that meets the state's content requirements. The plan must include every child in the group, including children with special care needs. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 7, 2024
Correction verified:
May 8, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 23, 2024 · Inspection

747.403 - Required Posting of Emergency Telephone Numbers

The operation did not have the required emergency telephone number posted.

Official text of rule 747.403

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 7, 2024
Correction verified:
May 8, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Apr 23, 2024 · Inspection

747.401(a)(4) - Posting Requirements-Telephone Numbers

The operation did not have the required telephone numbers posted.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 7, 2024
Correction verified:
May 8, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Apr 23, 2024 · Inspection

747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan

The operation does not have the required emergency preparedness plan.

In plain English: The child-care home must have written policies on set topics, including how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. The policies must also tell parents how to find the state minimum standards, the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 7, 2024
Correction verified:
May 2, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 23, 2024 · Inspection

747.5007 - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram- Must Be On File

The operation did not have the emergency evacuation and relocation diagram.

Official text of rule 747.5007

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 7, 2024
Correction verified:
May 8, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 23, 2024 · Inspection

747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

The electrical outlets were observed uncovered.

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:
No
Correction date:
May 7, 2024
Correction verified:
May 9, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 23, 2024 · Inspection

747.3935(c) - Children's Products- Posting of CPSC website

The operation did not have the CPSC website posted.

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:
May 7, 2024
Correction verified:
May 14, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium Low · Apr 23, 2024 · Inspection

747.401(a)(5) - Posting Requirements-List of Employees

The operation did not have the required list of employees.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 7, 2024
Correction verified:
May 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Apr 23, 2024 · Inspection

747.401(a)(3) - Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster

The operation did not have the required Keeping children safe poster.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 7, 2024
Correction verified:
May 8, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 23, 2024 · Inspection

747.901(6) - Personnel Records-Proof of Background Check Request

Proof of background checks were not available during inspection.

In plain English: The child-care home must keep a file for each assistant and substitute caregiver with items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 7, 2024
Correction verified:
May 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes
Show 2 older violations

Medium High · Apr 23, 2024 · Inspection

747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

The operation did not have a operational policy containing the following: Procedure for the release of children, Illness and exclusion criteria, Procedures for dispensing medication, or a statement that medication is not dispensed, Procedures for handling medical emergencies, Discipline and guidance policy that is consistent with Subchapter L of this title (relating to Discipline and Guidance). A copy of Subchapter L may be used for your discipline and guidance policy, Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter, Procedures for parents to visit the child-care home any time during your hours of operation to observe their child, program activities, the home, the premises, and equipment without having to secure prior approval;, Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care home's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online, Instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website;, Your emergency preparedness plan, Procedures for conducting health checks, if applicable; and Information on vaccine-preventable diseases for employees.

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 7, 2024
Correction verified:
May 2, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 23, 2024 · Inspection

747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

The fire extinguisher was not mounted during 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 7, 2024
Correction verified:
May 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Lan Huong Nguyen:

Licensing, postings, and management

Building, equipment, and products

Daily activities and screen time

Fire inspections and fire equipment

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Lan Huong Nguyen; 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).