Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77083
Between Jan 24, 2023 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Linda Nguyen for 11 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 4 routine inspections; 1 was under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.603 (3 times, most recently Jan 5, 2026).
The state lists Linda Nguyen as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 08:00 AM to 07:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun). Programs on file: 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 Linda Nguyen with a capacity of 12.
Of the 11 violations at Linda 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
| Weight | Violations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| High | 1 | 9% |
| Medium High | 4 | 36% |
| Medium | 6 | 55% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Linda Nguyen had 11 violations since Jan 24, 2023, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year 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.
1 rule was cited more than once at Linda Nguyen since Jan 24, 2023.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 747.603 Medium | 3 | 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: Jan 5, 2026 · first: Jan 31, 2024 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 (from Jan 24) | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
4 visits on record since Jan 24, 2023, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Inspection | 2 | None |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Inspection | 1042 | 2 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | Inspection | 1035 | 4 |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Inspection | 970 | 5 |
2 rules cited at Linda 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 · Jan 5, 2026 · Inspection
The immunization records for the six enrolled children were unavailable for review at the time of the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Jan 5, 2026 · Inspection
The admission information forms for the six enrolled children were not available for viewing during the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Jan 31, 2024 · Inspection
There were no annual training hours available for viewing.
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
Medium · Jan 31, 2024 · Inspection
There were 6 out of 6 children admission form that had missing information.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Jan 31, 2024 · Inspection
The children products annual certification was not completed for this year. Note: The children's products certificatiion was completed during the inspection.
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
Medium High · Jan 31, 2024 · Inspection
The caregiver did not wash her hands after diaper changing a child. Note: The risk to children was discussed with the caregiver. She washed her hands immediately during the inspection.
Official text of rule 747.3211
Medium High · Jan 24, 2023 · Inspection
The outdoor ac unit was not safeguarded and accessible to children.
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
Medium High · Jan 24, 2023 · Inspection
The floor plan of the home was not available for viewing.
Official text of rule 747.5007
Medium High · Jan 24, 2023 · Inspection
There was no diaper changing mat available in the home.
Official text of rule 747.3303
Medium · Jan 24, 2023 · Inspection
The keeping chidlren safe poster was not posted in the home.
In plain English: The 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
High · Jan 24, 2023 · Inspection
There was no carbon monoxide installed in the home.
Official text of rule 747.5331
Based on the kinds of rules cited at Linda Nguyen:
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This page reports the state’s records for Linda 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).