Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77089
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Nam Lam for 7 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 2 routine inspections; 0 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.605 (3 times, most recently Oct 7, 2024).
The state lists Nam Lam as serving 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 Nam Lam with a capacity of 12.
Of the 7 violations at Nam Lam, 0 fall under rules Texas weights High and 2 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 | 0 | 0% |
| Medium High | 2 | 29% |
| Medium | 3 | 43% |
| Medium Low | 2 | 29% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Nam Lam had 7 violations in five years, more than the median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 3.5 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 Nam Lam in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 747.605 Medium Low | 3 | Before 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: Oct 7, 2024 · first: Oct 25, 2022 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2024 | Inspection | 1059 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2022 | Inspection | 970 | 5 |
2 rules cited at Nam Lam 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 Low · Oct 7, 2024 · Inspection
It was noted that one child's record did not have the date of admission. Note: the caregiver entered the admission date into the record during the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Oct 7, 2024 · Inspection
The first aid kit was missing a thermometer, but the caregiver found an extra thermometer and added it to the kit.
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 · Oct 25, 2022 · Inspection
It was noticed that the school s name and phone number were not available in one school-aged child's record. Note: The caregiver called the parents to obtain this information and placed it on the admission forms during the inspection.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium High · Oct 25, 2022 · Inspection
It was noticed that the fire extinguisher was not mounted on the wall. It was placed on the floor in the kitchen area. Picture was taken.
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 · Oct 25, 2022 · Inspection
The inspector observed the carbon monoxide had a battery but did not work when tested. Note: The caregiver replaced the new batteries and tested the carbon monoxide at the inspection.
Official text of rule 747.5337
Medium Low · Oct 25, 2022 · Inspection
Two children's record read did not have the date of admission. Note: The caregiver has entered the admission date into the records during inspection.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium · Oct 25, 2022 · Inspection
The operational policy did not include the information of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
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
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This page reports the state’s records for Nam Lam; 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).