Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77088
Between Dec 27, 2023 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Thi Kimsa Vo for 19 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 5 routine inspections; 1 was under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.401 (7 times, most recently Jul 24, 2026).
The state lists Thi Kimsa Vo 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, 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 Thi Kimsa Vo with a capacity of 7.
Of the 19 violations at Thi Kimsa Vo, 1 falls under rules Texas weights High and 6 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 | 5% |
| Medium High | 6 | 32% |
| Medium | 12 | 63% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Thi Kimsa Vo had 19 violations since Dec 27, 2023, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 3.8 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 Thi Kimsa Vo since Dec 27, 2023.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 747.401 Medium | 7 | 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 Most recent: Jul 24, 2026 · first: Dec 27, 2023 |
| 747.4101 Medium | 2 | Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child Most recent: Jul 8, 2026 · first: Dec 27, 2023 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 (from Dec 27) | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
5 visits on record since Dec 27, 2023, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Inspection | 10 | 2 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Inspection | 1041 | 10 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Inspection | 1061 | None |
| Jan 8, 2024 | Inspection | 48 | 1 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Inspection | 1035 | 6 |
One rule cited at Thi Kimsa Vo 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 · Jul 24, 2026 · Inspection
The provider does not have the recent inspection report posted in the home.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Jul 24, 2026 · Inspection
The provider has not posted the operation permit.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection
The provider does not have the recent inspection report posted in the home.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection
The provider did not provide CCR the operation policy to review.
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
Medium · Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection
The provider has not completed any required training during the annual training year from 1/9/2025 through 1/9/2026.
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
Medium · Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection
The provider does not have the required telephone contact information posted.
Medium · Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection
The provider does not have the 'Keeping Children Safe' notice posted in the home.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection
The provider has an assistant caregiver who does not meet all the minimum qualifications required by standards.
Official text of rule 747.1209
Medium High · Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection
The provider has food and drinks stored in the living room, that is accessible to the children.
Official text of rule 747.3117
Medium · Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection
The provider's outdoor activity space is less than 80 square feet.
Official text of rule 747.4101
Medium · Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection
The provider does not have the registration permit posted in the home.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Jul 8, 2026 · Inspection
The provider does not have an emergency preparedness plan for CCR to review at the inspection.
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
Medium · Jan 8, 2024 · Inspection
At the follow-up inspeciton The Keeping Children Safe form was not posted.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Dec 27, 2023 · Inspection
There was no usable utdoor activity space for chidlren.
Official text of rule 747.4101
Medium High · Dec 27, 2023 · Inspection
In the living room area there was a tall shoe rack that was flimsy and accessible to children. There were large rugs with the corners lifted up posing a tripping hazard. There was no safey covers for the electrical outlets. There was a portable heater that was plugged and in use sitting on the floor accessibe 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 · Dec 27, 2023 · Inspection
The Keeping Children Safe form was not posted.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Dec 27, 2023 · Inspection
There were items in the firs aid kit missing.
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 High · Dec 27, 2023 · Inspection
The fire extinguisher was not mounted.
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 27, 2023 · Inspection
In the living room area there was a water leak in the ceiling. In the kitchen and living room area trash items accessible to children.
In plain English: The child-care home must clean, repair, and maintain the home, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).