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Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77070

Thinh Pham

Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 1749762.

Between Aug 10, 2022 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Thinh Pham for 10 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 3 routine inspections; 0 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.1303 (2 times, most recently Sep 24, 2025).

The state lists Thinh Pham as serving toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 08:00 AM to 08:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun). Programs on file: 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 Thinh Pham with a capacity of 12.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 10 violations at Thinh Pham, 0 fall under rules Texas weights High and 7 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High00%
Medium High770%
Medium330%
Medium Low00%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston registered child care homes

Thinh Pham had 10 violations since Aug 10, 2022, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 3.3 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations since Aug 10, 2022: Thinh Pham 10, Houston five-year median 6This daycare10Houston median6

Repeat issues

1 rule was cited more than once at Thinh Pham since Aug 10, 2022.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
747.1303
Medium High		2Each 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)
Most recent: Sep 24, 2025 · first: Sep 24, 2025

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Thinh Pham, 2022 to 2026152022102023002024152025002026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2022 (from Aug 10)115
2023110
2024000
2025115
2026000

Every state visit

3 visits on record since Aug 10, 2022, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Sep 24, 2025Inspection10495
Sep 26, 2023Inspection1035None
Aug 10, 2022Inspection9715

All 10 violations, newest first

One rule cited at Thinh Pham 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 · Sep 24, 2025 · Inspection

747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation

The safety emergency drills documentation was not available for reviewed during the inspection.

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 15, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 17, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 24, 2025 · Inspection

747.1303(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training

Her permit holder did not have any transportation training when transportation was offered to children in care.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 15, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 17, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Sep 24, 2025 · Inspection

747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

The admission information for two school age children in care were not available for reviewed during the inspection,

In plain English: 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

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 15, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 17, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 24, 2025 · Inspection

747.1007(5) - Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR

The CPR/FA certification for the permit holder was observed expired in July 2024.

In plain English: The primary caregiver of a registered child-care home must be at least 21, have a high school diploma or equivalent, have completed the state's pre-application course within the year before applying, meet the background check rules, and hold current pediatric first aid and CPR certificates. The caregiver must also show proof of training in set topics, including recognizing and reporting child abuse, shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, child development, emergency preparedness, and giving medication. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 15, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 15, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 24, 2025 · Inspection

747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training

The annual training for the permit holder was not current, last training documentation was reviewed completed in 2024.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 15, 2025
Correction verified:
Oct 17, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 10, 2022 · Inspection

747.5007(1) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Floor Plan

The floor plan for the child care home was not available during the application inspection.

Official text of rule 747.5007

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 17, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 17, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 10, 2022 · Inspection

747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers

The correct Fire Extinguisher 3A-40-BC was observed not mounted during the application 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:
Aug 17, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 11, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Aug 10, 2022 · Inspection

747.2103(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities

Daily activities plan for the child care home was not available for review during the inspection

Official text of rule 747.2103

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 17, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 17, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 10, 2022 · Inspection

747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Lawn equipment, bike and other unuse equipment was observed uncovered in the back yard during the inspection.

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:
Aug 17, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 11, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Aug 10, 2022 · Inspection

747.1301(2) - Orientation Required for Caregivers-Required Operational Policies

The pre-service training for the applicatant was not available for review during the application inspection.

Official text of rule 747.1301

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 17, 2022
Correction verified:
Aug 17, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Thinh Pham:

Staff training and certifications

Building, equipment, and products

Enrollment and attendance records

Fire inspections and fire equipment

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Thinh Pham; 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).