Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77067
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Thuy Thanh Tran for 54 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 14 routine inspections; 14 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.1701 (5 times, most recently Jun 6, 2025).
The state lists Thuy Thanh Tran as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 07:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat). Programs on file: School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks 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 Thuy Thanh Tran with a capacity of 12.
Of the 54 violations at Thuy Thanh Tran, 14 fall under rules Texas weights High and 21 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 | 14 | 26% |
| Medium High | 21 | 39% |
| Medium | 17 | 31% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 2 | 4% |
Thuy Thanh Tran had 54 violations in five years, more than the median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 3.9 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.
13 rules were cited more than once at Thuy Thanh Tran in the last five years.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 747.1701 Medium High | 5 | Not counting children five or older in care after school hours, a registered child-care home may care for no more than six children at a time, at most four of them under 18 months; adding those after-school children, the total may reach 12, counting children related to the caregiver. The total cap falls as the number under 18 months rises: 10 with one, 8 with two, 7 with three, and 6 with four. Official rule text (single-rule page) Most recent: Jun 6, 2025 · first: Feb 10, 2022 |
| 747.4303 Medium | 4 | Each walking child through age four must have an individual waterproof or washable cot, bed, or mat to sleep or rest on, provided by the home or the parent. Each must be labeled with the child's name (or a number with an assignment map), and floor mats must be marked so the sleeping side can be told apart from the floor side. Official rule text Most recent: Jul 27, 2026 · first: Feb 8, 2024 |
| 747.207 High | 4 | 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 Most recent: Jun 6, 2025 · first: May 19, 2025 |
| 747.603 Medium | 4 | 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: Jun 6, 2025 · first: Feb 10, 2022 |
| 747.1501 High | 3 | Additional Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control Most recent: Feb 10, 2022 · first: Feb 10, 2022 |
| 747.611 Low | 2 | For each child who does not attend pre-K or school away from the home, the child-care home must have a health statement within one week of admission. This is usually a written statement from a licensed health-care professional who examined the child in the past year saying the child can take part in the program; the rule also allows a parent's religious affidavit, or a parent's interim statement followed by the professional's statement within 12 months. Official rule text Most recent: Jun 6, 2025 · first: Feb 8, 2024 |
| 747.2326 High | 2 | Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device Most recent: May 19, 2025 · first: Jan 23, 2025 |
| 747.801 Medium | 2 | 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 Most recent: May 19, 2025 · first: Feb 8, 2024 |
| 747.2305 Medium High | 2 | Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking Most recent: Jan 23, 2025 · first: Feb 8, 2024 |
| 747.2319 Medium High | 2 | Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups Most recent: Jan 23, 2025 · first: Feb 10, 2022 |
| 747.3501 High | 2 | 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 Most recent: Jan 23, 2025 · first: Feb 8, 2024 |
| 747.2105 Medium | 2 | Child-care homes may not use screen time for children under two. For older children, screen time may only add to other activities, not replace them, and it must be tied to planned learning goals, age-appropriate, no more than one hour a day, free of ads and violence, and not used during meals, snacks, naps, or rest times. Official rule text Most recent: Feb 8, 2024 · first: Feb 8, 2024 |
| 747.3303 Medium High | 2 | Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used Most recent: Feb 8, 2024 · first: Feb 10, 2022 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 (from Oct 20) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 14 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 13 |
| 2025 | 9 | 9 | 26 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
14 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | Inspection | 284 | 1 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Inspection | 270 | None |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Inspection | 249 | None |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Inspection | — | None |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Inspection | 3 | None |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Inspection | 5 | 4 |
| May 21, 2025 | Inspection | 8 | 2 |
| May 19, 2025 | Inspection | 1061 | 10 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Inspection | 11 | None |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Inspection | 1061 | 10 |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Inspection | 12 | None |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Inspection | 1035 | 13 |
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2022 | Inspection | 13 | None |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Inspection | 969 | 14 |
2 rules cited at Thuy Thanh Tran 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 27, 2026 · Inspection
The nap mats have tears; therefore, they are no longer waterproof and need to be replaced.
Plain-English explanation above
High · Jun 6, 2025 · Inspection
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The primary caregiver is not operating the child care home in compliance with Minimum Standards rules and laws. The home continues to be in out of compliance with child/staff ratios.
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Low · Jun 6, 2025 · Inspection
Four children's files lacked a health statement.
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Medium · Jun 6, 2025 · Inspection
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The children's records is missing the following information: 1. One lacked the address of the emergency contact
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Medium High · Jun 6, 2025 · Inspection
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. There were 9 children in care: A. 2 children 0-17 months old B. 4 children 18 months old C. 3 children 5 years old and older
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High · May 21, 2025 · Inspection
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The primary caregiver is not operating the child care home in compliance with Minimum Standards rules and laws. The home continues to be in out of compliance with child/staff ratios.
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Medium High · May 21, 2025 · Inspection
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. There were 9 children in care. There were 3 children 0-17 months old and 6 children 18 months old and older.
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Medium · May 19, 2025 · Inspection
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address of the emergency contact 2. Four lacked updated information regarding special needs and water activities. 3. One lacked a phone number for a person that pick up the child 4. One child was behind with immunizations
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Medium High · May 19, 2025 · Inspection
There were 13 children in care; 5 children age 0-17 months and 8 children 18 months old and older.
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Medium High · May 19, 2025 · Inspection
The playyard was not sanitized prior to placing a different child in it.
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
Medium · May 19, 2025 · Inspection
A completed admission form was not avaialble for two children.
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Medium High · May 19, 2025 · Inspection
Individual cloths/wipes are not being used to clean children during diaper changes. Children are being splashed with water from the sink while lying on the counter top.
Official text of rule 747.3301
High · May 19, 2025 · Inspection
The child care was over the capacity. There were 13 children in care.
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High · May 19, 2025 · Inspection
Infants were observed sleeping in restrictive devices.
Official text of rule 747.2326
High · May 19, 2025 · Inspection
The primary caregiver was observed hitting a child on the arm as a discipline method.
Official text of rule 747.2705
High · May 19, 2025 · Inspection
The primary caregiver is not operating the child care home in compliance with Minimum Standards rules and laws. The center continues to receive deficiencies in relation to ratios, infant safety and record keeping.
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Medium · May 19, 2025 · Inspection
Children were observed napping on the sofa and blankets on the floor. Children must nap on a cot or non-absorbent mat.
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High · Jan 23, 2025 · Inspection
Several barrels that are collecting rain water are accessible to children. Pictures were taken.
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High · Jan 23, 2025 · Inspection
Two infants were observed sleeping in restrictive devices.
Official text of rule 747.2326
Medium High · Jan 23, 2025 · Inspection
The primary caregiver is not current with CPR and First Aid training. The training expired in November 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
Medium High · Jan 23, 2025 · Inspection
Additional padding was in the play yard while being used by a child in care.
Official text of rule 747.2311
Medium High · Jan 23, 2025 · Inspection
The child care home was not in compliance with child/staff ratios. There were 9 children in care: 4 infants and 5 children 18 months old and older.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jan 23, 2025 · Inspection
The assistant caregiver does not have CPR and First Aid training.
In plain English: Each 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)
Medium · Jan 23, 2025 · Inspection
The following information was not on file for the assistant caregiver: 1. Date of employment 2. How the education requirement was met 3. Notarized affidavit 4. Pre-employment affidavit 5. Signed documentation that orientation to the home was completed 6. Photo identification
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
High · Jan 23, 2025 · Inspection
A child was observed being fed their bottle with it propped up by a blanket.
Official text of rule 747.2319
Medium High · Jan 23, 2025 · Inspection
The home was not equipped with enough cribs/pack n' plays for each non-walking infants. There were four infants in care and only one pack n' play being used.
Official text of rule 747.2305
Medium · Jan 23, 2025 · Inspection
Children 18 months old to 4 years old were observed sleeping on the sofa and not a non-absorbent cot or mat.
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Medium · Feb 8, 2024 · Inspection
School-age children were playing random games on their electronic devices.
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Medium · Feb 8, 2024 · Inspection
The home is not equipped with age-appropriate equipment for the children such as musical toys, blocks, trucks, dolls, shaking toys, rattlers, puzzles, etc.
Official text of rule 747.2104
Medium High · Feb 8, 2024 · Inspection
Diapers are being changed in an area where children play.
Official text of rule 747.3303
Medium · Feb 8, 2024 · Inspection
The primary caregiver received 25 of the 30 clock hours of required training for the August 2022-August 2023 training year. The caregiver will need to receive 5 clock hours of make-up training.
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 · Feb 8, 2024 · Inspection
Children 4 years old and younger are not napping on a non-absorbent surface like a mat or cot. The children are napping on pallets on the floor.
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Medium High · Feb 8, 2024 · Inspection
The infant is being placed on a pallet on the floor to nap and not the play yard.
Official text of rule 747.2305
High · Feb 8, 2024 · Inspection
Medications were accesisble to children in care.
Official text of rule 747.3607
Medium · Feb 8, 2024 · Inspection
A child under the age of 2 was watching television.
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Medium High · Feb 8, 2024 · Inspection
The diaper changing surface is not being sanitized after each use. The primary caregiver is only using water to clean the diaper changing surface.
Official text of rule 747.3307
Medium · Feb 8, 2024 · Inspection
Children's records were reviewed and the following infromaiton was missing: 1.. Three lacked required infromation for an emergency contact. 2. One lacked the admission date. 3. One lacked authorization for emergency medical care. 4. One lacked the name of the school the school age child attends.
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Medium · Feb 8, 2024 · Inspection
The primary caregiver is not documenting that fire drills, severe weather drills, checks of the smoke and carbon monoxide detector are being done.
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Low · Feb 8, 2024 · Inspection
Of the four children's records evaluated, two lacked a health statement from a health care professional.
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Medium High · Feb 8, 2024 · Inspection
The outside area contains many hazards such as lawn equipment, containers of gasoline, paint, bug sprays, car batteries and old tires. Pictures were taken.
Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024
Medium · Feb 10, 2022 · Inspection
It was observed that children did not have planned activities. Throoughout the inspection children were observed watching television. There were no educational toys observed for children to play with, and there were only four teddy bears.
Official text of rule 747.2101
High · Feb 10, 2022 · Inspection
Children were repeatedly left unattended throughout the inspection.
Official text of rule 747.1501
Medium · Feb 10, 2022 · Inspection
One out of 8 child records reviewed was missing admission information including immunization records.
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Medium High · Feb 10, 2022 · Inspection
It was observed that the caregiver did not wash hands after changing two diapers.
Official text of rule 747.3211
Medium High · Feb 10, 2022 · Inspection
Fire extinguisher was observed not full.
In plain English: The child-care home must inspect all fire extinguishers every month, record the date, and keep that record at the home. Extinguishers must be serviced as needed and as the manufacturer or the fire marshal requires. Official rule text
Medium High · Feb 10, 2022 · Inspection
During the inspection children were observed running around the room, some were sleeping, and one was crying and wondering around the house.
Official text of rule 747.1501
Medium High · Feb 10, 2022 · Inspection
Bottles were observed not properly labeled with the child's first name and initial of last name.
Official text of rule 747.2319
High · Feb 10, 2022 · Inspection
Gas stove outside was observed with a small flame and there was a strong gas odor in the area.
Official text of rule 747.5301
Medium High · Feb 10, 2022 · Inspection
During the inspection it was observed that the two children who had diaper changes, did not have their hands washed.
Official text of rule 747.3213
High · Feb 10, 2022 · Inspection
Infant was observed in an restrictive device for a duration of an hour.
Official text of rule 747.2317
Medium High · Feb 10, 2022 · Inspection
During the inspection the operation was out of ratio by 2 children. There was 8 children in care ages ranging from 4 months to 4 years old.
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Medium High · Feb 10, 2022 · Inspection
Primary caregiver was observed changing diapers in the area used for eating, napping, and playing.
Official text of rule 747.3303
High · Feb 10, 2022 · Inspection
During the walkthrough two children( 4 months and 3 years) were found hidden in the restroom. Note: The children were removed from the restroom and placed in the daycare area. It was observed that older children were sleeping in restrictive devices.
Official text of rule 747.1501
Medium · Feb 10, 2022 · Inspection
The outside area does not have 80 square feet of space per child. The outside area has numerous tools for gardening, several large cooking equipments, plants, and refrigerators.
Official text of rule 747.4101
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Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).