Hong Thai Nguyen

10602 EMERY DR, Houston, TX 77099 · Harris County

15cited violations

13serious

2inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Registered child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-08:00 PM
Phone: (832) 973-1062
Regulated since: Dec 22, 2025
HHSC IDs: Operation 1517739 · number 1825240
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 3
Supervision & ratios 3
Safety & premises 6
Staff background & training 1
Records & paperwork 1
Other 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	15	13	Illness & medication (3), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Dec 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication Serious
  The operational policies provided for review during today's inspection was missing the following policies: Procedures for the release of children. Illness and exclusion criteria. Procedures for dispensing medication or a statement that medication is not dispensed. Procedures for handling medical emergencies. Discipline and Guidance policy. Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities. Parents Rights
  
  HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2025-12-19.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The emergency preparedness plan did not include procedures for evacuating and relocating children who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2025-12-22.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A request for background check has not been submitted for one household member.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-10. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
- Illness & medication Serious
  The operational policies provided for review during today's inspection was missing the following policies: Procedures for the release of children. Illness and exclusion criteria. Procedures for dispensing medication or a statement that medication is not dispensed. Procedures for handling medical emergencies. Discipline and Guidance policy. Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities. Parents Rights
  
  HHSC 747.207(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation does not have age-appropriate nap or rest items for children.
  
  HHSC 747.2405(1) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation does not have activities for children to engage in.
  
  HHSC 747.2405(2) — Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have age-appropriate activities for the children to engage in.
  
  HHSC 747.2505(2) — Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Enough Available
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
- Illness & medication Serious
  During today's inspection the following was observed: Medication stored near an area designated for childcare use. Cleaning supplies stored in areas designated for childcare use. A mop bucket filled with water was observed outdoors. A handsaw was stored in area that would be accessible to children. Unmarked glass on sliding doors. A propane tank was installed in the kitchen and used for indoor cooking. A treadmill was stored in an area designated for childcare use.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
- Other
  There is no space designated for individual storage of items.
  
  HHSC 747.4305 — Storage for Individual Belongings
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The emergency preparedness plan did not include procedures for evacuating and relocating children who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The evacuation and relocation diagram did not show the designated location outside where all adults and children meet.
  
  HHSC 747.5007(3) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The evacuation and relocation diagram did not show the designated location inside the home where all adults and children take shelter from threatening weather.
  
  HHSC 747.5007(4) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The fire extinguisher was observed on the floor still in its box.
  
  HHSC 747.5105 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-01.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The home is not equipped with a working smoke-detection system.
  
  HHSC 747.5111 — Smoke-Detection System
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-01. Correction verified 2025-12-01.
- Records & paperwork Serious
  The home was not equipped with a working carbon detection system. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the applicant unboxed a carbon detection system and installed it in the home.
  
  HHSC 747.5331 — Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-10.
HHSC inspection history

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Hong Thai Nguyen, 10602 EMERY DR, Houston, TX 77099-4011 (operation ID 1517739, operation number 1825240), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.