Kim Huong Tran

9127 FERNDALE VIEW DR, Houston, TX 77064 · Harris County

16cited violations

4serious

8inspections & 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: (713) 408-7363
Regulated since: Jan 28, 2025
HHSC IDs: Operation 1494388 · number 1808243
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 6
Records & paperwork 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	10	4	Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (4)
2024	6	0	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Feb 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  It was determined that the primary caregiver did not submit a background check for a household member.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(5) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-31. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  It was determined that the primary caregiver did not submit a background check for a household member.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(5) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-31. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  It was determined that the primary caregiver did not submit a background check for a household member.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(5) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-02-13.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver did not obtain 30 hours of annual training as required.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
- Records & paperwork
  The home was unable to produce files requested during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.801(1) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
- Records & paperwork
  The provider was unable to produce documentation of safety drills conducted.
  
  HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  It was determined that the primary caregiver did not submit a background check for a household member.
  
  HHSC 745.621(a)(5) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-02-13.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver did not obtain 30 hours of annual training as required.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
- Records & paperwork
  The home was unable to produce files requested during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.801(1) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
- Records & paperwork
  The provider was unable to produce documentation of safety drills conducted.
  
  HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  During the inspection I observed hazards in the backyard that included a large body of water (blue drum), Plants with sharp points as well as sharp gardening tools and plates of glass.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-19. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
- Supervision & ratios
  During the inspection the operation did not have napping equipment.
  
  HHSC 747.4303(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
- Safety & premises
  Although the home had a fire extinguisher, it was not mounted as required.
  
  HHSC 747.5105 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  During the inspection I observed hazards in the backyard that included a large body of water (blue drum), Plants with sharp points as well as sharp gardening tools and plates of glass.
  
  HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-19. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
- Supervision & ratios
  During the inspection the operation did not have napping equipment.
  
  HHSC 747.4303(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
- Safety & premises
  Although the home had a fire extinguisher, it was not mounted as required.
  
  HHSC 747.5105 — Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-27. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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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 Kim Huong Tran, 9127 FERNDALE VIEW DR, Houston, TX 77064-3488 (operation ID 1494388, operation number 1808243), 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, 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.