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Tien Thi Kim Dinh

Garland, TX 75040 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$172
year first permitted
2015

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About Tien Thi Kim Dinh

Tien Thi Kim Dinh is a home daycare in Garland, Texas. It is registered with the state (since April 21, 2015), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageWeekend hoursOpen until 8 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tien Thi Kim Dinh has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Dallas County has a median price of $172 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Tien Thi Kim Dinh

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1562774
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 7, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5107(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      “The operation fire extinguisher was observed to be empty.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2023

  3. Jan 20, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan

      “The operation did not have a emergency preparedness plan available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      747.4305 - Storage for Individual Belongings

      “The operation does not individual storage space for the children belongings.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.901 - Personnel Records

      “The primary caregiver did not have a personnel file available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2022

  4. Dec 16, 2021Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      747.2326 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

      “A 6 month old infant was observed to be sleeping in a bouncy chair”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5337(a)(1) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Install New Battery Annually

      “The operation needs a new battery for the carbon monoxide detector.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan

      “The operation did not have a emergency preparedness plan available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      747.3303(a)(1) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “The operation does not have a non absorbent area for diaper changes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.901 - Personnel Records

      “The primary caregiver did not have a personnel file available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “The primary caregiver was missing 27 of the required annual training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      747.4305 - Storage for Individual Belongings

      “The operation does not individual storage space for the children belongings.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      747.5111 - Smoke-Detection System

      “Three rooms were observed without smoke detectors that the children use.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.2315(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers

      “Observed a 6 month old infant in a baby walker.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete Kit

      “The operation does not have a complte first aid kit.Missing guide, cotton balls, adhesive tape, antiseptic solution or wipes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Tien Thi Kim Dinh

Is Tien Thi Kim Dinh licensed?

Yes. Tien Thi Kim Dinh is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued April 21, 2015. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.

When was Tien Thi Kim Dinh last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 7, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tien Thi Kim Dinh had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 1 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Tien Thi Kim Dinh care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Tien Thi Kim Dinh accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Tien Thi Kim Dinh's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tien Thi Kim Dinh cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 274-1227 to ask.

What is Tien Thi Kim Dinh's phone number?

(469) 274-1227.

Where is Tien Thi Kim Dinh?

Garland, TX 75040. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).