Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.28
- Local median
- 0.82
Reliable Child Care
18107 KUYKENDAHL RD, Spring, TX 77379-8118
- Operation number:
- 1727777
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Harris
- Capacity:
- 134
- License effective:
- September 22, 2022
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 8324223882
- Email:
- Reliablechildcare@gmail.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Reliable Child Care from October 6, 2021 through July 7, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 41 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 7, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 41
- Higher-concern violations
- 21
- Repeated topics
- 2
2 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 11 local median in 77379
Compared to 42 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 39%
- Local median
- 31%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 61%
- Local median
- 36%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.17
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
September 21, 2023September 3, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 21, 2023September 3, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The CPSC Form annual certification was dated, 01/01/2025. The annual certification had not been reviewed, and/or updated to confirm reviewing recall notices. The form was signed and updated while CCR was present.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 746.4135(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One out of two infant feeding instructions observed were not updated. The most recent infant feeding instructions observed for one infant was dated April 2026.
- Correction deadline
- July 10, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 8, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
- Official code
- 746.801(2)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- During the walkthrough of the operation, two walkers with wheels were oberved in the infant classroom.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 3, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
- Official code
- 746.2415(a)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The Director did not have training hours available for review.
- Correction deadline
- September 12, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
- Official code
- 746.1311(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- One staff observed in the infant classroom did not obtain the required 8 hours pre-service training.
- Correction deadline
- September 5, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- One staff observed in care did not have proof of education in their file, and/or available for review.
- Correction deadline
- September 8, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
- Official code
- 746.901(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Three staff observed in care did not have a pre-employment affidavit available for review.
- Correction deadline
- September 8, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
- Official code
- 746.901(5)
Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Four children files observed did not include the updated information relative to special needs and/or a child's swimming ability. The files observed utilized admissions forms from 2019-2023, which did not contain the most recent information.
- Correction deadline
- September 12, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
- Official code
- 746.605(12)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Three staff observed in care did not have a notarized affidavit available for review.
- Correction deadline
- September 8, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
- Official code
- 746.901(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- During the walkthrough, one water hose was observed on the school-age playground area, which posed as a tripping hazard. The outdoor fenced area contained a broken board with protruding nails. One classroom was observed, utilized as a storage. The classroom contained stacked chairs, chairs, and school supplies.
- Correction deadline
- September 12, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- Based on the information obtained, parent's rights were not provided to parents within the required timeframe, by 09/30/2023. The parent's rights information was not updated within the childcare operational policies. The childcare operation did not have a receipt/acknowledgement from parent's stating that they received a copy of the parent's right. Children enrollment forms were not updated to portray receipt of acknowledgement of parent's rights.
- Correction deadline
- September 20, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 16, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(20)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information. The files observed did not include an updated special needs section, modifications, and/or water activity permission.
- Correction deadline
- September 29, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
- Official code
- 746.605(13)(B)(i)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The designated director had zero hours for the current training year available for review. The most recent training topic observed was titled health and safety and dated April 2, 2022. The Director start date is documented on file as 07/01/2021.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
- Official code
- 746.1311(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Three staff records observed did not have their total training topics/hours available for review. Staff lacked topics related to food allergies, emergency preparedness, SIDS/Shaken baby syndrome, communicable disease, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Staff one file contained 16 out 24 hours. Staff two file contained 15 out 24 hours. Staff three file contained 14 out 24 hours.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Two infant caregivers did not obtain training related to SIDS/Shaken baby syndrome. The caregivers were observed caring for infants during the annual inspection.
- Correction deadline
- September 25, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 6, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(d)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- One staff CPR/First-Aid certification did not adhere to the guidelines of skill-based training or consist of a curriculum that incudes use of a CPR manikin. The staff obtain CPR certification online. Next appointment scheduled, 10/14/2023.
- Correction deadline
- October 16, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 17, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
- Official code
- 746.1315(b)(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The annual children's product certification was dated, 1/26/2022.
- Correction deadline
- April 4, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 5, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 746.4135(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- One caregiver in the Toddler classroom was observed on her cell phone during nap time. One caregiver in the Pre-K classroom was observed on her cell phone during naptime. Both caregivers were observed utilizing social media while supervising children.
- Correction deadline
- September 7, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 20, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
- Official code
- 746.1203(6)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A caregiver in the school-age classroom did not have the required pediatric first aid with rescue breathing. The employee hire date is 07/20/2022. The caregiver was observed during the initial inspection with unsupervised contact with children.
- Correction deadline
- September 21, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 19, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
- Official code
- 746.1301(3)(A)
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- One out of two epi-pen were not observed in it's original container. The epi-pen observed did not include the child's full name, or the date brought to the operation.
- Correction deadline
- September 14, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 13, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
- Official code
- 746.3805(b)(1)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The CPSC form was not post, and/or avaible for Licensing to review. A 2885 Form was provided to operation via email in order to review current recalls and post for parents to review.
- Correction deadline
- August 11, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 9, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
- Official code
- 746.4135(c)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Four infant bottles were not labeled with the infant's first name and last initial. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the infant bottles were properly labeled.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
- Official code
- 746.2419(6)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operation did not document their February 2022 fire drill. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director documented the fire drill.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
- Official code
- 746.5205(4)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A bottle of bleach and water was within the reach of children three years through four years of age. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle of bleach and water was moved out of the reach of the children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
- Official code
- 746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A classroom with a specified age group of 12-17 months had six children to one caregiver which put the classroom over ratio by one child. Note- This was addressed during the inspection when one infant was moved to the infant classroom to maintain child/caregiver ratios.
- Correction deadline
- March 23, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 24, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
Medium concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The operation has never validated their background check list. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director validated the background check list.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
- Official code
- 745.651(2)(A)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- An 18-month-old toddler was allowed to watch the television. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
- Official code
- 746.2207(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Three infants, who are not yet on table food, did not have updated infant feeding instructions. The three infant feeding instructions have not been updated since December 2021.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 16, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
- Official code
- 746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Four out of ten children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
- Correction deadline
- March 23, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 16, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
- Official code
- 746.611(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- One out of five caregiver records did not have a notarized affidavit on file. One out of five caregiver records did not have a photo ID.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 16, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
- Official code
- 746.901
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One out of ten children's records evaluated did not have up-to-date immunization records on file.
- Correction deadline
- March 23, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 16, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Seven out of ten children's records evaluated did not have an address listed for their emergency contact. Two out of ten children's records evaluated did not have transportation permission on file. Two out of ten children's records evaluated did not have emergency medical authorization on file. Four out of ten children's records evaluated did not have a special needs statement on file. One school age child did not have the name and phone number of the elementary school or permission to walk to or from the school. Four out of ten children's records evaluated did not have documentation that the parents have received the operational policies.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 16, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The operational policies did not contain policies on Immunization Requirements, Hearing and Vision Screening Requirements, Procedures for Parents to Participate in Center Activties, Statement that Parents can Visit the Center at Anytme, Vaccine Preventable Diseases for Employees, Promotion of Physical Activity, and a Comfortable Place for a Mother to Breastfeed.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 23, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
- Official code
- 746.201(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- One child with a diagnosed food allergy does not have a Food Allergy Action Plan on file.
- Correction deadline
- March 23, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 16, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
- Official code
- 746.3819
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation did not have a Children's Product Safety Annual Certification. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director completed the Children's Product Safety Annual Certification.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A caregiver with a provisional background check was not following the conditions of the background check when they were left alone with a group of children. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver with an eligible background check took over the classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
- Official code
- 745.635(3)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation had not documented their smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector testing since October 2021. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director documented the testing.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
- Official code
- 746.801(10)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The Pre-K play area contained rope, and/or strings hanging from the bars/rails which poses as an entanglement risk.
- Correction deadline
- October 15, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 19, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
- Official code
- 746.4601(4)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The gated area surrounding the infant/toddler play area was broken. The fence contained rigged edges and missing parts. The fence which is longer than 66 feet in width posed as a hazard due to the defects identified during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- October 18, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 19, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
- Official code
- 746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The annual sanitation inspection has not yet been conducted. The operation has no documentation of a current sanitation inspection.
- Correction deadline
- October 18, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 13, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The Toddler classroom, the Two-year old classroom, and the 4 year old classroom contained chipped paint in various areas of the classroom. Chipped paint was observed near the exit door, and wall area.
- Correction deadline
- October 15, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 19, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407