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Kids 'R' Kids #4

10708 Ranchstone Dr, Houston, TX 77064
licensed capacity
281
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2013

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About

About Kids 'R' Kids #4

Kids 'R' Kids #4 is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 25, 2013, for up to 281 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedCameras for parentsSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks through 12 years of age
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
281 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:00 AM – 6:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 12 years of age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
CurriculumFirst Class Curriculum®, Big Steps Curriculum, Fast Track Curriculum, G.Y.M. Curriculum, Brain Waves Curriculum, STEAM Ahead Curriculum
EnrichmentSpanish classes, Geography classes, Computer (ABCmouse) classes, Gymnastics, Interactive Smart Board, monthly cooking class, Pre-K field trips
StaffHighly trained educational staff
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (WatchMeGrow® live streaming camera system in every classroom)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Procare, Procare Connect®)
AccreditationTexas Rising Star (Four Star)
Licensed capacity281 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids 'R' Kids #4 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 Kids 'R' Kids #4

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
281 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2013
License number
#1518583
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 16 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Aug 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 files evaluated did not have a health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

      “The operation was found to not have complete first aid kits on 3 vans used for transportation. This was corrected when the director replaced missing items in all three vans.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “During review of record keeping 2 out of 10 files evaluated did not include an address for the emergency contact as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026

  2. Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 20, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room

      “Because a child refused to nap it was determined that a caregiver placed them in a closed restroom for approximately 5 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026

  4. Aug 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months

      “During the inspection 1 out of 4 infant teachers did not have pre-service training for caring for chldren under 24 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “During review of infants it was determined that 2 out of 4 infant teachers did not have the required annual training for caregiver caring for children under 24 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025

  5. Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 20, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that the applicants was performing duties at the operation with children without a clear background check.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025

  8. Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2025

  9. Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 16, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.2909(5) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised

      “A caregiver sitting on the floor with was unable to clearly view and supervise all children in the room during the nap period.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

      “Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed grabbing and pulling on children to sleep. The caregiver placed a blanket over one child’s head and forcefully placed both children’s heads on their cots.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation failed to complete an incident report for a situation that placed children at risk.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation failed to notify licensing about a non-routine situation that placed children at risk.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024

Show 24 earlier visits
  1. Sep 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan

      “Two children with peanut allergies are missing an emergency plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “Nine personnel records were reviewed; nine staff members did not complete all annual training for their respective training years. The staff will need to receive makeup training hours that will not count towards the current training year.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “The director is missing training on the following topics: Child mistreatment, Emergency preparedness, Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or allergies, Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2024

  2. Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 5, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible

      “CCR observed a four-month-old infant sleeping in a restrictive device. Note: This was corrected when a caregiver removed the infant and placed the child in the crib.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024

  6. Mar 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Sep 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 8, 2023Visit2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “Three staff records obtained were not updated with the required training topics.One staff file lacked hours related to the Health and Safety Audit, including emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

      “The designated director did not have training topics related to SIDS/Shaken baby syndrome, and/or related to the care of children under 24 months of age.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2023

  9. Sep 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “Three staff records obtained were not updated with the required training topics.One staff file lacked hours related to the Health and Safety Audit, including emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

      “The designated director did not have training topics related to SIDS/Shaken baby syndrome, and/or related to the care of children under 24 months of age.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2023

  10. Aug 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  11. Jun 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  12. May 31, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

      “Three caregivers were observed caring for 45 children, 5-11 years of age within the school-age group.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023

  13. May 22, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.3003 - Field Trips - Notification to Parents

      “Based on the information obtained, there was not a field trip notification for the graduation practice on May 18, 2023. Children were transported away from the facility without prior approval from parent/guardian.”

      The state verified the correction on May 31, 2023

  14. Nov 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  15. Nov 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Nov 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  17. Oct 10, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “3 of 4 staff members required to have, or have current, transportation safety training did not not have it.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

      “The operation did not provide proof of liability insurance coverage to Licensing in their provider portal by the anniversary date of the issuance of their permit. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “7 of 27 staff members did not have current first aid and cpr.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022

  18. Jul 11, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service trainingby trainer and employee

      “Base off the documentation observed in the investigation both caregivers pre service training certificate were not signed by the caregivers indicating they had received the training.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “The incident occurred on 7.7.22 and the mother took the child to the hospital on 7.8.22. The parent notified the operation on 7.8.22 that medical attention was required. The operation did not report the incident to licensing.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization

      “Based off the information from the investigation, the mother did not receive an incident report from the operation once the parent notified them that medical treatment was required. At the time of pick up the parent only received "boo boo" report.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022

  19. May 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  20. May 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  21. Apr 13, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram

      “The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted inside the classrooms did not have outlined a designated location inside and outside the building where all caregivers and children meet.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      “The Emergency Preparedness Plan was missing several elements under minimum standard 746.5202.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “7 of 10 caregivers did not have any of the required HASA trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “A child in care with a known food allergy did not have a signed food allergy emergency plan on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2022

  22. Feb 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Feb 4, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  24. Aug 28, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      “The operation failed to notify a parent of less serious injury obtained while in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2021

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 Kids 'R' Kids #4

Is Kids 'R' Kids #4 licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 25, 2013.

When was Kids 'R' Kids #4 last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids 'R' Kids #4 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 8 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Kids 'R' Kids #4 care for?

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

Does Kids 'R' Kids #4 accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Kids 'R' Kids #4's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kids 'R' Kids #4 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 807-0999 to ask.

What is Kids 'R' Kids #4's phone number?

(281) 807-0999.

Where is Kids 'R' Kids #4?

10708 Ranchstone Dr, Houston, TX 77064. The nearest other daycare we list is Starting Point Childrens Center, 0.4 miles away.

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