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Reliable Child Care

18107 Kuykendahl Rd, Spring, TX 773794.9· 39 reviews
licensed capacity
134
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2022

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About Reliable Child Care

Reliable Child Care is a licensed child care center in Spring, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 22, 2022, for up to 134 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 Play-based 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
134 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday to Friday | 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentSTEM and Coding Activities
Daily lifeMeals provided. Potty training: Toddler program includes potty training support
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsNCI
DiscountsSibling discounts
TransportationTransportation (teacher chauffeur available for safe drop-offs and pick-ups)
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity134 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Reliable Child Care 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 Reliable Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
134 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1727777
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Jul 7, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “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.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026

  2. Jun 25, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Sep 3, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

      “Three staff observed in care did not have a pre-employment affidavit available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “Three staff observed in care did not have a notarized affidavit available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

      “One staff observed in the infant classroom did not obtain the required 8 hours pre-service training.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “The Director did not have training hours available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “One staff observed in care did not have proof of education in their file, and/or available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers

      “During the walkthrough of the operation, two walkers with wheels were oberved in the infant classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025

  4. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Sep 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024

  7. Sep 21, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “Two infant caregivers did not obtain training related to SIDS/Shaken baby syndrome. The caregivers were observed caring for infants during the annual inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

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

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2023

  8. Mar 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The annual children's product certification was dated, 1/26/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2023

  9. Sep 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 7, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2022

Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Aug 9, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022

  2. Jun 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 23, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “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.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksMedium risk

      745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list

      “The operation has never validated their background check list. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director validated the background check list.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “The operation did not document their February 2022 fire drill. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director documented the fire drill.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “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.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Mar 9, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

      “Four out of ten children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “One child with a diagnosed food allergy does not have a Food Allergy Action Plan on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “An 18-month-old toddler was allowed to watch the television. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “One out of ten children's records evaluated did not have up-to-date immunization records on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2022

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2022

  6. Jan 26, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      “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.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “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.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “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.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Dec 9, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 19, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 6, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings

      “The Pre-K play area contained rope, and/or strings hanging from the bars/rails which poses as an entanglement risk.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The annual sanitation inspection has not yet been conducted. The operation has no documentation of a current sanitation inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 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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FAQ

Questions about Reliable Child Care

Is Reliable Child Care licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 22, 2022.

When was Reliable Child Care last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Reliable Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Reliable Child Care care for?

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

Does Reliable Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Reliable Child Care'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 Reliable Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 422-3882 to ask.

What is Reliable Child Care's phone number?

(832) 422-3882.

Where is Reliable Child Care?

18107 Kuykendahl Rd, Spring, TX 77379. The nearest other daycare we list is Campus Kids @ Benfer Elementary, 0.1 miles away.

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