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Houston, TX 77080 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Spring Branch KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 29, 1986, for up to 175 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 25 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 175 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Spring Branch KinderCare 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).
State record
25 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 12 of 25 visits · 36 rules in all · 36 corrected
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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746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“An observed classroom that children have access to has missing floor tiles. This was corrected during the inspection when the director placed a rug over the area with the missing tiles. A request has also been submitted for the new floor tiles.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
“One of the caregiver files did not have a notarized affidavit form.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2026
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
“A caregiver file did not have a completed pre- employment affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2026
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two of the reviewed children files did not have the updated immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2026
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
“Two affidavit forms and a hands on CPR training certificate was not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2026
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
“Three of the children's files did not have the date of admission. This standard was corrected during the inspection when the operation provided the date of admission.”
Corrected during the visit
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
“A reviewed child's file did not have the completed water activity permission.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“The operation was not able to provide the certificate of completion including all of the requirements such as the trainer's qualifications.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was present in the classroom with a pending background check. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed from the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“A child on the allergy list does not have a food allergy plan completed.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There is a drain cover with a large hole torn in it.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
“A reviewed child's file did not have the completed water activity permission.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
“During an inspection, Child Care Regulation (CCR) did not have access to review personnel files at the operation to ensure that 5 of 8 staff had required annual training and to ensure that 3 of 4 staff had required transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There was a large hole that could cause a tripping hazard in the outdoor playground area. There is also a drain cover with a large hole torn in it.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
“Three of the reviewed school age children files did not have the school information.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“Two children with known food allergies did not have completed food allergy plans or required medication.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions
“A reviewed school age child's file did not have transportation permission completed.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Three of the caregivers had cpr trainings that expired on 6.25, 8.25, and 1.25.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when leaving a child alone in the front foyer for a few seconds the child had access to the front door and an open parking lot.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not make a report when a child was left alone for a few seconds in the front foyer of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The operation did not provide an incident report for a child that was placed at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director failed to actively monitor and maintain the operations adherence to all necessary regulations and safety standards set by the relevant licensing body, in the area of ratio and staffing.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The operations classrooms have been out of ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“The operation had a mixed age group classroom with infants and school age children in the same classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One infant classroom is not updating the infant feeding instructions every 30 days as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“5 out of 9 caregivers did not have all of the required annual training topics.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director did not have all of the required annual training topics.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“The caregiver could not visually see all of the children on the playground at her post.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A child was unsupervised for approximately 7-8 minutes after being left on the playground without the caregiver’s knowledge.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to notify Licensing that a child was left on a playground without their caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The operations classrooms are out of ratio at times.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to notify Licensing of a situation that placed a child in harm's way.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“A caregiver was observed hitting a child on her buttocks.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The operations classrooms are out of ratio at times.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“A caregiver disciplined children by use of corporal punishment. A caregiver threatened to withhold active play, use of a belt and to take a child to the restroom to address discipline.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“The two infant classrooms are not updating the infant feeding instructions as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
“The operation could not provide a child's full record upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2023
746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
“During the inspection I observed that the caregiver did not conduct handwashing between diaper changes. Corrected: The caregiver washed her hands after changing the diaper.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
“During the inspection I observed that the child did not wash their hands after a diaper change. Corrected: The child was instructed to wash her hands.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“The times of the diaper changes and feeding times were not accurately documented on infant daily reports.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2023
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director has completed twenty one out of thirty hours of annual training for the last annual training year.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2023
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“The cots in the preschool and pre-k classrooms were not labeled.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One out of eight caregivers did not have documentation showing the written and hands on portion of the CPR certification was completed.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two out of ten children records evaluated were missing current immunization records on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The walls in the infant, toddler, and school age classrooms were chipped in multiple areas.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
“Children were observed climbing on top of the tables during the walk through and there was no activity schedule posted in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was observed with direct access to 11 children in a classroom during the inspection. The operation has not obtained an eligibility notification from CBCU. Note: The caregiver left the classroom during the inspection. It was discussed that until the background check results come back from CBCU caregivers cannot have direct access to children.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The operation has not had an annual fire marshal inspection conducted since April of 2020.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“In infant A classroom five infants and in infant B three infants didn't have an updated feeding instruction form on file. The feed instruction forms were from December of 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2022
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“The operation didn't have documentation of their most recent fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2022
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Houston, TX 77080 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 29, 1986.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 25 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 12 of 25 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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.
175, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 468-2158 to ask.
(713) 468-2158.
10170 Emnora Ln, Houston, TX 77080. The nearest other daycare we list is SBISD Child Development Lab School Tiger Trail, 0.6 miles away.