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Spring Branch KinderCare

10170 Emnora Ln, Houston, TX 770804.1· 57 reviews
licensed capacity
175
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
1986

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About Spring Branch KinderCare

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.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
175 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 license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity175 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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).

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 Spring Branch KinderCare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
175 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#149529- 747
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Supervision and ratios 6
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Other rules 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. Jun 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      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

  2. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 2, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      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

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      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

  4. Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 15, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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

    • 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.

      “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

    • Background checksHigh risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      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

  8. Dec 3, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      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

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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

    • TransportationMedium risk

      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

    • 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.

      “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

  9. Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 27, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      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

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      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

Show 30 earlier visits
  1. Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 6, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      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

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

  4. Dec 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      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

  5. Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 24, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

  7. May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 17, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      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

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

  10. Apr 10, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      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

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      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

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

  11. Mar 21, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      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

  12. Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Feb 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  14. Dec 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      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

  15. Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Oct 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Oct 12, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      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

  18. Sep 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  19. Jun 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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

  20. Apr 12, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      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

  21. Jan 12, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      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

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      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

  22. Dec 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Oct 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Oct 6, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      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

    • Background checksHigh risk

      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

  25. Sep 24, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  26. Jun 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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

  27. May 31, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  28. May 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  29. Apr 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  30. Jan 28, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      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

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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

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 Spring Branch KinderCare

Is Spring Branch KinderCare licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 29, 1986.

When was Spring Branch KinderCare last inspected?

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.

Has Spring Branch KinderCare had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Spring Branch KinderCare care for?

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

Does Spring Branch KinderCare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Spring Branch KinderCare'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 Spring Branch KinderCare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 468-2158 to ask.

What is Spring Branch KinderCare's phone number?

(713) 468-2158.

Where is Spring Branch KinderCare?

10170 Emnora Ln, Houston, TX 77080. The nearest other daycare we list is SBISD Child Development Lab School Tiger Trail, 0.6 miles away.

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