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Kids R Kids #5

16722 Squyres Rd, Spring, TX 77379 · Harris County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

Kids R Kids #5 is a licensed child care center in Spring, TX, licensed for up to 250 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2012. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 35 times and investigated 23 reports. Inspectors recorded 58 citations, 14 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (13 of 58). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 7 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #115 of 134 centers in Spring and better than 12% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 12%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#115 of 134 centers in Spring
14High risk
23Medium High risk
18Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
0Low risk
58 citations from 35 inspections and 22 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 28, 2026

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20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 22, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 13, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJul 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 17, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 6, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 9, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 5, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 31, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 12, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 6, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 29, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 2, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 5, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 16, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 10, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 5, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications13
Records & paperwork10
Health & medication7
Other standards7
Staff ratios6
Supervision6
Caregiver conduct3
Transportation2
Building & playground safety2
Food & feeding1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

MediumJan 22, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
The Director did not have a time sheet available for review, and/or log that portrays the required number of hours worked per Director qualifications.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026
Medium HighAug 13, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
As of 8/13/25 corrections have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. Three staff have not completed pre-service training prior to being counted in the child/staff ratio.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
Medium LowJul 14, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name §746.401(9)
A list of current employees is not posted.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2025
HighJul 14, 2025InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children §746.5617(a)(1)
A child was transported without a list on the van,
Correction verified Jul 25, 2025
HighJul 14, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
A child was transported without the required emergency medical information.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2025
MediumJul 14, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. One lacked the address of the emergency contact 2. Two lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor or health care facility. 3. Five lacked information regarding water activities 4. One lacked a shot record 5. Six children are behind on immunizations 6. One lacked the phone number of the school the child attends 7. One lacked the name and phone number of the school the child attends
Correction verified Aug 11, 2025
HighJul 14, 2025InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child §746.5617(a)(4)
A child was transported without the parent and emergency contact information on the bus.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2025
Medium HighJul 14, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Three staff have not completed pre-service training prior to being counted in the child/staff ratio.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025
HighJul 14, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The following information is missing from the operational policies: 1. Water activities 2. Field trips 3. Requirements for indoor and outdoor physical activity 4. Parents' Rights 5. Instructions on how parents may access Minimum Standards, Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline and the HHSC website. 6. Inform parents of the requirement for staff to receive annual training hours in child abuse and neglect; increasing staff and parent awareness regarding abuse and neglect, increasing staff and parent awareness of prevention techniques, local community organizations that assist with abuse and neglect awareness and actions a parent of a child who is a victim of abuse should take to obtain assistance. 7. Staff vaccination policy
Correction verified Aug 14, 2025
MediumJul 14, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The director has not recieved 30 clcok hours of annual training for the July 2023-July 2024 training year. The director will need to recieve make-up training hours.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2025
Medium HighJul 14, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
The director and one van driver have not completed a transportation safety training.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2025
MediumJul 14, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Seven staff did not completed 24 clock hours of annual training for their respective training year. The caregiver will need to complete make-up training hours.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2025
MediumJul 14, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Of the 10 personnel files evaluated lacked the following information: 1. Five lacked a pre-employment affidavit 2. Two lacked documentation of how the staff meets the education requirements 3. One lacked a notarized affidavit
Correction verified Aug 12, 2025
MediumJul 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months §746.4751(d)
Monthly playground checklist for the previous three months were not available for review.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2025
Medium HighMar 5, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
Children did not wash their hands prior to eating breakfast.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2025
Medium HighFeb 21, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
This standard was evaluated in regard to a report recieved and compliance was not met. There were 18 children, ages 12 months to 4 years old, with one caregiver. The Specified Age Group was 2 years old which means one caregiver can only care for 11 children.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2025
Medium HighFeb 21, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
This standard was evaluated in regard to a report recieved and compliance was not met.Infants were combined with children that were more than 18 monhs older than the youngest child in the group. The youngest child was 12 months old and the oldest child was 4 years old. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2025
Medium HighJul 30, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. There were 41 children, ages 5-13 years old, with two caregivers. The maximum group size can't exceed 35 children. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2024
MediumJul 30, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Children under the age of 2 years old were participaitng in a screen tiime activity. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months §746.1311(d)
The director did not receive training in the following topics for the July 2022-July 2023 training year: Abusive Head Trauma, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2024
Medium LowJul 22, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name §746.401(9)
The employee list is not current; it includes names of staff who are no longer employed at the center.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2024
Medium HighJul 22, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Bottles and cups did not include the initial of the child's last name. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Staff have not completed annual training hours in one or more of the following topics for their respective training year: SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Early Brain Development.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2024
Medium HighJul 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
The director and van drivers are not current with transportation safety training.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2024
MediumJul 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The director did not receive training in the following topics for the July 2022-July 2023 training year: administering medications, preventing and responding to food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2024
Medium HighJul 22, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
There were 43 children, ages 5-12 years old, with two caregivers. The maximum group size can't exceed 35 children. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2024
MediumJul 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Staff did not receive training in one or more of the following topics for their respective training year: adminstering medications, preventing and responding to food allergies and handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2024
Medium HighFeb 13, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
An infant was observed walking around while drinking their bottle. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 5, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver §746.2203(b)
This standard was evaluated in regard to a report received and compliance was not met. The written activity plan is not being followed.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2024
MediumFeb 5, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates §746.2205(a)(1)
The wrtten activity plans do not include dates and the age group..
Correction verified Mar 12, 2024
HighJan 11, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk §746.3317(7)
Two and three year old children were served whole wieners. This is a choking gazard for chidlren under the age of 4.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
HighDec 21, 2023InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. A caregiver was changing a child's diaper in the bathroom with her back turned to the classroom. The caregiver was unable to see the children in the classroom.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2024
Medium HighDec 18, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
Staff are not washing their after changing children's diapers.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2023
Medium HighDec 18, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
Children's hands are not being washed after diaper changes.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2023
MediumDec 18, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate §746.2207(c)(2)
School-age children were wathcing a PG-rated movie.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 18, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
The school-age children were having screen time during rest time.
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 5, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was evaluated and compliance was not met. A caregiver was observed on video pulling a child's nap mat closer to her while the child was kneeling on the mat. This could have resulted in the child being injured.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2023
HighDec 5, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was evaluated in regard to a report received and compliance was not met. A caregiver was changing a child's diaper in the bathroom with her back turned to the classroom. The caregiver was unable to see the children in the classroom.
Correction verified Dec 21, 2023
Medium HighOct 24, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months §746.1311(d)
The director did not complete a training covering Understanfding Early Childhood Brain Development for the July 2021-July 2022 training year.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2023
MediumJul 12, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, 7 did not receive the required number of training hours for their training year and training was not received in all of the required topics. The caregivers will need to receive make-up training hours that will not count towards the current training number.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2023
HighJul 12, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The operational policies was lacking the following information: 1. Safe sleep policy 2. Description of water activities 3. Requirements for outdoor play and physical activity 4. Instructions for a parent to review a copy of the Minimum Standards and the most recent Licensing inspection report. 5. Information on how parents may contact the local Licensing office, the Texas Abuse Hotline and HHSC website. 6. Information for a space for mothers to breastfeed and procedures to provide breast milk. 7. Staff training requirements for reporting child abuse and neglect, increasing staff and parent awareness, etc. 8. Information on the center being in a gang free zone. 9. Staff vaccination requirements. 10. Emergency Preparedness Plan
Correction verified Sep 22, 2023
MediumJul 12, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The director received 26 of the required 30 clock hours of annual training for July 2021-July 2022 training year. The director needs 4 clock hours of make-up training. The make-up hours will not count towards the current year.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2023
MediumJul 12, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated; the following information was missing: 1. One lacked the date of admission. 2. Two lacked the address/phone number for the emergency contact. 3. One lacked the address and phone number of the child's doctor. 4. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the child's doctor. 5. One lacked authorization for emergency medical care. 6. Two lacked the name and phone number of the school the school age children attend. 7. One lacked the results of a heating and vision screening. 8. One child's allergy form was not signed by the parent
Correction verified Aug 18, 2023
HighJul 12, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, one was behind with immunizations.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2023
MediumJul 12, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Exception for Children Who are Homeless or in Foster Care §746.613(c)(2)
Of the 10 children's records evaluated, four lacked an immunization record.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2023
HighOct 12, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
One caregiver ignored a parent concern related to children standing on tables in the classroom, which could be considered a hazard. A child was observed standing on the table in Suite 350 on more than one occasion, in which operation staff did not intervene. Although the children were being supervised, the caregiver lacked competency and good judgement by failing to remove the child from the table, and/or acknowledging the parent concerns.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2022
HighSep 8, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the video footage observed, one caregiver did not portray good judgment by picking up a 3-year-old child by one arm, and by not tending to the child's needs. The child was picked up by one arm, which resulted in nurse maid's elbow. The child was observed crying, and the caregivers present within the classroom continued to walk by the child.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2022
HighJul 28, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Two children were observed opening the main door, and the outside door area. One child who is 2 years of age was observed opening the main door to the outside area. Another child who is 3 years of age was observed opening the main door to the hallway.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2022
Medium HighJul 28, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages §746.1203(3)
The caregiver in Suite 250 was not aware of the youngest or oldest child in care.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 28, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control §746.1203(5)
One child in Suite 500 was observed climbing on the door. The child was observed running around the classroom while other children were observed sitting at the table top. The child was not listening to the caregiver in charge.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2022
Medium LowJul 13, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled §746.401(9)
The operation did not have a current employee list posted within the facility. The office manager provided Licensing a copy of the employee list when requested. The list contained 3 names crossed out due to staff no longer being employed.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 13, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages §746.1203(3)
The caregiver in Suite 250 was not aware of the youngest child in care. The Director had informed that the caregiver had just returned to employment 3 days prior.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2022
HighJul 13, 2022InspectionOther standards
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System §746.5531
During the walkthrough, the carbon monoxide detector was not in working condition. The carbon monoxide detector portrayed a red blinking light.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2022
MediumJul 13, 2022InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver §746.2203(b)
The school age classroom was observed watching a movie in the gym area during the timeframe that table top activities and breakfast was scheduled. The activity schedule for the gym class documents from 6AM-8AM, staff provide table top activities, breakfast, and clean-up.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2022
Medium HighJul 13, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Field Trips - Notification to Parents §746.3003
The operation did not implement a notification to parents informing of the time frame of the field trip. The operation did not document, and/or inform parents of an expected return time.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2022
Medium HighNov 10, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
There was a toddler classroom with a specified age group of two years of age that had 12 children with one caregiver which put the classroom over ratio by one child.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2021
Medium HighNov 10, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink §746.2405(4)
The hand washing sink near the diaper changing area of the infant classroom was being used to wash toys. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the toys were removed from the hand washing sink and placed in the dish washing sink.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 5, 2021Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Infant Daily Report - Times of Diaper Changes §746.2431(3)
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that diaper changes are not being consistently logged in the infant daily reports.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity250 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 2, 2012
DirectorHeather Chavez
Phone2812572121
State operation #1371286

Common questions

Does Kids R Kids #5 take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Kids R Kids #5’s hours?

6 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Kids R Kids #5 accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Kids R Kids #5 cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kids R Kids #5 for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Spring, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Kids R Kids #5 had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 14 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 14, 2025: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kids R Kids #5 compare with other daycares in Spring?

It is #115 of 134 centers in Spring by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 12% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kids R Kids #5 last inspected?

Aug 28, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1371286 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.