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Reliable Child Care

18107 Kuykendahl Rd, Spring, TX 77379 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

Reliable Child Care is a licensed child care center in Spring, TX, licensed for up to 134 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 41 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (12 of 41). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 22% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #125 of 134 centers in Spring and better than 5% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 5%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #125 of 134 centers in Spring
4High risk
17Medium High risk
18Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
41 citations from 17 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 7, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 25, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 15, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 9, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 19, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 6, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety12
Records & paperwork8
Training & qualifications7
Food & feeding5
Health & medication4
Staff ratios3
Supervision1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

MediumJul 7, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions §746.801(2)
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.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2026
MediumJul 7, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
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
Medium HighSep 3, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(12)
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.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
Medium HighSep 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers §746.2415(a)(1)
During the walkthrough of the operation, two walkers with wheels were oberved in the infant classroom.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025
Medium HighSep 3, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
One staff observed in the infant classroom did not obtain the required 8 hours pre-service training.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
Medium LowSep 3, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
Three staff observed in care did not have a pre-employment affidavit available for review.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
Medium LowSep 3, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
Three staff observed in care did not have a notarized affidavit available for review.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
MediumSep 3, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
One staff observed in care did not have proof of education in their file, and/or available for review.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
MediumSep 3, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The Director did not have training hours available for review.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
Medium HighSep 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
MediumSep 10, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
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.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2024
Medium HighSep 21, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
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.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2023
Medium HighSep 21, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Two infant caregivers did not obtain training related to SIDS/Shaken baby syndrome. The caregivers were observed caring for infants during the annual inspection.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2023
MediumSep 21, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
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.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2023
MediumSep 21, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
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.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2023
Medium HighSep 21, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications §746.605(13)(B)(i)
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.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2023
MediumMar 30, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The annual children's product certification was dated, 1/26/2022.
Correction verified Apr 5, 2023
Medium HighSep 7, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing §746.1301(3)(A)
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.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2022
Medium HighSep 7, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
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.
Correction verified Sep 13, 2022
Medium HighSep 7, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
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.
Correction verified Sep 20, 2022
MediumAug 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website §746.4135(c)
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.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2022
MediumMar 23, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation – Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list §745.651(2)(A)
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
Medium HighMar 23, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
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
MediumMar 23, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
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
HighMar 23, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
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
Medium HighMar 23, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
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.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2022
MediumMar 9, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
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.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2022
HighMar 9, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
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.
Correction verified Mar 23, 2022
Medium HighMar 9, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One child with a diagnosed food allergy does not have a Food Allergy Action Plan on file.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2022
MediumMar 9, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
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.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2022
MediumMar 9, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
Four out of ten children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2022
MediumMar 9, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
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
Medium HighMar 9, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
One out of ten children's records evaluated did not have up-to-date immunization records on file.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2022
MediumMar 9, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
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.
Correction verified Mar 16, 2022
MediumJan 26, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
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
HighJan 26, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions §745.635(3)
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
MediumJan 26, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
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
Medium HighOct 6, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The annual sanitation inspection has not yet been conducted. The operation has no documentation of a current sanitation inspection.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2021
Medium HighOct 6, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2021
Medium HighOct 6, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
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.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2021
HighOct 6, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings §746.4601(4)
The Pre-K play area contained rope, and/or strings hanging from the bars/rails which poses as an entanglement risk.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity134 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 22, 2022
DirectorErica Rampersad
Phone8324223882
State operation #1727777

Common questions

Does Reliable Child Care take infants?

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

What are Reliable Child Care’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 Reliable Child Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Reliable Child Care cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Reliable Child Care 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 Reliable Child Care had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 23, 2022: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Reliable Child Care compare with other daycares in Spring?

It is tied for #125 of 134 centers in Spring by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 5% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Reliable Child Care last inspected?

Jul 7, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1727777 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.