Reliable Child Care
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
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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 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.
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.
During the walkthrough of the operation, two walkers with wheels were oberved in the infant classroom.
One staff observed in the infant classroom did not obtain the required 8 hours pre-service training.
Three staff observed in care did not have a pre-employment affidavit available for review.
Three staff observed in care did not have a notarized affidavit available for review.
One staff observed in care did not have proof of education in their file, and/or available for review.
The Director did not have training hours available for review.
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.
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.
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.
Two infant caregivers did not obtain training related to SIDS/Shaken baby syndrome. The caregivers were observed caring for infants during the annual inspection.
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 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 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 annual children's product certification was dated, 1/26/2022.
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.
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.
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 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 operation has never validated their background check list. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director validated the background check list.
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.
The operation did not document their February 2022 fire drill. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director documented the fire drill.
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.
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.
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 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.
One child with a diagnosed food allergy does not have a Food Allergy Action Plan on file.
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.
Four out of ten children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
An 18-month-old toddler was allowed to watch the television. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.
One out of ten children's records evaluated did not have up-to-date immunization records on file.
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 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.
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.
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.
The annual sanitation inspection has not yet been conducted. The operation has no documentation of a current sanitation inspection.
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 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 Pre-K play area contained rope, and/or strings hanging from the bars/rails which poses as an entanglement risk.
About this center
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.
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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.