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Reliable Child Care

Child care center · 18107 KUYKENDAHL RD, Spring, TX 77379-8118 · License 1727777

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Capacity 134. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (314)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
During the walkthrough of the operation, two walkers with wheels were oberved in the infant classroom.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
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.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
Yes
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One out of ten children's records evaluated did not have up-to-date immunization records on file.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
One staff observed in care did not have proof of education in their file, and/or available for review.
4 746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
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.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Two infant caregivers did not obtain training related to SIDS/Shaken baby syndrome. The caregivers were observed caring for infants during the annual inspection.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
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.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual children's product certification was dated, 1/26/2022.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
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.
Yes
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More 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.
4 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
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.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
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.
Yes
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Three staff observed in care did not have a notarized affidavit available for review.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
One staff observed in the infant classroom did not obtain the required 8 hours pre-service training.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Three staff observed in care did not have a pre-employment affidavit available for review.
5 746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
The Pre-K play area contained rope, and/or strings hanging from the bars/rails which poses as an entanglement risk.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
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.
Yes
3 746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
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.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
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.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
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.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
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.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Four out of ten children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child with a diagnosed food allergy does not have a Food Allergy Action Plan on file.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The Director did not have training hours available for review.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection has not yet been conducted. The operation has no documentation of a current sanitation inspection.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not document their February 2022 fire drill. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director documented the fire drill.
Yes
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
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.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
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.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
An 18-month-old toddler was allowed to watch the television. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
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.
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
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.
Yes
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The operation has never validated their background check list. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director validated the background check list.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
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.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
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.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
One staff observed in care did not have proof of education in their file, and/or available for review.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
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.
4 746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
One staff observed in the infant classroom did not obtain the required 8 hours pre-service training.
3 746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
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.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
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.
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
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.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child with a diagnosed food allergy does not have a Food Allergy Action Plan on file.
4 746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
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.
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Two infant caregivers did not obtain training related to SIDS/Shaken baby syndrome. The caregivers were observed caring for infants during the annual inspection.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
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.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
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.
Yes
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
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.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The Director did not have training hours available for review.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
An 18-month-old toddler was allowed to watch the television. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.
Yes
4 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
During the walkthrough of the operation, two walkers with wheels were oberved in the infant classroom.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
The operation did not document their February 2022 fire drill. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director documented the fire drill.
Yes
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual children's product certification was dated, 1/26/2022.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
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.
4 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
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.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Four out of ten children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More 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.
5 746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
The Pre-K play area contained rope, and/or strings hanging from the bars/rails which poses as an entanglement risk.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Three staff observed in care did not have a pre-employment affidavit available for review.
4 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
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.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
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.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
4 746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
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.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One out of ten children's records evaluated did not have up-to-date immunization records on file.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Three staff observed in care did not have a notarized affidavit available for review.
3 746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
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.
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
Yes
3 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
The operation has never validated their background check list. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director validated the background check list.
Yes
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection has not yet been conducted. The operation has no documentation of a current sanitation inspection.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
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.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
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.
5 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
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.
Yes
3 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
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.
Yes
5 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
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.
Yes
4 746.2415(a)(1) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
During the walkthrough of the operation, two walkers with wheels were oberved in the infant classroom.
4 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One out of ten children's records evaluated did not have up-to-date immunization records on file.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
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.
3 746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
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.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More 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.
4 746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
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.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The Director did not have training hours available for review.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The annual children's product certification was dated, 1/26/2022.
3 746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
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.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Four out of ten children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
4 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
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.
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
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.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection has not yet been conducted. The operation has no documentation of a current sanitation inspection.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
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.
Yes
4 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Two infant caregivers did not obtain training related to SIDS/Shaken baby syndrome. The caregivers were observed caring for infants during the annual inspection.
4 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
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.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One child with a diagnosed food allergy does not have a Food Allergy Action Plan on file.
4 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
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.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
An 18-month-old toddler was allowed to watch the television. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the television was turned off.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (81)

81 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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