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Licensed Center · Texas

Spring Branch Kindercare

10170 Emnora Ln, Houston

Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · Map

1 deficiency cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
175
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Before School Care,Accredited,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Jan 29, 1986
Phone
7134682158

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

11High risk
22Medium-high risk
13Medium risk
2Medium-low risk
2Low risk
27Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Jun 8, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
May 6, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 2, 2026 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Access to Personnel Records
    Inspector's note: Two affidavit forms and a hands on CPR training certificate was not available for review during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-16.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: Two of the reviewed children files did not have the updated immunization records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-16.
  • Non-critical Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
    Inspector's note: A caregiver file did not have a completed pre- employment affidavit. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2026-04-16.
  • Non-critical Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
    Inspector's note: One of the caregiver files did not have a notarized affidavit form. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2026-04-16.
Feb 20, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 12, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 29, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 15, 2026 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
    Inspector's note: The operation was not able to provide the certificate of completion including all of the requirements such as the trainer's qualifications. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-29.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
    Inspector's note: A reviewed child's file did not have the completed water activity permission. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-29.
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: A caregiver was present in the classroom with a pending background check. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed from the classroom. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-01-16.
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: There is a drain cover with a large hole torn in it. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-29.
  • Critical Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
    Inspector's note: A child on the allergy list does not have a food allergy plan completed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-01-29.
Dec 3, 2025 · Inspection
7 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
    Inspector's note: Three of the caregivers had cpr trainings that expired on 6.25, 8.25, and 1.25. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-17.
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-17.
  • Critical Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
    Inspector's note: Two children with known food allergies did not have completed food allergy plans or required medication. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-17.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
    Inspector's note: A reviewed child's file did not have the completed water activity permission. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-17.
  • Non-critical Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions
    Inspector's note: A reviewed school age child's file did not have transportation permission completed. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-12-17.
  • Non-critical Access to Personnel Records
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-03-06.
  • Non-critical Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
    Inspector's note: Three of the reviewed school age children files did not have the school information. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-12-17.
Oct 30, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 27, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-11-24.
  • Non-critical Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
    Inspector's note: The operation did not provide an incident report for a child that was placed at risk. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-24.
  • Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: The operation did not make a report when a child was left alone for a few seconds in the front foyer of the operation. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-11-24.
Mar 20, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 10, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 6, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: The operations classrooms have been out of ratio. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-07.
  • Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-07.
  • Critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
    Inspector's note: The operation had a mixed age group classroom with infants and school age children in the same classroom. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-03-07.
Dec 19, 2024 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
    Inspector's note: The director did not have all of the required annual training topics. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-01-02.
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
    Inspector's note: 5 out of 9 caregivers did not have all of the required annual training topics. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-01-02.
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: One infant classroom is not updating the infant feeding instructions every 30 days as required. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-01-02.
Jun 13, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 24, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: The caregiver could not visually see all of the children on the playground at her post. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-05-24.
May 14, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 19, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 17, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: The operation failed to notify Licensing that a child was left on a playground without their caregiver. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-05-16.
  • Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: The operations classrooms are out of ratio at times. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-05-16.
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: A child was unsupervised for approximately 7-8 minutes after being left on the playground without the caregiver?s knowledge. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-05-16.
Apr 10, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
    Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed hitting a child on her buttocks. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-07.
  • Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: The operations classrooms are out of ratio at times. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-07.
  • Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: The operation failed to notify Licensing of a situation that placed a child in harm's way. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-06-07.
Mar 21, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-05-09.
Feb 26, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 19, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Dec 29, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: The two infant classrooms are not updating the infant feeding instructions as required. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-01-12.
Nov 7, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 23, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 12, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Required Records Storage
    Inspector's note: The operation could not provide a child's full record upon request. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-12-08.
Sep 12, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 6, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Critical Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Apr 12, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
    Inspector's note: The times of the diaper changes and feeding times were not accurately documented on infant daily reports. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-19.
Jan 12, 2023 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
    Inspector's note: Two out of ten children records evaluated were missing current immunization records on file for review. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-26.
  • Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
    Inspector's note: One out of eight caregivers did not have documentation showing the written and hands on portion of the CPR certification was completed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-26.
  • Non-critical Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
    Inspector's note: The director has completed twenty one out of thirty hours of annual training for the last annual training year. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-01-26.
  • Non-critical Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
    Inspector's note: The cots in the preschool and pre-k classrooms were not labeled. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-01-26.
  • Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
    Inspector's note: The walls in the infant, toddler, and school age classrooms were chipped in multiple areas. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-26.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.