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Spring Branch KinderCare
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 10170 EMNORA LN, Houston, TX 77080
County: Harris County
Phone: (713) 468-2158
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 175 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 149529- 747
Permit: Full Permit, issued January 29, 1986
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 149529- 747 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 17 inspections
- 7 investigations
- 36 citations from these visits (risk level: High 10, Medium High 13, Medium 10, Medium Low 1, Low 2)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from January 28, 2022 to June 8, 2026, newest first: 40 visits and 50 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
June 8, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
May 6, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 2, 2026 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Risk level: Medium Low · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: April 16, 2026 · Correction verified: April 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver file did not have a completed pre- employment affidavit.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 16, 2026 · Correction verified: April 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two of the reviewed children files did not have the updated immunization records.
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: April 16, 2026 · Correction verified: April 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of the caregiver files did not have a notarized affidavit form.
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 16, 2026 · Correction verified: April 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two affidavit forms and a hands on CPR training certificate was not available for review during the inspection.
February 20, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 12, 2026 · Investigation · Findings pending
January 29, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 15, 2026 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 29, 2026 · Correction verified: January 29, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There is a drain cover with a large hole torn in it.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 16, 2026 · Correction verified: January 29, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was present in the classroom with a pending background check. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed from the classroom.
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 29, 2026 · Correction verified: January 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child on the allergy list does not have a food allergy plan completed.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 29, 2026 · Correction verified: January 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation was not able to provide the certificate of completion including all of the requirements such as the trainer's qualifications.
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 29, 2026 · Correction verified: January 23, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A reviewed child's file did not have the completed water activity permission.
December 3, 2025 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 17, 2025 · Correction verified: January 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three of the reviewed school age children files did not have the school information.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 17, 2025 · Correction verified: January 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three of the caregivers had cpr trainings that expired on 6.25, 8.25, and 1.25.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 17, 2025 · Correction verified: January 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 17, 2025 · Correction verified: January 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children with known food allergies did not have completed food allergy plans or required medication.
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 17, 2025 · Correction verified: January 15, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A reviewed child's file did not have the completed water activity permission.
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 6, 2026 · Correction verified: March 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.605(14) - Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 17, 2025 · Correction verified: December 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A reviewed school age child's file did not have transportation permission completed.
October 30, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
October 27, 2025 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 24, 2025 · Correction verified: December 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not make a report when a child was left alone for a few seconds in the front foyer of the operation.
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 24, 2025 · Correction verified: December 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not provide an incident report for a child that was placed at risk.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 24, 2025 · Correction verified: December 3, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
March 20, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
February 10, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
February 6, 2025 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2025 · Correction verified: March 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation had a mixed age group classroom with infants and school age children in the same classroom.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2025 · Correction verified: March 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operations classrooms have been out of ratio.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 7, 2025 · Correction verified: March 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
December 19, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 2, 2025 · Correction verified: January 28, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
5 out of 9 caregivers did not have all of the required annual training topics.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 2, 2025 · Correction verified: January 28, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One infant classroom is not updating the infant feeding instructions every 30 days as required.
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 2, 2025 · Correction verified: January 28, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director did not have all of the required annual training topics.
June 13, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 24, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 24, 2024 · Correction verified: June 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregiver could not visually see all of the children on the playground at her post.
May 14, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 19, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 17, 2024 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 16, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child was unsupervised for approximately 7-8 minutes after being left on the playground without the caregiver's knowledge.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 16, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation failed to notify Licensing that a child was left on a playground without their caregiver.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 16, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operations classrooms are out of ratio at times.
April 10, 2024 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 7, 2024 · Correction verified: June 7, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed hitting a child on her buttocks.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 7, 2024 · Correction verified: June 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation failed to notify Licensing of a situation that placed a child in harm's way.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 7, 2024 · Correction verified: June 13, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operations classrooms are out of ratio at times.
March 21, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 9, 2024 · Correction verified: May 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
February 26, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 19, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
December 29, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2024 · Correction verified: January 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The two infant classrooms are not updating the infant feeding instructions as required.
November 7, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 23, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
October 12, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.803(a) - Required Records Storage
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: December 8, 2023 · Correction verified: December 8, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation could not provide a child's full record upon request.
September 12, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
June 6, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
April 12, 2023 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 19, 2023 · Correction verified: June 6, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The times of the diaper changes and feeding times were not accurately documented on infant daily reports.
January 12, 2023 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 26, 2023 · Correction verified: February 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two out of ten children records evaluated were missing current immunization records on file for review.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 26, 2023 · Correction verified: February 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The walls in the infant, toddler, and school age classrooms were chipped in multiple areas.
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 26, 2023 · Correction verified: January 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director has completed twenty one out of thirty hours of annual training for the last annual training year.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 26, 2023 · Correction verified: February 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of eight caregivers did not have documentation showing the written and hands on portion of the CPR certification was completed.
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 26, 2023 · Correction verified: February 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The cots in the preschool and pre-k classrooms were not labeled.
December 12, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 20, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 6, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was observed with direct access to 11 children in a classroom during the inspection. The operation has not obtained an eligibility notification from CBCU. Note: The caregiver left the classroom during the inspection. It was discussed that until the background check results come back from CBCU caregivers cannot have direct access to children.
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 17, 2022 · Correction verified: October 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children were observed climbing on top of the tables during the walk through and there was no activity schedule posted in the classroom.
September 24, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
June 7, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 28, 2022 · Correction verified: June 22, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has not had an annual fire marshal inspection conducted since April of 2020.
May 31, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
May 2, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 22, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
January 28, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 31, 2022 · Correction verified: January 31, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation didn't have documentation of their most recent fire inspection.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 3, 2022 · Correction verified: February 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
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All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.