No matter what the reason, from time to time, parents need a break.  Unfortunately, not everyone has access to a doting Grandma, or other trusted adult to watch little ones for a few hours. When it comes to finding care providers for difficult kids, or fragile kids, it can be near impossible to get help. The following resources can help you find what you are looking for whether it is a weekend with the girls, a much needed date night, or a nanny because you need to work.

Adventure Kids Playcare
Dana Oliver
22762 Westheimer Pkwy, Bldg. D, Suite 455
Katy, TX 77450, 281-769-2398
http://web.adventurekidsplaycare.com/index.html
They are a unique drop-in child care & entertainment center for kids ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Your kids can play, explore, and learn while in our safe and secure (lock-in) environment. Not autism specific but does accept children on the spectrum.
 

Apple of His Eyes Learning Center
339 Dulles Avenue
Stafford TX 77477 (opposite the Fort Bend Library)
Tel#: 281-969- 5973/ 832-453-4010
Hours of Operation: 6:30am to 6pm
Regular Hours: 8:30am - 3pm Monday- Friday
Before hours: 6:30am - 8:30am
After hours: 3:30 - 6pm
http://sugarlandspecialneedschildcare.com/index.html
Welcome to peace of mind - Regardless of your child’s disability, child care is available for him/her and their siblings at Apple Of His Eyes Learning Center. We say we are small for a reason; our center is small enough to focus on each child’s specific and special needs for 2 to 22 years. The hearts of our staff are big enough to nurture each child in our safe and engaging center. Think about Apple Of His Eyes Learning Center as a place you can bring your child and feel secured because they are considered precious, the Apple of someone’s eyes. For children between the of ages 2-22 years who have a special need. Where we respect every child for who they have been created to be - specially unique.

Avondale House
3737 O'Meara Drive
Houston, Texas 77025
713-993-9544
http://www.avondalehouse.org/
A not-for-profit agency that provides education services, a day habilitation program and residential services for individuals diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Ancillary Services Include: Occupational Therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech and Language Therapy, Medical Services, Therapeutic Recreational Services, Parent Group Meetings, Online Discussion Forums. Application required. Note: Long waiting list.

Care.Com
Find care for your children, parents, pets, home and more, e.g., babysitters, nannies, tutors, senior care providers. http://www.care.com/ 

Collaborative for Children

3800 Buffalo Speedway Suite 300

Houston TX 77098

713-600-1100, 800-245-1255
http://www.collabforchildren.org/
They have more than 25 years’ experience in being a dedicated partner to parents searching for quality child care. Finding good child care is just like raising a child from infancy: It takes time, patience and devotion. They have all three in abundance at Collaborative for Children.  Zip code based referral service for respite, childcare and parenting programs.


College Nannies & Tutors of Katy Placement Center
Doina Berea, MBA, Owner
3522 S. Mason Rd, Suite 375
Katy, TX 77450
281-398-6809
Email: dberea@collegenannies.com or katytx@collegenannies.com 
Website: http://www.collegenanniesandtutors.com/katytx
http://www.collegenanniesandtutors.com/nanny/afterschool/
The nation's largest nanny resource, offering complete set of nanny placement, on-call nannies and professional babysitting services that lead to happy children and successful students.

Easter Seals - Greater Houston Respite Care Program
Elise Hough, CEO
4500 Bissonnet, Suite 340
Bellaire TX 77401
713-838-9050, ext 332
http://www.eastersealshouston.org/
Email: www.ucphouston.org
http://www.eastersealshouston.org/
Email: www.ucphouston.org
United Cerebral Palsy became Easter Seals Greater Houston on January 1, 2011. As Easter Seals, the organization is building on its 64-year history of serving people with disabilities, while continuing to serve thousands of families in the area. All funds raised in the greater Houston community stay here through ESGH’s nine programs: Early Childhood Intervention; Respite Services; Toy/Tech; High School/High Tech; Home of Your Own; Therapy Services; The Caroline School; Camps, Counseling & Case Management; & Adult Services. 

Easter Seals – Katy Teen Club
Linda Latimer, Director
Kelly Kaleta, Parents Night Out Coordinator
St. Peter’s United Methodist Church
20775 Kingsland Blvd.
Katy, TX 77450
www.eastersealshouston.org
Parents-Night-Out Respite Program that serves Katy families and teenage children, 12 to 21 years old with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Parents-Night-Out respite allows teens an out-of-home opportunity to socialize, create crafts, and engage in activities and games, while parents get a much-needed break. Contact Linda Latimer at LLatimer@eastersealshouston.org to learn more about their program.

Everyday Opportunities
5242 East 3rd Street
Katy, TX 77493
(832) 913-6286
http://www.journeyadventures.org/
Everyday Opportunities offers an After School Care (ASC) program for children and adults, ages 10 to 22. Parents are comforted in knowing that their children are receiving quality care and activities. After School Program strives to teach and enrich participants’ self-help and social skills in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.

First Presbyterian Church-Houston, WinGS n Wishes Respite Program embracing children with special needs
Stephanie Fregia
5300 Main Street
Houston, TX 77004
713-620-6500http://www.fpchouston.org/
This program provides themed activities one Friday night a month. WinGS participants and their siblings are invited to attend while parents enjoy an evening out. For more information about this program and special events, please contact Stephanie Fregia, WinGS Coordinator, 713-620-6431 or sfregia@fpchouston.org.
 

Five Star Montessori
18200 Kingsland Blvd. (just West of Barker Cypress Rd.)
Houston, TX 77094
281-578-1616

http://www.fivestarmontessori.com/katy-montessori-school/
Full Time - 6:30 am to 6:30 pm
Short Day - 8:45 am to 2:45 pm
2 & 3 Day Programs
After School Program for Area Elementary Schools. Summer Programs. Social and Emotional Growth, Physical Coordination, Cognitive Preparation.

Giggles n Grins Childcare Academy

2754 Kismet Lane

Houston, TX 77043

713-208-7186, or 713-690-1821

Website: www.gigglesngrinschildcareacademy.com 

Hours: Mon-Fri: 6:30AM -6:00PM, Sat: Closed, Sun: Closed

Hopscotch Childcare
3750 North Fry Road
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-KIDS (5437)
http://hopsco.com/
The purpose of the Center is to provide a superior quality pre-school and early childhood development program-serving children from infant to twelve years of age. At Hopscotch we build children’s self-confidence by encouraging the child’s cognitive, physical and social development. Our mission and our first priority is to provide quality child care in a happy, comfortable, and safe Pre-School learning environment encouraging the child’s development through recreation and creative learning experiences. Our facility is designed specifically to fulfill our mission.
 

Houston Area Respite Care (HARC) / Parents’ Night Out Program
(Located on the campus of Gethsemane United Methodist Church)
Lynne Tupper
6856 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77074
713-271-6001
http://www.harc-hou.org/
Email: harc@harc-hou.org
On Friday evenings from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., HARC provides “Parents Night Out” programs where the kids can have an entertaining evening and the parents can enjoy up to four hours away. A typical evening will include games, crafts, music, movies and loads of fun events. The programs are created to offer the participants a great time in a nonsectarian environment. The program is restricted to children ages 4-21 years of age (age limits are flexible at the discretion of the HARC program director).

• Respite for children with special needs, ages 4-21, siblings includes
• Friday night respite, 6:30-10:30
• Requires pre-registration, $10.00 fee, partial scholarships
• Includes games, crafts, movies, music  

Katy’s Early Childhood Enrichment Center (ECEC)
Wendy Lopez, Director
Sandy Fernandez, Asst Director
1407 W. Grand Parkway South
Katy, Texas, 77494
281-693-1999
Email: katyecec@consolidated.net
http://www.katysearlychildhoodenrichmentcenter.com/
Located on the Westland Baptist Church campus. They are known to accept children on the spectrum and have hosted a community PPCD program. Katy's Early Childhood Enrichment Center is a high-quality early childhood program providing a safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual development of young children. Preschool hours 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Extended Care hours 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

MHMRA of Harris County - Home and Community-Based Services Program (HCS)

3600 Gessner
Houston, TX 77063

713-970-8300
http://www.mhmraharris.org/mrsd/hcs.htm
If your child’s name has already come to the top of the HCS waiver waiting list, they may be eligible for respite programs for children with mental retardation (with or without multiple disabilities), autism and PDD. Offers overnight to 24-hour care for up to 30 days a year. Application and evaluation required for services.

Seeking Sitters
Sara Campbell
1539 S. Mason Road, #11
Katy, TX  77450
Phone: 281-224-3418
http://seekingsitterskatysugarland.com/
http://seekingsitterskatysugarland.com/contact.asp
24 hour contact: 1(888)41 SITTER
SeekingSitters on demand babysitting referral service where we do all the work for you!  Request online for your last minute, one-time, part-time or full-time need and your local SeekingSitters owner works to schedule you a background screened Professional Sitter. SeekingSitters was founded by a licensed private investigator and mother of three young children making security our priority.

Smartie Pants Academy Center
Sumiko Hamilton, Founder/Director
18855 West Little York, Suite 200
Houston, TX 77449
832-906-6571
https://www.smartiepantsacademy.org/
Smartie Pants Academy Center provides a safe, learning environment for children with special needs and their siblings. Hours: 6:00AM - 6:30PM, 0 to 18 years.

For children with disabilities, ages 5 and older siblings included.

• 6:30-10:00,one Saturday a month
• Pre-registration requested
• $5 member, $10 non-member, $2 sibling
• Each child is paired with a volunteer buddy and participants in arts, & crafts, dancing, gym games, etc.

St. Peter's United Methodist Church, Special Kids Ministry / Friday Night Friends

Sugar Creek Baptist Church, The Open Door
Barbara Waldhuber 281-274-7431 
13333 Southwest Freeway, Suite 200
Sugar Land TX 77478, 281-274-7431 
http://sugarcreek.net/children/open-door
email: bwaldhuber@sugarcreek.net
The Open Door is designed to come alongside parents and minister to them by helping to meet the extraordinary demands of raising a child who is differently abled.  They provide respite services to children with special needs, ages 4-14.  Break-Out: Parent Night Out on the 3rd Friday every month, must reserve slot.  There is a $5 fee and siblings are free.  During the summer there is a vacation bible school especially for children with special needs, no fee.
A Day to Remember: A day camp every Thursday from 9 AM to 2 PM; $15 fee for the day. 

The Arc of Greater Houston
Janniece Sleigh, Executive Director
44015 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX  77074
713-957-1600
http://www.aogh.org/

Serves children and adults with developmental disabilities. Saturday Fun Day:  An out-of-home program for individuals, ages 4 to 25, with a diagnosis of mental retardation and or autism and other autistic spectrum disorders. Provides games, sports, computer learning, songs and other recreational activities.  Community wide field trips.