- Critical Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Inspector's note: There is a hanging cord in the outdoor playground area. A fallen branch was removed from the outdoor play area during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-28. - Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Inspector's note: Five children files did not have a complete emergency contact. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-09-28.
Licensed Center · Texas
Creative Care- Kempwood
9601 Kempwood Dr, Houston
Last inspected Sep 21, 2026 · Map
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 163
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 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
- Initial
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2025
- Phone
- 7134628058
Conditions on the permit: Yes. See the state’s official record for details.
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.
Inspection history
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
Inspector's note: A child with allergies epi pen expired on 12.31.2025. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-13.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: The bottom of a wire fence is rusted and lifting up with sharp edges. Three of the outdoor swings are tearing and posing a hazard. Two of the outdoor bucket swings' straps need to be replaced. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-08. - Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Inspector's note: The loose fill under an outdoor climbing structure is 3.5 inches deep. The height of the climbing structure is over 5ft high. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-08. - Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Inspector's note: Two reviewed child files did not have an allergy plan present. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-08. - Critical Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Inspector's note: Two observed cribs did not have a snug fitting sheet. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-08. - Non-critical Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Inspector's note: Two reviewed caregiver files did not have a pre employment affidavit. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2025-09-08.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.