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Licensed Center · Texas

Creative Care- Kempwood

9601 Kempwood Dr, Houston

Last inspected Sep 21, 2026 · Map

2 deficiencies cited

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.

0High risk
6Medium-high risk
1Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
1Low risk
8Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • 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.
Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 24, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 24, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 21, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 10, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 20, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 16, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 30, 2026 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • 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.
Jan 7, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 6, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 25, 2025 · Inspection
5 deficiencies cited
  • 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.