Licensed center · Houston, TX
Creative Care- Kempwood
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens tomorrow 6:00 AM
- Capacity 163
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
- Accredited
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- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 163 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 2 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens tomorrow 6:00 AM
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| WednesdayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 163 children
Accepts child care assistance- School-age care
Before-school care
Accredited
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
9601 Kempwood Dr, Houston, TX 77080 · Harris County · 15 licensed daycares in 77080
Capacity rank 4 of 15 in this ZIP
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1818423
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- October 2025
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- Yes
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
6 inspections on record, most recent Aug 10, 2026. 2 of 7 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.
- Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 20, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 16, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Mar 30, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3809Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
A child with allergies epi pen expired on 12.31.2025.
Corrected Apr 13, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3809Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
- Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Aug 25, 2025Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Two reviewed child files did not have an allergy plan present.
Corrected Sep 8, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4907(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
The loose fill under an outdoor climbing structure is 3.5 inches deep. The height of the climbing structure is over 5ft high.
Corrected Sep 8, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2409(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Two observed cribs did not have a snug fitting sheet.
Corrected Sep 8, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
Corrected Sep 8, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1105(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Low
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
Two reviewed caregiver files did not have a pre employment affidavit.
Corrected Sep 8, 2025
- 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
6 standards cited across 6 inspections, most recently Aug 10, 2026. All 6 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High0
- Medium High467%
- Medium117%
- Medium Low0
- Low117%
- Visits with nothing cited
- 4 of 6 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 0 of 6 findings, 6 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Mar 30, 2026, 2 clean visits since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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