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Creative Care - Blalock
- licensed capacity
- 193
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Creative Care - Blalock
Creative Care - Blalock is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 6, 2025, for up to 193 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 193 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 193 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Care - Blalock has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Creative Care - Blalock
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Initial
- Capacity
- 193 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1818437
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Transportation 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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Aug 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The loose fill in the swing areas of the older playground area measured at less than 3 inches deep.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
“The loose fill of the slide in the older playground area measured at less than 4 inches.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“A transportation van purchased after 12.2013 was not equipped with a child safety alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
- May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 7, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A pushpin was in an area that was accessible to a child in care at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2026
Mar 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Two infants that are not yet on table food did not have an updated feeding instruction signed by a parent/guardian.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
- Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“There are two ant hills and high grass in the outdoor play area.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
“The use zone of a slide with a height of 5ft 7in has a loose-fill surfacing depth of 3.5 inches. The use zone of a play structure with a height of 5ft 9in has a loose-fill surfacing depth of 7 inches.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The use zone of two swings sets have a depth of 3in.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
Aug 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.4807(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap
“The use zone of a to and fro swing set overlaps with a rocking horse.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Two employees did not have the completed pre-affidavit form on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Two of the sofas in the school age room have torn couches.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Care - Blalock
Is Creative Care - Blalock licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 6, 2025.
When was Creative Care - Blalock last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Care - Blalock had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 11 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Creative Care - Blalock care for?
193, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Creative Care - Blalock accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Creative Care - Blalock's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Care - Blalock cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 465-0011 to ask.
What is Creative Care - Blalock's phone number?
(713) 465-0011.
Where is Creative Care - Blalock?
1639 Blalock Rd, Houston, TX 77080. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Christophers Day School, under 0.1 miles away.