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Houston, TX 77080 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Creative Care- Kempwood
- licensed capacity
- 163
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2026
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About
About Creative Care- Kempwood
Creative Care- Kempwood is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 7, 2026, for up to 163 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 163 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 163 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Care- Kempwood 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- Kempwood
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 163 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2026
- License number
- #1818423
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 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.
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Sep 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Five children files did not have a complete emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“There is a hanging cord in the outdoor playground area. A fallen branch was removed from the outdoor play area during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
- Aug 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Mar 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“A child with allergies epi pen expired on 12.31.2025.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026
- Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.3407 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025
746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Two reviewed caregiver files did not have a pre employment affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025
746.4907(a)(2) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Two reviewed child files did not have an allergy plan present.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“Two observed cribs did not have a snug fitting sheet.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Care- Kempwood
Is Creative Care- Kempwood licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 7, 2026.
When was Creative Care- Kempwood last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Care- Kempwood had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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- Kempwood care for?
163, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Creative Care- Kempwood accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Care- Kempwood'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- Kempwood cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 462-8058 to ask.
What is Creative Care- Kempwood's phone number?
(713) 462-8058.
Where is Creative Care- Kempwood?
9601 Kempwood Dr, Houston, TX 77080. The nearest other daycare we list is Aurora Ileana Cordon, 0.5 miles away.